Lip Balm Pots

Empty Lip Balm Pots for Lip Balm, Lip Scrub, Salve, and Balm

What lip balm pots are used for

A lip balm pot is a small, shallow jar with a wide opening, so a soft balm is easy to scoop with a finger or a small spatula. Lip balm pots are used for lip balm, lip butter, lip scrub, lip mask, cuticle balm, healing salve, solid perfume, and tinted balm. Small beauty brands, makers, and salons buy empty lip balm pots to fill at their own site. A pot is light, fits in a pocket or a purse, and suits retail, travel, party favors, and sample sets. Glass lip balm containers look clean on the shelf and can be recycled, and plastic pots are light and do not break.

Sizes and how to measure

Lip balm pots are sold by the weight or volume they hold. Small lip balm pots hold 3 g, 5 g, or 7 g, and common larger sizes are 10 g and 15 g. In ml, these are about 5 ml, 10 ml, and 15 ml. Check the diameter and the total height with the lid on, because that sets the size of your box or sample card. Measure the flat side for a label. The lid must match the neck of the pot, so send us the size you want and we confirm the match.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• 3 g: about 1 in wide x 0.6 in tall
• 5 g: about 1.1 in wide x 0.7 in tall
• 7 g: about 1.3 in wide x 0.8 in tall
• 10 g: about 1.4 in wide x 0.9 in tall
• 15 g: about 1.7 in wide x 1 in tall

Materials, colors, and lids

Glass lip balm containers come in clear, frosted, amber, and black glass. Clear glass shows the color of the balm, and amber and black glass block more light. A thick glass base feels solid in the hand. Plastic lip balm pots are made of PP or PET and come in clear, white, black, and colored plastic. Lids can be black or white plastic, gold or silver aluminum, or wood look, and a liner or an inner disc under the lid seals the pot. A flat lid is easy to print, and a dome lid has a softer look. Tell us what the pot will hold and we suggest the best match.

Printing, coating, and finishes

Custom lip balm pots can carry a logo in several ways. Screen printing puts one or two colors straight on the pot or the lid and lasts well. Hot stamp foil in gold or silver gives a sharp metallic mark. A pressure sensitive label gives full color and room for the flavor or shade name, and a frosted or colored coating can match your brand. Because a small pot has little space, a short name or a single mark works better than a long line of text. Lip balm pots wholesale orders can be printed with the same design on every pot, or left plain if you prefer to label them yourself.

Labeling notes

If your pot holds a lip product, the label must carry the text that the law requires for your product, such as ingredients, net contents, and warnings. A small pot has little room, so plan a short label or a larger outer label or box. You supply the text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check label text or claims, so please have your final label reviewed by a person who knows the rules for your product.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the print area on your pot and lid, or the size of your label. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. Screen print and foil designs work best as single color vector files. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom lip balm pots

1. Choose your pot size, material, color, and lid.
2. Send your quantity, starting at 5,000 units.
3. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
4. Review and approve the artwork and the lid match.
5. Production takes 25 to 30 business days after artwork approval.
6. Your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on pot size, material, lid type, printing, finishing, and quantity. The 5,000 unit minimum suits a first launch and a wholesale order alike.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 5,000 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers