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What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Korean cosmetics OEM?
The minimum order quantity for Korean cosmetics OEM ranges from 100 units to 100,000 sheets depending on the formulation. What sets the floor is not the formula but the minimum purchase quantity of packaging components such as bottles, tubes, and sheet film.
Basis: As of September 2026, based on DIO field experience · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21
The table below lists the minimum order quantities DIO actually applies when running OEM projects with Korean manufacturers. Small runs are possible with conditions, and for formulations that use tubes or sheets, the component minimum becomes the MOQ.
| Formulation | MOQ | What sets the minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Skin, toner, essence | 100 to 5,000 units | Small runs ship with a formula the manufacturer already produces, with a label instead of direct printing on the bottle. Unit price varies by quantity |
| Cream, lotion | 100 to 5,000 units | Same as skin, toner, essence |
| Cleanser, foam | 5,000 units or more | Minimum tube production run |
| Sheet mask | 50,000 to 100,000 sheets | Minimum quantity of mask sheet film |
| Sunscreen | 5,000 units or more | Minimum tube production run |
| Lip and color cosmetics | 5,000 units or more in total, 1,000 or more per shade | Minimum production run per shade |
| Samples, sachets | 50,000 units or more | Standard production run |
| Hair care | 1,000 to 5,000 units | Minimum container purchase quantity |
| Body care | 1,000 to 5,000 units | Minimum container purchase quantity |
| Makeup base | 5,000 units | Minimum container purchase quantity |
| Men's care | 100 to 5,000 units | Same as skin, toner, essence |
| Baby and sensitive | 100 to 5,000 units | Same as skin, toner, essence |
Frequently asked questions
- Can I order only 100 units?
- Yes for skin, toner, essence, cream, and lotion. The condition is that the manufacturer uses a formula it already produces rather than developing a new one, and the bottle gets a label instead of direct printing.
- Why does the MOQ differ by formulation?
- Because the smallest unit of components and processes differs: tubes, mask sheet film, and per-shade filling each have their own minimum.
- Why are color cosmetics counted per shade?
- Each shade is manufactured separately, so each shade needs 1,000 units or more and the total order needs 5,000 units or more.