How To Choose The Right Empty Makeup Tin Pan According To The Type of Cosmetics?

In the world of cosmetic packaging, the empty makeup tin pan (Tin Pan) is inconspicuous, but it plays a key role in carrying core products. Whether it is eye shadow, blush or highlighter powder, each makeup product has unique requirements for the shape, material and specifications of the tin pan. If the choice is not appropriate, it will not only affect the pressing and use experience, but may even cause the product to be unqualified or unable to be put on the shelf. This article will explain to you how to scientifically choose the right empty makeup tin pan according to the type of cosmetics.

1. Eye shadow category: flexible combination of multiple grid numbers and shapes

Eye shadow is one of the most commonly used categories of empty tin pans. Due to its rich color numbers and flexible matching combinations, small-sized tin pans are often used to combine into eye shadow trays.

Recommended selection:

Size: Commonly 26mm and 30mm round, there are also square, oval and other special shapes;

Depth: Shallow design (about 3~4mm), easy to dip powder;

Material: Lightweight aluminum tin plate or tinplate, easy to magnetically assemble or hot press;

Surface treatment: Optional electroplating, spray painting or bare metal to ensure adhesion and prevent oxidation.

For single-color eyeshadow or multi-color eyeshadow combination, different numbers of embedded layouts can be customized to improve brand recognition and ease of use.

2. Blush and contouring: Focus on capacity and pressure bearing

Blush and contouring trays usually have larger powder volume and wider use area, and require higher capacity and strength of tin trays.

Recommended selection:

Size: 35mm~50mm is the common diameter;

Depth: 5mm or more, which is conducive to pressure-bearing molding and long-term use;

Edge design: It is recommended to use curling or folding technology to improve safety and pressure resistance;

Bottom design: It can be customized with grooves or magnetic bonding function for easy replacement and fixation.

For two-color or gradient blush products, semicircular or multi-segment tin tray designs can also be customized to enhance visual appeal.

3. Highlight and setting powder: Emphasis on gloss and stability

Highlight and setting powders are mostly delicate, high-gloss, and fragile formulas, which put forward higher requirements on the adhesion and stability of the tin tray.

Recommended selection:

Material: high-quality tinplate or sandblasted aluminum, good surface adhesion;

Size: usually a large tray of more than 45mm;

Depth: Customize the depth according to the density of the pressed powder to prevent shaking and breaking;

Inner surface treatment: Frosted or fine-grained treatment can be selected to enhance the adhesion of the powder.

In addition, some high-end brands will perform special electroplating treatment on the inner layer of the tin tray to enhance the visual texture and avoid discoloration of the powder.

4. Lipstick paste: oil-proof and sealing design is required

Some paste cosmetics such as lip glaze test trays, solid balms, etc. are also stored in tin trays. Such products need to focus on oil-proof leakage and sealing.

Recommended selection:

Tin tray material: tinplate or coated material with higher density;

Edge sealing method: high-edge curling sealing design to prevent leakage;

Matching design: It is recommended to use with auxiliary packaging such as cover sheets and blister covers.

Conclusion:

Different types of cosmetics have different requirements for empty cosmetic tin trays. When selecting, the product form, powder pressing method, user usage habits and packaging design should be considered comprehensively. Choosing a suitable tin tray not only helps to improve the product texture, but also significantly enhances the brand's professional image. For brands and OEM customers, finding experienced suppliers who can produce customized products is a key step in creating popular beauty products.