Custom Cardboard Tube for Cosmetic Packaging — A Full Guide to Custom Cardboard Tube for Your Cosmetic Products

In this post, we will introduce a cardboard tube applied in cosmetic packaging; and a full guide of how to custom a cosmetic cardboard tube.

What Is A Cardboard Tube Packaging?

Custom cardboard tube packaging has rapidly risen to prominence as a ubiquitous choice for packaging across various industries. In light of the ever-evolving landscape of the printing and packaging sector, both consumers and brands are increasingly gravitating towards environmentally conscious packaging options that offer cost-efficiency, all the while upholding high standards of quality and brand identity. In this context, cardboard cosmetic packaging has come to the forefront.

A cardboard tube packaging, a quintessential example of this eco-conscious trend, comprises two integral components: a robust cardboard tube body and a delicate outer wrapping paper. The cardboard tube body is meticulously constructed from substantial paperboard, which imparts structural integrity to the tube, ensuring a secure and dependable packaging environment. Meanwhile, the wrapping paper serves as a canvas for the infusion of compelling design elements and graphics, thus serving as a powerful tool for brand enhancement and effective marketing strategies.

compostable paper tube for cosmetic packaging

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Why Can A Custom Cardboard Tube Be An Ideal Packaging Solution For Your Beauty and Cosmetic Products?

In cosmetic and personal care brands, the adoption of cardboard tube packaging, also known as paper tube packaging, has surged in popularity. There are several compelling reasons behind this trend.

* First and foremost, the inherent eco-friendliness of cardboard tubes cannot be overstated.

Crafted from all-paper materials, they align perfectly with the principles of sustainability, being both biodegradable and compostable. This eco-conscious approach is particularly enticing to “Green” brands that prioritize environmentally friendly products and packaging as part of their holistic commitment. Thus, the prospects of cardboard cosmetic packaging in the beauty industry, driven by its eco-friendliness, are poised for substantial growth.

* Moreover, the cylindrical form of a cardboard tube offers a canvas for boundless creativity and customization possibilities for a wide array of beauty and cosmetic products.

Whether your products assume a round, square, or unique shape, envisioning them elegantly ensconced within a cardboard tube is entirely feasible. Given that many cosmetic items, such as creams, lotions, makeup containers, and bath soaps, are predominantly round in design, cardboard tubes emerge as an ideal choice for their storage and packaging.

* Furthermore, the inherent sturdiness and longevity of cardboard tubes make them the ideal safeguard for your products.

The rigid, stock cardboard construction ensures that your cosmetics remain protected from potential damage or abrasions. Their distinctive tube shape not only provides robust product protection but also serves as an effective branding and marketing tool. Picture your entire range of cosmetic products neatly ensconced in tubes of varying sizes, prominently displayed on store shelves, creating a captivating visual coherence that leaves an indelible brand impression.

* Lastly, the flexibility of custom cardboard tubes extends to their diverse structures.

This versatility enables you to select the perfect shape and design for different product categories. Furthermore, tailored foam inserts can be employed to snugly cradle your products, and various tube structures can be chosen to align with distinct product collections. This adaptability ensures that cardboard cosmetic packaging meets the specific requirements of your cosmetic offerings with finesse.

 

Which Kind Of Brands Would Need A Cardboard Tube Packaging?

Beyond widely recognized names like Native (P&G Beauty), Coconut Matters, Nala CARE, and others, numerous brands are transitioning from conventional packaging to embrace the eco-conscious appeal of all-paper cardboard tubes. As a sustainable packaging solution, custom cardboard tubes are particularly well-suited for brands that:

  1. Embrace a Distinct Brand Identity: Brands that proudly champion eco-friendliness, environmental stewardship, and the packaging of all-natural products find cardboard tube packaging to be an ideal fit.
  2. Prioritize Brand Consistency: For those brands that demand a unified and cohesive image across all product categories, the uniform round tube shape of cardboard packaging offers a seamless solution.
  3. Seek Tailored Packaging Solutions: Custom cardboard tubes are the go-to choice for brands that require personalized and dedicated packaging solutions that align perfectly with their unique product offerings.

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What Cosmetic Product You Could Use A Cardboard Tube?

1 Cardboard Tubes for Eco-Friendly Deodorant Packaging

In honor of the 50th Earth Day anniversary, P&G Beauty introduced an all-paper deodorant tube for brands like Old Spice and Secret, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging. This pioneering approach has inspired other environmentally-conscious brands such as Nala Care and Coconut Matters to adopt cardboard tubes for their deodorant packaging.

Cardboard tubes offer remarkable versatility, serving as both secondary and primary packaging. They can enhance the visual appeal and eco-friendliness of deodorant products when used as secondary packaging. Alternatively, as primary packaging, when equipped with food-grade inserts as containers, they provide a completely all-paper solution that perfectly aligns with sustainability goals.

custom cardboard tube for deodorant body sprayers and antiperspirant

2 Custom Cardboard Tube For Lip Gloss, Lip Gloss Kit, Lip Balm, And Lipstick Packaging

Custom cardboard tubes have found their niche in the world of lip cosmetics. These versatile tubes cater to various lip products such as lip gloss, lip balm, lipstick, and lip gloss kits, offering a sleek and sustainable packaging solution. Their adaptable design ensures that each product category can be seamlessly accommodated within a cardboard tube, promising both visual appeal and eco-friendliness.

custom cardboard tube for lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balm

3 Custom Cardboard Tube For Cream, Eye Cream, Lotions, Serum, And Essential Oil Packaging

In the realm of skincare and beauty products, custom cardboard tubes emerge as an elegant and eco-conscious choice for packaging a range of items, including creams, eye creams, lotions, serums, and essential oils. These versatile tubes not only enhance the visual aesthetics of these products but also align perfectly with sustainable packaging goals.

custom cardboard tube for cream lotion and serum

4 Custom Cardboard Tube For A Hair Straightener, Irons, Hair Curler, And Brushes Packaging

Elevate the packaging of your hairstyling essentials with custom cardboard tubes. These tubes offer a stylish and eco-friendly solution for products like hair straighteners, irons, hair curlers, and brushes. With their adaptable design, they bring a touch of sophistication to your packaging while promoting sustainability.

custom cardboard tube for hair straightner irons and brushes

5 Custom Cardboard Tube For Cosmetic Powders, Talcum Packaging

For cosmetic powders and talcum, custom cardboard tubes provide a sophisticated and eco-conscious packaging solution. These tubes are tailored to accommodate these products, offering both visual appeal and a commitment to sustainable packaging.

custom cardboard tube for cosmetic powder and talc

6 Custom Cardboard Tube For Perfume Bottles, Solid Perfume Packaging

When it comes to perfume bottles and solid perfume, custom cardboard tubes offer an elegant and eco-friendly packaging solution. These specialized tubes are designed to perfectly house your fragrant products, combining aesthetics with sustainability.

custom cardboard tube for perfume bottles and solid perfume

7 Custom Cardboard Tube For Cotton Pads, Makeup Cotton Sticks Packaging

Custom cardboard tubes are a smart choice for packaging cotton pads and makeup cotton sticks. These tubes provide an eco-friendly and visually appealing packaging solution that ensures the protection and presentation of these essential beauty accessories.

custom cardboard tube for cotton pads and makeup cotton stick

8 Custom Cardboard Tube For Eyeliners, Mascara Packaging

Enhance your eyeliner and mascara packaging with custom cardboard tubes. These tubes offer a sleek and eco-friendly solution for showcasing these eye makeup essentials. They not only provide protection but also add a touch of sophistication to your products.

custom cardboard tube for eyeliner, eyelash, and mascara

9 Custom Cardboard For Soap, Candles Packaging

For soap and candles, custom cardboard tubes offer an eco-friendly and stylish packaging solution. These tubes are uniquely designed to house these products, ensuring both visual appeal and sustainability in packaging.

custom cardboard tube for soap and candle

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How To Custom A Printed Cardboard Tube For Your Cosmetic Products?

Custom paper tube packaging can be easy when you are working with  CustomBeautyBox.

Follow the below full guide and let the professions make your packaging ideas into reality.

1 Choose A Paper Tube Structure

Let’s start with the basic structure of a tube.

To make it simple, a cardboard tube normally consists of three parts: A lid, a neck, and a base.

The basic structure of a cardboard tube packaging

Based on this, we can see the 4 most common tube structures by adopting different production procedures and cutting.

A. Short Lid + Hidden Neck + Tall Base

This is the most used tube structure, which can be applied to all kinds of product packaging.

B. Tall Lid+ Hidden Neck + Short Base

Mostly used in lotions, creams, etc.

C. Wide Lid + Narrow Base Without Neck

Just like a normal lid & base box

D. Lid + Exposed Neck +Base

The exposed neck part can be printed as well

4 different cardboard tune structures

2 Choose A Paper Tube Body Material

A. White Cardboard

(Classic and most used)

B. Recycled Kraft Cardboard

(Raw and eco-friendly)

C. Black Cardboard

(Luxury, deluxe, and for full-black tube)

3 different cardboard tube body materials

3 Choose A Wrapping Paper Material And Surface Finishing

The paper tube itself is combined with thick cardboard with wrapping paper. You could choose different paper materials according to your needs; below are some mostly used wrapping paper materials for cardboard tube packaging,

A. White Art Paper

White art paper is the best material for full-color printing and has the best printing quality. You can apply normal CMYK printing or use Pantone colors printing on white art paper.

It’s also very flexible for surface finishing; you can use almost all surface finishing on a white art paper—for example, spot UV, hot foil stamping, embossing, debossing..etc.

B. Brown Kraft Paper

Looks raw and natural, is attracted by many brands that are more environment-sensitive.

The kraft paper can be printed with some simple colors, like black, white, and grey.

Surface finishing, good for gold foil stamping, spot UV…etc.

C. Black Art Paper

Black paper can only be printed with white ink on it, but with some certain surface finishing like Hot Foil stamping, Spot UV..etc., it could make the whole tube dealers luxurious.

D. Other Special Art Paper With A Special Texture

Papers with special textures and lines, like leather-like, denim-like, etc.

3 different wrapping paper materials for cardboard tube packaging

For surface finishing, we believe less is more. The most recommended surface finishing will be Spot UV, gold foil, and embossing. 

Embossing and debossing on the tube body are not recommended during the production method. (wrapped part )

If you prefer a simple tube packaging, the customization will be finished now, though, if you have more requirements and spend more time and ideas on your cardboard tube packaging. Please go ahead with the below guide and continue.

4 Choose A Wrapping Method For The Tube Neck

For the neck of the tube, or even the lid and base, we can use different wrapping methods for the edge catering to different customers’ needs.

A. Without Rolling On The Edge

B. With Rolling On The Edge

2 different neck edge rolling way for cardboard tube packaging

They are all good in a different style. You can choose a rolling way to fit your design better.

5 Choose A Rolling Method For The Lid & Base

A. Flat-top Tube (Mostly For Large Size Tubes)

B. Rolled-in Tube(Classic, Cost-effective)

2 different tube top wrapping methods

6 Choose An “Add-on” According To Your Product Needs.

(More Accessories For Cardboard Tube)

– Food-grade paper container

– Foam EVA insert with custom size “cut-out.”

– Plastic or all-paper insert

– PVC windows on the tube body

– Rope handles or ribbon pull tab

– Metallic lid for edibles, teas, coffee beans.etc

– Aluminum foil paper insert

 

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Custom cardboard tube packaging for cosmetics is gaining increasing acceptance among cosmetic brands. The quest for the perfect packaging for your cosmetic products can often be a challenging and time-consuming endeavor.

However, effective communication and professional guidance are the keys to simplifying this process. At CustomBeautyBox, we are your one-stop manufacturer for all your cosmetic packaging needs, providing tailored solutions to make your packaging journey seamless and efficient.