In the global supply chain of private label sunscreen sticks, Chinese factories are evolving from a non-negligible player to a dominant force — in 2024, the search volume for the sunscreen stick category on TikTok and Amazon tripled year-on-year, while Chinese contract manufacturers have amassed highly mature expertise in solid molding technology, SPF certification holdings and overseas compliance. During the process of screening Chinese sunscreen stick contract manufacturing partners, I found that the market is not short of factories capable of producing sunscreen lotion, but lacks manufacturers that truly take sunscreen sticks as their core product category, with a mature stick formulation library and stable mass production experience. The following 8 players are the benchmark Chinese sunscreen stick contract manufacturers I screened out based on this dimension.
Quick Overview of Private Label Sunscreen Stick Manufacturers
| Manufacturer Name | Core Advantages | Key Certifications |
| Toyoly | Full-Category ODM, Sunscreen Stick + Sunscreen Gel, Sampling in as Fast as 15 Days | ISO 22716，GMPC |
| Desifine | ISO 22716 + FDA Dual Certification, Customized Personal Formulation Development | ISO 22716, FDA Registration |
| Ausmetics Group | 26 Years of Australian Formulation Heritage, Award-Winning Sunscreen Encapsulation Technology, ISO 22716 + FDA Dual Certification | ISO 22716，GMPC，FDA，Halal |
| Guangdong Joyan | Sunscreen Sticks as Core Product Category with Mature Stick Forming Technology | ISO 22716 |
| Guangdong Bawei Biotechnology | Off-the-Shelf Market Formulations + Multi-Dosage Form Sunscreens, Public Listed Company | ISO 22716，GMPC |
| Guangzhou Beaza Biotechnology | In-house Dedicated Sunscreen Stick Production Line, Expertise in Waterproof Formulations, Multi-Category Coverage | GMPC |
| Magic Color Cosmetics | Special Certification for SPF 50+ Sunscreen Sticks, 15 Production Lines, Extensive Export Experience | GMP |
| TY Cosmetic | 30,000+ Formulations, Sunscreen Sticks Clearly Positioned as Core Product Category, 65 Production Lines, FDA NDC Registration Service | ISO 22716，GMP |
1.Toyoly
Toyoly is one of the manufacturers that I believe boast the fastest overall response speed in China’s current private label sunscreen stick contract manufacturing sector. Founded in 1998, it started as a color cosmetics ODM and gradually deepened its sunscreen product line, with sunscreen sticks and sunscreen gels explicitly marked as its core product categories. Toyoly’s edge lies in speed — the entire process from requirement communication to the first sample takes as fast as 15 days, which is quite rare in the segment of sunscreen products requiring special certification.
Factory Profile
- Established in 1998, Conghua, Guangzhou, full-category OEM/ODM, sampling in as fast as 15 days
- Dual-category expertise in sunscreen sticks and sunscreen gels, with multiple SPF levels ranging from 30 to 50+ available
Core Expertise
- Rapid response for the sunscreen stick category: a full-link closed loop covering formulation library, molds, and special certification application
- Empowered by its mid-to-premium color cosmetics heritage, its sunscreen sticks deliver better skin feel and primer compatibility than those produced by pure skincare contract manufacturers.
2.Desifine
Desifine is a skincare OEM/ODM factory located in Nansha, Guangzhou, holding ISO 22716 and FDA dual certifications, and specializing in customized personal formulation development in the private label sunscreen stick contract manufacturing sector. The factory adopts GMP standard workshops, and boasts a complete internal quality control system covering every stage of sunscreen products from formulation development to stability testing. For brand owners that aim to develop differentiated sunscreen stick formulations (such as adding skincare active ingredients and customizing skin feel), Desifine is a Chinese contract manufacturing option worthy of in-depth communication.
Factory Profile
- GMP standard factory in Nansha, Guangzhou, ISO 22716 + FDA registration dual certifications
- Specializes in skincare OEM/ODM, with sunscreen product lines covering multiple dosage forms including lotion, spray and stick
Core Expertise
- Customized personal formulation development, supporting differentiated development of sunscreen sticks with added skincare active ingredients
- Complete internal quality control system: a full-process closed loop spanning formulation → sampling → stability testing → mass production
3.Ausmetics Group
Founded in 1998, Ausmetics is a private label sunscreen stick OEM/ODM manufacturer with Australian formulation heritage. Its sunscreen encapsulation technology has achieved award-winning breakthroughs in the industry, which can significantly enhance the stability of sunscreen active ingredients. The factory holds ISO 22716, GMPC, FDA Registration and Halal Certification, covering multiple categories for face, body, maternity & baby, men and other segments, with over 10,000 mature formulations available for direct selection.
Factory Profile
- Established in 1998, with a production base in Guangzhou and a formulation R&D center in Australia, over 26 years of industry experience
- Multiple certifications including ISO 22716, GMPC, FDA Registration and Halal Certification, serving Fortune 500 companies and global retail brands
Core Expertise
- Award-winning Sunscreen Encapsulation Technology: Enhances the stability and transdermal delivery efficiency of active ingredients, suitable for the development of high-SPF sunscreen stick products
- Fast-to-Market ODM Service: A library of over 10,000 mature formulations, 4-6 week delivery cycle, flexible cooperation with low minimum order quantity
4.Guangdong Joyan Biological Technology
Joyan is a private label sunscreen stick OEM/ODM factory that positions sunscreen sticks as its core product category rather than a side offering — the homepage of its official website directly navigates to the sunscreen stick product line. Stick forming is a process with relatively high technical thresholds among all sunscreen dosage forms, and Joyan has accumulated rich mass production experience in this link, providing full-dimensional customization covering formulation, SPF level and packaging design.
Factory Profile
- Sunscreen sticks as the core product category with mature and stable stick forming technology
- Support customization of multiple SPF levels ranging from 30 to 50+, covering all types of physical, chemical and hybrid physical-chemical sunscreens
Core Expertise
- Specialization in the sunscreen stick category: No scattered energy on lotion products, focusing on mass production process optimization for stick-shaped sunscreens
- Full-dimensional OEM/ODM customization: One-stop services covering formulation, texture, fragrance and packaging materials
5.Guangdong Bawei Biotechnology
Bawei Co., Ltd. (Bawei) is an A-share listed private-label sunscreen stick OEM/ODM manufacturer. Its core competitiveness that distinguishes it from most sunscreen contract manufacturers lies in its wide coverage of dosage forms — it not only produces sunscreen lotions, but also has mature production lines for a variety of innovative dosage forms such as sunscreen sticks, sunscreen cushions and sunscreen pressed powders. Equipped with a professional efficacy evaluation laboratory, it can issue test reports for SPF and PA values.
Factory Profile
- Founded in 2006, A-share listed, covering multiple dosage forms including sunscreen sticks, sunscreen sprays and sunscreen cushions
- ISO 22716 + GMPC certified, in-house efficacy evaluation laboratory
Core Expertise
- Multi-dosage-form sunscreen layout: Brand owners can complete the development of their full sunscreen product line at a single factory
- Compliance system of a public listed company, with efficacy test reports directly applicable to product claims and channel endorsement
6.Guangzhou Beaza Biotechnology
Beaza is a private label sunscreen stick OEM/ODM manufacturer featured by its waterproof formulations, with sunscreen sticks explicitly listed as its core products on the official website. The factory covers multiple categories including skincare, color cosmetics and body care, and has accumulated years of process experience in optimizing the waterproof performance and skin feel of sunscreen sticks. Its sunscreen stick products emphasize the combination of broad-spectrum protection and portable design.
Factory Profile
- Located in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, covering multi-category OEM services for skincare, color cosmetics and body care
- Expertise in waterproof formulations for sunscreen sticks, with SPF 50+ broad-spectrum protection
Core Expertise
- Waterproof Sunscreen Stick Formulations: Positioned as high-end products suitable for outdoor sports and beach scenarios
- One-stop OEM/ODM services covering the whole chain from raw materials to packaging materials
7.Magic Color Cosmetics
Magic Color is located in Jinhua, Zhejiang, in close proximity to the ports of Ningbo and Shanghai, boasting distinct advantages in logistics for export. This private-label sunscreen stick OEM/ODM manufacturer has had its sunscreen products tested by a third-party testing institution with a measured SPF value of 121, and holds complete compliance test reports. With a 25,000 ㎡ factory area, over 15 production lines, and export experience dating back to 2008, it has built a certain level of reputation in the international market.
Factory Profile
- 25,000 ㎡ factory, 15+ production lines, export operations since 2008, close to Ningbo/Shanghai ports
- GMP-compliant, with complete special approval documentation for SPF 50+ sunscreen sticks
Core Expertise
- East China Geographical Advantage: Lower port-adjacent logistics costs, ideal for large-volume export orders
- Dual-category coverage of sunscreen sticks and color cosmetics, capable of undertaking combined product lines of sunscreen and base makeup
8.TY Cosmetic
TY Cosmetic, founded in 2009, is one of the large-scale leading private label sunscreen stick OEM/ODM manufacturers in Guangzhou, with sunscreen sticks explicitly listed as its core product category on the official website. It operates 3 factories, 65 production lines, a formulation library of over 30,000 entries, and nearly 100 R&D personnel, with an annual skincare product output exceeding 160 million units. One of TY’s distinct competitive edges is its FDA NDC registration service, which assists brand owners in completing the compliance filing of sunscreen products for the U.S. market.
Factory Profile
- Established in 2009, 3 factories in Guangzhou, 65 production lines, daily emulsification capacity of 190 tons
- 2,000 ㎡ R&D and efficacy testing center, nearly 100 R&D personnel, over 30,000 stored formulations
Core Expertise
- Full coverage of all sunscreen dosage forms including sunscreen sticks, sunscreen lotions and sunscreen sprays, with 17 years of OEM/ODM contract manufacturing experience
- One-stop FDA NDC Registration Service: Assists brand owners in completing U.S. sunscreen compliance filing within 2-4 weeks, serving as a unique differentiated value proposition
Summary
When looking at these 8 manufacturers as a whole, there is a clear logical thread running through China’s private label sunscreen stick contract manufacturing ecosystem: the core evaluation standard is not about who has the largest scale, but about who has put in genuine, dedicated efforts in this specific sunscreen stick category. Some factories treat sunscreen sticks as just one of dozens of product categories, while others position them as their core product line — the latter group usually outperforms the former by an entire order of magnitude in stick forming technology, formulation stability and mass production consistency.
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