Paperboard Lip Balm Tubes 1 Push Up Lid Fully Food Safe Cardboard
A push-up lip balm tube formed entirely from paperboard so the applicator body contains no plastic barrel. The body is printed CMYK or in a matched PMS colour and finished with lamination, hot stamping, embossing or glossy varnish before the push-up base is fitted. Cosmetic brands, contract fillers and gift set packers order it for 5g, 10g and 15g balm fills where the pack itself has to support a plastic-free claim.
What This Product Gives You
- The push-up base works like a plastic barrel while the whole body stays paperboard, so the claim on the carton matches the pack in hand
- MOQ of 500PCS lets a small cosmetic brand launch a shade range without ordering a container mould
- PMS colour matching keeps a balm in line with the rest of a skincare range rather than drifting towards process colour
- Hot stamping and embossing add finish on a body too small for a wrapped label
- The tube is sized to 5g, 10g or 15g fills so the balm sits level with the rim when the base is wound down
- Alternative bodies in special paper, wood, plastic or tin are available if a line needs more than one format from the same supplier
Where It Is Used and Who Buys It
Application Scenarios
- Lip balm and lip care retail lines sold as plastic free
- Solid perfume, salve and balm sticks
- Hotel and spa amenity balms
- Event, wedding and conference giveaway balms
- Subscription beauty box inserts
Who It Is For
- Independent cosmetic brand owners launching a lip care range
- Contract fillers who need a paper barrel that suits their filling equipment
- Promotional product distributors quoting branded giveaways
- Spa and hotel procurement buyers sourcing amenity packaging
- Private label buyers for natural and organic retail ranges
What Goes Wrong Without It
- A paper sleeve over a plastic barrel still fails a plastic-free audit because the barrel is the container
- Container moulds price a small brand out of a shade trial before the first order is placed
- Brand colours shift when a balm is printed in process colour alongside cartons printed to PMS
- A body sized for the wrong fill weight leaves the balm sitting below the rim and the pack looks underfilled
- Small cylindrical bodies do not take a wrapped label cleanly, so branding ends up crooked
Technical Features
- Paperboard body with push-up base and lid, no plastic barrel
- CMYK printing or customised PMS printing
- Surface art including glossy and matt lamination, glitter powder, golden or silver hot stamping, UV coating, screen printing, emboss and deboss, and glossy varnish
- Kraft paper or white cardboard face stock with glossy or matt lamination
- Rigid cardboard mounted dual copper construction available
- Alternative body materials in special paper, wood, plastic or tin
Specification
| Material | Paperboard, special paper, wood, plastic or tin |
|---|---|
| Construction | Rigid cardboard mounted dual copper |
| Mechanism | Push up base with lid |
| Printing | CMYK printing or customised PMS printing |
| Surface Art | Glossy and matt lamination, glitter powder, gold or silver hot stamping, UV coating, screen printing, emboss and deboss, glossy varnish |
| Paper Type | Kraft paper or white cardboard paper with glossy or matt lamination |
| Typical Fill | 5g, 10g and 15g |
| MOQ | 500PCS |
| Size | Customised to fill weight and applicator |
| Feature | Food safe cardboard body |
| Applications | Lip balm, solid perfume, salve sticks |
| Sample Lead Time | 1-2 working days |
Materials and Manufacturing Process
Materials
- Paperboard
- Special paper
- Kraft paper
- White cardboard paper
- Wood
- Tin
Manufacturing Process
- Artwork preflight and PMS colour setting
- CMYK or PMS printing of the body wrap
- Lamination, hot stamping and embossing
- Body rolling and cutting to length
- Push-up base and lid assembly
- Piece by piece inspection and packing
How This Job Is Checked
- PMS references checked against the printed sheet before the body is assembled
- PDF proof approved in writing ahead of production
- Push-up action tested so the base travels without binding or tearing the body
- Each tube hand checked for colour, hot stamping registration and lid fit
- Photographs of finished goods issued for approval before shipment
What You Can Change
- Body diameter and height matched to a 5g, 10g or 15g fill
- CMYK process or a named PMS colour across the body
- Gold or silver hot stamping, embossing or debossing of the logo
- Glossy or matt lamination, UV coating or glossy varnish finish
- Glitter powder finish for seasonal editions
- Body switched to special paper, wood or tin for a premium line
Compared With the Alternatives
| Alternative | How This Compares |
|---|---|
| Plastic twist-up lip balm tube | The paperboard body removes the plastic barrel entirely, though a plastic tube resists a wet bathroom environment better |
| Paper sleeve over a plastic barrel | This construction is paper all the way through, so the plastic-free claim holds under an audit |
| Metal balm tin | The push-up tube applies directly to the lip while a tin needs a finger, but a tin is more robust in a bag |
Getting the Best Result
- Confirm the fill weight at 5g, 10g or 15g before the body diameter is fixed
- Send artwork as PDF, AI or PSD at 300dpi or better with fonts converted to outlines
- Name the PMS reference rather than sending a screen colour, because monitors and print do not match
- Keep small text away from the seam so it is not broken by the overlap
- Ask for a custom sample first; the sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed
- Store filled tubes upright and out of direct heat so the balm does not slump against the lid
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Paperboard Lip Balm Tubes 1 Push Up Lid Fully Food Safe Cardboard FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
500PCS. That covers a shade trial or a single event giveaway run without committing to a full production batch.
Is the tube really plastic free?
The body and push-up base are paperboard, so there is no plastic barrel. Tell us the balm formulation so the food safe board specification is confirmed for your fill.
Which fill sizes do you make?
5g, 10g and 15g are the usual fills. The body diameter and height are cut to the fill you confirm.
Can you match my brand colour exactly?
Yes. Supply the PMS reference and the body is printed to that instead of built from CMYK process colour.
What artwork do you need?
PDF, AI, PSD or JPEG at 300dpi minimum with all fonts saved as outlines.
Do I pay for samples?
Stock samples are free. A custom sample is charged and the cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.
How long is production?
1-2 working days for digital samples, 4-5 working days for a regular offset run and 10-12 working days for large quantities.
Quote Paperboard Lip Balm Tubes 1 Push Up Lid Fully Food Safe Cardboard
Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.