Cosmopacks is a B2B cosmetic tube manufacturer supplying squeeze tubes, PE tubes, laminate tubes, and ABL (aluminium barrier laminate) tubes to cosmetic brands, skincare formulators, contract fillers, and private label businesses across the United States, Europe, and Australia. With 8+ years of manufacturing experience and full OEM and ODM capability, we produce custom cosmetic tubes from 5ml to 300ml — built to your specifications, branded with your identity, and manufactured to the quality standards that professional cosmetic buyers expect.
If you are a procurement manager sourcing a cosmetic tube manufacturer for a new product launch, a scaling private label range, or an ongoing B2B supply requirement, Cosmopacks offers factory-direct pricing, a low MOQ of 5,000 units, and 30–45-day production lead times with full export documentation to the US, EU, and Australia.
PE squeeze tubes are the most widely used cosmetic tube format worldwide. Made from LDPE (low-density polyethylene) or HDPE (high-density polyethylene), PE tubes are flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective — making them the standard choice for mass-market and mid-range cosmetic brands across all product categories.
PE tubes are compatible with the full range of cosmetic formulations including face creams, body lotions, sunscreens, facial cleansers, hair conditioners, and gel-texture products. Available with flip-top, screw cap, or disc-top closure. Available in 10ml to 300ml. Full colour printing up to 8 colours.
Laminate tubes use a multi-layer construction — typically plastic / aluminium foil / plastic — to create an enhanced barrier against oxygen, moisture, and light compared to mono-material PE tubes. This improved barrier is critical for formulations containing active ingredients that are prone to oxidation or moisture absorption, including vitamin C serums in tube format, retinol preparations, peptide-enriched treatments, and pharmaceutical-grade skincare.
Laminate tubes are available in plastic-aluminium laminate (PBL) and plastic-aluminium-plastic (ABL) constructions. Glossy, matte, soft-touch, and metallic surface finishes are all available. Available in 15ml to 250ml.
ABL tubes combine the pliability and squeezability of a plastic tube with the barrier properties of an aluminium layer. ABL is the preferred tube format for sensitive pharmaceutical-grade and clinical skincare formulations — including retinol treatments, AHA acid creams, medicated preparations, and products with very high active ingredient concentrations. ABL tubes maintain their shape after being squeezed (they do not spring back), which some brands and consumers prefer for premium product formats.
All tube types are available with full custom printing, cap colour-matching, brand logo, ingredient listing, barcode, and regulatory text. We manufacture round tubes, oval tubes, and flat-sided tubes with a range of shoulder shapes. All printing and decoration is applied directly to the tube body — no wrap-around label required.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 5ml · 10ml · 15ml · 20ml · 30ml · 50ml · 75ml · 100ml · 150ml · 200ml · 250ml · 300ml |
| Materials | LDPE · HDPE · PE · Plastic-aluminium laminate (PBL) · ABL |
| Shoulder Types | Offset shoulder · Bullet shoulder · Oval shoulder · Flat shoulder |
| Closure Options | Flip-top cap · Screw cap · Disc-top cap · Pointed tip applicator · Euro-slot hanger |
| Printing | Up to 8-colour offset printing · Screen printing · Hot stamp · Digital print |
| Surface Finish | Glossy · Matte · Soft-touch coating · Metallic · Frosted |
| MOQ | 5,000 units per SKU |
| Lead Time | 30–45 days from artwork approval and deposit |
| Export Markets | United States · EU · Australia · Canada · UK |
| Compliance | ISO-compliant manufacturing · FDA-compatible materials available |
Cosmopacks provides a complete OEM and ODM cosmetic tube manufacturing service. We manage the full production cycle — from artwork and technical specification review, through tube body manufacturing, printing and decoration, cap assembly, quality inspection, and export packing — so you receive a finished, branded cosmetic tube ready for filling, without managing multiple vendors.
Our OEM manufacturing service supports:
Our cosmetic tube manufacturing services are used by a wide range of B2B buyers at different business stages:
| Factor | PE Squeeze Tube | Laminate Tube (PBL / ABL) |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen barrier | Low — suitable for stable formulas | High — essential for oxidation-sensitive actives |
| Moisture barrier | Moderate | High — ideal for water-absorbing ingredients |
| Cost | Lower unit cost | Higher unit cost (barrier layer adds cost) |
| Best for | Body lotions, gels, cleansers, sunscreen, hair care | Retinol, vitamin C, AHA, pharmaceutical skincare |
| After-squeeze shape | Springs back (crumples slightly) | ABL stays flat after squeezing |
| Decoration quality | Good — suitable for all print methods | Excellent — premium metallic and matte finishes |
| MOQ | 5,000 units | 5,000 units |
If your formulation contains vitamin C, retinol, AHA acids, or other oxidation-sensitive active ingredients, a laminate or ABL tube is the correct choice — the barrier layer significantly extends shelf life and protects ingredient potency in transit and on shelf.
PE (polyethylene) tubes are single-material flexible plastic tubes — cost-effective and suitable for stable formulations including lotions, gels, and creams. Laminate tubes include an aluminium barrier layer that significantly improves protection against oxygen and moisture — making them the correct choice for formulations containing retinol, vitamin C, AHA acids, or other oxidation-sensitive active ingredients.
Our standard MOQ is 5,000 units per SKU. This applies across PE, laminate, and ABL tube types, and across all sizes from 5ml to 300ml. For new accounts and first product launches, please contact us to discuss your situation — we aim to work with brands at every stage of growth.
Yes. All cosmetic tube types support full custom printing including brand name, logo, product name, ingredient list (INCI), barcode, country of origin, and any required regulatory text — in up to 8 colours. Artwork must be supplied in AI, PDF, or EPS vector format for print production.
Standard production lead time is 30–45 days from artwork approval and deposit payment. Rush production is available on select tube sizes and materials. Delivery to the US, EU, and Australia is additional to production lead time and depends on the chosen freight method.
Yes. Cosmopacks exports cosmetic tubes to the United States, European Union, Australia, Canada, and globally. We provide full export documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin. US buyers can coordinate through our California contact point (Pomona, CA 91766).
Yes. We produce pre-production samples for review before we begin mass production. Sample lead time is 7–14 days. Samples allow you to verify tube dimensions, squeeze performance, closure fit, and print quality before committing to bulk production.
Business: Cosmopacks
Type: B2B Cosmetic Tube Manufacturer & OEM Supplier
Products: PE squeeze tubes, laminate tubes, ABL tubes — 5ml to 300ml
Printing: Up to 8-colour, hot stamp, screen print
MOQ: 5,000 units
Lead Time: 30–45 days
Certifications: ISO-compliant, FDA-compatible materials
Markets: USA · EU · Australia · Canada
Contact: info@cosmopacks.com · +1 626 203 5398 · Pomona, CA 91766
Contact us with your tube size, material, volume, formulation type, and estimated order quantity. We respond within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and sample options.
Umbrella Industry Zone,Songxia Town, Shangyu City 312300, Zhejiang, China
+1 626 203 5398
info@cosmopacks.com