Plastic cream dispenser, 18 mm, white

The 18 mm plastic cream dispenser is a pump that dispenses a small, consistent dose of product from the bottle with each press. It is suited for products applied in small amounts: serums, facial fluids, eye creams, and light emulsions, where a larger pump would dispense more than needed.

The product is not scooped out with fingers and the bottle remains closed, so less contamination reaches the formula compared to a jar. The dispenser is suitable for contact with cosmetic products.

What products is the dispenser suited for

The pump is designed for liquid to medium-viscosity contents that flow freely to the tube and can be drawn up:

• Serums and gels – water-based and gel serums, hyaluronic gels, eye serums, where one to two pumps are enough for a single application.
• Light creams and fluids – O/W emulsions with a more liquid consistency, facial milks, moisturising fluids.
• Oil serums and facial oils – the pump measures out a small amount of oil and the bottle neck stays clean.
• Liquid foundations and tinted creams – a small dose makes it easier to apply in sections.

This type of pump is not suitable for very thick creams, body butters, balms, or products containing solid particles (scrubs, clay suspensions). Particles can clog the mechanism.

Dosing and yield

Each press dispenses approximately 0.14 ml of product. This small dose is practical with concentrated products containing active ingredients, where the amount is easily adjusted by the number of pumps. A 30 ml bottle yields roughly 200 doses, which helps estimate how long the product will last.

Bottle selection and filling

The dispenser fits bottles with an 18/415 neck. Bottles with the same neck type and ready-made bottle and pump combinations are available in the Handymade range. For custom combinations, we recommend checking the seal, dosing, and packaging behaviour with the specific formulation.

The tube can be adjusted to the height of the bottle. If it is too long, it is trimmed with sharp scissors, ideally with a diagonal cut, so the end does not suction onto the bottom and the pump draws out as much product as possible.

When filling, it is worth knowing the difference between the nominal and total volume of the bottle. Nominal volume is the amount the bottle is designed to hold under normal filling. Total volume is the physical capacity up to the rim of the neck. The difference between them is the allowance for the pump mechanism with tube and for expansion of the contents with temperature changes.

Good to know

• Preparation before first filling – the dispenser is rinsed and sanitised by pumping isopropyl alcohol or ethanol through it and left to dry completely. Any water residue in the mechanism would dilute the first doses and put pressure on the product's preservation.
• Material resistance – the dispenser is made of polypropylene (PP), which tolerates standard cosmetic emulsions, gels, and both water-based and oil-based contents, including vegetable oils. With a high proportion of essential oils, alcohol, or solvents, it is advisable to prepare a test sample and verify the seal and smooth pump operation after a few weeks.
• Air in the bottle – as product is dispensed, air enters the bottle to replace the withdrawn contents. This is not an airless system, so formulations sensitive to oxidation require a suitable antioxidant and packaging that protects against light.

Frequently asked questions