From your product concept to finished, export-ready goods — how skincare, hair care, body care and perfume products are made by a Guangzhou OEM/ODM manufacturer, with clear MOQs, timelines and cost factors.
The eight stages every cosmetics OEM/ODM project goes through at 8OEM
Tell us your product type, target market, price point and positioning. We help you define the formulation direction.
Our R&D team develops or adapts a formula: ingredients, texture, fragrance, actives and preservative system.
You receive samples for evaluation. We adjust until you approve the final formula and scent.
Choose bottles, jars, pumps, cartons and labels — stock packaging or fully custom design.
Stability, compatibility and safety checks are run to confirm the product performs in its final packaging.
Production starts after a 50% deposit. Batches are made under clean-room conditions with batch records.
Incoming materials, in-process and finished-goods inspection — appearance, weight, fill level, sealing and labeling.
After final 50% payment, goods are packed, documented and shipped to your destination by sea or air.
Understanding where your cost comes from helps you plan your brand budget
| Cost Factor | Impact | How to Control It |
|---|---|---|
| Formula complexity | Active ingredients, special textures and novel claims raise formula cost | Start with proven base formulas, add actives selectively |
| Packaging | Custom molds and special finishing are the largest packaging cost driver | Use stock packaging for the first batch, customize later |
| Order quantity | Larger quantities lower the unit cost of both materials and labor | Balance MOQ against your sales forecast |
| Testing & compliance | Destination-market tests (e.g. FDA, EU, GCC) add time and cost | Confirm required documents with us before production |
| Labeling & artwork | Multi-language labels and complex artwork increase prep cost | Finalize artwork early to avoid production delays |
Standard commercial terms for cosmetics OEM/ODM projects
| Product Category | MOQ | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skincare (serum, cream, toner, mask) | 3,000 pieces | Custom formulation |
| Skincare with special packaging | 5,000 pieces | Custom bottle / box |
| Perfume & fragrance | 5,000 pieces | Fully custom product |
| Color cosmetics | 5,000 pieces | Fully custom product |
| Color cosmetics with special custom packaging | 12,000 pieces | Custom mold / special finishing |
| Stock items | 1 carton | Carton size varies by product |
| Stage | Typical Duration |
|---|---|
| Sampling | 7–15 days |
| Mass production | 25–45 days |
| Payment terms | 50% deposit to start; final 50% before shipment |
| Custom sampling fee | USD 1,000 (credited against production payment; non-refundable) |
Direct answers to the questions buyers ask most
More detail on specific stages of the manufacturing journey
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