Custom 10ml–200ml PE Cosmetic Tube with Screw Cap for Skincare & Serum Product Overview

The Custom PE Cosmetic Tube with Screw Cap (10ml–200ml) from Boyu Packaging is a practical and versatile packaging solution designed for skincare and personal care brands. Made from high-quality PE material, this soft squeeze tube provides excellent flexibility, easy dispensing and reliable sealing performance.

With a wide capacity range from 10ml to 200ml, it is suitable for different product categories including facial cream, hand cream, serum, lotion, cleanser and travel-size skincare products.

Product Specifications

Product Features

Soft Squeeze Design

The flexible PE tube allows users to easily control the amount of product dispensed, reducing waste.

Lightweight Structure

Compared with glass jars or bottles, cosmetic tubes are lighter and more convenient for transportation and travel.

Strong Sealing Performance

The screw cap design provides good closure performance and helps prevent leakage during storage and shipping.

Wide Application Range

One tube design can be used for multiple skincare categories, making it suitable for private-label and multi-product brands.

Material Introduction

PE (Polyethylene)

PE is one of the most commonly used materials for cosmetic tubes.

Advantages

• Flexible and squeezable
• Good chemical resistance
• Lightweight
• Cost-effective
• Suitable for daily skincare products
• Good impact resistance

Disadvantages

• Lower transparency compared with PET
• Less premium feeling than glass or acrylic packaging

Material Comparison

Capacity & Size Range

Available capacity:

• 10ml
• 15ml
• 30ml
• 50ml
• 80ml
• 100ml
• 120ml
• 150ml
• 200ml

Recommended applications:

The exact height, diameter, wall thickness and tube weight can be customized according to the product design.

Reference Structure

Typical tube structure includes:

• Tube shoulder
• Tube body
• Tube tail
• Screw cap
• Optional inner nozzle

Customization options:

• Tube diameter
• Tube length
• Cap design
• Shoulder shape
• Filling opening

Decoration & Logo Customization

Available decoration methods:

• Offset printing
• Silk screen printing
• Hot stamping
• Matte coating
• Glossy finishing
• Custom color matching

Brands can customize:

• Tube color
• Cap color
• Logo
• Artwork
• Printing position

This makes PE tubes suitable for both simple daily-use products and premium skincare collections.

Suitable Products

This tube is commonly used for:

• Facial cream
• Hand cream
• Serum
• Moisturizer
• Sunscreen
• BB cream
• Cleanser
• Body lotion
• Repair cream

Product Advantages

1. Easy Consumer Experience

The squeeze design allows users to control the dosage easily.

2. Better Hygiene

Compared with open jars, tubes reduce direct contact between fingers and the product.

3. Travel Friendly

The lightweight and compact structure makes it suitable for travel kits.

4. Cost Efficient

PE tubes provide a good balance between appearance, function and production cost.

Screw Cap Performance

The screw cap provides:

• Tight closure
• Easy opening and closing
• Good leakage prevention
• Long-term storage reliability

Optional improvements:

• Tamper-evident design
• Different cap colors
• Special cap shapes

Before mass production, compatibility testing with the actual formula is recommended.

Manufacturing Process

1. Material Preparation

Raw materials:

• PE resin
• Color masterbatch
• Printing ink
• Cap materials

Materials are inspected before production.

2. Tube Extrusion

PE material is heated and formed into tube bodies.

Important controls:

• Tube thickness
• Diameter
• Weight
• Surface quality

3. Head Molding

The tube shoulder and opening are formed according to the mold design.

4. Printing & Decoration

After molding:

• Artwork printing
• Color inspection
• Logo checking

5. Cap Assembly

The screw cap is matched with the tube neck to ensure proper fitting.

6. Quality Inspection

QC checks include:

• Appearance
• Printing quality
• Cap fitting
• Leakage test
• Tube strength
• Packing inspection

Manufacturing Location & Industry Advantage

China’s cosmetic tube manufacturing industry is mainly concentrated in:

Zhejiang Province

Including:

• Hangzhou
• Ningbo
• Shaoxing

Advantages:

• Mature plastic packaging supply chain
• Strong export experience
• Convenient logistics

Boyu Packaging works with experienced cosmetic packaging production partners to provide OEM solutions for international beauty brands.

Factory Introduction

Boyu Packaging provides:

• Cosmetic tube customization
• OEM/ODM development
• Printing solutions
• Packaging recommendations
• Quality inspection
• Export service

The company supports brands from initial packaging selection to final shipment.

Environmental & Safety Features

Advantages:

• Lightweight packaging reduces transportation impact
• PE material can be recyclable depending on local recycling systems
• Durable structure reduces product damage
• Cosmetic-grade materials available

For sustainable projects, PCR recycled PE options can also be considered.

Price Factors

Tube pricing depends on:

• Capacity
• Tube diameter
• Material structure
• Printing colors
• Decoration process
• Cap type
• Order quantity

A simple white PE tube with standard printing is more economical than a multi-layer tube with premium decoration.

OEM Process

1. Confirm product requirements
2. Select tube structure
3. Confirm capacity and artwork
4. Make samples
5. Approve samples
6. Start mass production
7. QC inspection
8. Shipment

Mold Development

Existing Mold

Advantages:

• Lower cost
• Faster delivery
• Suitable for standard tube sizes

Custom Mold

Required for:

• Special tube shape
• Unique shoulder design
• Exclusive cap structure

Production Timeline

Logistics

Shipping options:

Samples

• DHL
• FedEx
• UPS

Bulk Orders

• Sea freight
• Air freight

Export packing:

• Carton box
• Protective inner packaging
• Pallet available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the MOQ for custom PE tubes?

The standard MOQ is 10,000 pcs.

Q2: Can I customize tube color and logo?

Yes. Custom colors and logo printing are available.

Q3: What products can be filled into PE tubes?

PE tubes are suitable for creams, lotions, serums and other skincare products.

Q4: Is PE tube packaging safe for cosmetics?

Yes. Cosmetic-grade PE materials are widely used for personal care packaging.

Q5: Can the cap design be customized?

Yes. Different screw caps and colors are available.

Q6: Is a new mold required?

Not always. Existing tube molds can reduce development cost. New molds are used for unique designs.

Q7: Why choose a tube instead of a cream jar?

Tubes provide better hygiene, easier dosage control and lower transportation weight, making them popular for everyday skincare products.