A frosted cosmetic jar with a matt-laminated label and a cold-foil band

Cosmetic labels

Cosmetic packaging is judged by hand as much as by eye. The label is part of how the product feels when it is picked up, which puts finish and substrate on equal footing with the print itself.

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What the label has to survive

  • Curved and small containers

    Jars and slim bottles have tight radii; a stiff face stock will lift at the edges within days.

  • Oils and creams

    Product on the fingers transfers to the label edge every time the container is opened.

  • Premium finish expectation

    Matt laminate, spot varnish and cold foil are frequently the point, not a decoration.

  • Regulatory ingredient lists

    INCI listings run long and have to stay readable on a small label.

A typical construction

Where we usually start for cosmetic work. It is a starting point, not a specification — we confirm every element against your container, filling line and shelf life before quoting.

  • FaceClear or white BOPP
  • AdhesiveClear permanent
  • FinishMatt lamination, cold foil
  • 1,000Minimum order, built for far more

What we'll ask you

Answering these up front is the fastest route to an accurate quote.

  • Whether you want a no-label look, which needs clear film and a clear adhesive.
  • Container diameter — the tighter the curve, the more conformable the face stock has to be.
  • Whether foil or spot varnish is used, since each adds a plate to the once-off tooling.

This work is backed by our ISO 22716 cosmetics GMP certification. See all accreditations.

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Let's spec your cosmetic label

Tell us the container and the conditions — we'll do the rest.

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