--- title: Why is the cosmetic label printing proof a great choice? | Oppaca description: Choosing the perfect label on which to make your own assessments is difficult. For this reason a proof is the right choice. image: https://www.oppaca.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/copertina-May-19-2022-12-26-18-09-PM.jpg --- [![Oppaca](https://www.oppaca.com/hubfs/OPPACA%20LOGO_White-1.png) ](https://www.oppaca.com?hsLang=en)   [oppaca@oppaca.com](mailto:oppaca@oppaca.com) en chevron-down icon {{ store.current.symbol }} - {{ currency.code }} chevron-down icon user icon [0 ](https://www.oppaca.com/carrello?hsLang=en) bars icon times icon [Share this blog post on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/business-tips/why-cosmetic-label-printing-proof-great-choice) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/business-tips/why-cosmetic-label-printing-proof-great-choice) [Share this blog post on Pinterest ](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/business-tips/why-cosmetic-label-printing-proof-great-choice) [Blog](https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog) [Print](https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/tag/print) # Why is the cosmetic label printing proof a great choice? 08 Mar, 2021 08 March, 2021 - [Federica Artuffo](https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/author/federica-artuffo) [Share this blog post on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/business-tips/why-cosmetic-label-printing-proof-great-choice) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/business-tips/why-cosmetic-label-printing-proof-great-choice) [Share this blog post on Pinterest ](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/business-tips/why-cosmetic-label-printing-proof-great-choice) ![](https://www.oppaca.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/copertina-May-19-2022-12-26-18-09-PM.jpg) ##### Choosing the perfect **label for your cosmetic product** is certainly not easy, especially if the only element on which to make your evaluations is a digital file. For this reason a printing proof is the right choice. The **cosmetic label printing proof** allows you to touch a faithful reproduction of the label on the paper or plastic material that you will use in production and with future finishings. Let's see together what are the advantages of a **cosmetic label printing proof**.   ### Reduce testing costs It's hard to understand what your customers want on the first try, experimenting is part of the process. But launching cpsmetic products on the market without first making sure of their functionality and visual impact is a mistake to avoid. A mockup or a **cosmetic label printing proof** can really save you life! It allows to reproduce at low costs what will be your final label. Having even just a single finished label will allow you to immediately understand if the dimensions are correct, if the colours of the label are the right ones etc.   ![Printing Proof](https://www.oppaca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/eti_mockup_750x450-May-19-2022-12-29-09-44-PM.jpg?width=750&height=450&name=eti_mockup_750x450-May-19-2022-12-29-09-44-PM.jpg)   ### Find mistakes in your file Graphic files are digital things that tend to be touched by several people before the final print; some problems could occur in the design phase, an invisible element on the file that should have appeared on the final cosmetic label, a hidden layer that magically disappears during the printing phase or an error in the evaluation of the size of your cosmetic label. Anything can happen! At that point, a **cosmetic label printing proof** will allow you to immediately see what elements are missing or difficult to read and promptly correct before printing.   ### Find the right color combinations The other advantage of a **printing proof** or **mockup** for packaging is being able to make different color proofs and combinations, in order to be sure of the final result when printing; moreover, if your product line consists of elements such as changing tastes and fragrances, you will be able to find which color matches the most with each product. **Color proofin**g is suitable for testing important items such as label backgrounds. Within the same **printing proof** you will be able to see the various shades of beige, cream backgrounds etc.   ### Test the extra finishings Even in the case of extra finishings it will be possible to view the various results. For example with the hot foil it is possible to simulate various colors of foil or place it in various parts of the cosmetic label in order to choose the most suitable solution. The same goes for thick varnish or screen printing, which during the **cosmetic label printing proof** phase will allow it to be positioned on various elements (and on various colors). ### Choose the right material Let's not forget that in the **cosmetic label printing proof** phase you will have to choose the material or materials that will be used; do you want to see the difference between a matt coated paper and a natural paper? This is the right time to test a material before going to print in large quantities.   ##### A **cosmetic label printing proof** is essential, especially if you are about to launch new cosmetic product on the market and want a selective test that allows you to quickly make an informed decision. ##### Our packaging experts will be happy to advise you on the most suitable way to carry out this [**cosmetic label printing proof**](https://www.oppaca.com/en/products/label-printing-proof?hsLang=en), the advice is free! We are waiting for you! Did you like the article? Share it! 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