Description
These Lip Balm Containers are 100 empty black tubes priced at $26.99, each holding 5g and measuring 64 x 15mm. They are the standard twist-up lipstick format with a cap, and they suit lip balm, solid perfume and lip scrub.
Anyone making balm at home learns quickly that the container is the bottleneck, not the recipe. Beeswax and oil cost very little; buying tubes in tens is what makes a homemade balm cost more than a shop one. At 100 in a box the packaging stops being the expensive part.
Specifications
| Quantity |
100 tubes |
| Capacity |
5g each |
| Dimensions |
64 x 15mm |
| Colour |
Black |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Type |
Twist-up base with cap |
| Supplied |
Empty |
What's in the Box
| Empty lip balm tubes with caps |
100 |
| Balm, wax or oils |
Not included |
| Labels |
Not included |
Why 100 Tubes Changes the Economics
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Packaging stops dominating the cost - the per-tube price at 100 is a fraction of a 10 pack
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5g is the standard size - the same capacity as almost every commercial lip balm
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Twist-up base - the familiar format customers already know how to use
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Black hides everything - no discolouration showing through as the balm ages
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Enough for a market run - 100 finished units from one order
How Much Balm Does a 5g Tube Hold?
Five grams is roughly a teaspoon of finished balm, which is the standard commercial size - the same as most balms you would buy in a pharmacy. For batch planning, 100 tubes takes about 500g of finished balm. A typical recipe of one part beeswax to three parts oils and butters at that scale means roughly 125g of wax and 375g of oils, plus whatever you add for scent or colour.
Can You Pour Hot Balm Straight Into These?
Pour warm, not boiling. Melted balm at pouring temperature is fine for these tubes, but overheated mixture can soften or warp plastic, so take the mixture off the heat and let it cool slightly before filling. Fill with the base wound fully down, leave a couple of millimetres at the top, and let them set upright and undisturbed - moving them while soft causes the sunken centre that looks unprofessional. A second thin top-up pour after the first has set fixes any dip.
Why Black Rather Than Clear Tubes?
Two practical reasons. Light degrades natural oils and any essential oils in the balm, and an opaque tube shields the contents. And black hides the cosmetic imperfections that homemade balm inevitably has - a slightly uneven pour, a small air pocket, colour that shifts a shade over a few months. Clear tubes look attractive in a photo and then show every flaw on a market table.
Buyers are making lip balm to sell at markets, running craft and school fundraising projects, making wedding and party favours, and packaging solid perfume and lip scrub.
See Health & Beauty, Craft & Sewing, or Wedding & Party for favour supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are they empty?
Yes. Tubes and caps only - no balm supplied.
How many do I get?
100.
What size are they?
5g capacity, 64 x 15mm.
Do they twist up?
Yes, standard twist-up base with a cap.
Are labels included?
No.
Can I use them for solid perfume?
Yes, and for lip scrub or solid moisturiser.
Are they dishwasher safe?
No. Wash by hand in warm water if reusing.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses served through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate and taken by hand. Screen colours vary between devices. Containers only - no balm is supplied. Take care with hot mixtures when filling.
