How to choose a lipstick tube when making your own lipstick

There are many styles of lipstick tubes, here are some common ones:

Sliding Lipstick Tube: This lipstick tube has a simple design and usually consists of two parts: a rotating pusher at the bottom and an upper container that contains the lipstick. By rotating the push rod, the lipstick can be pushed out or retracted.

Click Lipstick Tube: This lipstick tube dispenses lipstick by pressing a button on the bottom. When the button is released, the lipstick automatically retracts into the tube. Twist-cap lipstick tube: This lipstick tube has a lid that can be opened or closed. After opening the cap, you can apply the lipstick directly.

Rotating lipstick tube: This lipstick tube rotates a pusher at the bottom to push out the lipstick. When you turn the pusher, the lipstick emerges from the top of the tube.

Lipstick tubes with brush heads: Some lipstick tubes come with a brush head that allows you to apply lipstick directly to your lips. This design makes it easier to achieve precise lip makeup.

The above only lists a few common lipstick tube styles.
In fact, there are many styles of lipstick tubes on the market, and each style has its own unique characteristics and usage methods. When choosing lipstick, you can choose the appropriate lipstick tube style based on your personal preferences and usage habits.

Can the lipstick tube be reused?

Generally, lipstick tubes are designed for one-time use and cannot be reused.
This is because the lipstick tube will come into contact with the lips during use, which poses certain hygiene problems. Moreover, the lipstick inside the lipstick tube is difficult to clean, and bacteria or dirt may remain, which may cause infection or lip problems if used again. However, if you are referring to DIY transformation of empty lipstick tubes, secondary use is possible.
For example, you can clean an empty lip balm tube and refill it with other products, such as homemade lip balm or lip balm. This can make full use of the packaging of lipstick tubes and reduce waste. But when doing these DIY transformations, make sure the materials are safe to avoid adverse effects on your lips.