Publication: Feb 27, 2026 Last updated: Mar 02, 2026

TPE for Lip Gloss Tips & Cosmetic Packaging


How can cosmetic brands design high-performance lip gloss tips? Discover KRAIBURG TPE’s colorable, and isododecane-resistant TPE materials engineered for reliable cosmetic packaging applications.

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KRAIBURG TPE Delivers Flawless Lip Gloss Packaging with TPE

Minimalism has made its way into self-care, modifying how people use toiletry and personal care products through low-effort routines and time-saving habits that prioritize maintaining healthy skin over elaborate rituals. Among cosmetic essentials, lip gloss stands out for combining basic lip care with beauty care in a single product. It is simple, affordable, and easy to use. Its compact, take-anywhere container allows users to apply lip gloss anytime and anywhere, often with a built-in tip for conveniently adding an extra layer of protection to the lips. This tip enables precise, hygienic application, dispensing just the right amount of product with minimal contact with the hands to prevent contamination.  For this reason, it must be made of high-quality, skin-friendly materials, such as thermoplastic elastomers for cosmetics that feel smooth and safe on contact.


KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds, provides advanced material solutions and high-quality TPE for lip gloss tips and cosmetic packaging. Alongside lip gloss tip applications, KRAIBURG TPE materials are used in toothbrushes, grip applications, functional and design elements, household articles, razors, toys, and packaging for food and personal care products. This demonstrates the versatility of KRAIBURG TPE compounds for components requiring soft-touch surfaces, mechanical durability, material safety, and consistent visual quality.

Premium aesthetics

KRAIBURG TPE’s cosmetic packaging TPE materials enable efficient multi-component injection molding. Seamless integration between soft-touch tips and rigid packaging components ensuring consistent tactile quality and dependable functional performance. In addition, the compounds offer full colorability, facilitating brand differentiation and a premium product appearance.

Circular and safe materials

KRAIBURG TPE’s selected TPE grades are free from animal ingredients. These specialized compounds, ideal for cosmetic containers and lip gloss packaging material, meet key regulatory standards, including US FDA CFR 21 for raw material compliance, EN71-3, ISO 10993-23 (Skin irritation) and RoHS compliant. This enables cosmetic brands and packaging manufacturers to create compliant products for global markets.

Compatible with cosmetic ingredients

KRAIBURG TPE’s isododecane-resistant TPE compounds are ideal for cosmetic packaging materials, engineered to withstand repeated contact with oils, waxes, and solvents commonly found in lip care formulations. Isododecane is a solvent widely used in lip gloss and other cosmetic products. The chemical resistance of KRAIBURG TPE materials preserves surface integrity and appearance throughout the product lifecycle, minimizing the risk of material degradation, swelling, or surface changes during use.

KRAIBURG TPE at CHINAPLAS 2026

For more information on cosmetic packaging solutions and isododecane-resistant TPE materials, visit KRAIBURG TPE at the CHINAPLAS 2026, 21–24 April, at Hall 7.2, Booth D13, National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, PRC. Explore the company’s portfolio of TPE materials and take advantage of free one-to-one consultations with technical experts for personalized material recommendations and application support.

Sustainability from the get-go

At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability drives our innovation. Our portfolio includes bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs are certified under GRS and ISCC PLUS. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data upon request to support sustainability decisions.
We proudly earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.
From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, our sustainable TPEs deliver reliable performance and are available worldwide to support your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.
Get in touch today to learn how KRAIBURG TPE can support your sustainability and product development journey.
Discover More with TPE: Whether it’s serum packaging or facial cleanser, KRAIBURG TPE delivers safe, durable, and user-friendly solutions for every day.
Disclaimer: The applications mentioned are illustrative of material capabilities only. Final product suitability and regulatory compliance must be assessed and validated by the customer.
 

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