Cosmetic Jars: How to Choose Between Plastic and Glass to Enhance Your Brand
Discover how materials, design, and sustainability shape product perception
In the world of cosmetics, packaging is much more than just a container: it is visual identity, perceived value, and sustainability.
For a skincare or makeup brand, choosing the right cosmetic jar—whether glass or plastic—is a strategic decision that communicates style, quality, and environmental awareness.
Glass or plastic? Two materials, two brand philosophies
Each material tells a different story. Choosing between glass and plastic means choosing the positioning of your product, the type of sensory experience you want to convey, and the sustainability message you want to communicate.
Jars in glass: timeless elegance, purity, and sustainability
Glass is synonymous with luxury, quality, and transparency.
Its characteristics make it ideal for premium skincare products, face creams, masks, and sensitive formulations that require optimal preservation.
Key benefits:
- Premium aesthetics: conveys a sense of value and authenticity.
- Sustainability: infinitely recyclable and also available in PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) versions.
Lumson glass collections are the result of a perfect combination of glassmaking artistry and industrial innovation:
- JAPA: minimalist lines, ultra-flat design, and soft colors. JAPA jars (15 ml, 50 ml) can be refillable thanks to the internal refill insert.
- FUJI: design inspired by nature and the profile of Mount Fuji. Jars and bottles in shades of green and pure shapes, perfect for skincare and wellness collections.
- DELUXE: the iconic collection for premium lines, with thick glass and smooth surfaces.
All Lumson glass jars can be decorated using external lacquering, inner lacquering (for refillable version only), screen printing, hot stamping, and metallization techniques for a customized and distinctive result.
Sustainability and circularity: the Lumson vision
In a context where environmental responsibility is an essential requirement, Lumson has integrated sustainability as a core value of its corporate strategy.
The 2024 Sustainability Report reveals a concrete commitment:
- Over 86% of waste recovered at production sites;
- Adoption of PCR and bio-based materials;
- Development of refillable and separable systems.
Lumson's ECOattitude philosophy permeates every collection, promoting packaging that combines design, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
Decoration and customization: from design to brand signature
In addition to the material, decoration is what makes a jar unique. Thanks to its in-house Decoration Lab, Lumson offers endless creative possibilities:
- Screen printing and hot stamping for logos and fine details;
- Internal and external lacquering for depth and refined reflections;
- Metallization and digital printing for contemporary effects;
- Soft touch coating for a distinctive sensory experience.
Every element, from the cap to the base, can be coordinated with dispensers, droppers, or airless systems for an integrated line that is ready for filling.
Conclusion: packaging as an expression of value and identity
Whether your brand chooses glass to convey elegance or plastic to emphasize practicality and innovation, packaging remains your product's primary ambassador.
With over 50 years of experience in the production of cosmetic packaging and unique industrial know-how, Lumson supports brands in creating complete and customized collections, where design, technology, and sustainability coexist harmoniously.
Discover all the available solutions and customize your packaging directly online with the Lumson Configurator.
FAQ - Jars for cosmetics
Can Lumson cosmetic jars be customized?
Absolutely. Lumson offers a complete customization service for all its jars and bottles, both glass and plastic.
Brands can choose from:
- Decorations such as screen printing, hot stamping, and metallization;
- Custom colors coordinated with the cap or dispensing system.
Thanks to its in-house Decoration Lab, Lumson creates tailor-made packaging that reflects the brand's visual identity and enhances the premium perception of the product.
