Beauty Fulfillment

Scalable skincare and cosmetics fulfillment solutions

Deliver your customer experience with personalized order fulfillment services designed for beauty, skincare and cosmetics retailers. Build brand loyalty with beauty, skincare and cosmetic fulfillment technology that provides customer data and insights to exceed customer expectations. Reduce your customer delivery time and transit costs with 2-day shipping from any of Cart.com’s 14 strategically located fulfillment centers across the U.S.

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We are excited to tap Cart.com’s technology expertise and leverage the company’s fulfillment and customer experience capabilities to continue delighting our consumers throughout their shopping journeys

Aaron Wilcox

COO Luminess Cosmetics

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Cart.com beauty fulfillment services

A personalized experience customers will rave about

Delight consumers with flawless 3PL beauty and cosmetics fulfillment services. With over 8.5 million feet of multi-client warehouse space across the nation, coupled with decades of experience, Cart.com provides cosmetic and beauty brands with the space and insights, needed to scale.

3PL warehouse put-to-light system for beauty product fulfillment

Pick and pack specialized for beauty brands

Scalable 3PL services with the systems, automation and certifications to handle the complexities of the skincare, beauty and cosmetics industries. Improve order accuracy, record-keeping and operational productivity with our put-to-light technology. Our beauty fulfillment services are designed to safeguard fragile products and manage expiration dates using optimal methods and processes, so brands are confident that items are properly stored, picked, packed and shipped.

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Value-added services for beauty brands

A unique experience for your customer

Deliver your beauty products in style from any of our climate-controlled fulfillment centers with subscription services, kitting and assembly, customized retail sales packaging, serialization, marketing inserts or gift wrapping services. Tailor your fulfillment operations with the customizations you need using options from our complete suite of value-added services (VAS) set to deliver your beauty brand aesthetics, providing an unboxing experience that wows - with every order.

Scale your cosmetics brand further with our proprietary WMS/OMS

Plug your technology stack into our WMS/OMS for complete order and inventory control. Streamline your returns logistics, track outbound orders and manage inventory in real time. Our fulfillment software optimizes shipping costs and offers powerful insights that drive better business decisions. Beauty brands can make the most of our powerful tech features with the help of a dedicated customer success team.

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Case Study

Learn how Cart.com help Hanni scale

When Hanni secured an exclusive partnership with beauty retail leader Sephora, their existing 3PL provider struggled to handle their rapid multi-channel expansion. Cart.com stepped in to deliver scalable fulfillment solutions, transforming their operations into an efficient and streamlined omnichannel system.

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FAQs

Does Cart.com offer temperature-controlled warehouses?

Yes, Cart.com can provide temperature-controlled warehouses to store products requiring special considerations properly. With a nationwide network of strategically placed warehouses across the U.S. and multi-node support, Cart.com has warehouses that can fit the needs of cosmetics and beauty companies.

Does the WMS provide FIFO and FEFO functionality?

Yes, Cart.com's warehouse management system software, Constellation WMS, supports both first in, first out (FIFO) and first expired, first out (FEFO) inventory management. This flexible system enables brands to choose the best inventory flow for their needs. With FIFO, older inventory is prioritized. FEFO ensures that products with closer expiration dates are shipped first, helping cosmetic brands minimize waste and maintain product freshness, maximizing both margins and customer satisfaction.

Can I bring my own rate card?

Yes, Cart.com’s transportation management system software, Constellation TMS, allows partners to use their own rate card, leverage Cart.com's negotiated rates or combine both for optimized freight costs. This flexibility means brands can access cost-effective shipping solutions tailored to their needs and utilize TMS tools to help analyze and select the most efficient carrier options based on real-time data, driving maximum savings.

Does Cart.com provide kitting and bundling services?

Cart.com offers comprehensive kitting and bundling services as part of its value-added solutions. Cosmetic brands can benefit from custom assembly, bundling and boutique beauty fulfillment services that allow for personalized and curated product sets. Whether you’re offering subscription boxes, seasonal kits or promotional bundles, Cart.com's team ensures each package meets high presentation standards, creating a memorable unboxing experience for your customers, encouraging loyalty and boosting reputation.

Can Cart.com handle cosmetics and beauty product returns?

Yes, Cart.com seamlessly manages returns and reverse logistics with native integrations to platforms like Happy Returns and Loop, simplifying the process for customers and brands. With Constellation's flexibility (our proprietary software), Cart.com can set up rules to ensure returns are handled properly and promptly.

Can Cart.com handle high SKU volumes?

Yes, Cart.com has the expertise, technology and processes to handle the high SKU count often required for cosmetics and beauty fulfillment. Our 3PL services team can help you organize products in a way that streamlines the pick and pack processes and reduces errors. Our proprietary software manages inventory across channels, improving accuracy and preventing overselling. Cart.com ensures quality control and batch tracking, which are critical to meeting industry standards and keep products safe and customers satisfied.