(1) Product Story & Functional Value
Innovation at Auber Packaging is derived from the standardization of packaging. One example of this is the Star Shaped Nozzle Cosmetic Tube, which addresses a market need where brands needed to have a way to convey to the consumer the premium quality of their product at the time of dispensing as opposed to just when on the shelf.
The star-shaped nozzle lives within the top of a flip-top closure and makes the process of dispensing a product an intentional experience with the brand. The structured form in which the product is dispensed causes the consumer's mind to associate the shape with a high level of precision in engineering, which demonstrates the brand's commitment to quality prior to even applying the product(s) to themselves.
This is what Auber refers to as being a true Beauty Packaging Innovation Partner. Auber does not just provide packaging; rather, they assist in creating functional types of packaging that have value to the brand. The star-shaped nozzle is a solution that helps solve specific problems (controlling product dosage, providing a clean cut, and eliminating waste), but also provides the brand with a product signature that all will be able to recognize.
(2) Technical Specifications
Innovation partnership with Auber also allows full flexibility technically. Each specification provided below is simply a place to begin the co-development process, there are no fixed limits as to what we can do with your specifications. You will be able to take product managers and brand owners and work with our engineering team to customize materials, sizes, and finishes to fit your formulation needs and brand identity
Specification Category | Details |
Material Options | PE, ABL, PBL, and PCR (post-consumer recycled) options |
Capacity Range | Customizable from 15ml to 250ml |
Tube Diameter | Standard sizes: 16mm to 50mm |
Closure System | Flip-top cap with integrated star-shaped dispensing orifice |
Dispensing Mechanism | Squeeze extrusion yielding a textured, star-profiled ribbon |
Barrier Properties | EVOH layer available for oxygen and moisture protection |
Decoration Capabilities | Offset printing, silkscreen, hot stamping, gradient coloring, matte/gloss finishes |
(3) Versatile Applications
Skin care & Facial Care
The star nozzle contributes to the consistency of the dispensary ritual when dispensing face cream, sleeping masks, and serums — thus, enhancing brand positioning. Auber & skin care brand partners provide precise package performance of packaged goods by creating a relationship of nozzle geometry and tube material with formulation viscosity.
Body Care & SPF
Body Care (lotions/body butters) and SPFs benefit from one-handed squeeze formats and controlled output of the star nozzle. In partnership with Auber's innovation partnership, brands can dictate flexibility of the tube, thickness of the wall, and finishes to meet both functional and aesthetic objectives.
Hair Care & Styling
Leave-in conditioners and styling creams have the requirement of packaging that travels well, dispenses easily. The durable flip-top and structured star extrusion provide users with assurance of dosing accuracy — an important detail of the user experience for brands.
(4) FAQ
What is the primary distinction between Auber's innovation partnership and a standard tube supplier?
Auber is a co-development partner instead of simply providing a catalog supply. For example, the Auber engineering team works together with the brand owner to develop the entire packaging system for a product from its nozzle geometry to its barrier material selection and decoration process based on how that packaging will help the brand owner achieve both functional and branding communication goals.
When should an organization use a star-shaped nozzle instead of a traditional orifice nozzle?
When the dispensing moment itself becomes a touch point for the brand, the star nozzle is ideal for applications involving medium to high viscosity formulations such as creams, gels and balms where an extruded textured structure gives perceived quality and helps deliver the exact controlled dosages in a mess-free manner.
Are any of your tubes compatible for use with active or sensitive formulations?
Yes, there are multi-layer structures (such as ABL or EVOH barrier coextruded) that can provide maximum protection against oxygen and moisture as well as UV degradation to make them safe for use with any formulation containing retinol, vitamin C or any other type of reactive active ingredient.