Description of data sources

The present report is based on the 1,247 OEM requests for valid cosmetics processed by the QuickOEM platform in 2026 (1 January-25 March), covering 138 compliance factory quotation data from the three major production regions of South China, East China and North China.

The data are for industry only, and the actual quotation is influenced by factors such as the volume of raw materials purchased, the complexity of the process, and the need for brands customization.

Core data: 4 category quotation

Serum (30ml, classic bottle)

2026 Q1 average price: $18.5/disbursed, up 8% from Q4, driven mainly by increased demand for high-end raw materials.

Sunscreen (50g, SPF50+)

. category! Q1 averaged $22.1 per person, an increase of 12 per cent over the same period.

Reason analysis:

  • Sun protection (Tinosorb S/M) price increase of 15%
  • Sun protection product efficacy testing requirements increased by approximately $1,500 per batch
  • Increased R & D inputs for the light, low, new sun protection process

MOQ Distribution

Trends: Q1 MOQ has dropped by 15 per cent overall, and the trend has been "Spollback".

More factory are willing to accept 1,000-2,000 test orders to reduce the cost of brand error.

Basis of delivery cycle

The average delivery cycle of Q1 was 52 days, a reduction of 8 days from Q4, and the utilization of factory capacity improved significantly.

Seven key variables affecting quotation

  • Source of raw materials: emerging brands raw materials vs imported raw materials with a price difference of 2-5 times
  • Packaging materials complexity: vacuum pump head, photo mask, special coating packaging materials premium
  • Testing requirements: Is there a corruption-resistant challenge test, efficacy evaluation report (efficacy declared required)
  • Certification requires: organic certification (COSMOS), vegetarian certification etc. to increase costs by 10-30%
  • Minimum order quantity: The lower the MOQ, the higher the unit price
  • Sampling fee: is it included in total cost Internal
  • Intellectual property rights: exclusive formulation locking fees

A revelation to brand owner

If your quotation is more than 30% lower than above, be vigilant:

  • Were low-quality alternative materials used?
  • Are the necessary tests omitted?
  • Is there an excess projection risk ingredient?

If your quotation is more than 50% higher than above, compare:

  • Are all necessary services included (sampling fees/tooling fee/first order testing)?
  • Can cost reduction be achieved through scale effects?

Get your category exclusive quotation and be answered by the exclusive project manager within 30 minutes of submission of the request for quotation.

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This article is published by the QuickOEM Make-up OEM Smart Matching Platform. More makeup OEM knowledge, cosmetics contract manufacturing, skin protection private label, make-up customizationontent are available at the Knowledge Centre. If you need advice on OEM contract manufacturing, please contact 1814805760 or submit your request through an online request for quotation.

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Core functions

  • Makeup OEM needs to be published to match factory AI intelligence
  • Cosmetics contract manufacturing / skin protection private label customization ODM service
  • Formulation R&D management and multi-version tracking
  • Ingredient Compliance testing (regulatory compliance (EU / US FDA)/EU 1223/2009/FDA)
  • Regulatory compliance (EU / US FDA) Cosmetics regulatory filing fully tracked
  • Supply chain
  • Advertising Law Compliance Testing
  • Z / eye patch / serum / z all category

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