Custom
Cosmetic Packaging Tubes
Manufacturer
Flexible, portable, and highly durable cosmetic tube packaging. From multi-layer co-extruded tubes featuring EVOH barriers to 100% sustainable sugarcane bioplastic tubes, we manufacture reliable solutions. Engineered to provide superior anti-oxidation and burst-resistant protection for your high-active creams, gels, and lotions.
The Science of Tube Barriers
The tube wall is the breathing barrier of your formula. An incorrect material choice can lead to essential oil evaporation, active ingredient oxidation, or tube delamination. Explore Fomalhaut's polymer barrier matrix, specifically engineered for high-potency formulations.
5-Layer Co-Extruded Tubes with EVOH
Material Science Pitch
The invisible shield against oxygen and fragrance loss. Ordinary single-layer PE tubes cannot prevent oxygen permeation and moisture evaporation. We integrate a high-density EVOH (Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol) barrier layer at the core of the tube wall. This advanced structure completely locks in volatile essential oils and fragrances while blocking external oxygen, setting the industry standard for premium sunscreens, active lotions, and fragranced body creams.
Applications
Sunscreens
Fragranced Body Lotions
High-Activity Serum Lotions
SEO Focus: EVOH barrier cosmetic tubes, 5-layer co-extruded tubes, Oxygen barrier skincare packaging.
Precision Applicators for Every Ritual
The applicator is the sole touchpoint between the consumer and your formulation. Explore Fomalhaut's comprehensive cosmetic tube dispensing systems--from cooling massage rollers to advanced anti-oxidation airless pumps--designed to make every squeeze a premium experience.
Airless System
One-Way Valve
Airless Pump Tubes
Anti-Oxidation
100%
Dosing Precision
95%
Formula Protection
100%
Eliminates the common "suck-back" issue found in traditional packaging. When released, standard tubes draw in air, causing formula degradation. Our airless pump tubes integrate the portability of a squeeze tube with advanced one-way valve technology, ensuring zero air backflow and highly accurate dosing. The optimal solution for highly active Vitamin C and retinol formulations.
Ideal For
Retinol serums, high-active sunscreens, premium liquid foundations.
Keywords: Airless pump cosmetic tubes, Anti-oxidation tube packaging, Vacuum squeeze tubes.
Zinc Alloy
Ceramic Roller
Metal & Ceramic Rollers
Cooling Effect
100%
Ergonomic Fit
95%
Perceived Value
95%
Delivers a built-in beauty tool experience specifically engineered for delicate eye and neck areas. Featuring ergonomic zinc alloy applicators or smooth ceramic rollers, this system provides a soothing, cooling touch and a gentle lifting massage while dispensing the product. Instantly multiplies the perceived value of your skincare line.
Ideal For
Firming eye creams, neck lifting creams, lip repair serums.
Keywords: Eye cream applicator tubes, Zinc alloy massage tubes, Ceramic roller cosmetic tubes.
Slant Tip
Medical Silicone
Lip Gloss & Slant Tips
Application Smoothness
100%
Contour Adaptability
95%
Skin Safety
100%
Engineered for seamless contour application of high-viscosity formulas. We provide exceptionally smooth, burr-free injection-molded slant tips or skin-friendly medical-grade silicone brushes. These applicators ensure an even, highly comfortable spread without scratching delicate skin areas, making them perfect for targeted treatments.
Ideal For
Lip masks, lip glosses, targeted acne creams, concealers.
Keywords: Lip gloss squeeze tubes, Slant tip cosmetic tubes, Silicone applicator tubes.
Flip-Top Cap
Screw Cap
Flip-Top & Screw Caps
Seal Integrity
100%
Hinge Durability
95%
High-Volume Suitability
100%
The reliable foundation for large-capacity personal care packaging. Available in full diameters from 16mm to 50mm. Our flip-top caps undergo rigorous 1,000-cycle hinge fatigue testing to guarantee smooth, break-free operation in humid bathroom environments. The classic screw caps offer exceptional seal integrity for high-frequency daily use.
Ideal For
Facial cleansers, body lotions, hand creams, hair masks.
Keywords: Flip-top cosmetic tubes, Screw cap squeeze tubes, Cleanser tube packaging.
Sizing Your Tubes: The Perfect Ratio of Diameter & Length
Tube capacity is not fixed; it is determined by the optimal ratio of Diameter (D) and Length (L). Explore Fomalhaut's comprehensive standard diameter matrix to find the most ergonomic and visually balanced dimensions for your formulations.
D16 - D22
Micro Tubes & Precision Care
Precision Delivery for High-Value Formulations
Capacities range from 5ml to 30ml. Engineered specifically for concentrated formulas, the ultra-slim profile provides pen-like control. We highly recommend pairing these tubes with our cooling metal applicators or silicone tips to elevate the targeted application experience.
Ideal For:
- Eye Creams
- Lip Masks & Gloss
- Spot Treatments
- Sample Sizes
D19 cosmetic tubes
15ml eye cream tubes
Lip gloss squeeze tubes
Mini sample tubes
D25 - D35
Standard Tubes & Core Skincare
The Core Foundation of Skincare Lines
Capacities range from 30ml to 100ml. This diameter range offers the most balanced visual proportions and a comfortable ergonomic grip. Compatible with our 5-layer EVOH co-extruded and all-plastic PBL materials, ensuring maximum barrier protection and freshness for highly active ingredients.
Ideal For:
- Sunscreens
- Hand Creams
- Liquid Foundations
- Facial Serums
D30 cosmetic tubes
50ml sunscreen packaging
Hand cream squeeze tubes
PBL lotion tubes
D40 - D50
Large Capacity & Body Care
Reliable Dispensing for Broad Application
Capacities range from 100ml to 300ml and above. The wide diameter ensures stand-up stability in bathroom environments, allowing the product to naturally settle toward the orifice. We highly recommend pairing these tubes with a wide flip-top cap for effortless one-handed operation during shower or body care routines.
Ideal For:
- Cleansers
- Body Lotions
- Hair Masks
- Body Scrubs
D50 cosmetic tubes
200ml cleanser tubes
Body lotion squeeze tubes
Large capacity flip-top tubes
Engineered for
Zero Bursting
A compromised tube means a ruined formulation and a damaged brand reputation. At Fomalhaut, we implement physical limit and polymer peel tests that exceed industry standards. We ensure your cosmetic packaging tubes remain highly durable and secure, from the filling line directly to your consumers' hands.
In-House Laboratory
Advanced Physical Limit & Polymer Tests
1. Tail Sealing Burst Test
The tail seal is the most vulnerable point of a cosmetic tube. During international air freight involving sudden atmospheric pressure drops, or under the heavy weight of rough e-commerce transit, weak seals can easily rupture and leak.
Seal strength is the fundamental lifeline of a reliable tube. We utilize professional pneumatic burst testing equipment, injecting high-pressure air into sealed tubes to their absolute expansion limits. We guarantee that the tail heat seal will never rupture or leak, even under a strict 0.3 MPa internal pressure--a standard that far exceeds the force of human squeezing and severe logistics compression.
Tube burst testing
Tail sealing strength
Leak-proof cosmetic tubes
2. Delamination & Peel Strength Test
Brands often invest in premium 5-layer co-extruded or Aluminum Barrier Laminate (ABL) tubes, only to face consumer complaints when the plastic and aluminum layers separate or blister halfway through use, resulting in a low-quality appearance.
The structural integrity of a multilayer tube relies entirely on interlayer adhesion. We employ high-precision tensile testing machines to measure the Peel Strength between individual wall layers, such as PE and EVOH. This ensures that throughout the product's entire lifecycle of repeated squeezing and rubbing, the tube wall will never delaminate or blister, maintaining flawless barrier properties and a premium aesthetic.
Tube delamination test
Co-extruded tube peel strength
Durable cosmetic packaging
3. Hinge Fatigue & Pull-Force Test
Frequent consumer interactions, such as opening a flip-top cap single-handedly in a shower, can cause weak hinges to snap. Additionally, poorly fitted caps can easily detach from the tube head during daily use.
Because caps endure constant handling, we subject our flip-top closures to 1,000 continuous automated opening and closing fatigue tests, ensuring the PP hinge remains intact even in wet environments. Simultaneously, we measure the Vertical Pull Force between the cap and the tube head to guarantee a secure, tightly locked fit that will never accidentally detach.
Flip-top hinge fatigue test
Tube cap pull force
Secure closure cosmetic tubes
4. Compatibility & ESCR Test
When cosmetic tubes are filled with formulas containing high-concentration surfactants (like shampoos) or pure essential oils, incompatible plastics can quickly become brittle, leading to cracks upon a slight squeeze.
Your formulation must never compromise the packaging. We place our tube materials into accelerated aging chambers under high temperature and humidity to verify chemical compatibility with your specific formulas. Furthermore, we conduct rigorous Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR) testing to ensure the tube body will never swell, become brittle, or develop micro-cracks when exposed to aggressive surfactants or essential oils.
Cosmetic tube compatibility test
ESCR testing for plastics
Essential oil safe tubes
In-House Manufacturing Capabilities
Premium Surface Decoration Crafts
Elevate your face cream jars packaging with our comprehensive surface treatment solutions. We control the entire decoration process in-house to ensure color consistency, durability, and a premium tactile experience that aligns with your brand identity.
Frosted Finish
Creates a soft, matte texture on glass and plastic cosmetic containers. This process diffuses light, providing a sophisticated, tactile experience ideal for premium skincare serums and toners.
Silk Screen Printing
Delivers crisp, highly durable, and precise ink application directly onto the packaging surface. Perfect for essential oil bottles and cosmetic tubes requiring long-lasting text readability.
Electroplating
Applies a uniform, highly reflective metallic coating to plastic components such as lotion pumps and jar caps. This treatment offers a luxurious, high-end metallic appearance without the weight of solid metal.
Color Spray Coating
Provides consistent color application across various container shapes in matte, glossy, or gradient finishes. We offer precise Pantone color matching to ensure a cohesive look across your entire cosmetic line.
Hot Stamping
Transfers metallic foil onto the packaging surface using heat and pressure. Adding striking gold, silver, or copper accents to your jars and bottles significantly enhances shelf appeal and brand prestige.
Iridescent Finish
Produces a dynamic, color-shifting pearl effect that reacts to ambient light. This specialized coating is highly recommended for modern color cosmetics and brands seeking a distinct, eye-catching visual identity.
One-Stop Wholesale Solution
Professional Face Cream Jars Packaging Manufacturing
Fomalhaut integrates large-scale production with strict quality control to deliver premium packaging solutions. Our 20,000 square meter facility ensures stable supply chains, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality for global beauty brands.
Extensive Mold Reserves & Tooling
Supported by our in-house mold development center, we maintain a comprehensive inventory of existing molds for skincare bottles, jars, and tubes. This allows wholesale clients to bypass high initial tooling costs. For custom OEM projects, our engineering team completes new mold development within 30 to 40 days.
Advanced Production Equipment
Our facility operates with industry-leading automation, featuring multiple glass melting furnaces, IS forming machines, 160 sets of plastic injection machines, and 20 sets of bottle blowers. We also provide complete in-house decoration services, including silk screen printing, UV coating, hot stamping, and frosted treatments.
High-Volume Annual Capacity
Built to support reliable global supply chains, our manufacturing lines deliver an annual capacity of 80 to 120 million glass containers and 90 million plastic containers. Every production batch undergoes rigorous quality control, including dimensional inspection, thermal shock resistance, and leak testing to ensure compliance with international standards.
Strict 5-Step Quality Inspection
Ensuring face cream jars packaging integrity from raw materials to final delivery through rigorous global standards. We maintain absolute precision for every bottle, jar, and closure.
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Raw Material Verification
Our quality control process begins in the laboratory. We conduct comprehensive testing on all incoming materials, including cosmetic-grade glass, PCR, and plastics, ensuring strict compliance with REACH, FDA, and RoHS standards before production.
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Dimensional & Thickness Precision
Utilizing advanced measurement equipment, we verify container wall thickness, thread dimensions, and structural integrity. This ensures perfect compatibility and leak-proof sealing with closures, sprayers, and lotion pumps.
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Performance & Durability Testing
Every packaging batch undergoes rigorous physical testing. We simulate real-world conditions through impact resistance evaluation, thermal shock tests, and vacuum leak testing to guarantee product safety during global transit.
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Comprehensive Visual Inspection
Our trained quality control specialists perform meticulous visual checks under specialized inspection lighting. This step detects and eliminates any surface imperfections, scratches, or color inconsistencies on the cosmetic containers.
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Final Pre-Shipment Audit
Before dispatch, we conduct a final comprehensive audit of the packaging components, assembly quality, and export carton packing. This ensures your cosmetic packaging arrives in pristine condition, ready for the filling line.
Certified for Global Markets & Export Compliance
Navigating international regulations requires precision. We ensure your cosmetic packaging meets the highest global safety standards, preventing customs delays and protecting your brand integrity.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Our manufacturing facilities operate under strict ISO 9001 standards. Every batch of cosmetic packaging undergoes rigorous dimensional, thickness, and visual defect inspections to guarantee consistent quality for high-volume production.
FDA Compliant Materials
FDA Compliant Materials
We ensure all materials coming into contact with your formulas--from glass jars to airless pump components--meet stringent food and cosmetic grade safety standards, effectively protecting your product integrity and consumer health.
REACH & RoHS Certified
REACH & RoHS Certified
Fully compliant with strict European Union regulations regarding chemical and hazardous substance limits. Our packaging solutions guarantee safe market entry for your skincare and beauty lines across Europe and other highly regulated regions.
Comprehensive Export Support
Comprehensive Export Support
More than just a manufacturer--your dedicated supply chain partner.
Leveraging over 20 years of international export experience, our team proactively assists with customs clearance documentation. We provide expert regulatory consulting on optimal PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) ratios and mono-material solutions, such as our All-Plastic PP Airless Bottles, ensuring your shipments arrive smoothly without regulatory friction.
Advanced Manufacturing
ISO 9001 certified production lines ensuring precision.
Safe & Reliable Materials
Food and cosmetic grade glass and plastics.
Strict Chemical Compliance
Meeting rigorous EU standards for safe market entry.
Dedicated Export Team
20+ years experience handling global customs documentation.
Eco-Regulation Solutions
Consulting on PCR ratios and mono-material innovations.
Full-Cycle Cosmetic Packaging Solutions
Our comprehensive manufacturing workflow ensures precision, consistency, and reliability from initial concept to final delivery, tailored specifically for the beauty and personal care industry.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmetic Tubes
Clear answers for your barrier packaging strategy. No hidden terms, just transparent engineering.
What is the difference between ABL and PBL cosmetic tubes, and which one should I choose?
The choice depends entirely on your formula's active ingredients and your brand's visual requirements. ABL (Aluminum Barrier Laminate) packaging features an inner layer of pure aluminum foil, providing the strongest possible barrier and a distinct metallic luster. However, it retains creases after squeezing, making it ideal for highly sensitive cosmeceutical ointments or hair dyes. Conversely, PBL (Plastic Barrier Laminate) utilizes an EVOH layer instead of aluminum. It not only offers excellent barrier properties but also features superior "shape memory". When consumers use these shape memory squeeze tubes, the packaging quickly bounces back to its original form, maintaining a premium appearance throughout its lifecycle while being easier to recycle. PBL is currently the mainstream choice for modern, high-end skincare brands.
How do you prevent the "suck-back" effect that causes formula oxidation in standard squeeze tubes?
The suck-back phenomenon is a common structural issue in traditional packaging. For highly active ingredients like Vitamin C or Retinol, we strongly recommend our airless pump cosmetic tubes. These advanced containers are engineered with a precision one-way valve system at the dispensing head. This mechanism ensures the product only flows out, completely eliminating air backflow and secondary contamination. When paired with our 5-layer EVOH co-extruded tube construction, these vacuum squeeze tubes deliver a dual-layer, 100% anti-oxidation tube packaging solution, keeping your high-performance formulas stable and effective from the first use to the last.
Are your cosmetic packaging tubes shipped with the tail sealed or open?
The delivery state of our custom squeeze tube manufacturing depends entirely on your specific filling equipment. We offer two standard configurations: First, "Open Tail" cosmetic tubes, which is the most common industry standard. In this setup, your facility fills the product from the bottom and performs the final heat sealing. Second, "Open Head" delivery, where the tail is pre-sealed at our factory, allowing you to fill from the top orifice before pressing in the pump or inner plug. During your initial inquiry, simply share your tube filling and sealing process with our engineering team, and we will configure the precise shipping state to ensure seamless compatibility with your production line.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom printed squeeze tubes?
Because cosmetic tube extrusion and decoration rely on continuous automated production lines, the industry standard MOQ typically starts at 10,000 units. However, Fomalhaut is committed to facilitating an agile launch for independent beauty brands. For product lines with multiple SKUs--such as small batch printed beauty packaging sharing the same diameter and material but featuring different artwork--we offer a highly efficient Combined Production Run strategy. This approach significantly lowers your single-item inventory risk while maintaining premium quality. Contact our sales engineers to discuss a low MOQ custom cosmetic tubes plan tailored to your specific product rollout.
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