Commonly used label paper for cosmetics

Cosmetic Label Material Classification

Material Category	Specific Types	Key Properties	Applications	Pros & Cons
Coated Paper	Gloss/Matte Lamination	Vibrant colors, low cost	Boxes, manuals, mid-low end skincare	+ Excellent print quality – Requires lamination for water resistance
Synthetic Paper	PP/PE/PET-based	Water/oil-proof, tear/chemical resistant	Skincare/bath products (humid environments)	+ Cost-effective, durable – Average texture
Film Materials	Clear PET	High transparency, tear/heat resistant	Premium “no-label look” skincare, perfume	+ Premium feel, extreme durability – Higher cost
	White/Silver PET	Metallic finish, high opacity	Serums, luxury products
	Matte/Glossy PP	Flexible, chemical resistant	Shampoo/body wash (curved containers)	+ Excellent conformability – Prone to fingerprints
Specialty Papers	Art/Metallic Paper	Unique texture, tactile premium feel	Limited edition boxes, luxury lines	+ Enhances brand image – Expensive
	Eco Paper (Stone/Recycled)	Biodegradable, natural texture	Organic/cruelty-free cosmetics	+ Sustainable – Limited water resistance
Removable Materials	Matte PP/PE	Residue-free removal, repositionable	Promotional labels, sample products	+ Easy replacement – Lower durability

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Performance Comparison

Property	Coated Paper	Synthetic Paper	Film	Specialty Paper	Removable Materials
Water Resistance	△★	●●●	●●●●	●●	●●
Oil/Chemical Resistance	△	●●●	●●●●	●●	●●
Durability	●●	●●●●	●●●●●	●●●	●
Cost	●●●●●	●●●●	●●	●	●●●●
Premium Texture	●	●●	●●●●	●●●●●	●●

Legend:
● Excellent | ●● Good | ●●● Moderate | ●●●● Fair | ●●●●● Poor
★ Upgrades to ●●● when laminated

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Quick Selection Guide

1. Best Value: Synthetic Paper (PP/PE)
2. Premium Containers: PET Film (Clear/Metallic)
3. Eco-Friendly: Stone/Recycled Paper
4. Promotional Labels: Removable Matte PP
5. Luxury Packaging: Art Paper + Foil Stamping

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