Why Cosmetic Labelling Is Unique
Cosmetic labels must withstand water, oils, lotions, and frequent handling while maintaining a premium appearance and complying with strict UK and EU regulations.
Best Materials
Matte white vinyl is the dominant choice — fingerprint-resistant, waterproof, oil-resistant, and gives the premium look consumers expect. Clear vinyl is essential for products where contents colour is a selling point. Metallic finishes add luxury positioning.
UK and EU Requirements
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009) requires: product name, INCI ingredients list, net weight/volume, batch number, PAO or best before date, Responsible Person name and address, country of origin, and warnings. Minimum text x-height is 1.2mm.
Design Best Practices
Keep hierarchy clear — brand and product name prominent, regulatory text legible but secondary. Use colour coding across product ranges. Leave space for batch codes. Test labels on your actual product containers before bulk ordering.
Ordering
StickerNation prints custom cosmetic stickers and labels on matte, gloss, clear, and metallic vinyl — all waterproof and oil-resistant. No minimum order. Design free online.
