What is the cooperation process for processing skincare product sets and customizing skincare product boxes

The cooperation process of skincare product set processing and box customization usually involves multiple links, from requirement communication to final delivery, requiring close cooperation between the brand and the processing plant. The following are typical cooperation processes and precautions for reference:

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1、 Overview of Cooperation Process

Requirement communication and confirmation

Product positioning: Clearly define the target audience (such as age, skin type, and efficacy needs), price range (high-end/affordable), and sales channels (online/offline/cross-border).

Package content: determine whether the individual products (such as facial cleanser, essence, face cream, etc.) contained in the package need to be customized or choose the existing formula.

Packaging design: Is it necessary for the factory to provide design services (ODM mode) or for the brand to provide design solutions (OEM mode).

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Negotiate the minimum order quantity according to the factory's requirements (usually the minimum order quantity for the first cooperation is 2000-5000 sets).

Scheme design and quotation

Formula plan: Provide ingredient list, efficacy report, and safety testing data (such as ODM mode).

Packaging material scheme: inner bottle container (glass/plastic), outer box material (paper/acrylic), printing process (hot stamping/UV/relief).

Quotation details: itemized quotation (internal material cost, packaging material cost, processing fee, testing fee).

The factory provides:

Sample making and confirmation

Sample making cycle: usually 1-2 weeks, the factory provides samples (internal material sample+packaging material sample).

Testing and adjustment: Brand testing of product skin feel, efficacy, packaging texture, and feedback on modification suggestions (such as adjusting fragrance, viscosity, or packaging size).

Contract signing and deposit payment

Clearly define the delivery cycle, quality standards, payment method (such as 30% deposit+70% final payment), and breach of contract liability.

Production and processing

Internal material production: Mass production according to the formula, in compliance with cosmetic production standards (GMP/ISO certification).

Packaging printing: Customize packaging materials according to the design draft, pay attention to color difference control and material acceptance.

Filling and assembly: Automated filling, labeling, and box assembly.

Quality inspection and filing

Factory quality inspection: including microbiological testing, stability testing, and packaging integrity inspection.

Filing support: The factory assists in providing the necessary information for product filing (such as formula, quality inspection report, etc. for domestic ordinary cosmetics filing).

Logistics and Delivery

The factory arranges logistics (brands can specify logistics providers), providing packing lists, quality inspection reports, invoices, and other documents.

After sales support

The factory provides services such as follow-up replenishment, formula upgrade, packaging iteration, etc.

2、 Key precautions

Qualification review

Confirm whether the factory has a "Cosmetics Production License" and compliance testing capabilities (such as heavy metal and microbiological testing).

Formula safety

Require factories to provide COA (Ingredient Safety Report) and product toxicology testing reports for raw materials to ensure compliance with national regulations (such as China's "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics").

Intellectual Property Protection

If it is an exclusive customized formula or design, a confidentiality agreement (NDA) must be signed to clarify the ownership of intellectual property rights.

cycle time

The total cycle is about 2-4 months (sampling+production+quality inspection), and sufficient time needs to be reserved to deal with unexpected issues (such as packaging material delays).

cost control

The cost of customizing packaging materials is relatively high, so the existing bottle or standard box types in the factory can be prioritized to reduce costs.

3、 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q: Can we customize in small quantities?

A: Some factories support small-scale trial orders of 2000-5000 sets, but the unit price is relatively high, making it suitable for start-up brands to test the waters.

Q: Do I need to file it myself?

A: The factory can assist in filing, but the brand needs to be the responsible party for filing (requiring a business license, brand authorization letter, etc.).

Q: How to avoid infringement in box design?

A: The design draft must be original or have obtained copyright authorization, and the factory generally does not bear the responsibility for design infringement.

4、 Suggestions for cooperation

Priority should be given to experienced factories: companies that specialize in skincare OEM/ODM and have cooperated with similar brand cases.

On site inspection of the factory: confirm whether the production environment, equipment automation level, and warehouse management are standardized.

Phased promotion: Start with small-scale trial production, test market feedback, and then expand the scale.

Through clear process planning and detailed control, it is possible to efficiently complete customized skincare product sets and reduce cooperation risks.