Beauty Brand fulfillment FAQ
What is the best fulfillment option for a small beauty brand?
The best fulfillment option for a small beauty brand is a 3PL that accepts low order volumes, tracks lot numbers, packs fragile cosmetics properly and connects natively to Shopify. Lip to Ship was built specifically for indie and startup beauty brands, so minimums, onboarding and packaging rules are designed around brands at your stage.
Do you have order minimums?
We keep minimums low on purpose because we work with early-stage beauty brands. Your custom quote will spell out exactly what applies to your volume, with no surprise fees added later.
Can you pack PR boxes and influencer seeding kits?
Yes. PR and influencer boxes are a core service: we kit from your spec sheet, add personalized cards, assemble tissue, inserts and props as photographed, and ship to each creator with tracking you can share with your team.
Do you track lot numbers and expiration dates?
Yes. Lot numbers are captured when inventory is received and recorded on each order that ships, and dated products can be picked first-expired, first-out (FEFO). That makes it far easier to answer a batch question or support an adverse event investigation.
Do I need to register with the FDA under MoCRA before using a 3PL?
It depends on your brand, not on your 3PL. MoCRA requires facility registration for manufacturers and processors and product listing by the responsible person, but it exempts many small businesses with low average annual gross sales unless they make certain higher-risk products. Facilities that only hold, label or distribute cosmetics are not required to register. Confirm your status with regulatory counsel.
Can you ship lipstick and makeup in summer heat?
Yes, with planning. We can route orders from markets closer to your customers to cut transit time, use insulated packaging for heat-sensitive formulas during warm months and, in select markets, store inventory in climate-controlled space.
Can you ship nail polish or fragrance?
Often, yes. Nail polish and alcohol-based fragrance are regulated as flammable liquids in transport, so they generally ship ground-only under limited-quantity rules with correct markings. We confirm handling for your specific SDS during onboarding.
Which sales channels do you support?
We are Shopify-first and also support TikTok Shop, Faire and other wholesale orders, and Amazon FBA prep. One inventory pool can serve every channel, so you don't split stock across warehouses.
Is this my first 3PL? What do I need to get started?
You need a SKU list, a barcode on every sellable unit and an idea of your monthly order volume. We walk you through everything else, including inbound packing rules and a test order, before you go live.
Where do you ship from?
Our fulfillment network covers 25 U.S. markets, from Los Angeles and Dallas to Atlanta and New Jersey, with Canada and Mexico coming soon. Most brands start in one market close to their customers and add a second when volume justifies it.