- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 2.8 × 4.5 in (7.1 × 11.4 cm)
This pastel pink skincare tube features a sleepy kawaii face, rosy cheeks, a tiny heart, and a shiny blue water droplet right above its flip-top cap. Grab the free skincare paper squishy template below to get all 3 versions—pre-colored, a black-and-white coloring page, and a blank outline—sized for both US Letter and A4 paper. You can even pair your finished tube with our skincare pump bottle squishy to build a whole spa routine!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your chosen sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the scale line in the top corner to confirm it measures 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the tube body, water droplet, and flip cap now—soft pastel pinks, mints, or lavenders look super preppy—and let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape right over the two skincare tube pieces instead of covering the entire sheet. Press each strip down from the middle out toward the edges without pulling or stretching it, since stretched tape tends to wrinkle later. This smooth layer gives your lotion tube a glossy look and makes the paper durable enough for lots of squishing.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out the front and back tube pieces right along the solid black outer line. Be sure to leave the narrow white border intact all the way around, taking your time along the slight inward dip where the tube meets the bottom cap.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape so the sticky side faces up toward you. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) outside the paper edge, then snip little slits into this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, especially around the curved cap and top corners, creating neat flaps.
5Join front and back
Line up the front piece directly on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides facing each other. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one at a time and press them flat, working around the top seal and bottom cap. Leave a 3 cm (about 1 inch) gap open on one straight side, just like the pink line in the illustration shows, for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Shred plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and gently poke them inside through your side opening. Push the first pieces all the way into the wide top corners of the tube and down into the flip-cap base before filling the sleepy face center. Stop once the tube feels plush and pillowy, because overstuffing can make the tape seams pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold those last remaining tape flaps neatly over the open side and reinforce the spot with one extra strip of clear tape. Slide your finger firmly all the way around the outer border of the skincare tube to make sure every single seam is pressed down tight.
8Squish!
Your kawaii skincare tube is ready to squeeze! Give it a gentle press and watch the glossy pink tube puff right back into shape. If you want an extra slow-rising feel, poke 1 tiny pinhole in the back so the air escapes slowly.
Free Skincare Tube Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- The lotion tube feels hard. Packing too much filling into the pink tube makes it stiff and strains the side seams. Gently peel open the stuffing gap, pull out a pinch of filling until it feels soft, and tape it shut again.
- An edge splits at the cap. The slight curve between the tube body and the flip cap takes extra pressure when you squeeze. Lay a fresh short strip of regular clear tape right across the split, overlapping the existing border.
- Wrinkles across the cute face. Ripples over the water droplet or sleepy eyes happen when packing tape is pulled tight as you lay it down. Use shorter strips and smooth them gently from the center outward without stretching.
- Smeared pastel marker colors. Taping over damp marker ink can drag streaks across the light pink tube body. Give freshly colored pages a moment to dry completely before applying your clear packing tape; printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
What are some fun paper squishy skincare ideas to make a full set?
You can use the blank template in the PDF to draw your own preppy cleanser labels, sunscreen designs, or berry lip masks. To expand your vanity collection, craft a matching lip gloss squishy alongside your lotion tube!
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal my skincare paper squishy?
No, glue will not hold the edges together because it cannot stick to the slick, tape-laminated paper. Folding the snipped tape border over the edge is the best way to keep the seams tightly closed.
What kind of paper works best for a printable skincare paper squishy template?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is ideal because it folds easily and squishes softly once taped. Heavy cardstock is too stiff and keeps the lotion tube from puffing up nicely.
What can I use to stuff my skincare tube squishy?
Torn plastic grocery bags give a fun crinkly feel, while cotton balls or fiberfill make it super soft and plush. You can also use small pieces of memory foam if you want a slow-rising effect.
Can I print the template larger or make these with a group?
Yes! To make a larger tube, print the sheet at 120% scale so both the front and back print together on the same page and match. For a classroom or group activity, print 1 sheet per person, pre-cut the tape strips, and plan about 30 minutes.
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