Choosing between specifications matters more than choosing between suppliers in the early stage of a purchase. In the Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients category the platform currently carries 39 listings across 30 distinct specifications. This table sets each commonly offered specification against the unit prices actually published for it, so you can see which differences are cosmetic and which change the cost.
| Specification | Listings | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per piece | 5 | 4.5 | 20 |
| Single vial per unit | 3 | 15 | 18 |
| Per vial | 2 | 4.5 | 15 |
| Single use vial, portable lightweight formula | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Handheld home use beauty instrument with 6D nanocrystal head | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 5pcs 10ml per set | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Single vial essence stock | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Single piece per unit | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Single use vial serum for beauty device import | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Single bottle serum for professional facial treatment | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Per vial, suitable for beauty salon professional use | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Per vial acne treatment serum lyophilized powder | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Single vial per set | 1 | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Single use vial for professional beauty salon use | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Single vial per unit, customizable volume for bulk orders | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 50ml per bottle | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| 10ml per vial | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Single bottle facial essence for skin care | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Per vial of scalp care lyophilized powder | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Single piece per pack | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Prices are the published unit prices in US dollars for the listed specification. Where a specification appears with a wide range, the spread almost always reflects pack size, concentration or the unit of sale rather than a pure price difference — open the individual listings before drawing a conclusion.
For a first order, the lowest price is rarely the correct basis for a decision. A mid-range specification from a supplier who can state a consistent fill weight, provide documentation and hold the specification over repeat orders is normally the lower-risk choice, and it usually turns out cheaper once rework, claims or a failed batch are priced in. Reserve the lowest-priced small-pack listings for trial quantities where you are buying specifically to evaluate, not to consume.