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CUSTOM JAR PACKAGING
Custom Cosmetic Jars
for Skincare & Beauty Brands
“We supply glass, acrylic, PP, PET, PETG, and PCR cosmetic jars with full customization—from sampling to mass production.”
Multiple sizes to fit your formula
Test and confirm before production
Silk screen, hot stamping, frosted, coating & more
China Headquarters; Branches in the U.S. & Dubai
Material Type
Custom Cosmetic Jar from a Trusted Manufacturer
Explore Our Complete Range of Cream Jars
“Full customization. Glass, acrylic, PP, PET, PETG, and PCR jars built to your brand specs — direct from Othilapak.”
Premium Glass Jars for Luxury Skincare
Glass delivers the weight, clarity, and shelf presence that luxury and clean beauty brands demand. It’s chemically inert, fully recyclable, and compatible with even the most sensitive active formulas.
Acrylic Cosmetic Jars, Lightweight & Elegant
Acrylic delivers a glass-like appearance at significantly lighter weight — making it the go-to choice for brands that want a prestige look without the fragility or shipping cost of glass.
PP, PET & PETG Skincare Jars
Plastic jars cover the widest range of use cases — from daily moisturizers to thick scrubs and body butters. PP, PET, and PETG each bring distinct strengths in clarity, flexibility, and formula compatibility.
PCR Jars for Eco Beauty Brands
PCR (post-consumer recycled) jars are made from reclaimed plastic, reducing dependence on virgin resin without compromising structural integrity or decoration quality. Suitable for brands with ESG commitments or eco-conscious consumer audiences.
Refillable Cosmetic Jars, Less Waste
Refillable jar systems retain the outer shell while replacing only the inner cartridge — reducing total material waste, creating a premium unboxing ritual, and driving repeat-purchase behavior.
Aluminum Jars, Metallic Finish
Aluminum jars combine an electroplated metallic surface with a precision-engineered body — delivering exceptional corrosion resistance, a distinctively weighty hand feel, and a shelf presence that signals luxury before the lid is opened.
Choosing the Right Material for Your Formulation
“Not sure which material fits your formula and brand positioning? Use this table to compare at a glance.”
| Material | Best For | Look & Feel | Durability | Sustainability | Eco Claim | Recommended Positioning |
| Glass | Cream, serum, balm, eye cream | Premium, weighty, luxurious | High | 100% recyclable | ✅ Fully recyclable | Luxury / clean beauty |
| Acrylic | Cream, mask, treatment | Clear, glass-like, elegant | Medium | Limited recyclability | ⚠️ Varies by region | Mid-premium / prestige |
| PP | Scrub, balm, mask, butter | Matte or soft-touch | High | Recyclable | ✅ Widely accepted | Mass / daily-use |
| PET / PETG | Lightweight cream, lotion | Clear, lightweight, modern | Medium–High | Recyclable | ✅ Broadly recyclable | Mass / eco-lite |
| PCR | All formula types | Varies by base material | Medium | Post-consumer recycled | ✅✅ Preferred for ESG | Eco | Eco / sustainability-led |
Every formula has a material that fits it best — let us help you find yours.
Makeup Container Sizes for Different Skincare Applications
“Choosing the right capacity means matching your formula volume, usage frequency, and retail price point.”
5ml – 15ml
Travel & Sample Size
Perfect for:
Eye creams, sample kits, travel skincare, trial sets
Recommended materials: Glass, acrylic, plastic
Brand positioning:
Premium sampling, gifting, retail discovery
20ml – 30ml
Targeted Treatment
Perfect for:
Eye cream, spot treatment, concentrated serums
Recommended materials: Glass, acrylic, plastic
Brand positioning:
Premium, clinical, targeted skincare
50ml
Hero Face Cream
Perfect for:
Moisturizer, face cream, treatment cream, lotion
Recommended materials: Glass, acrylic, plastic
Brand positioning:
Mass to premium, hero SKU
100ml – 200ml
Multi-Use & Value Size
Perfect for:
Body cream, rich moisturizer, overnight mask
Recommended materials: Glass, PP, PET, PCR
Brand positioning:
Mass market, value retail, wellness
250ml – 500ml+
Body & Bulk
Perfect for:
Body butter, scrub, hair mask, professional-use
Recommended materials: Glass, PP, PETG, PCR
Brand positioning:
Spa, professional, eco-bulk
Customization & Surface Finishes
“The finish on your lotion jar is the first thing a customer touches — and the last thing they remember. Choose the treatment that matches your formula, brand identity, and target shelf environment.”
The metallic standard for luxury cosmetic packaging.
Electroplated finishes apply a thin metallic layer — gold, silver, rose gold, or custom tones — directly onto the jar surface or cap. The result is a high-gloss, mirror-like appearance that communicates premium quality instantly. Plating is most commonly applied to caps and closures, but can extend to jar bodies for full-metallic aesthetics.
– Available in gold, silver, rose gold, gunmetal, and custom color tones
– Compatible with glass, acrylic, and ABS cap components
– Best paired with: luxury face cream, eye cream, gift collections
Soft, understated, and unmistakably premium.
A frosted surface treatment diffuses light rather than reflecting it, creating a smooth, tactile matte effect that reads as refined and modern. Frosted glass jars in particular are a signature look for clean beauty and minimalist skincare brands. The finish also helps conceal minor surface handling marks, keeping jars looking pristine on shelf.
– Applied via acid etching (glass) or surface coating (acrylic, PP)
– Can be full-body frosted or partial frosted with clear window panels
– Best paired with: clean beauty, clinical skincare, minimalist brand identity
Let your formula and product color do the talking.
A clear, high-transparency finish showcases the jar’s material quality and allows the formula inside to become part of the visual brand story. Clear finishes work especially well for products with distinctive textures or colors — from blush-tinted creams to rich body butters — and give a sense of honesty and ingredient confidence.
– Standard across glass, acrylic, PET, and PETG materials
– Can be combined with tinted or colored caps for contrast
– Best paired with: ingredient-led brands, product texture showcasing, mass-to-premium positioning
Full-body color. Brand-exact Pantone matching.
A painted or lacquered finish allows the jar to become a canvas for your brand color system. Whether you need a deep forest green, a soft blush, or a bold jet black, lacquering delivers consistent, opaque color coverage across the entire jar body. The result is a polished, brand-coherent aesthetic that photographs exceptionally well.
– Pantone-matched or RAL color reference supported
– Available in gloss lacquer or satin lacquer variants
– Best paired with: brand collection ranges, gift sets, limited editions, strong brand color identity
The finish that feels as good as it looks.
Soft-touch coating adds a thin rubberized layer over the jar surface, creating a velvety, grip-friendly texture that feels premium in the hand. It’s one of the most tactile-forward finishes available, and is increasingly used by brands that want packaging to feel as considered as the formula inside. The coating also reduces fingerprint visibility, keeping jars looking clean throughout their shelf life.
– Applied over base colors or directly on natural material surface
– Resistant to minor scuffs and fingerprints
– Best paired with: premium skincare, apothecary positioning, products where tactile brand experience matters
Protection that works from the outside in.
UV-resistant coatings are a functional finish choice — not just aesthetic. They block ultraviolet light from penetrating the jar wall, shielding light-sensitive formulas like retinol, vitamin C, peptides, and botanical extracts from degradation. For brands building products around high-performance actives, UV protection at the packaging level is a credibility signal as much as a practical necessity.
– Available in clear UV-blocking coat or tinted UV variants (amber, cobalt)
– Compatible with glass and plastic jar formats
– Best paired with: active ingredient formulas, clinical skincare, anti-aging product lines
Cap Styles, Closures &
Functional Accessories
✦ Screw Cap – Universal fit across all jar formats, materials, and price points — fully customizable in color, finish, and profile.
✦ Metallized Cap – Delivers gold, silver, or rose gold aesthetics without the cost of solid metal — the fastest upgrade to premium shelf presence.
✦ Spatula Included – Reduces formula contamination, extends product shelf life, and elevates the usage ritual into a brand experience.
✦ Disc-Top Cap – Single-handed, controlled dispensing with a sealed opening between uses — cleaner application, less product waste.
✦ Airless Pump Head – Blocks air re-entry with every press — protecting oxidation-sensitive actives and ensuring near-complete formula evacuation.
✦ Liners & Sealing Discs – Creates a secondary barrier against leakage, oxidation, and contamination — critical for water-based and active-ingredient formulas.
✦ Bamboo Coating Lid – Tangible sustainability credentials built into the packaging — communicates eco values before a single word is read.
Does This Jar Work With My Formula?
Choosing the wrong jar can compromise your formula before it reaches the customer. Here’s how Othilapak jars are built to protect what’s inside — from chemical compatibility and contamination prevention to UV protection and hygienic access.
Our jars are compatible with face creams, eye treatments, body butters, masks, balms, and scrubs. For formulas containing essential oils, AHAs, or high-concentration actives, glass and PP offer the broadest chemical resistance and most reliable formula stability.
UV-resistant glass and opaque PP jars block light penetration through the jar wall — protecting photosensitive actives like retinol, vitamin C, and peptides from degradation across the full product shelf life. For efficacy-led brands, UV-protective packaging is both a functional and credibility requirement.
Every jar is available with an inner liner or sealing disc — a secondary barrier between cap and formula surface that prevents air ingress, oxidation, and contamination. Essential for water-based formulas, low-preservative systems, and SKUs requiring tamper-evident or export-market compliance.
Wide-mouth jars are designed for spatula application — minimizing finger contact and reducing contamination risk. Coordinated spatulas, inner spoons, and applicator tools are available as in-cap accessories or add-ons, color-matched or metallized to complement the full packaging system.
Cosmetic Jar Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are best for cosmetic jars?
The best material depends on your formula, brand positioning, and sustainability goals. Glass is ideal for luxury and premium skincare. PP and PCR suit eco-conscious or mass-market brands. Acrylic offers a glass-like premium look at lighter weight. PET and PETG are best for lightweight, clear packaging.
Can I customize cosmetic jars with my logo and color?
Yes. We support custom Pantone-matched colors, silk screen printing, hot stamping, labeling, and custom lid finishes. Custom mold development is also available for brands requiring a unique jar silhouette.
Do you offer PCR or refillable cosmetic jars?
Yes to both. PCR (post-consumer recycled) jars are available across PP, PET, and PETG bases. Refillable jar systems with replaceable inner cartridges are available for brands building circular packaging programs.
Can cosmetic jars be used for balms, masks, and scrubs?
Yes. Wide-mouth jars are the standard format for balms, facial masks, scrubs, and body butters. PP and glass are the most commonly specified materials for these formula types due to their chemical compatibility and hygienic access design.
What jar sizes are best for face cream and eye cream?
50ml is the most common size for hero face creams and moisturizers. Eye creams typically use 15ml–30ml jars. We support custom sizing across this range and can advise on standard tooling vs. custom mold options.
How do I choose between luxury and cost-efficient jar packaging?
Luxury positioning typically calls for glass or heavy-wall acrylic with metallized caps and premium decoration. Cost-efficient options include PP or PCR plastic with screen-printed branding. We can walk you through the cost-to-shelf-impact ratio for your specific market.