MOQ and how we price
100 units per SKU in stock packaging, your label free. 1,000 units once the packaging has to be made for you. Every quote is built from your formula and your pack, and itemised so you can see where the money goes.
Two minimums, and why
| Packaging | Minimum | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Stock packaging with your printed label | 100 units | PET and glass bottles, pumps, droppers, jars, tubes, lip balm tubes, tins, stock perfume bottles |
| Custom packaging made to order | 1,000 units | Custom bottle or jar shape, printed tubes or bottles, printed boxes, shrink sleeves, foil stamping, custom perfume glass |
What drives cost per unit
Packaging
Often the biggest line. Glass, airless pumps and custom boxes cost more than PET and tubes, and matter most at low quantity.
Formula
Active ingredients, butters and fragrance concentration. A 20% vitamin C serum and a basic lotion are priced very differently.
Size and fill
A 500 ml bottle is not five times a 100 ml one, but it is not the same price either.
Freight
Glass and alcohol-based perfume ship heavier and on restricted lanes. Estimate it →
Frequently asked questions
Why don’t you publish a price list?
Because in cosmetics the formula and the pack are the price. A 30 ml serum in an airless pump and a 300 ml shampoo in a PET bottle have almost nothing in common on cost, and a glass perfume bottle can cost more than the liquid inside. Every quote is built from your actual product and itemised, within 24 hours.
Can you really run 100 units?
Yes, per SKU in our stock packaging. Short runs are how we normally work. What needs 1,000 units is packaging that has to be made for you — a custom bottle shape, printed tubes, printed boxes, shrink sleeves.
Is there a sample fee?
Yes, a small fee covering materials and courier, credited back on your first bulk order.
Payment terms?
50% deposit at order, 50% before shipment. Bank transfer, or card via Stripe or PayPal for samples and smaller orders.
Do prices include shipping?
No, freight is its own line so you can see it. Use the shipping cost estimator for a budget figure.
Can I mix products to reach the minimum?
The minimum is per SKU. A lip balm in three flavours is three SKUs of 100 each, but they share one label design fee (none) and one shipment.