Practical labels for cosmetics, tailored to your needs
The cosmetic and beauty industries are highly competitive, and printed cosmetic labels need to be able to catch the target audience’s eye. As such, we use state-of-the-art printers, materials and inks to deliver a premium quality product to you. You can also get your labels printed to any size or shape, from 20mm circles to nearly 300mm squares to anything in between. We have an in-house design team available to create your label design for you, or we can use a cosmetic label template of your own choosing.
Many cosmetic products are regularly exposed to water, tough chemicals and/or regular handling, so their labels need to be durable and long-lasting. We recommend getting your labels printed on our
polypropylene plastic (PP) material with permanent adhesive and adding matt or gloss lamination. Although these labels are more expensive than unlaminated paper labels, they are also completely waterproof and impervious to peeling or fading.
How our labels are used
As wide-reaching and versatile as cosmetic products are, so too are the potential uses for our state-of-the-art personalised cosmetic labels. They are designed to be used by anybody who manufactures, distributes or sells cosmetic products.
You could, for example, add laminated PP cosmetic labelling stickers to your latest range of shampoos and shower gels. The labels’ waterproof nature means your products can live in wet showers and bathrooms without the print job running or the label falling off.
Products containing abrasive substances like alcohol, acetone and/or essential oils can use these cosmetic and beauty labels, too. The lamination makes the labels oil and chemical resistant, so any spilled residue can be wiped off and the labels will remain legible.
You can even label lip balm, hand lotion and other products people use multiple times a day. The lamination will keep the information legible, while the high-tack adhesive will keep the labels firmly attached to their surfaces.
Cosmetic labelling regulations and extra info
Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics in the UK
All cosmetic products sold in the UK must be labelled according to a strict set of labelling regulations, which includes a list of required information.
The information required on cosmetic product labels is:
- Ingredient list
- Name and address of the product manufacturer or supplier
- Best Before date or the Period After Opening (PAO) symbol
- Any cautions or warnings
- Batch number or lot code
- Product function (if not obvious)
- Weight or volume of contents
More detailed information on supplying cosmetic products to the UK, including labelling regulations, can be downloaded from the
Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association’s website.
Label Specifications
Material: Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Film in white, clear or metallic (matt, gloss and textured paper also available but not recommended for cosmetic products)Adhesive: Permanent (temporary adhesive also available but not recommended for cosmetic products)
Lamination: Matt and gloss available and highly recommended for cosmetic products
Waterproof: Yes, with lamination
Oil/Chemical Resistant: Yes, with lamination
Scratch Resistant: Yes, with lamination
Minimum Application Temperature: +0°C
Service Temperature: -30°C to 80°C
External Weathering: 1-2 years
Regulations: REACH and RoHS compliant