What is the best sticker material for cold or oily cosmetic bottles?
For bottles that get cold, wet or oily, use a laminated vinyl label rather than paper. Paper soaks up water and oil and peels at the edges. Laminated vinyl is waterproof and keeps the ink sealed. For best results, apply it to a clean, dry, room-temperature bottle, not one straight out of the fridge.
| Recommended material | Laminated vinyl |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Uncoated paper labels |
| Apply to | Clean, dry, room-temperature surface |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Why paper fails
Condensation on a cold bottle and oil from a lotion or serum soak into paper. The ink smears and the edges curl. Vinyl doesn't absorb water or oil, and the laminate on top protects the printed ink.
How to get labels that stay put
- Wipe the bottle with rubbing alcohol to remove oil, then let it dry.
- Apply at room temperature. Adhesive grips poorly on a cold, damp surface.
- Press from the center outward so no air is trapped.
- Let it sit for a day before the bottle goes into the fridge or cooler.
Sizing for curved bottles
On a narrow bottle, a label that wraps too far around the curve can lift. Measure the flat area of the bottle and size the label to fit it. Check the size and layout on your free digital proof before we print.
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Related questions
- Will vinyl labels survive the fridge?
- Yes. Laminated vinyl is waterproof. Apply it at room temperature first and let it set before chilling.