How to Choose the Right Eye Cream Tube for Your Skincare Brand?

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Choosing the right eye cream tube is more than just a packaging decision; it’s about preserving formula potency and enhancing the user experience. The delicate skin around the eyes requires precise application, meaning your packaging must offer both protection and functionality.

At Xinfly Packaging, with over 20 years of expertise, we help brands navigate the technicalities of cosmetic tube selection. Here is our professional guide on how to choose the perfect tube for your eye care products.

1. Selecting the Right Tube Material

The material of your eye cream tube directly impacts the shelf life of your product.

  • PE (Polyethylene) Tubes: Ideal for standard hydrating formulas. They offer great flexibility and a soft-touch feel.
  • ABL (Aluminum Barrier Laminate): Best for active ingredients like Retinol or Vitamin C. The aluminum layer provides an excellent barrier against light and oxygen.
  • Sustainable Options: We highly recommend PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) Plastic or Sugarcane PE for brands looking to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising quality.

2. Choosing the Best Applicator for User Experience

For eye creams, the “head” of the tube is just as important as the body. A high-end applicator can justify a premium price point.

  • Zinc Alloy/Metal Tips: These provide an instant “cooling effect” that helps reduce puffiness—a major selling point for morning eye creams.
  • Ceramic Applicators: Known for being hygienic and smooth, offering a luxury massage feel.
  • Rollerball Tips: Perfect for thin serums, as they help with lymphatic drainage during application.
  • Nozzle Tips: Essential for high-viscosity balms that require precise, small-dose dispensing.

3. Strict Quality Standards and Sealing Performance

An eye cream tube must be 100% airtight to prevent the formula from oxidizing or drying out at the tip.

  • Orifice Size: Typically ranges from 0.6mm to 1.5mm. At Xinfly, we match the orifice size to your formula’s viscosity to ensure controlled dispensing.
  • Sealing Integrity: We use advanced ultrasonic sealing to ensure that the bottom of the tube is leak-proof and durable under pressure.
  • Virgin Materials Only: For the eye area, we strictly avoid low-grade recycled materials to ensure no chemical migration occurs, keeping your product safe for sensitive skin.

4. Why Partner with Xinfly Packaging?

As a professional factory with two decades of experience, Jiangsu Xinfly Packaging Co., Ltd. provides one-stop solutions from design to mass production. We understand the global standards for cosmetic packaging and offer:

  • Low MOQs for growing brands.
  • Advanced decoration techniques (Silk-screen, Hot-stamping, Offset printing).
  • Rigorous compatibility testing.

Eye Cream Tube – Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about materials, barrier choices, applicators, orifice sizes, capacities, sustainability, samples, MOQ and lead times for eye cream tubes.

1) What tube materials work best for eye cream?
PE and COEX are common for standard formulas; ABL/PBL or EVOH-barrier COEX are recommended for actives sensitive to oxygen or fragrance loss.
2) Do I need a barrier tube for my eye cream?
If your formula contains retinol, vitamin C, peptides, or volatile oils, choose ABL/PBL or COEX with EVOH to improve oxygen and aroma retention.
3) Which applicator/head should I choose for the eye area?
Popular options: metal roller, stainless/ceramic massage head, zamac cooling tip, or slanted soft applicator. Pick by desired cooling/soothing effect and hygiene.
4) What orifice size suits eye cream?
Typically 0.6–1.5 mm. Thicker balms need larger orifices; gels/serums need smaller for controlled dispensing.
5) What are typical capacities for eye cream tubes?
Common sizes are 10 ml, 15 ml, 20 ml and 30 ml for travel-friendly, precise application.
6) How do I avoid leakage or hardening at the tip?
Match orifice to viscosity, consider inner plug or check-valve style tips, and specify heat-seal/ultrasonic sealing plus cap torque testing.
7) Can the tube be airless?
Yes. Airless eye tubes protect oxygen-sensitive actives and enable smooth, small-dose dispensing with minimal residue.
8) What decoration and finishes are available?
Silk-screen, offset, hot-foil, label; matte, glossy, pearl, soft-touch; gradient/ombre inks. Request pre-press checks for small text near the tip.
9) Are there sustainable eye cream tubes?
Options include PCR-PE content, bio-based (sugarcane) PE, and mono-material PE structures to improve recyclability.
10) What tests are required before mass production?
Compatibility, aging, leakage/pressure, drop, torque, and migration (where applicable). Approve pre-production samples before bulk.
11) What is the typical MOQ and lead time?
MOQ usually 5,000–10,000 pcs per design; sampling ~7–10 days after artwork, mass production ~25–30 days post approval.
12) Can you help me choose the right head and material for my formula?
Yes — share viscosity, actives, desired user feel, target markets, and we’ll recommend material/barrier, applicator, orifice and sealing specs.
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Jeff Shao
Jeff – Founder & Managing Director of Xinfly Packaging

Jeff Shao is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and packaging innovator with over 20 years of experience in the cosmetic and personal-care packaging industry. As the Founder and Managing Director of Xinfly Packaging, he has transformed the company from a traditional plastic tube manufacturer into a global provider of custom, eco-friendly, and premium cosmetic tube solutions.

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