Common Sizes and Applications

Cream jars are used across many industries:

• Skincare & Cosmetics:

  • Face Creams & Moisturizers (5ml - 2oz / 15ml - 60ml)

  • Eye Creams (0.5oz / 15ml is standard)

  • Night Creams & Masks (1.7oz - 3.4oz / 50ml - 100ml)

  • Body Butters & Balms (larger sizes, 4oz+ / 120ml+)

• Pharmaceuticals & OTC:

  • Healing Ointments (e.g., Aquaphor)

  • Topical Creams & Pain Relievers

• Specialty & DIY:

  • Shaving Cream

  • DIY Crafts (for homemade balms)

Key Considerations When Choosing a Cream Jar

1. Formula Preservation: This is the most critical factor.

   • Air-Sensitive Actives: If your cream contains ingredients like Retinol, Vitamin C, or peptides, a jar is not the best choice. An airless pump is far superior for preserving efficacy.

   • Light-Sensitive Actives: Use an opaque jar (PP, PE, or colored glass/PET).

2. Target Market & Brand Image:

   • Luxury Market: Acrylic, thick-walled glass, or metallic PET jars.

   • "Clean"/Natural Market: Frosted glass, matte-finish PET, or bamboo.

   • Mass Market: Simple PP or PE jars.

3. User Experience & Hygiene:

   • Always consider including a spatula to promote hygienic use.

   • A wide mouth is easy to access but exposes more product; a narrower mouth exposes less.

4. Lid Security & Sealing:

   

   • A screw-on lid provides the most secure seal.

   • A snap-on lid is more convenient but can pop off more easily.

   • A foil liner or induction seal is highly recommended for product integrity and tamper evidence.