3PL Fulfilment for Beauty, Cosmetics & Makeup Products in Australia

Dec 3, 2025
3PL Fulfilment for Beauty, Cosmetics & Makeup Products in Australia

Beauty brands face constant pressure once order volumes grow. Fragile glass packaging, high SKU and shade variation, and tight dispatch cut-offs quickly strain in-house fulfilment. Serums crack in transit. Palettes chip. Subscription boxes demand same-day turnaround to meet campaign schedules. As product ranges expand, fulfilment accuracy and speed become harder to maintain.

Couriers & Freight provides a dedicated 3PL fulfilment service for beauty, cosmetics, and makeup brands that need consistent handling at scale. Our service covers fragile pick and pack, batch and expiry tracking for regulated products, multi-carrier delivery, and national warehousing, giving brands a single fulfilment workflow that supports both direct-to-consumer orders and wholesale distribution across Australia.

Book a 3PL for Beauty, Cosmetics and Makeup Products

Store, pick, pack, and deliver beauty and cosmetics products across Australia with Couriers & Freight.

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Beauty Products We Handle

Couriers & Freight manages a range of beauty, cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrance, and body care products, including fragile items and consumer-grade dangerous goods where applicable. Each category is managed with handling methods aligned to its packaging, shelf-life, and breakage risk.

Skincare

  • SPF creams and sunscreens
  • Glass serum and dropper bottles
  • Moisturisers and treatments
  • Face masks and sheet masks

Makeup

  • Foundations and concealers (multiple shade variants)
  • Eyeshadow palettes and pressed powders
  • Lipsticks, glosses, and balms
  • Blushes, bronzers, and highlighters

Haircare

  • Shampoos and conditioners
  • Hair oils and treatments
  • Styling sprays, gels, and mousses

Fragrances (consumer-grade only)

  • Perfume rollers
  • Fine sprays and body mists (Handled in line with Australian Dangerous Goods requirements)

Body Care

  • Lotions and body oils
  • Shower gels and scrubs

Tools, Accessories & Kits

  • Makeup brushes, sponges, and applicators
  • Cosmetic bags and accessories
  • Subscription boxes, PR kits, sampler packs, and gift sets

Book a 3PL for Beauty, Cosmetics and Makeup Products

Store, pick, pack, and deliver beauty and cosmetics products across Australia with Couriers & Freight.

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What’s Included in Our Beauty & Cosmetics 3PL Service

We provide a full operational workflow for beauty and cosmetics fulfilment, covering every stage from receiving to delivery.

1. Receiving and stock verification

Log incoming stock, verify SKUs, check for damage, and prepare units for storage.

2. Storage and inventory allocation

Assign products to appropriate pick locations or secure zones based on fragility, shelf-life, and order volume.

3. Batch and expiry control

Track batch codes and expiry dates to support compliance, stock rotation, and accurate reporting.

4. Fragile pick and pack

Pack glass bottles, sprays, palettes, and other delicate items using protective materials to reduce breakage.

5. Custom packaging and presentation

Prepare branded packaging, subscription boxes, and marketing bundles to client specifications.

6. Kitting and assembly

Assemble PR kits, sampler packs, gift sets, and multi-item bundles for campaigns or retail supply.

7. Marketplace and platform integrations

Sync stock levels and orders with supported e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, eBay, and Etsy for real-time inventory accuracy.

8. B2C order fulfilment

Process individual customer orders, including same-day dispatch where operationally required.

9. B2B and wholesale replenishment

Prepare bulk shipments for retailers, wholesalers, and distribution centres with carton and pallet labelling.

Optional add-ons may include relabelling, returns processing, packaging procurement, and consumer-grade Dangerous Goods handling in line with Australian regulations.

Pricing and Quote Information

Our beauty and cosmetics 3PL pricing is based on clear operational inputs rather than fixed packages. Charges typically include per-pick and pack fees, pallet or cubic storage costs, and standard receiving fees. 

Final pricing is influenced by factors such as:

  • SKU volume and order frequency
  • Packaging complexity and product fragility
  • Subscription box or kitting requirements
  • Consumer-grade Dangerous Goods handling
  • Delivery destinations across metro, regional, and interstate routes

All costs are disclosed upfront, with no hidden surcharges or unexpected add-ons.

For a tailored cost breakdown aligned to your product range and distribution profile, request a customised quote through our 3PL page.
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3PL Service Locations and Coverage

Couriers & Freight operates beauty and cosmetics fulfilment services across Australia’s key freight hubs, allowing brands to distribute stock nationally without relying on multiple fulfilment providers. Our nationwide fulfilment network ensures faster metro deliveries, consistent regional service, and reliable interstate shipping through integrated carrier connections.

Our fulfilment coverage includes:

This footprint enables beauty brands to fulfil direct-to-consumer orders, scale e-commerce operations, and replenish retail or distribution centres across Australia from a single fulfilment partner. It also reduces transit times, simplifies inventory allocation, and removes the complexity of managing fragmented warehouse and freight arrangements.

Benefits of Outsourcing Beauty Fulfilment to Couriers & Freight

As beauty brands grow, fulfilment decisions begin to affect delivery performance, customer experience, and internal workload. Outsourcing fulfilment allows brands to maintain accuracy and speed while reducing operational risk as order volumes increase.

Here are some benefits beauty suppliers can get from outsourcing:

Minimise breakage and picking errors

Protective handling and precise SKU management reduce damage to glass bottles, palettes, and other delicate products while improving shade and variant accuracy.

Faster, more reliable delivery across Australia

Access to multiple carriers and national warehouse locations shortens transit times and improves delivery consistency for metro and regional customers.

Better inventory control and compliance

Batch and expiry tracking supports stock rotation, reduces write-offs, and helps brands meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Scalable fulfilment without expanding internal teams

Order volumes can increase during promotions or peak periods without adding warehouse space, staff, or manual processes.

Single partner for B2C and wholesale fulfilment

Managing direct-to-consumer orders and retail replenishment through one provider reduces handoffs, simplifies coordination, and improves fulfilment reliability.

Demand for beauty and personal care products in Australia is projected to grow by 8.4% in 2025, highlighting why more brands are outsourcing fulfilment to manage rising order volumes and faster dispatch expectations.

Get a Quote for Beauty & Cosmetics 3PL Fulfilment

Couriers & Freight provides beauty and cosmetics brands with fulfilment services covering receiving, storage, picking, packing, and national delivery.

Request a tailored 3PL quote to align with your product range, handling needs, and national distribution requirements via our Couriers & Freight 3PL page.

Book a 3PL for Beauty, Cosmetics and Makeup Products

Store, pick, pack, and deliver beauty and cosmetics products across Australia with Couriers & Freight.

Get a Quote Now
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Robert Lynch

Founder of Australia’s largest outside hire company Couriers & Freight, Robert Lynch is a seasoned business leader in the shipping industry with over 20 years of experience. His expertise spans from outside hire, taxi truck, and last-mile services to freight management, freight forwarding and warehousing. 

Robert has also incorporated technology into his business through custom software to enhance growth and efficiency. Robert is a valuable resource for business owners looking to improve their logistics operations.
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$75

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$45

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$44.07

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$85

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$44.07

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$88

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$44.07

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$250

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$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

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$61.50

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$45

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

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$61.50

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$88

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$44.07

$120

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$61.50

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$120

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$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

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$61.50

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$250

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$88

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$44.07

$120

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$47

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**Prices correct of 16th September 2024

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