Transparent Unit Economics

Cosmetics Manufacturing Pricing & MOQ

Understand how formula complexity, packaging material, and order volume shape your unit costs and project investment.

Representative SKU Pricing Table

Product Format	Private Label MOQ	Est. Unit Cost	Lead Time
Brightening Serum (30ml Dropper)	500 units	$1.80 – $2.60	3–4 Weeks
Anti-Aging Cream (50ml Jar)	1,000 units	$1.40 – $2.20	4–5 Weeks
Facial Cleanser (150ml Tube)	1,000 units	$0.95 – $1.60	3–4 Weeks
Scalp Repair Shampoo (250ml)	1,000 units	$0.85 – $1.45	3–4 Weeks
SPF50+ Sunscreen (50ml Tube)	3,000 units	$1.90 – $2.80	5–6 Weeks
Matte Liquid Lip Tint (5ml)	2,000 units	$0.75 – $1.30	4–5 Weeks

Active ingredient concentration (e.g. 1% vs. 15% Vitamin C derivative) and botanical oil selection.

PET/PE plastic bottles ($0.15–$0.35) vs. heavy-base frosted glass with pipette droppers ($0.45–$0.95).

Custom printed tuck boxes, foil stamping, embossing, and protective shrink wrap.

Microbiological testing, stability testing, and export COA/MSDS documentation.