Cosmetics fulfillment that keeps every lot traceable, every shelf compliant.
We run beauty fulfillment for brands that have outgrown generic 3PLs: lot and expiry control on every pick, retail-ready cartons for Ulta, Sephora and Target style routing guides, and gift-with-purchase programs that ship right the first time.
- Batch-level traceability built for MoCRA recalls
- FEFO picking with short-dated holds
- DTC, marketplace and retail from one inventory pool
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Where beauty brands lose margin at a generic 3PL
Cosmetics fail in ways a t-shirt never will. These are the errors we are built to prevent.
Lot numbers that live nowhere
Units are picked by SKU only, so when a batch needs to be pulled you cannot tell which customers or stores received it.
Short-dated stock shipped to Sephora-tier buyers
FIFO picking sends the oldest-received, not the soonest-expiring, product. Retailers reject it and the chargeback lands on you.
The GWP that ran out on day two
Promo inserts are not tracked as inventory, so the free mini disappears mid-launch and customers who were promised it complain loudly.
ASN mismatch, carton rejected
An 856 that does not match the physical carton, or a GS1-128 label in the wrong spot, turns a retail PO into fines and a dock refusal.
Perfume in the wrong service
Fragrance, nail lacquer and aerosols get thrown into air services without limited-quantity marking, risking carrier penalties and returned parcels.
Leaking serums, cracked compacts
Glass droppers and pressed powders packed like apparel arrive broken, and the unboxing your brand paid for becomes a refund request.
The CosmeticLogix Standard
Six operating rules every beauty account runs on, from first receipt to the last return.
Lot captured at receipt
Batch code and expiry are recorded the moment inventory lands, so every unit has a history before it is ever picked.
FEFO by default
First-expired, first-out picking with configurable minimum remaining shelf life per channel, so retail gets the freshest dates.
Promo stock is inventory
Samples, minis and inserts are SKUs with counts and reorder alerts, never a loose box on the pack bench.
Retail-ready by routing guide
Carton labels, ASNs, pack configurations and appointment rules are set up from each retailer's own vendor guide.
Hazmat classified up front
Fragrance, nail and aerosol SKUs are flagged from their SDS so they only ship in services that allow them.
Packed for the formula
Dunnage, inner packs and leak protection are chosen per product type, from glass droppers to loose pigments.
Cosmetics fulfillment services
DTC Beauty Fulfillment
DTC beauty fulfillment is where your brand meets the customer's bathroom shelf. We pick by lot and expiry, pack for the formula, and deliver the...
Learn more →Retail Compliance & EDI
Beauty retail compliance is where wholesale margin is won or lost. We build retail orders to each retailer's vendor and routing guide, with EDI...
Learn more →Lot & Expiry Control
Lot tracking for cosmetics means every unit can be traced to its batch and every batch to its customers. It is the foundation of recall readiness...
Learn more →GWP, Kitting & Sets
Gift-with-purchase and kitting programs drive beauty revenue, but only when they run exactly as planned. We treat every mini, insert and set...
Learn more →Fragrance & Hazmat Beauty
Many best-selling beauty products are regulated for transport. Perfumes, nail lacquers and aerosols can ship safely and legally when every SKU is...
Learn more →Returns & Quality Control
Beauty returns cannot be treated like apparel returns. Opened or tampered cosmetics should not be resold, so returns processing for beauty is...
Learn more →Beauty specialist vs. generic 3PL
| Capability | Generic 3PL | CosmeticLogix |
|---|---|---|
| Lot & expiry tracking | Optional field, rarely enforced | Captured at receipt, enforced on every pick |
| Picking logic | FIFO by receipt date | FEFO with per-channel minimum shelf life |
| Recall readiness | Manual spreadsheet hunt | Lot-to-order and lot-to-PO reports on request |
| Retail compliance | Generic labels, chargebacks follow | Built from each retailer's routing guide, EDI 850/856/810 |
| Gift with purchase | Inserts added by hand when remembered | Rule-based GWP tied to order value, SKU or promo code |
| Fragrance & aerosols | Shipped like any other parcel | SDS-based classification and limited-quantity handling |
| Packaging | One mailer for everything | Leak, breakage and heat protection by formula type |
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Built for every kind of cosmetics brand
Skincare
Skincare fulfillment protects active formulas, fragile packaging and the trust customers place in a regimen. We manage shelf life,...
Explore →Makeup & Color
Makeup fulfillment is a game of shades, sizes and launches. We keep color cosmetics accurate down to the shade, protect pressed products...
Explore →Fragrance
Fragrance fulfillment combines luxury presentation with hazmat rules. Most alcohol-based perfumes are regulated flammable liquids, so...
Explore →Hair & Body Care
Haircare and body care brands ship heavier, liquid-rich orders and often sell to salons as well as consumers. We handle leaks, weight,...
Explore →SPF & OTC Beauty
SPF moisturizers, tinted sunscreens, acne treatments and antiperspirants sit on the beauty shelf but are regulated by FDA as...
Explore →Live in weeks, not months
Map your catalog
Share SKUs, SDS sheets, shelf lives and channel mix. We flag hazmat, temperature and retail requirements before anything ships.
Configure the rules
Lot capture, FEFO thresholds, GWP logic, kitting and retailer routing guides are set up and tested against sample orders.
Receive and go live
Inventory is received by lot into the market closest to your customers, and your store, marketplaces and EDI start flowing.
Report and refine
Expiry, lot and order-level reporting keeps your team ahead of short-dated stock, launches and retail replenishment.
Cosmetics fulfillment in 25 U.S. markets
Place inventory close to your customers and reach most U.S. addresses in 1–2 days by ground. Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal) and Mexico City are coming soon.
- Los Angeles, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Portland, OR
- Phoenix, AZ
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Reno, NV
- Denver, CO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Chicago, IL
- Detroit, MI
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Louisville, KY
- Cincinnati, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Atlanta, GA
- Miami, FL
- Savannah, GA
- Charleston, SC
- Nashville, TN
- New Jersey, NJ
- Lehigh Valley, PA
Cosmetics fulfillment questions, answered
What is cosmetics fulfillment?
Cosmetics fulfillment is the storage, picking, packing and shipping of beauty products with the controls the category needs: batch and expiry tracking, first-expired-first-out picking, protective packing for liquids and glass, and correct handling of flammable or aerosol items. A cosmetics 3PL also prepares retail orders to each retailer's routing guide.
Does a cosmetics 3PL help with MoCRA compliance?
A cosmetics 3PL supports MoCRA compliance but does not replace your responsibilities as the brand. Under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, the responsible person handles product listing, safety substantiation and serious adverse event reporting. Our role is the logistics side: lot-level traceability, recall-ready reports and orderly records of where each batch shipped.
Do you track lot numbers and expiration dates?
Yes. Lot or batch code and expiration date are captured at receiving and stay attached to inventory through picking, so every order and retail shipment can be traced back to the batch it came from.
What is FEFO and why does it matter for beauty?
FEFO means first-expired, first-out: the unit closest to its expiration ships first. For beauty it prevents product from aging out in the warehouse and lets us hold back short-dated lots from retailers that require a minimum remaining shelf life.
Can you ship to Ulta, Sephora and Target?
We prepare retail shipments to the published vendor and routing requirements of major beauty and mass retailers, including EDI purchase orders, advance ship notices, GS1-128 carton labels and pack configuration. Each retailer sets its own rules, and we configure your account from your retailer's current guide. We are not affiliated with any retailer.
Can you handle gift-with-purchase and sampling programs?
Yes. Samples, minis and promotional items are stored as tracked inventory, and insertion rules can trigger on order value, specific SKUs, promo codes or customer tags, with alerts before promo stock runs low.
Can you ship perfume, nail polish and aerosols?
Yes, when they are classified correctly. Many fragrances and nail lacquers are flammable liquids and most aerosols are regulated as Class 2 gases, so they typically ship by ground as limited quantities with proper marking. We classify each SKU from its Safety Data Sheet before it ships.
Do you offer temperature-controlled storage for beauty products?
Climate-controlled storage options are available in select markets for heat-sensitive formulas such as balms, waxes, natural oils and some actives. For summer DTC shipping we can add insulated or heat-aware packaging to the products that need it.
Can you sell through Amazon and TikTok Shop as well as my own site?
Yes. One inventory pool can serve your Shopify store, marketplace orders and Amazon FBA replenishment, with prep to Amazon's requirements and hazmat review documents ready for products that need them. We are not affiliated with Amazon or TikTok.
How do you protect fragile beauty products in transit?
We pack by product type: sealed or taped closures and bags for liquids, inner cartons or molded inserts for glass, and snug dunnage for compacts and palettes. Packaging is tested on your SKUs during onboarding.
How quickly can I get a quote?
Most beauty brands receive a custom quote within 24 hours of sharing their SKU count, monthly order volume, channel mix and any hazmat or retail requirements. Pricing is transparent and itemized.
Resources for cosmetics brands
How to Choose a Cosmetics 3PL: A Buyer's Guide for Beauty Brands
The questions that separate a true beauty fulfillment partner from a general warehouse that happens to store lipstick.
Read guide →MoCRA for Beauty Brands: What It Means for Your Fulfillment and Supply Chain
MoCRA reshaped U.S. cosmetics regulation. Here is what it asks of brands, and where your warehouse fits in.
Read guide →Cosmetics Fulfillment Costs Explained: What Beauty Brands Actually Pay For
A line-by-line look at beauty 3PL pricing, what drives each cost, and how to bring your total down.
Read guide →Beauty Retail Compliance: Preparing Your Fulfillment for Ulta, Sephora and Target
Landing a major retailer is a milestone. Shipping to them correctly, every time, is what keeps the account.
Read guide →How to Ship Perfume, Nail Polish and Aerosols: A Beauty Hazmat Guide
Many best-selling beauty products are regulated for transport. Here is how to ship them correctly without shrinking your catalog.
Read guide →In-House vs. Outsourced Beauty Fulfillment: When to Move to a Cosmetics 3PL
Running your own warehouse gives control. Outsourcing gives reach and specialization. Here is how to decide.
Read guide →Ready for beauty fulfillment that keeps up with your brand?
Share your catalog, channels and volumes. We will come back with a custom, itemized quote within 24 hours.