- Slender folding cartons and multi-pen cases sized for 6-inch wooden pencils, felt-tip liquid pens, and glass gel liner pots.
- Orders start at 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day production and a 4 to 5 business day rush option.
- No die or plate fees, free prepress and design help, guaranteed Pantone ink matching, and free shipping to all 50 states.
- Approve your flat 2D dieline proof and interactive 3D mockup before you pay.
Custom Eyeliner Boxes
Present felt-tip liquid pens, wooden kohl pencils, retractable gel sticks, and cream liner pots in custom eyeliner boxes cut to your exact dimensions. Minimum orders start at 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day turnaround, or 4 to 5 days on rush runs. We include free design help, zero die or plate charges, guaranteed Pantone color matching, a 3D mockup before payment, and free US shipping.
What are custom eyeliner boxes?
Custom eyeliner boxes are ultra-slim paperboard folding cartons and multi-pen cases built to protect delicate eyeliner pencils, liquid marker pens, and glass gel pots from factory to vanity. A 5.5 inch wooden kohl pencil or retractable gel liner has a soft wax core that can snap inside a shipping mailer if packed loose, and its narrow barrel cannot fit a readable ingredient deck or retail barcode. Sliding each pen into a fitted carton splints the shaft against bending, gives you four flat panels for a 1:1 nib diagram and regulatory text, and provides a top hang tab or color-coded shade flap for store fixtures. At CubitPack, custom eyeliner boxes start at 1,000 units and ship in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 day rush production available. Free design support, custom dielines, digital proofs, 3D mockups, and delivery across all 50 states come standard.
Eyeliner boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft board, recycled board, corrugated
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone (PMS) match, inside print, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, gloss
- Add-ons
- Euro hang tabs, windows, multi-pen inserts, custom cutouts
- Proofing
- Free 2D digital proof & 3D mockup before payment
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 US states
Which eyeliner box style fits your pencil, pen, or gel pot?
| Box style | Best eyeliner format | Store fixture | Window option | Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight tuck end | Liquid felt-tip pens, retractable gel sticks | Beauty gondola slots, drawer trays, DTC | Optional cutout | Top and bottom flaps tuck back |
| Hang tab box | Single 5.5–6.0 in wooden or mechanical pencils | Pharmacy & retail pegboard hooks | Optional cutout | Tuck top + integrated euro tab |
| Reverse tuck end | Everyday eyeliner pens and dip-pot bottles | Counter trays and subscription mailers | Optional cutout | Opposite-hinged tuck flaps |
| Window box | Color-dipped pencils and 3-pack / 6-pack sets | Reveals barrel shade or multi-pen array | Built-in window | Standard tuck flaps |
| Tray and sleeve | Multi-shade eyeliner vaults and gel pot + brush kits | Drawer-style slide unboxing | Optional sleeve cutout | Outer sleeve over paperboard tray |
| Counter display box | 12, 18, or 24 upright eyeliner pens and testers | Salon or boutique checkout counter POP tray | Open front tray | Fold-up printed header |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom eyeliner box do I need?
Eyeliner components span from 0.35 inch slim wooden pencils to squat glass gel pots. We cut every dieline to your exact inside length × width × height in inches; start with the benchmark sizes below. Whether you are comparing eyeliner packaging boxes, eyeliner pencil boxes, liquid eyeliner boxes with logo, wholesale eyeliner boxes or eyeliner boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 × 0.5 × 6.0 in | Sharpenable wooden or extruded plastic kohl eyeliner pencil | Straight tuck end, hang tab |
| 0.625 × 0.625 × 5.5 in | Felt-tip liquid eyeliner pen or retractable twist-up gel liner | Straight tuck end, hang tab |
| 0.6875 × 0.6875 × 5.75 in | Dual-ended winged stamp + liquid liner pen or smudger stick | Straight tuck end |
| 0.75 × 0.75 × 4.25 in | Dip-brush liquid eyeliner inkwell bottle | Straight or reverse tuck end |
| 1.75 × 1.75 × 1.5 in | 3 g – 5 g glass or acrylic cream/gel eyeliner pot | Square tuck end |
| 1.875 × 0.625 × 5.5 in | 3-pack eyeliner pencil or liquid liner trio set | Window box or tray and sleeve |
| 2.0 × 1.25 × 5.25 in | Gel eyeliner pot + full-length angled brush duo (with insert) | Window box or straight tuck end |
Suggested inside size: 0.5 × 0.5 × 6.0 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose eyeliner boxes?
- Respect the 0.5 in fold floorEven if a wooden pencil is only 0.35 inches thick, keep the box base at least 0.5 to 0.625 inches wide so glue and dust flaps fold cleanly.
- Include a hang tab for retailA 6-inch tall pencil carton cannot stand upright on an open flat shelf; add an integrated euro hang tab for retail peg hooks.
- Illustrate the nib & strokePrint a 1:1 graphic of the felt tip, micro-brush, or pencil lead alongside a tapered ink stroke so shoppers see the line thickness.
- Color-code the end flapsMatch the top tuck lid and bottom flap to the exact eyeliner pigment (Onyx, Espresso, Emerald, Bronze) using Pantone inks.
- Cradle glass pots & brushesWhen pairing a heavy glass gel pot with a slender angled brush, use a custom paperboard insert so the glass jar cannot crush the bristles.
- Check your 3D proof freeSend us your artwork or let our designers build your multi-shade layout for free, then review the 2D proof and 3D mockup before paying.
What are eyeliner boxes made of?
Which finishes can eyeliner boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Eyeliner boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Paperboard stocks | White card / paperboard, natural brown kraft, recycled board, corrugated |
| Board caliper | Tuned so narrow 0.5–0.625 in panels fold crisply |
| Dimension range | Custom cut to inside L × W × H; narrowest glue-seam width |
| Printing options | Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) color match guaranteed, inside print, white ink on kraft |
| Laminations | Matte lamination, soft-touch lamination, gloss lamination |
| Special finishes | Hot foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, debossing |
| Windows & tabs | Open die-cut or film-patched windows; integrated hang tabs |
| Inserts & dividers | Custom paperboard inserts for multi-pencil sets and gel pot + brush kits |
| Minimum quantity | 1,000 boxes (delivered within ±5% of ordered quantity) |
| Proofing & samples | Free 2D digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid printed sample credited to order |
| Turnaround time | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush (quoted per order) |
| Shipping | Free across all 50 US states; blind, split, and international DDP shipping available |
Ready to quote your eyeliner boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What eyeliner formats do makeup brands pack in custom cartons?
Eyeliner spans everything from six-inch wooden pencils to tiny glass cream pots. We engineer each box around the length, fragility, and shade count of your product so it arrives unbroken and sells clearly on the shelf.
Eyeliner boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom eyeliner box mistakes?
Ultra-slender 5.5 to 6.0 inch pencil cartons require smart panel orientation and fold clearance. Avoid these five mistakes before approving your proof. When specifying branded eyeliner boxes, bulk custom eyeliner boxes, personalized eyeliner boxes, custom size eyeliner boxes and straight tuck end eyeliner boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Making the carton width under 0.5 inches for a thin pencil, which leaves the interior glue tab and dust flaps too narrow to fold flat.
- Setting ingredient text horizontally across a 0.5 inch panel (only 12 to 15 characters per line) instead of rotating the text block 90 degrees lengthwise.
- Omitting a 1:1 tip diagram on the front panel, leaving shoppers unsure whether the box holds a felt pen, brush pen, retractable gel, or wooden pencil.
- Packing a heavy glass gel eyeliner pot and an angled brush in one box without a divider insert, letting the jar crush the brush bristles.
- Placing a horizontal barcode across a 0.625 inch panel instead of rotating it into a vertical ladder barcode.
Chat with a designer now
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 eyeliner boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil protection | Loose pens in bubble mailers where soft kohl cores snap | Snug 0.5 in or 0.625 in column that splints the full pen shaft |
| Nib & stroke clarity | Plain box that hides whether the tip is felt, brush, or pencil | 1:1 printed nib diagram and Spot UV stroke weight on front |
| Multi-shade SKUs | Hand-applied shade stickers that peel off narrow flaps | Guaranteed Pantone shade bands printed on top and bottom flaps |
| Minimum order | Blank generic packs | From 1,000 custom printed boxes |
| Lead time | Ships unprinted | 10–14 business days, or 4–5 business days rush |
| Prepress support | None | Free design help, custom dieline, 2D proof, and 3D mockup |
Get custom eyeliner boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are eyeliner boxes safe and sustainable?
Breakage protection for soft cores
Four folded paperboard walls keep long wooden and twist-up gel pencils straight so internal wax leads do not fracture in shipping.Kraft and recycled board options
Pair cedar-wood eyeliner pencils and refillable pens with unbleached kraft or recycled paperboard cartons.FSC paper & ISO 9001 on request
FSC-certified board and ISO 9001 partner production are available on request when required by retail chains.How do I order custom eyeliner 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 eyeliner boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Single pen vs multi-pack
A narrow 0.5 × 0.5 × 6.0 in single pencil box uses minimal board compared with a 6-pen vault with a slotted insertTotal quantity
Combining multiple eyeliner shades into a 2,500 or 5,000 box run drops the unit price substantiallyBoard & lamination
Standard white card or kraft costs less than specialty soft-touch lamination or heavy rigid boxesFoil & Spot UV
Metallic foil stamping for shimmer shades and Spot UV stroke lines add a press finishing stepEyeliner lines often launch with four to eight shades, such as Jet Black, Dark Brown, Charcoal, Navy, and Champagne Shimmer, in the exact same pencil or pen barrel. Order all shades together on one shared dieline so we can gang them on the press sheet. You get 10% off your first order, and we beat written quotes from US competitors on matching specs. Request a free quote in 5-7 minutes. Buyers ordering straight eyeliner boxes or felt-tip eyeliner 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 checkEyeliner boxes questions
What size box fits a standard eyeliner pencil or liquid eyeliner pen?
A sharpenable wooden or plastic kohl eyeliner pencil (about 0.35 inches thick and 5.5 to 5.8 inches long) typically fits a 0.5 × 0.5 × 6.0 inch carton. A felt-tip liquid eyeliner pen or retractable twist-up gel liner (about 0.45 inches thick) typically fits a 0.625 × 0.625 × 5.5 inch carton.
How narrow can a custom eyeliner folding carton be made?
For machine and hand gluing, 0.5 × 0.5 inches (1/2 × 1/2 in) is the practical minimum cross-section for a four-panel folding carton. Below 0.5 inches, the interior glue lap and side dust flaps become too narrow to fold flat without binding against the pencil.
Can I combine multiple eyeliner shades in one 1,000-box order?
Yes. Because all shades of the same pencil or liquid pen share one identical dieline, you can split your production run across multiple color-coded shades. Select 2 designs or 3+ designs in the quote form and list your shade count in the notes.
How do custom eyeliner boxes prevent wooden or gel pencils from breaking?
Waterproof gel and kohl pencils have soft wax cores inside a thin wood or plastic shaft. When shipped loose in a padded envelope, sorting rollers bend the shaft and crack the core inside. A snug four-walled paperboard carton acts as a rigid beam along the full length of the pencil.
How do I fit an ingredient list and barcode on a 0.5 inch or 0.625 inch wide panel?
Run your ingredient list lengthwise along the 5.5 or 6.0 inch height of one side panel, giving you a wide 5-inch horizontal reading line when the customer turns the box sideways. Place the UPC barcode in vertical ladder orientation on the adjacent panel.
Should eyeliner boxes have an integrated hang tab?
If you sell into pharmacies, beauty supply stores, or grocers, yes. A 5.5 to 6.0 inch tall box on a 0.5 inch base cannot stand upright on an open flat shelf without tipping, so stores either hang them on peg hooks via a euro hang tab or stand them in a counter display tray.
Can you make a single box that holds both a gel eyeliner pot and an angled brush?
Yes. Because a glass gel pot is short and wide (around 1.5 inches wide) while an eyeliner brush is long and slender (around 5.0 inches long), we build a rectangular carton with a custom die-cut paperboard insert that locks the heavy glass jar at the base and holds the brush handle beside it.
How do beauty brands show the eyeliner tip and pigment finish on the box?
Print a 1:1 actual-size diagram of the applicator tip (micro-brush, felt marker, smudger, or pencil point) on the front panel, and match the finish of the ink stroke to the formula: glossy Spot UV for vinyl liquid liner, matte lamination for matte kohl, or metallic foil for shimmer liners.
How long does production take and is US shipping free?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your digital proof and complete payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available when you have a launch deadline. Standard shipping is free across all 50 US states.
Will I see a proof of my eyeliner boxes before paying?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D dieline proof and interactive 3D mockup before payment so you can verify text orientation, barcode placement, and shade color coding. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited to your first order) or a custom printed sample.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Eyeliner boxes terms, explained
- Lengthwise text rotation
- Rotating the ingredient deck 90 degrees so lines run along the 5.5 inch height of a narrow 0.5 inch eyeliner panel
- 1:1 nib & stroke graphic
- An actual-size drawing of the eyeliner tip and line thickness printed on the front carton panel
- Ladder UPC barcode
- A barcode rotated vertically so the bars stack up the narrow panel without wrapping over fold scores
- Fold-down euro tab
- An integrated paperboard hang slot that stands up for retail peg hooks and folds flat for online shipping
- Pot-and-brush insert
- A paperboard cradle engineered to hold a heavy glass cream liner jar beside a slender application brush
- Pantone shade cap
- The top and bottom tuck flaps printed in the exact PMS shade of the eyeliner pigment inside
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Get your eyeliner 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 production minimums, turnaround windows, materials, finishes, and shipping terms on this page are verified against our published product specifications. Pencil, liquid pen, and gel pot sizes reflect standard eye cosmetic components and are confirmed on a custom dieline before payment. 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.