Cosmetics labels

Before a buyer smells a cream or tries a balm, they judge it by the packaging. For natural and small-batch cosmetics the label carries most of that judgement: it says whether the product inside is made with the same care the label shows. A slightly crooked, water-stained sticker undermines a formula that took months to perfect.

And a cosmetic label leads a hard life. It stands next to the shower, gets handled with wet and oily hands, and lives in a warm, humid bathroom for months. The material has to be chosen for that life — not just for the launch photo.

• No minimum order. Print each scent, formula and size separately, in exactly the quantity the next batch needs — no plates, no setup per design.
• Instant price. The online calculator returns the price immediately — useful when costing a new product line.
• Premium finishes. Foil, raised screen varnish and lamination give small-brand cosmetics the tactile quality buyers associate with premium skincare.
• Made in the EU. Printed in Latvia on Avery Dennison and UPM Raflatac label stock.
• Fast delivery to Estonia. 5–7 working days in production, then 1–2 days by courier.

PP film — the wet-zone default

Polypropylene film absorbs neither water nor oils, so it does not wrinkle, smudge or stain on shampoo bottles, shower gels, serums and creams. With lamination on top, the print itself is protected from daily rubbing.

Clear film — the no-label look

On glass droppers and clear bottles, a clear film label seems printed straight onto the container — a minimal, laboratory-clean look that suits skincare. Bright colours need a white underprint so they do not fade against the contents.

Paper, kraft and textured paper — for dry products

Soap bars, solid shampoos, bath salts and outer boxes are where natural papers shine: kraft for an eco signal, textured paper for a premium, hand-made feel. In wet zones, paper needs lamination — or simply choose film.

Cosmetics carry a lot of mandatory text, and the containers are small. Two label constructions solve it:

• Wraparound label — uses the container's full circumference, leaving the front for the brand and the back for the INCI list and mandatory details.
• Multi-layer (peel-open) label — the top layer carries the design; peeled back, it reveals a second printed layer underneath with the ingredient list and instructions. The elegant answer for tiny jars and lip balms.

Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, a cosmetic label must carry the responsible person's name and address, nominal content, durability date or period-after-opening symbol, precautions, batch number, product function and the INCI ingredient list — and the product must be notified in the CPNP portal before it goes on sale. This is general orientation, not legal advice; confirm the requirements for your product with your national authority.

Buyers read quality with their fingertips. A matte laminate feels soft and calm; a raised screen-varnish logo can be felt before it is seen; a foil accent catches the light on the shelf. On cosmetics these finishes work double duty — they protect the label in a wet environment and give a small brand the finish of a large one. Because Goldinken prints digitally, they are available on short runs too, not just on mass production.

1. Calculate the price. Size, material, finish, quantity — the price appears instantly.
2. Create an account and upload the artwork. PDF, AI or EPS, any time of day.
3. Pay securely online. By card or bank payment.
4. Goldinken checks the file. A technical check before every run.
5. Receive the rolls. Production in 5–7 working days; courier to Estonia in 1–2 days.