Shell direction
Choose a gelatin or plant-based shell direction according to the product concept, destination-market needs and feasibility review. Final shell suitability is confirmed for the agreed formula route.
Capsule skincare technology
Build the capsule system, not just the formula.
A viable cosmetic softgel project connects formula direction, shell, mold, fill weight, packaging and project-specific quality review before samples are approved.
Formula and shellCheck compatibility first
Mold and fill weightMatch the intended use
Packaging routeProtect the product story
Sampling and QCConfirm the agreed scope
Technology starts with a brief
Six connected decisions determine the right capsule route.
Capsules are a delivery format with production limits, not a decorative package. A proper project brief lets the development team review feasibility before a buyer commits to a shape, formula story or retail pack. PZIK is the B2B brand; Guangzhou Cowin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is the manufacturing entity supporting the project.
- Target use: face, eye, cleansing or hair care
- Formula direction: oil phase, ingredient story, texture and sensory target
- Shell route: gelatin or plant-based direction
- Capsule shape and documented starting fill-weight range
- Primary package, count and sales channel
- Destination market and required project documents
The capsule system
Technical choices buyers should make in sequence.
Each decision changes the next one. Selecting a mold before confirming product use, or packaging before confirming fill weight, can create unnecessary sampling rounds.
Formula compatibility
Review the oil phase, active story, colour, fragrance and sensory target together. The formula should be assessed alongside shell and processing requirements, not as a standalone brief.
Shape and fill weight
Capsule shape affects usable fill range, opening experience, visual value, packing efficiency and the final product category a buyer can credibly build.
Stability review
For active-led concepts, agree the intended storage, packaging and evaluation scope before sampling. This makes the freshness and protection story specific to the project rather than generic marketing.
Protection and count
Jar, blister, pouch and carton choices should match the capsule shape, count, launch channel and target unboxing experience. Trial and retail packs can share a confirmed capsule route.
Quality checkpoints
Confirm the project scope for appearance, fill weight, packaging and documentation before production. The final inspection plan follows the approved product and market requirements.
Mold and fill-weight logic
Choose the capsule format for the use case.
These manufacturer-supplied ranges are starting points for sourcing discussions, not fixed specifications. Final fill weight depends on the selected mold, formula characteristics, shell and packaging route.
Eye careStarting range: 0.2g-0.35g for compact, controlled-use formats.
Facial serumStarting range: 0.3g-0.5g for face-care capsule routes.
Hair oilStarting range: 1g-1.5g for larger hair-oil applications.
Daily-care formatsStarting range: 0.8g-1.5g; confirm the intended routine, mold and package before sampling.
From technical brief to sample
Make feasibility visible before you ask for a production quote.
A capsule quote becomes more meaningful when the buyer has already defined the product route, formula story, shell preference, mold, fill weight, pack count, market and quantity range.
Step 1Choose one product and consumer-use route.
Step 2Confirm the formula, shell and mold direction together.
Step 3Review package format, target market and document needs.
Step 4Agree sample scope, project timing and production requirements.
Technical FAQ
Questions to resolve before sampling.
These answers keep the capsule conversation grounded in project feasibility, not broad cosmetic claims.
Ask a project questionWhich decision should come first: formula, shell or mold?
Begin with the target use and formula direction, then review shell and mold together. The capsule format must suit both the product concept and the intended fill-weight range.
Can one capsule route be used for both a trial pack and a retail jar?
Often a confirmed capsule can be presented in different commercial formats. The pack count, protective packaging, labelling and cost should still be reviewed for each final format.
Are the fill-weight ranges on this page fixed?
No. They are indicative route ranges for early discussions. The final fill weight is confirmed after the selected mold, formula characteristics and project requirements are reviewed.
What should a buyer include in a capsule skincare brief?
Include the target product type, active or ingredient story, preferred shell route, desired shape, pack count, target market, quantity range and any requested documentation. This gives the project team a workable starting point.
Start a capsule project
Send the brief before requesting samples.
Tell PZIK the product route, fill-weight target, shell preference, package, market and quantity range. We can use that to discuss a realistic sampling path.