These 0.5 oz glass jars are the go-to size for sample kits, trial-size cosmetics, and small-batch balms that need to look as polished as the formula inside. Available wholesale in eight color options — clear, amber, clear frosted, amber frosted, black frosted, black UV, blue, and green — all in a low-profile cylinder with a 41-400 neck finish. Lids are sold separately. Choose from plastic, aluminum, or bamboo to match your brand aesthetic.
Why Brands Choose 0.5 oz Jars
Half an ounce is a very specific size — and that's the point. It's the standard volume for an eye cream trial, a lip scrub sample, a single-use balm, or a curated gift set insert. At $0.25–$0.50 per unit at wholesale, these jars let you build out a sample program without eating into margin. The wide-mouth opening makes filling easy, whether you're spooning in a thick body butter or a light serum gel. And because they're glass — not plastic — they hold up to botanicals, essential oil-based formulas, and actives that would degrade cheaper packaging over time.
What to Put in a 0.5 oz Glass Jar
The low-profile design works especially well for anything a customer applies with a fingertip: eye creams, face balms, lip scrubs, healing salves, and solid perfumes. CBD topicals and apothecary balms are a natural fit too, and the amber and black UV variants block light for formulas that need UV protection. Want to offer a sample before your full-size product? A frosted 0.5 oz jar with a custom label looks intentional rather than throwaway — which matters when you're trying to convert a trial customer into a repeat buyer. Browse our sample program if you need to test a jar before committing to a wholesale case.
Glass That Works Harder Than It Looks
Glass is non-porous and chemically inert — it won't interact with your formula, leach anything into it, or absorb odors over time. That matters most with sensitive ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and essential oil concentrates, where even trace contamination changes the product. These jars are made from soda-lime glass and are compatible with most cosmetic and personal care formulations. For food or pharmaceutical use, verify compatibility with your specific product before ordering. The 41-400 neck finish is a standard cosmetic thread size, so sourcing compatible lids — now or later — is straightforward.
Who These Jars Are For
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Skincare and cosmetics brands — eye creams, face balms, serums in solid form, spot treatments
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Lip care and body care brands — lip scrubs, lip balms, body butters in trial size
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CBD and herbal apothecary brands — topical balms, salves, healing ointments; amber and black UV for light-sensitive formulas
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Private label companies — consistent sizing across a product line, blank canvas for custom labels
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Gift set and subscription box brands — half-ounce jars fill gift sets without overpowering the product mix
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Farmers market and cottage producers — small-batch makers who need presentation-ready packaging at a unit cost that makes sense
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Essential oil and aromatherapy brands — solid perfumes, wax melts, botanical balms
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors are available in the 0.5 oz glass jar?
Eight: clear, amber, clear frosted, amber frosted, black frosted, black UV, blue, and green. Each is a low-profile cylinder shape with a 41-400 neck finish. If you want to test a color before committing to a full case, check the samples collection.
Are lids included?
No — lids are sold separately so you can choose the closure that fits your brand. Options include plastic, aluminum, and bamboo lids, all compatible with the 41-400 neck finish on these jars. Browse the full jar lids collection to find your match.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Cases ship as 280–320 units depending on the color variant. That's the standard wholesale case quantity. If you're not ready to commit to a full case, the samples program lets you order individual units first.
Are these jars food-safe?
They're made from soda-lime glass, which is the most widely used glass type for consumer packaging. That said, food and pharmaceutical applications have their own compliance requirements — verify with your formulator or regulatory contact before using these for edible products.
Can I add custom labels to these jars?
Yes. The cylindrical body gives you a clean, continuous label surface with no taper or shoulder to work around. If you need labels designed and applied, The Bottle Depot offers custom bottle labels as a service. For printed-directly-on-glass branding, custom printing is also available — book a consult via the page.
How fast does wholesale shipping take?
Most wholesale orders ship within 3–5 business days. The Bottle Depot has served 5,000+ customers since 2018 and backs orders with a refund guarantee. If something arrives damaged or isn't right, it gets made right. Browse the full glass jars collection if you need other sizes — options run from 0.5 oz up to 4 oz.
