Method of manufacturing cosmetic container

The present invention relates to part metal containers for cosmetic preparations, such as lipstick and mascara. Such containers are generally tubular and may contain an applicator, in the case of mascara, or a raise/lower mechanism, in the case of lipstick. A cosmetic container comprising an extruded metal sleeve and at least one plastics part inserted in the sleeve. The plastics part may take the form of a plastics end and/or an insert to ensure smooth engagement between the parts of the container. The extruded sleeve is manufactured by forming a long extruded tube of the required diameter and then cutting it into lengths to produce a plurality of metal sleeves.