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Custom Printed Cosmetic Tubes
Create premium custom printed cosmetic tubes made to your exact size, print and finish — ideal for skincare, beauty products, fragrances, creams, serums and other cosmetic products.
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Why Choose Cardboard Tubes for Cosmetics?
Looking for cosmetic packaging that protects your product while creating a premium first impression? Custom cardboard cosmetic tubes combine strong rigid construction with completely bespoke printing, making them an ideal choice for beauty, skincare and personal care brands.
Each tube can be manufactured around the dimensions of your individual product, with custom printing and premium finishes available to create packaging that complements your branding and helps your products stand out.
- Strong rigid cardboard construction for premium product presentation.
- Fully custom printed with your branding, colours and artwork.
- Made to measure for cosmetics, skincare, beauty and personal care products.
Custom Sizes
Every cosmetic tube can be manufactured to your required diameter and height, creating packaging designed specifically around your product.
Premium Tube Styles
Choose from butt jointed, telescopic or metal lid cylinder boxes depending on the appearance, construction and opening experience you want to achieve.
Custom Printing Available
Add your branding, artwork, patterns and product information with full-colour CMYK or Pantone printing across the exterior of your cosmetic tubes.
Food Packaging Options
Optional internal fitments can be incorporated to help securely position bottles, jars, containers and other cosmetic products inside the tube.
Print Options Available
Choose from a wide variety of prints and finishes.
Embossing
Raise selected areas of your design to create a tactile finish that adds depth and emphasis to logos, lettering and other details.
Debossing
Press selected elements of your artwork into the surface of the tube for an understated and sophisticated finish.
Hot Foil
Add metallic foil to logos, lettering and design details for a luxurious finish that catches the light.
Full-Colour CMYK
Reproduce detailed artwork, illustrations, photography and branding with vibrant full-colour printing.
Textured Paper
Choose from different paper textures and finishes to give your cosmetic packaging a distinctive tactile appearance.
UV Print
Use spot UV to highlight selected areas of your artwork with a contrasting gloss effect.
Pantone Printing
Match specific brand colours to help maintain consistency across your cosmetic packaging and wider product range.
Spigot Printing
Add custom artwork or colour to the exposed spigot of butt jointed tubes, creating an additional branded detail when the packaging is opened.
Premium Packaging for Beauty, Skincare & Cosmetics
In the beauty industry, packaging plays an important part in how customers perceive the product inside.
Custom printed cardboard tubes provide a distinctive alternative to conventional cosmetic boxes, combining a substantial rigid construction with a large printable surface for branding, product information, illustrations and decorative artwork.
They can be used for skincare products, creams, serums, oils, fragrances, beauty products, gift sets and many other cosmetic and personal care products.
From understated luxury packaging with subtle foil detailing to bright, colourful designs created to stand out on a retail shelf, every element can be customised around your brand.
Made to Fit Your Cosmetic Product
Cosmetic products come in an enormous variety of shapes and sizes, so your packaging shouldn’t be restricted to a handful of standard dimensions.
Our cardboard cosmetic tubes can be manufactured to suit the dimensions of your individual product, whether you’re packaging a small jar, bottle, pump dispenser, fragrance, skincare product or another specialist cosmetic container.
Where additional support is required, internal fitments can also be incorporated into the packaging to help hold the product securely in position and improve its presentation when the tube is opened.
Whether you’re developing packaging for a single product or creating a coordinated range across several sizes, we can advise on a suitable diameter, height and construction.
Choose the Right Style of Cosmetic Tube
Different cosmetic products and brands call for different styles of packaging, which is why we offer several cylinder constructions.
Butt jointed tubes provide a clean, premium appearance and are particularly suited to luxury cosmetics and skincare. The exposed internal spigot can also be customised to add another element to the unboxing experience.
Telescopic tubes feature a separate lid and base, creating a substantial two-piece presentation box with a premium lift-off opening.
Metal lid tubes combine rigid cardboard with a metal lid for a distinctive contemporary appearance that can work particularly well for modern cosmetic and personal care brands.
Whichever style you choose, your cosmetic tube can be customised with your artwork, colours and finishing options to create packaging unique to your product.
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Eco Features
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Sustainable Paper
We use paper from sustainable sources for our custom printed cardboard cosmetic tubes.
Bleed Resistant
Strong rigid cardboard provides protection and a premium finish without relying on a conventional plastic presentation box.
Plastic Free
Plastic-free tube constructions are available for cosmetic brands looking to reduce plastic within their secondary packaging.
Recyclable
Cardboard tube components can be recycled after use where suitable recycling facilities are available.
Quick Info
Frequently Asked Questions
What cosmetic products can cardboard tubes be used for?
Custom cardboard cosmetic tubes can be manufactured for skincare products, creams, serums, oils, fragrances, beauty products, personal care products, gift sets and many other cosmetic items. Because the tubes are made to order, they can accommodate a wide variety of product shapes and sizes.
Are the cosmetic tubes made to fit my product?
Yes. We can manufacture your tubes to the required internal diameter and height to suit your product. This makes them suitable for everything from small cosmetic containers to taller bottles, jars and dispensers.
Can you make luxury skincare packaging?
Yes. Rigid cardboard tubes are particularly well suited to premium and luxury skincare packaging. Your tubes can be completely branded and enhanced with finishes such as hot foil, embossing, debossing, textured papers and spot UV.
Can cosmetic tubes be custom printed?
Yes. Your tubes can be completely customised with your logo, brand colours, artwork, patterns and product information. Full-colour CMYK and Pantone printing are available alongside a range of premium finishes.
Can you add an insert to hold my cosmetic product?
Yes. Internal fitments can be incorporated where required to help secure and position your product inside the tube. This can be particularly useful for bottles, jars and other products where you want a precise fit and premium presentation.
What styles of cosmetic tubes are available?
We offer several options including butt jointed cylinder boxes, telescopic tubes and tubes with metal lids. The best option will depend on your product, budget and the opening experience and appearance you want to create.
What premium finishes are available?
Cosmetic tubes can be enhanced with embossing, debossing, hot foil, spot UV, textured papers, Pantone colours and other custom print details. These can be combined to create anything from minimalist packaging to highly decorative luxury designs.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom cosmetic tubes?
Our custom printed cylinder boxes are available from 100 units, making them suitable for established cosmetic companies as well as smaller brands launching new products or limited ranges.
Luxury Cosmetic Packaging Designed Around Your Brand
Great cosmetic packaging should do more than simply contain your product. It should communicate the quality of your brand before the customer has even opened it.
Custom printed cardboard tubes give you the freedom to create packaging around your individual brand identity, from the dimensions and construction of the tube through to colours, artwork, paper finishes and premium print details.
For luxury beauty and skincare brands, subtle finishes such as embossing, foil and textured papers can create an understated premium appearance. For products designed to attract attention in busy retail environments, full-colour artwork and distinctive patterns can transform the entire exterior of the tube.
The result is cosmetic packaging designed specifically around your product rather than an off-the-shelf box with your branding added afterwards.
Custom Printed Tubes for Skincare, Beauty & Cosmetic Products
Our custom cosmetic tubes can be used across a wide range of beauty and personal care products, including skincare, moisturisers, serums, fragrances, creams, oils, balms and cosmetic gift sets.
Every tube can be manufactured to your required dimensions and completely customised with your branding. This makes it possible to create a consistent packaging range across several products while adjusting the size of each tube to suit the individual item inside.
Whether you’re developing packaging for a new cosmetic launch, refreshing an existing range or looking for a more distinctive way to present a premium product, custom printed cardboard tubes provide a versatile combination of protection, presentation and branding.
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