- Cube and low-profile paperboard cartons built around 15 g, 30 g, 50 g and 100 g+ cosmetic jars and cream tubes.
- CubitPack manufactures orders from 1,000 boxes in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 day rush service available.
- Custom dielines, prepress file setup, cutting dies and ground delivery to all 50 states are free.
- Add auto lock bottoms for heavy glass jars, die-cut spatula slots and Pantone-matched finishes verified on a 3D mockup before payment.
Custom Cream Boxes
Custom cream boxes tailored to wide-mouth glass moisturizer jars, double-wall acrylic pots, eye cream tubs and barrier ointment tubes. Starting at 1,000 boxes in 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5), every order includes free design help, zero die or plate charges and free shipping across all 50 states. Approve your digital proof and 3D mockup before paying.
What are custom cream boxes?
Custom cream boxes are square, cube or rectangular paperboard cartons engineered to hold facial moisturizers, eye creams, night masks, neck creams and whipped body butters packed in wide-mouth jars or squeeze tubes. Unlike tall, slender bottles, cosmetic cream jars carry heavy glass or thick double-wall acrylic across a wide, squat base, which requires a carton with a strong bottom lock and enough square panel space for full INCI ingredient decks, directions and batch codes. Brands frequently pair laminated white card or natural kraft board with an internal card pedestal and a notched collar that holds a mini applicator spatula cleanly above the jar lid. At CubitPack, custom cream boxes start at 1,000 units with production in 10 to 14 business days, or 4 to 5 days via rush. Design assistance, custom dielines, printing plates and shipping to all 50 US states are free, backed by a digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
Cream boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft, recycled, corrugated
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, inside print, white on kraft
- Finishes
- Soft-touch, matte, gloss, foil, emboss, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Jar cradles, spatula slots, windows, ribbons
- Proofs
- Digital proof and 3D mockup before payment
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which box style works best for cream jars and pots?
| Style | Suited for | Base load support | Unboxing feel | Insert options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto lock bottom | 50 g to 200 g heavy glass cream jars | Pre-glued 4-flap locking base | Top tuck lid opening | Base pad or jar ring |
| Straight tuck end | 15 g eye creams and lightweight PP jars | Standard tuck with slit locks | Clean front face, top lid | Spatula top collar |
| Cube box | Equal-proportioned 30 g and 50 g pots | Tuck or auto lock base | Symmetrical four-sided display | Recessed jar platform |
| Two-piece box | Prestige anti-aging and barrier creams | Solid double-wall base tray | Lift-off telescoping lid | Pedestal riser cradle |
| Tray and sleeve | Night mask sets and refillable jar kits | Double-wall drawer tray | Slide-out drawer reveal | Dual cavity (jar + pod) |
| Window box | Tinted gel-creams and frosted glass jars | Standard or auto lock | Shows jar color on the shelf | Backboard U-frame |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size cream box do I need for 15 g, 30 g, 50 g and 100 g jars?
Double-wall acrylic jars and thick-bottom glass pots are much wider on the outside than their inner fill cup suggests. Always measure the outer jar diameter and capped height in inches; we cut your carton to any inside Length × Width × Height with no die charges. Whether you are comparing cream packaging boxes, face cream jar boxes, moisturizer jar cartons, cream boxes with logo or branded cream boxes, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × 2 × 1.75 in | 15 g (0.5 oz) glass or acrylic under-eye cream jar | Straight tuck end, cube |
| 2.375 × 2.375 × 2.125 in | 30 g (1 oz) single-wall glass day moisturizer jar | Straight tuck end, auto lock |
| 2.75 × 2.75 × 2.5 in | 50 g (1.7 oz) thick-base glass or double-wall face cream jar | Auto lock bottom, cube |
| 3 × 3 × 2.75 in | 50 g (1.7 oz) luxury cream jar with pedestal riser & spatula slot | Auto lock bottom, two-piece |
| 3.375 × 3.375 × 3 in | 100 g (3.4 oz) overnight sleeping mask or neck firming cream pot | Auto lock bottom |
| 4 × 4 × 3.5 in | 200 g (7 oz) wide whipped body butter tub or barrier salve jar | Auto lock bottom, corrugated |
Suggested inside size: 2 × 2 × 1.75 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 cream boxes?
- Measure the outside jar wall and lidMeasure across the widest outer rim of the jar or cap and from the base to the top of the lid, then add 1/8 inch of clearance on length, width and height.
- Support heavy glass with an auto lock baseA 50 g or 100 g thick-base glass jar can weigh 6 to 10 ounces filled; a pre-glued auto lock bottom keeps the base flat and prevents bottom-flap drop-through.
- Add a pedestal riser or spatula slotA folded card platform elevates a squat jar for a dramatic unboxing reveal, and a die-cut top collar keeps a mini scoop spatula from rattling against the cap.
- Choose a butter- and oil-resistant finishSoft-touch, matte or gloss lamination seals paperboard against rich emollient smudges when customers handle the box on a vanity.
- Use all four square panels for clear storytellingWide cube faces give you room for clinical test highlights, morning/night icons, full INCI ingredient decks and scannable horizontal barcodes.
- Check your 3D proof before productionShare your jar specs or artwork; our prepress specialists build your dieline and 3D mockup free before payment.
What are cream boxes made of?
Which finishes can cream boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Cream boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board options | White paperboard, natural brown kraft, recycled board, E-flute corrugated |
| Board thickness | Card (paperboard), recycled/kraft board, corrugated or rigid board matched to product weight |
| Printing | Full color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colors, inside lid and wall printing, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination | Soft-touch, matte lamination, gloss lamination |
| Specialty finishes | Hot foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Internal inserts | Die-cut card jar rings, pedestal risers, spatula-holder collars, EVA and EPE foam wells |
| Window patching | Open cut-out or clear film window; film material |
| Size range | Any square, cube or rectangular dimension to order; min/max blank size |
| Minimum order | 1,000 boxes (delivered within ±5% over/under tolerance) |
| Proofing | Free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid printed sample optional (credited to order) |
| Turnaround | 10-14 business days after proof approval and payment; 4-5 business days rush quoted per order |
| Delivery | Shipped flat (or assembled for two-piece rigid); free shipping to all 50 US states and worldwide DDP |
Ready to quote your cream boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What types of moisturizers, masks and balms go in custom cream boxes?
From petite 15 g eye cream pots to hefty 200 g body butter tubs and aluminum barrier tubes, the jar geometry and fill weight determine the right carton base and insert. Tell us what container you use so we can size the box accurately.
Cream boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom cream box mistakes?
Wide, heavy cosmetic jars create different structural demands than slender bottles. Avoid these five mistakes when ordering. When specifying wholesale cream boxes, bulk custom cream boxes, personalized cream boxes, custom size cream boxes and straight tuck end cream boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Sizing the carton from the 50 g fill weight instead of measuring the outer shell of a thick double-wall acrylic or glass jar.
- Using an unglued friction-tuck bottom under a heavy 50 g or 100 g glass jar, which bows downward when a shopper lifts the box.
- Dropping a loose cosmetic spatula into the box without a notched top collar, causing it to scratch the jar cap in transit.
- Forgetting to add height for a bottom card pedestal riser when elevating a small 15 g eye cream jar inside a display cube.
- Choosing an unlaminated dark paperboard for rich body butters or facial balms where oily fingertips leave permanent marks.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
Made your design with AI?
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 cream boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Jar fit | Tall generic boxes leave empty head-space above squat jars | True cube and low-profile proportions matched to your jar |
| Heavy glass support | Light friction flaps that bow under thick glass pots | Pre-glued auto lock bottom or double-wall tray base |
| Spatula & pedestal | Applicator scoop rattles loose against the jar lid | Die-cut card collar and riser platform hold jar and spatula |
| Minimum order | Plain unprinted cartons | 1,000 boxes (combine Day Cream and Night Cream SKUs in one run) |
| Dieline & proofing | No structural or artwork check | Free custom dieline, design help, digital proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom cream boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are cream boxes safe and sustainable?
Emollient- and moisture-resistant coatings
Matte, gloss and soft-touch laminations protect the printed paperboard from rich cream smudges, damp bathroom counters and carton-to-carton rub during parcel shipping.Roomy panels for INCI and clinical claims
Four wide square faces give dermatological and clean-beauty brands space for readable 6 pt INCI ingredient lists, patch-test instructions, PAO symbols and horizontal UPC barcodes.FSC paperboard and partner certifications on request
FSC-sourced paperboard, recycled board for refill pods and ISO 9001 partner facility production are available on request with supporting documentation.How do I order custom cream 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 statesHow much do custom cream boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Cube dimensions & insert
A simple one-piece cube uses less board than a larger carton with a pedestal riser and spatula collarOrder quantity & multi-SKU runs
Higher quantities lower the unit price, and you can combine Day Cream, Night Cream and Eye Cream artworks in one orderBase construction & board
Standard tuck bottom vs pre-glued auto lock bottom or two-piece lid-and-base structureLamination & decorative finishes
Adding soft-touch film, metallic foil stamping, blind embossing or inside lid printingIf your Day Cream and Night Cream use the exact same 50 g jar, keep one shared cube dieline and select '2 designs' in Step 2 of the quote form to get the combined quantity price break. Every first order gets 10% off, US shipping is free, and we beat any written US competitor quote for the same specs. Buyers ordering auto lock bottom cream boxes or 50 g daily face creams cream 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 checkCream boxes questions
What size box do I need for a standard 50 ml / 50 g (1.7 oz) face cream jar?
Most 50 g thick-walled glass and double-wall acrylic moisturizer jars measure between 2.35 and 2.60 inches in outer diameter and 2.10 to 2.35 inches tall, fitting comfortably inside a 2.75 × 2.75 × 2.5 in cube carton. If you add an internal card pedestal and a top collar for a mini spatula, step the box up to 3 × 3 × 2.75 in. Always measure your physical jar with the lid screwed on.
Why does my 50 g double-wall acrylic jar need a bigger box than a 50 g single-wall jar?
Double-wall cosmetic jars suspend an inner 50 g cup inside a thick outer acrylic or glass shell. That outer shell adds 3/8 to 1/2 inch to the outside diameter and height compared with a single-wall jar of the same fill weight. Always measure the outside of the jar and lid rather than going by label weight.
Should I use a straight tuck end or an auto lock bottom for glass cream jars?
Use a straight tuck end (with slit-lock tabs) for lightweight 15 g eye cream jars, plastic pots or refill pods. Upgrade to a pre-glued auto lock bottom for 50 g, 100 g and 200 g glass jars: heavy squat jars concentrate weight on the base, and an auto lock bottom snaps into a four-flap lock that will not sag.
How do you keep a mini cosmetic spatula from rattling inside a cream box?
We design a die-cut card neck collar or inner lid platform that sits right above the jar cap with a custom-shaped slot or two-tab cradle sized to your spatula. When the customer opens the top flap of the carton, the applicator spatula sits centered on top of the presentation platform instead of sliding down between the jar and the box wall.
Can you build a false bottom or pedestal riser for a small 15 g eye cream jar?
Yes. A 15 g (0.5 oz) eye cream pot is often quite small on its own, leaving narrow side panels for mandatory ingredient text. Placing the jar on a folded cardboard pedestal inside a slightly larger 2.25 × 2.25 × 2 in carton elevates the jar when unboxed, gives you wider panels for readable INCI lists and absorbs corner drop impacts.
When should I choose a two-piece box or tray-and-sleeve box over a folding carton?
Choose a two-piece telescoping box or a slide-out tray-and-sleeve box for flagship anti-aging creams, overnight masks, gift sets, or jars paired with a refill pod. Double-wall tray bases feel substantial in the hand and let the customer lift the jar straight up out of a recessed cradle rather than tipping a top flap open.
Can I combine Day Cream, Night Cream and Eye Cream boxes in one order?
Yes. Select '2 designs' or '3+ designs' in Step 2 of the quote form and list each SKU and quantity in the notes. When your Day Cream and Night Cream share the exact same jar dimensions, printing them on the same dieline lets you pool the quantities for a lower unit cost.
What is the minimum order quantity and production lead time for custom cream boxes?
Our standard minimum for custom folding cartons is 1,000 boxes (with rigid two-piece boxes available from 50 units, and small trial orders considered case by case). Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after proof approval and payment, and 4 to 5 business day rush production is available when quoted with your order.
Which finish prevents rich creams and facial oils from staining the carton?
Soft-touch lamination, matte lamination and gloss lamination wrap the exterior paperboard in a protective film that repels oil smudges, damp fingers and packing scuffs. If you prefer an uncoated natural kraft or textured recycled board for a botanical balm, keep the outside of the jars wiped clean before boxing.
Are custom cube dielines, printing plates and US shipping included free?
Yes. Every order includes free structural dieline creation for your exact jar and spatula, free artwork setup, no die or plate charges, and free ground shipping to all 50 US states. You review and approve a 2D digital proof and a 3D mockup before you pay.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Cream boxes terms, explained
- Auto lock bottom (crash lock)
- A pre-glued carton base whose four bottom flaps automatically lock flat when the side walls are squeezed open
- Double-wall cosmetic jar
- A jar with an inner product cup nested inside a thicker outer shell, requiring larger inside carton dimensions than a single-wall jar
- Pedestal riser insert
- A folded card platform at the bottom of a carton that lifts a squat jar higher and cushions against drops
- Spatula collar
- A top card insert with a die-cut slot that holds a mini cosmetic scoop flat above the jar lid
- PAO symbol (Period After Opening)
- The open-cream-jar icon (such as 6M or 12M) showing how many months a cosmetic cream stays fresh after opening
- Blind embossing
- Pressing a raised logo or pattern into the paperboard without ink or foil for a sculpted, monochrome texture
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Get your cream 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
All CubitPack minimums, turnaround times, guarantees and services on this page are drawn directly from our published product specifications and verified by a packaging specialist. Jar-to-carton clearances reflect standard 15 g, 30 g, 50 g and 100 g single-wall glass and double-wall cosmetic jar dimensions, confirmed on your custom dieline before proof approval. Spot something that needs fixing? Let us know and we will update 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.