Who This Is Ideal For
Our beauty & cosmetics warehousing is perfect for:
What We Do for Beauty & Cosmetics Brands
Comprehensive services tailored to your industry needs
Temperature-Controlled Storage
Climate-controlled facilities to protect temperature-sensitive formulations. Monitoring and logging available.
Batch & Expiry Tracking
Full batch code and expiry date tracking. FIFO rotation and alerts for approaching best-before dates.
Premium Packaging
Luxury unboxing experiences with tissue, ribbon, samples, and branded packaging materials.
Sample Insertion
Include product samples, promotional materials, and thank-you cards with every order.
Subscription Fulfilment
Monthly beauty box assembly and subscription management with flexible customisation.
Regulatory Compliance
Support for UK Cosmetic Regulations including batch tracking and responsible person requirements.
How Goods Arrive and Are Stored
From container to customer-ready inventory
Controlled Receiving
Receive shipments in temperature-appropriate conditions. Check product condition immediately.
Batch Recording
Capture batch codes, manufacturing dates, and expiry dates for every SKU.
Quality Inspection
Check packaging integrity, pump mechanisms, seals, and product appearance.
Climate Storage
Temperature-controlled racking. Away from direct light. FIFO organisation by batch.
Careful Picking
Handle with care to prevent damage. Batch tracking through picking process.
Premium Packing
Protective packaging with optional luxury presentation. Samples and inserts included.
Order Types We Support
Flexible fulfilment for all your sales channels
D2C Brand Sales
Direct-to-consumer orders with premium branded packaging experience.
Subscription Boxes
Monthly beauty box assembly with varied contents and personalisation.
Amazon Beauty
FBA prep meeting Amazon beauty requirements including expiry labelling.
Retail Distribution
Supply to Boots, Superdrug, Space NK, and independent beauty retailers.
Salon & Professional
B2B orders to salons, spas, and professional beauty businesses.
Influencer Gifting
PR packages and influencer kits with personalised presentation.
Quality Checks
- Packaging integrity and seal verification
- Pump and applicator functionality
- Label accuracy and legibility
- Batch code and expiry verification
- Product appearance and colour
- Fragrance consistency (spot check)
Handling Rules
- Temperature controlled (15-25°C typical)
- Away from direct sunlight
- Upright storage for liquids
- FIFO by batch and expiry
- Fragile handling for glass packaging
- Segregation of strong fragrances
Returns Processing for Beauty & Cosmetics
Efficient handling of customer returns
Receive & Log
Accept returns with hygiene protocols. Log batch codes from returned products.
Hygiene Check
Assess if product has been opened or used. Check seal integrity.
Condition Grade
Unopened/sealed for resale, opened for disposal. Check expiry validity.
Restock or Dispose
Sealed products return to stock. Opened products disposed responsibly.
Example Client Scenario
Clean Beauty Brand Scale-Up
!The Challenge
A natural skincare brand was struggling with batch tracking, experiencing expiry issues, and could not meet retailer requirements for traceability.
→Our Solution
TFC UK implemented batch-level tracking with expiry management, FIFO rotation, and retailer-compliant documentation. Premium packaging maintained brand experience.
✓The Result
Zero expiry write-offs in 12 months, successful onboarding with two major retailers, and 40% cost reduction versus previous fulfilment partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about beauty & cosmetics warehousing