I will design product labels for cosmetics, supplements and food

I will design product labels for cosmetics, supplements and food

About this gig

I design print-ready product labels for cosmetics, supplements, and food — clean, shelf-ready artwork with the mandatory panels laid out correctly and a physical proof mailed to you.

What you get

You receive a complete, manufacturer-ready label design built specifically for your product type, not a generic template swapped onto your name.

  • A custom front (principal display) panel designed around your product name, variant, and net contents, with legible typographic hierarchy and a layout balanced for the real container shape.
  • Back and side panels laid out with the regulated content blocks your category needs: ingredient/INCI lists for cosmetics, Supplement Facts or Nutrition Facts–style panels for supplements and food, allergen statements, net quantity, directions/usage, warnings, and a manufacturer/distributor line.
  • A barcode zone reserved and placed correctly (you supply the UPC/EAN number; I position and size the symbol with proper quiet zones so it scans).
  • Designs sized to your exact label dimensions and die-line — bottles, jars, dropper vials, pouches, tubs, sachets, cans, or cartons — supplied flat or wrapped to your spec.
  • Print-production files: layered source plus high-resolution print-ready PDF at 300+ DPI, CMYK, with bleed, safe margins, and crop marks so your printer can run it without rework.
  • A short style summary listing fonts, exact color values (CMYK / Pantone where relevant), and placement notes for your records.
  • A physical printed proof of the finished label mailed to you, so you can check size, color, legibility, and feel on the actual stock before committing to a full production run.

Plans

FeatureBasicStandardPremium
Label designed1 product, single panel1 product, full front + back/side panelsProduct line (up to 3 variants), full panels
Container/die-line fitStandard rectangleYour custom die-lineYour custom die-line per variant
Regulated panel layout (ingredients / facts panel / warnings)BasicFullFull + consistent line system
Barcode placement (number you supply)IncludedIncluded
Source file + print-ready PDFIncludedIncludedIncluded
Revision rounds13Unlimited within scope
Mailed printed proof1 proof1 proofProof set for all variants

How it works

  1. You share your product details: category, name, variants, net contents, the full ingredient or facts data, claims/warnings you need shown, and your label size or die-line. Reference images of products you like help.
  2. I confirm scope, container type, and dimensions, and flag anything missing from your supplied copy before design starts.
  3. I design the first concept and send a digital preview (flat layout and a mockup on your container) for your review.
  4. You give feedback; I revise within the rounds your plan includes until the layout, type, and color are right.
  5. Once you approve the digital design, I prepare the final print-production files and print a physical proof.
  6. I mail the printed proof to you and deliver the source and print-ready files so you can hand them straight to your printer.

Why choose this

Most label problems are not artistic — they are layout and compliance-structure problems. A pretty front panel is useless if the Supplement Facts box is malformed, the allergen line is buried, the net-contents placement is wrong, or the barcode won't scan. I treat the regulated panels as first-class design, building a clear, readable structure for the dense back-of-pack information while keeping the front shelf-attractive. You get artwork that a printer accepts on the first pass and that survives a buyer or retailer glance. The mailed physical proof is the difference-maker: screen color lies, and a label that looks great at 200% on a monitor can be unreadable at actual size. Holding the real thing on stock tells you what no PDF can.

Who it's for / use cases

  • Indie skincare, soap, balm, serum, and cosmetics makers who need INCI-correct, attractive labels for jars, bottles, and dropper vials.
  • Supplement brands launching capsules, powders, gummies, or tinctures that need a clean Supplement Facts panel and proper warnings.
  • Small-batch and artisan food and beverage producers needing nutrition-style panels, allergen statements, and net-weight layout for jars, pouches, and cans.
  • Sellers rebranding an existing product or refreshing a tired label into a consistent, professional line.
  • Founders preparing a product photo, crowdfunding, or retail pitch who need labeled samples that look market-ready.

FAQ

Q: Do you guarantee my label is legally compliant? I design the regulated panels (facts panels, ingredient/INCI lists, allergens, net contents, warnings, manufacturer line) using the information and claims you provide, in the correct structure and placement. I am a designer, not a regulatory or legal authority, so I can't certify compliance for your specific jurisdiction — final legal review of your copy and claims is your responsibility.

Q: Do I need to send you the ingredient list and facts data? Yes. You supply the exact ingredient/INCI list, nutrition or supplement values, claims, and warnings as text. I lay them out correctly and legibly, but I don't generate or test the underlying data.

Q: Can you create the barcode? I place and size a barcode correctly with proper quiet zones, but you supply the UPC/EAN number you've registered. I position the symbol so it scans; I don't issue or sell the GS1 number itself.

Q: What file formats do I get? A layered source file plus a high-resolution, print-ready PDF in CMYK at 300+ DPI with bleed and crop marks. Tell me your printer's preferred format and I'll match it where possible.

Q: Will it fit my exact bottle or pouch? Yes — send your label dimensions or, better, your printer's die-line, and I design to that shape, including wrap, curved, and irregular formats.

Q: How does the mailed proof work? After you approve the digital design, I print the finished label and mail a physical proof so you can check real size, color, and legibility on stock. Shipping time depends on your location.

Q: Can you match my existing brand? Absolutely. Send your fonts, colors, logo, and any existing packaging, and I'll keep the new label consistent with your brand system.

Q: What if I have several flavors or variants? The Premium plan covers a coordinated line of up to three variants with a shared layout system so the family looks consistent on the shelf. More variants can be scoped — just ask before ordering.

Reviews5(1)

  • @lab88
    ★★★★★5

    The label she designed for my supplement bottle came back clean and print-ready, with the ingredient panel and dosage info laid out so everything fit neatly. My packaging printer accepted the file with zero issues.