Lip Balm Tubes

Empty Plastic Lip Balm Tubes for Lip Balm, Tinted Balm, and Balm Sticks

What lip balm tubes are used for

A lip balm tube holds a solid balm that the customer twists up from the base and applies straight to the lips. Plastic lip balm tubes are used for lip balm, tinted lip balm, lip butter, lip treatment balm, cuticle balm, and small balm sticks. Small beauty brands, makers, and private label sellers buy empty lip balm tubes bulk to fill at their own site. A tube is clean to use, fits a pocket, and works for retail, travel, party favors, and gift sets. A twist up tube keeps fingers out of the balm and the cap keeps the balm clean.

Sizes and how to measure

Lip balm tubes are sold by the weight they hold. A standard tube holds about 0.15 oz (4.5 g to 5 g), and larger tubes hold about 0.25 oz (7 g) or 0.3 oz (9 g). The size you choose sets how much balm you pour in. Check the total height with the cap on, because that sets the size of your box or sample card. Measure the width of the tube and the area for a label. The cap, base, and cup are a matched set, 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):

• 0.15 oz round tube: about 0.6 in wide x 2.7 in tall with cap
• 0.15 oz oval tube: about 0.5 in x 0.8 in wide x 2.6 in tall with cap
• 0.25 oz round tube: about 0.7 in wide x 3 in tall with cap
• 0.3 oz round tube: about 0.8 in wide x 3.3 in tall with cap

Shapes, materials, and parts

Round tubes are the classic shape, and oval lip balm tubes have a flat side that is easy to print and a different look in the hand. Square and slim tubes give a more unique look. Each lip balm containers tube is made of PP plastic and comes in white, black, clear, frosted, or colored plastic. A tube has four parts: a cap, an outer body, a twist base, and an inner cup where the balm sets. Caps and bases can match the body or be a contrast color. Tell us how you plan to fill the tube and we suggest the best match.

Printing, coating, and finishes

Custom lip balm tubes can carry a logo in several ways. Screen printing puts one or two colors straight on the tube and lasts well, and white or black ink stands out on a colored tube. 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. A matte or soft touch coating can match your brand. Because a tube is small, a short name or a single mark works better than a long line of text. Bulk lip balm tubes can be printed with the same design on every tube, or left plain so you can add a flavor label after filling.

Labeling notes

If your tube 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 tube 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 tube, 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 tubes

1. Choose your tube size, shape, color, and cap.
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 part 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 tube size, shape, material, cap color, 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