Glass Cosmetic Jars Wholesale: Sizes, Lids and Finishes for Cream Jars

Glass jars hold face creams, eye creams, masks, body butters, balms and scrubs. A jar is opened every day, so the lid has to feel good, close firmly and keep the product clean. This guide covers the sizes, glass finishes and lids that skincare brands ask us about most, and what to check on a sample before a bulk order.

Common cream jar sizes

• 5g to 15g – eye creams, lip balms, samples and travel kits.
• 30g to 50g – the usual sizes for face creams and night creams. Example: 30g Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Black Lid (JA-0014).
• 100g to 200g – body butters, masks and scrubs. Examples: 100g Frosted Wide Low Glass Cream Jar with Bamboo Lid (JA-0009), 200g Frosted Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Wood-Grain Lid (JA-0008).
• 250ml to 500ml – body scrubs, bath salts and refill sizes. Example: 200/250/500ml Amber Straight-Sided Glass Cream Jar with Silver Aluminum Lid (JA-0022).

Some styles are made in a full size range, so one design can go from sample to full size: 5-100g Frosted Round Glass Cream Jar with Rose Gold Lid (JA-0015), 5-100g Frosted Round Glass Cream Jar with Gold Lid (JA-0023) and 5-100g Matte Black Round Glass Cream Jar with Wood-Grain Lid (JA-0004). Creams are often sold by weight and formulas differ in density, so confirm the fill with your own product on the sample.

Glass colors and finishes

• Frosted – a soft matte look that suits premium and natural skincare. Examples: 20-100ml Frosted Round Glass Cream Jar with Light Wood-Grain Lid (JA-0018), Frosted Round Glass Cream Jar with Silver Lid (JA-0020).
• Amber – helps protect light-sensitive ingredients and gives an apothecary look. Examples: 1-16oz Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Black Lid (JA-0003), 30/60/120ml Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Black Lid (JA-0011).
• Clear – shows the color and texture of the product. Example: 200g Clear Round Glass Cream Jar with Black Lid (JA-0005).
• Black and opaque – hides the formula and looks bold with a gold lid. Example: Black Round Glass Cream Jar with Gold Lid (JA-0017).

Thick-wall glass, as on 50ml Clear Thick-Wall Square Glass Cream Jar with Blue Lid and Inner Jar (JA-0002), feels heavy and luxurious but adds shipping weight.

Lids

• Black and white screw lids are practical and cost-effective. Example: Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Black Screw Lid (JA-0001).
• Gold, silver and rose gold lids add a premium metallic finish. Example: JA-0015.
• Bamboo and wood-grain lids suit natural and eco-minded brands. Examples: Frosted Round Glass Cream Jar with Bamboo Lid (JA-0007), 5-100g Frosted Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Wood-Grain Lid (JA-0016).
• Aluminum lids are light and work well on larger jars, as on JA-0022.

Liners and inner jars

A liner under the lid, such as the white liner in Amber Round Glass Cream Jar with Bamboo Lid (JA-0019), helps the jar seal and keeps the cream clean in transit and on the shelf. Some jars hold the product in a separate inner jar inside a thick outer jar for a more luxurious look, as on JA-0002. Wide, low jars like Frosted Wide Low Glass Cream Jar with Silver Lid (JA-0025) make thick masks and scrubs easier to scoop.

What to check before a bulk order

1. Lid fit and seal – open and close the jar many times, and store a filled sample on its side for a few days, especially for oils and balms.
2. Liner – which liner is used and how it is fixed in the lid.
3. Fill – the actual fill weight with your formula.
4. Glass finish – check frosting or color evenness under good light.
5. Decoration – screen printing or hot stamping on the glass, and the lid color or finish.
6. Box and insert sized for the jar with its lid.

Browse all glass cosmetic jars. Need a matching bottle for a serum or toner? See our bottle and jar sets.

How to get a quote

Send us the model number (or a photo of the style you want), the size, your quantity and how you want it decorated. Our minimum order is 1,000 pieces per model, and we send samples before bulk production so you can test the bottle with your own formula. Use the form below this guide, or message us on WhatsApp.

FAQ

What size jar is best for face cream?

30g and 50g are the most common face cream sizes. Eye creams usually come in 5g to 15g jars.

Can you add our logo to the jar?

Yes. Logos can be screen printed or hot stamped on the glass, and the lid can be finished in a matching color. We confirm both on a sample.

What is the minimum order?

1,000 pieces per model, with samples before bulk production.