Choosing the right glass dropper bottle for your product
Dropper bottles are used across skincare, wellness, aromatherapy, and laboratory-style formulations where controlled, accurate dispensing is essential. Beyond functionality, the bottle also plays a role in preserving sensitive ingredients and shaping how a product is used and perceived.
Choosing the right dropper bottle involves more than selecting a size. Glass colour, closure type, and capacity all influence formulation stability, ease of use, and overall brand presentation.
Through working with a wide range of brands — from small apothecary-style makers to clinical and wellness-focused producers — we’ve developed a clear understanding of which dropper bottle formats perform best in real-world use.
Our dropper bottle range has been selected for its compatibility with common formulations, consistent manufacturing quality, and flexibility across different product types.
Available in amber and white flint glass, and in sizes from 5ml to 100ml, these bottles are suitable for facial oils, serums, tinctures, essential oils, carrier oils, and water-based actives.
Amber vs. Clear Dropper Bottles
The choice between amber and clearglass is not purely aesthetic.
Amber glass offers increased protection against UV light, making it the preferred option for light-sensitive formulations such as essential oils, botanical extracts, and certain active ingredients. It helps reduce degradation over time and supports longer shelf life.
Clear glass provides full visibility of the product inside, which can be useful when colour, clarity, or texture forms part of the product’s identity. It’s often chosen for serums, oils, and formulations where visual presentation is important.
Both glass types are compatible with standard dropper closures, and the right choice typically depends on a balance between formulation stability, regulatory requirements, and branding considerations.
Dropper Closures & Dispensing Options
Dropper bottles can be paired with a range of closure systems, each suited to different formulations and usage patterns.
Pipette droppers are commonly used for oils, serums, and tinctures where precise, drop-by-drop application is required. They’re available in different lengths and materials to suit various bottle sizes and formulations.
Atomiser sprays are better suited to low-viscosity, water-based products such as facial mists or toners, offering even distribution without direct contact.
Treatment pumps work well for thicker liquids, gel serums, or lightweight emulsions, providing controlled dispensing while reducing exposure and contamination.
Selecting the right closure depends on product viscosity, dosage requirements, and how the end user will interact with the product, as well as ensuring correct thread compatibility with the bottle neck.
Amber | Clear | Green | Blue | Ultra Violet
5ml Dropper Bottle
Best for: Samples · Trial sizes · Highly concentrated formulas
The 5ml dropper bottle is typically used for testing, sampling, or packaging formulations with very low dosage requirements.
It’s commonly used in aromatherapy for rare or highly concentrated essential oils, as well as for pre-formulation trials or small-batch sampling. Despite its size, it maintains a professional appearance consistent with larger retail products.
Amber | Clear | Green | Blue | Ultra Violet
10ml Dropper Bottle
Best for: Essential oils · Booster serums · Travel sizes · Starter kits
The 10ml format is widely used for high-potency products where only a few drops are needed per application.
It’s a practical choice for essential oils, liquid supplements, and concentrated skincare boosters. Its compact size makes it suitable for travel sets and introductory ranges, while still offering enough volume for repeated use.
Amber | Clear | Green | Blue | Ultra Violet
30ml Dropper Bottle
Best for: High-potency skincare · Botanical concentrates · Essential oil blends
The 30ml dropper bottle is one of the most commonly used sizes in skincare and aromatherapy.
It supports a concentrated usage model, where small amounts are dispensed over time, and works well for serums, facial oils, and active formulations. Amber glass is often preferred at this size to support stability when using sensitive ingredients.
Amber | Clear | Green | Blue | Ultra Violet
50ml Dropper Bottle
Best for: Facial oils · Serums · Tinctures · Daily-use wellness products
The 50ml format offers a balance between value and longevity, making it suitable for products intended for regular use.
It’s commonly used for facial oils, functional skincare, and liquid wellness products. The size works well within standard packaging systems and supports a wide range of dropper and pump closures.
Amber | Clear | Green | Blue | Ultra Violet
100ml Dropper Bottle
Best for: Carrier oils · Refill formats · Body oils · Hair treatments
The 100ml dropper bottle is typically used for larger-volume products where frequent application is expected.
It’s often chosen for carrier oils, massage blends, body serums, or refill options for smaller sizes. Due to its volume, it’s generally better suited to more stable formulations or products designed for faster use.
The larger surface area also allows for more prominent labelling and branding.
Choosing the Right Glass Dropper Bottle
Selecting the right dropper bottle involves considering formulation sensitivity, dosage method, and expected shelf life, alongside visual and branding requirements. From compact 5ml bottles for potent actives to 100ml formats for daily-use oils, the correct choice helps maintain product integrity while improving usability and customer experience.
Understanding how glass type, size, and closure systems work together allows you to make informed decisions that support both the technical needs of your formulation and the expectations of your customers.and brand goals, you can choose packaging that enhances both performance and presentation.