- Engineered to exact caliper tolerances for single powder compacts, duo cheek pans, liquid blush wands and cream chubby sticks.
- CubitPack produces folding blush cartons from 1,000 units (and rigid PR sets from 50) in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 day rush.
- Run coral, rose, peach, terracotta and berry SKUs on one shared dieline with guaranteed Pantone color matching on shade bars.
- Includes free structural dielines, free design help, no die or plate fees, free 50-state shipping, plus a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment.
Custom Blush Boxes
Custom blush boxes sized to fit pressed powder cheek compacts, baked dome pans, doe-foot liquid blush vials, twist-up cream sticks and magnetic pan refills. Folding cartons start at 1,000 boxes and finish in 10 to 14 business days (or 4 to 5 days with rush), complete with free design help, zero die or plate charges, guaranteed Pantone shade matching, and free shipping to all 50 states.
What are custom blush boxes?
Custom blush boxes are folding paperboard cartons, slide-out sleeves and rigid gift sets engineered around the exact outer dimensions of pressed powder cheek compacts, liquid blush applicator vials, twist-up cream sticks and metal refill pans. Because pressed mica and talc blush cakes can fracture at the edges when dropped, and because cheek collections span vibrant peony pinks, warm terracottas, coral peaches and deep berry plums, the outer carton must buffer transit shock while displaying an accurate shade swatch and full INCI ingredient list. Color cosmetics brands pair bright white paperboard with velvety soft-touch lamination, rose gold foil logos and Pantone-matched top flaps so customers and fulfillment staff can spot the right cheek shade immediately. At CubitPack, custom blush cartons start at 1,000 boxes (with rigid PR sets from 50 units) and ship in 10 to 14 business days, or 4 to 5 days with rush, with free design help, no die or plate charges, and free delivery across all 50 states.
Blush boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 folding cartons (50 rigid)
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft, recycled, corrugated
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone cheek swatches, inside print, white ink
- Finishes
- Soft-touch, matte, gloss, foil stamping, emboss, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Pan buffer inserts, shade windows, custom cutouts, ribbons
- Multi-SKU
- Multiple blush shades in one order
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which box style works best for compact, liquid and stick blushes?
| Style | Best for | Pan & bottle safety | Shelf face look | Shade window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight tuck end | Round or square pressed powder blush compacts and baked dome pans | High (clean side walls; pair with inner card frame) | Both tuck flaps fold toward back panel | Optional |
| Reverse tuck end | Doe-foot liquid blush vials, squeeze tubes and twist-up cream sticks | Medium (fast hand or machine loading) | One flap tucks front, one tucks back | Optional |
| Tray and sleeve | Blush + bronzer duos, refillable magnetic pans and cushion cheek compacts | High (double-wall tray rim absorbs corner drops) | Uninterrupted wraparound sleeve | Optional cutout |
| Window box | Showing real shimmer, satin or matte cheek pigment through the front panel | Medium to high | Die-cut circular or arch aperture | Built in |
| Auto lock bottom | Heavy thick-walled glass liquid blush pump or serum-blush bottles | Very high (pre-glued crash-lock base) | Clean front face | Optional |
| Two-piece box | Full-shade blush PR vaults and cheek compact + angled brush sets | Solid rigid or double-wall tray base | Lift-off telescopic lid | No |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom blush box do I need?
Every blush carton is cut to your container's inside dimensions: length × width × height in inches. Use the benchmark dimensions below for standard pressed compacts, liquid cheek wands, cream sticks and refill pans, adding 1/16 inch on width and depth so compacts slide in smoothly without scuffing the print. Whether you are comparing blush packaging boxes, custom printed blush cartons, liquid blush bottle boxes, cream blush stick packaging or compact blush paperboard boxes, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 × 2.5 × 0.625 in | Standard 57 to 59 mm single pressed powder blush compact (4 to 6 g) | Straight tuck end or window box |
| 3.0 × 3.0 × 0.75 in | Mirrored square or round blush compact with lower brush compartment (8 to 10 g) | Straight tuck end or tray and sleeve |
| 2.75 × 2.75 × 0.875 in | Domed baked mineral or terracotta blush compact with curved clear lid | Straight tuck end with inner card bumper |
| 3.75 × 2.25 × 0.625 in | Rectangular blush and highlighter or bronzer duo compact case | Straight tuck end or slide sleeve |
| 1.25 × 1.25 × 3.875 in | Liquid blush wand vial with doe-foot applicator (7 to 10 ml) | Reverse tuck end or straight tuck end |
| 1.375 × 1.375 × 3.5 in | Chubby twist-up cream blush stick or multi-use cheek and lip balm tube | Reverse tuck end |
| 2.375 × 2.375 × 0.25 in | Single magnetic metal blush refill pan (36 to 57 mm tin) | Slim tuck envelope or die-cut card sleeve |
Suggested inside size: 2.5 × 2.5 × 0.625 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
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Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose blush boxes?
- Measure compact or vialMeasure outer width, hinge knuckles and lid dome height with calipers, adding 1/16 to 1/8 inch of clearance.
- Orient the compact faceSet the wide square face of a powder compact as your front panel (Length × Height) and the thin profile as Width.
- Protect pressed cakesAdd a folded card border or corrugated liner inside cartons holding soft baked or talc-free pressed blushes.
- Standardize shade dielinesKeep one box size across all 6 to 16 cheek shades and change only the Pantone swatch bar, shade name and barcode.
- Match finish to formulaPair soft-touch lamination with velvet powder blushes, or spot UV gloss drops with dewy liquid cheek tints.
- Approve proof and mockupUpload your dieline or use free design help; you check a 2D digital proof and 3D mockup before paying.
What are blush boxes made of?
Which finishes can blush boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Blush boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board | White card / paperboard, kraft board, recycled board, corrugated |
| Board thickness | Card (paperboard), recycled/kraft board, corrugated or rigid board matched to product weight |
| Printing | Full color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) cheek swatch matching, inside print, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination | Soft-touch, matte lamination, gloss lamination |
| Finishes | Foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Windows | Open die-cut shade window or clear film-patched aperture; film spec |
| Inserts | Folded paperboard pan bumpers, vial neck collars, EVA/EPE foam for PR kits |
| Size range | Any custom inside dimension (L × W × H); minimum and maximum limits |
| Quantity | From 1,000 folding cartons (or 50 rigid boxes); multi-shade splits supported (±5% delivery) |
| Proofs | Free 2D digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid printed sample credited to order |
| Turnaround | 10-14 business days after proof approval and payment; rush 4-5 business days |
| Certifications | FSC paper and ISO 9001 production available on request through partner facilities |
Ready to quote your blush boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What cheek products do beauty brands pack in custom blush boxes?
Today's cheek categories go far beyond a flat round powder pan. Whether your brand sells a velvet pressed compact, a viral doe-foot liquid blush, a chubby cream stick or a zero-plastic magnetic refill tin, we size the structure around your container
Blush boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom blush box mistakes?
Cheek packaging has to protect fragile pressed powders while representing subtle pink, peach and berry undertones accurately. Avoid these five mistakes before going to press. When specifying blush boxes with logo, branded blush boxes, wholesale blush boxes, bulk custom blush boxes and personalized blush boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Packing soft pressed or baked dome blush compacts in an oversized carton without an inner card frame, allowing corner drops to shatter the powder cake.
- Setting the thin 0.625-inch compact edge as the front panel instead of the wide 2.5-inch square face, which leaves almost no room for branding or INCI text.
- Printing delicate coral, rose and berry shade bars in uncalibrated CMYK without Pantone control or protective lamination, causing shades to shift on press.
- Forgetting to measure the domed lid height on baked mineral blushes, leaving the carton depth 1/8 inch too shallow so the front panel bulges outward.
- Using a standard reverse tuck bottom without an insert for heavy glass liquid blush bottles, which lets the bottle heel push the bottom flap open.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock blush boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Compact & pan protection | Oversized generic cartons that let pressed blush cakes rattle and shatter | Calibrated to your exact compact L × W × H with shock-buffering inserts |
| Cheek shade accuracy | Stick-on paper labels that fade or peel on retail shelves | Pantone-matched coral, rose, peach and berry swatch bands printed directly on the box |
| Formula finish cues | Plain white gloss board only | Soft-touch matte for velvet powders, spot UV for dewy liquids, foil for shimmers |
| Minimum order | Small unprinted packs | From 1,000 folding cartons (or 50 rigid boxes), with multi-shade splits |
| Dieline & prepress | Self-measured templates | Free custom structural dieline, free design help, digital proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom blush boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are blush boxes safe and sustainable?
Space for US FDA cosmetic & color additive labeling
Outer blush cartons must display the statement of identity, net weight in oz and g (or fl oz and mL for liquid blush), full INCI ingredient list including FDA-permitted color additives (such as Iron Oxides, Red 7 Lake or Titanium Dioxide), and distributor address.Guaranteed Pantone cheek-shade matching
A 4-color CMYK shift can turn a cool baby-pink blush swatch into warm salmon. We guarantee Pantone color matching and reprint if a Pantone shade bar is clearly off.FSC paperboard and ISO 9001 partner production
FSC-certified paperboard and ISO 9001 production are available on request through our partner facilities, with certificates supplied on request.How do I order custom blush boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat drives the price of custom blush boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Total quantity & shade count
Running all 6 to 12 blush shades on one shared dieline unlocks higher volume tiersCarton style & buffer inserts
Adding an internal card frame or tray-and-sleeve walls uses more paperboard than a simple tuck cartonBoard stock & lamination
Thick white card with soft-touch lamination costs more than standard matte or gloss boardFoil, embossing & spot colors
Rose gold hot foil, raised embossing and Pantone spot inks add press and finishing setupsTo keep unit costs low across a multi-shade cheek launch, keep the compact or vial dimensions identical across every shade and share one foil stamping plate for your brand logo. Swap only the printed shade name, swatch band and barcode on each SKU. You also get 10% off your first order, zero die or plate charges, and our price-beat guarantee on any written US competitor quote for identical specs. Buyers ordering custom size blush boxes or straight tuck end blush boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkBlush boxes questions
What size box fits a standard single pressed powder blush compact?
A standard 57 to 59 mm single pressed blush compact usually takes an inside box size of 2.5 × 2.5 × 0.625 inches, while thicker mirrored compacts with a lower brush well need around 3.0 × 3.0 × 0.75 inches. Measure across the hinge and clasp with calipers and add 1/16 inch clearance.
How do I prevent pressed powder blush cakes from shattering inside the carton?
Pressed talc-free and baked mineral blushes are sensitive to corner drops. Pair a snug straight tuck end carton with a folded paperboard perimeter frame or corrugated pad insert that suspends the compact 1/8 inch away from the outer corners during parcel shipping.
Can I split my 1,000-box minimum across 6 or 8 different blush shades?
Yes. Color cosmetics brands regularly split a 1,000-box order across multiple cheek shades such as peach, rose, coral and berry. Choose 2 designs or 3+ designs in the quote form and list your shade breakdown in the notes. Sharing one box size keeps unit pricing low.
What size box do I need for a liquid blush wand or cream blush stick?
A 7 to 10 ml liquid blush vial with a doe-foot applicator typically fits an inside carton around 1.25 × 1.25 × 3.875 inches, while a chubby twist-up cream blush stick usually fits 1.375 × 1.375 × 3.5 inches. Always measure total height with the cap fully seated.
How should I orient a flat square blush compact on the dieline?
Always make the wide square face (for example 2.5 × 2.5 inches) your front and back panels, and the thin 0.625-inch compact depth your side gussets. That gives you a full square front billboard for your logo and a wide back panel for INCI ingredients.
How do you keep pink, coral and berry swatch bars accurate on the box?
Cheek pigment swatches are highly sensitive to ink drift on press. Specify Pantone (PMS) spot colors for your shade bars (our Pantone color match is guaranteed), or order a paid printed sample before full production, which is credited toward your order.
Can you make paperboard sleeves for magnetic metal blush refill pans?
Yes. We produce slim 2.375 × 2.375 × 0.25 inch paperboard envelopes and die-cut card sleeves with an inner recessed well that holds 36 mm to 59 mm metal refill tins flat without plastic blister clamshells, plus a back finger hole for easy removal.
Which finish works best to show matte vs shimmer or dewy blush formulas?
Many beauty brands use soft-touch lamination across the carton body and vary the top-flap swatch finish by formula: flat matte ink for matte powder blushes, hot metallic foil specs for shimmer blushes, and raised gloss spot UV over the swatch bar for liquid cheek tints.
How long does production take for custom blush boxes?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your 2D digital proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. If you are working against a seasonal makeup drop or retail reset, 4 to 5 business day rush production is available.
Do you charge extra for custom window cutouts or structural dielines?
No. Whether you want a standard straight tuck end compact box, a heart-shaped front shade window or a custom bottle collar for a liquid blush wand, our structural dielines, design assistance, dies and printing plates are all free.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Blush boxes terms, explained
- Straight tuck end (STE)
- A folding carton where both top and bottom flaps tuck into the back panel, leaving the front face free of raw board edges
- Pan buffer frame
- An internal folded paperboard border that cushions a compact case against corner drops so pressed powder does not crack
- Refill pan envelope
- A slim paperboard sleeve with an inner card well built to hold a single magnetic metal blush tin without plastic
- Top-flap shade bar
- A Pantone-matched color strip and shade name printed on the top tuck flap for upright drawer and shelf browsing
- Baked dome clearance
- Extra depth added to a compact carton to clear the raised curved lid of a baked terracotta or mineral blush
- Spot UV swatch
- A selective high-gloss varnish applied over a printed shade bar to indicate a dewy liquid or cream cheek formula
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Get your blush boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack service, minimum order quantity, turnaround window and finish on this page comes directly from our confirmed project specifications and was reviewed by a packaging specialist. Compact and liquid vial dimensions are typical industry benchmarks verified on 3D mockups before production. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.