Cream Jar FAQ: A Complete Guide for Buyers and Brands
Cream jars (also known as lotion jars, face cream jars, or cosmetic wide-mouth jars) are the core packaging for skincare, personal care, and professional salon products, and are widely used for cream-based products such as face creams, masks, lotions, body lotions, and exfoliators. In this article, we answer the most common questions that buyers, wholesalers, and brand owners have when choosing plastic cream jars.

FAQ
01. What products are the cream jars mainly used for?
The cream jars are suitable for various cream, lotion, and solid care products, including:
· Face cream, eye cream, sleep mask, mud mask
· Body lotion, body cream, hand cream, massage cream
· Hair mask, hair conditioner, styling wax
· Scrub, essential oil cream, soothing cream
· Professional in-store care, private care products, travel portable packaging
Core keywords: Cream jar, lotion jar, face cream jar, cosmetic plastic jar, wide-mouth cream bottle
02. What materials are used for the cream jars?
We only use cosmetic-grade safe plastic materials (without glass):
· PP: Strong chemical stability, resistant to high and low temperatures, suitable for most formulas, high cost-performance ratio
· PET: High transparency, light texture, shock-resistant and durable, clean appearance
· PETG: Good toughness, high glossiness, easy processing, high-end texture
· Acrylic: High light transmittance, high hardness, high-quality texture, comparable to glass visual effect
· ABS: Used for the outer cover and shell, stable structure, high-end touch
All materials are cosmetic contact grade, free of BPA, suitable for mainstream skincare formulas.
03. Are the cream jars suitable for thick cream?
Yes. The cream jars are specially designed for thick creams:
· Wide-mouth structure for convenient access, application, and scooping
· Suitable for face cream, hair mask, scrub, mud mask, etc. with high viscosity products
· Combined with inner lid / pad to prevent cream from drying out, oxidizing, and getting contaminated
· If ultra-high viscosity cream is needed, a large diameter and deeper inner tank structure can be customized
04. What are the regular capacities of the cream jars?
Offer a full range of capacities to meet both daily and professional needs:
· Samples / Travel size: 5g, 10g, 15g, 20g, 30g
· Regular size: 50g, 80g, 100g
· Large capacity / Hospital use: 150g, 200g, 250g, 300g, 500g
Support customization of non-standard capacities according to brand requirements.
05. Can the cream jars be customized?
Support full-dimensional customization to meet brand differentiation needs:
· Capacity and bottle shape: round, square, oval, irregular structure
· Color and surface: solid color, transparent, metallic, matte, gradient, spray coating
· Process customization: silk printing, gold / silver stamping, UV, electroplating, water transfer printing, laser engraving
· Structure customization: double-layer jar, inner liner, gasket, flip cover, screw cap, scoop position
· Logo and pattern: Support brand-exclusive design to enhance recognition
06. How is the sealing performance of the cream jars? Are they leak-proof and anti-oxidation?
High-quality cream jars adopt multiple sealing structures:
· Precise screw threads on the jar mouth + food-grade PE / silicone gasket
· Some styles are equipped with inner covers and inner liners, providing double locking freshness
· Effectively prevent leakage, cream drying, and bacterial contamination
· Safe and stable during long-distance transportation and cross-border logistics
· Customizable child-proof opening cover and anti-theft screw cap structure
07. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for the cream jar?
For the stock model: 5,000 units as the minimum order quantity
· For regular customization: MOQ 10,000 units
· For special processes/structures: MOQ can be adjusted according to customer requirements. Sample production can be conducted first, followed by the large quantity production to reduce the risk of brand development.
08. Does the cream jar comply with safety and environmental standards?
It meets all the requirements of international mainstream certifications:
· The plastic material has passed FDA and LFGB tests
· Does not contain BPA or harmful substances, and can be directly in contact with cosmetics
· Provides recyclable materials and PCR recycled materials options
The environmentally friendly structure design is easy to be recycled and reused, supporting the brand's sustainable packaging positioning and compliance with overseas markets.
09. Common Problems and Solutions
1. Gel dries out / goes bad → Reason: Insufficient sealing Solution: Upgrade inner cover + sealing gasket structure
2. Leakage during transportation → Reason: Loose lid, mismatched gasket Solution: Use leak-proof gasket + strengthen screwing process
3. Surface prone to scratches → Reason: Insufficient material hardness Solution: Select acrylic / PETG or add hard coating
4. Reaction between formula and container → Reason: Material mismatch Solution: Select PP stable material, provide formula compatibility test
10. Why choose our cream jar?
All-plastic material, safe against drops, low logistics cost
· Mature molds, complete specifications, available in stock + flexible customization supply
· Rich processes, support for high-end visual and brand differentiation
· Complies with international certifications, suitable for cross-border e-commerce and offline channels
· One-stop OEM/ODM, full-service from design to shipment
Cream jar is not just packaging, but a key choice to enhance product quality, user experience and brand value. Whether developing a new skincare series, upgrading in-store products, or creating portable travel versions, the right cream jar can significantly enhance product competitiveness.


