- Low-profile square cartons, refill pan sleeves, and shock-buffered palette boxes built for pressed powder, baked dome, and liquid eyeshadows.
- Runs start at 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day production and a 4 to 5 business day rush option.
- Free design support, zero die or plate fees, guaranteed Pantone color matching, and free shipping to all 50 states.
- Inspect a flat 2D proof and interactive 3D mockup of your eyeshadow box before you pay.
Custom Eyeshadow Boxes
Pack single pressed-powder compacts, 26 mm magnetic refill pans, four-shade quads, and multi-pan palettes in custom eyeshadow boxes cut to your exact dimensions. Orders begin at 1,000 boxes and ship in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 day rush production available. You receive free design help, zero die charges, guaranteed Pantone color accuracy, a 3D mockup before paying, and free delivery to all 50 states.
What are custom eyeshadow boxes?
Custom eyeshadow boxes are low-profile square, rectangular, and sleeve paperboard cartons tailored to hold single pressed-powder compacts, magnetic refill pans, four-pan quads, nine-to-twelve pan palettes, and liquid shadow tubes. Pressed mica, talc, and baked multichrome cakes are fragile; a slight corner drop during fulfillment can shatter an entire pan if the compact rattles inside an oversized box. A properly fitted carton or outer palette sleeve cushions the compact edges, shields vanity mirrors from scuffing, and displays accurate Pantone shade swatches and eye-area color additive lists on the back panel so shoppers can pick their finish without opening the package. At CubitPack, custom eyeshadow boxes start at 1,000 units and finish in 10 to 14 business days, or 4 to 5 business days with rush service. Free design support, custom dielines, digital proofs, 3D mockups, and shipping across all 50 states come standard on every order.
Eyeshadow 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
- Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS), inside print, white ink
- Finishes
- Soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, matte, gloss
- Add-ons
- Shade windows, shock-buffer inserts, palette sleeves, hang tabs
- Proofing
- Digital dieline proof & 3D mockup before payment
- Shipping
- Free across all 50 US states
Which eyeshadow box style fits your compact, pan, or palette?
| Carton style | Ideal eyeshadow format | Drop & shatter protection | Shade visibility | Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight tuck end | Single acrylic compacts, 4-pan quads, and liquid shadow tubes | Snug 6-sided enclosure; pairs with inner card frame for fragile cakes | Printed Pantone shade swatch on front and top flap | Both flaps tuck to back |
| Reverse tuck end | High-volume single shadows and cream shadow pots | Sturdy everyday retail and e-commerce unit carton | Printed shade callout or die-cut front aperture | Alternating top/bottom flaps |
| Window box | Clear-lid single pots, baked dome shadows, and shimmer quads | Front frame supports compact rim while exposing center pan | Direct view of the real pressed pigment and sparkle | Standard tuck flaps |
| Open-ended palette sleeve | Book-style 9-pan, 12-pan, and 18-pan magnetic cardboard palettes | Prevents magnetic lid from popping open in transit | Back-of-sleeve shade map matching pan layout inside | Open ends with friction fit |
| Tray and sleeve | Fragile multichrome singles, magnetic refill pan sets, and luxury quads | Double-walled perimeter buffers edge drops during parcel shipping | Full reveal when inner drawer slides out | Outer sleeve over fitted tray |
| Counter display box | 12-count or 24-count single eyeshadow compacts and shade testers | Divided slots keep slim square cartons standing upright | Tiered rows organized by matte, satin, and metallic shades | Fold-back header lid |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom eyeshadow box do I need?
Eyeshadow packaging spans wafer-thin 26 mm magnetic refill pan folders, pocket-sized 4-pan quads, tall liquid shadow wands, and wide 12-pan artistry palettes. We cut every carton or sleeve to your exact inside length × width × depth in inches; use the benchmarks below as a starting point. Whether you are comparing eyeshadow packaging boxes, custom eyeshadow palette boxes, single eyeshadow pan boxes, wholesale eyeshadow boxes or eyeshadow boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.25 in | 26 mm round or square magnetic refill pan inside a clear blister shell | Straight tuck end or thumb-notch card sleeve |
| 2.0 × 2.0 × 0.625 in | Standard 1.5 g – 3 g single round or square eyeshadow compact (36 mm pan) | Straight tuck end, window box |
| 2.75 × 2.75 × 0.625 in | 4-pan pocket eyeshadow quad compact with mirror | Straight tuck end, tray and sleeve |
| 0.875 × 0.875 × 4.25 in | 4 ml – 6 ml liquid eyeshadow wand or twist-up cream shadow stick | Straight tuck end, hang tab |
| 4.5 × 4.5 × 0.625 in | 9-pan square magnetic eyeshadow palette (unit carton or slipcase sleeve) | Straight tuck end or open-ended sleeve |
| 6.25 × 4.25 × 0.75 in | 12-pan rectangular eyeshadow palette with interior mirror and brush well | Straight tuck end or padded corrugated mailer |
Suggested inside size: 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.25 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 eyeshadow boxes?
- Measure compact hinges & claspsInjected plastic compacts often have a protruding front thumb clasp or rear hinge barrel; measure across the hinge and clasp, then add 1/16 inch clearance.
- Buffer fragile pressed pigmentsSoft shimmer, duochrome, and baked eyeshadows crack when dropped on a corner; add a hollow-wall paperboard frame or EVA insert for mail-order shipments.
- Match finish to shadow textureUse Spot UV, metallic foil, or glitter varnish over shade swatches on the carton to signal whether the pan inside is ultra-matte, satin, or metallic foil.
- Print a back-panel shade mapOn 4-pan quads and 9-to-12 pan palettes, print a numbered grid on the back of the box or sleeve with each shade name and finish.
- Pick sleeve vs full carton for palettesIf your palette is already a rigid book-style magnetic case, a custom printed slipcase sleeve protects the cover and holds the barcode at a lower board weight.
- Verify on your 3D mockupSend us your artwork or let our team lay out your carton for free, then inspect every panel and window cutout on the 3D mockup before payment.
What are eyeshadow boxes made of?
Which finishes can eyeshadow boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Eyeshadow boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Paperboard options | White card / paperboard, unbleached kraft, recycled board, corrugated |
| Board thickness | Sized for single pan sleeves up to 12-pan palette cartons |
| Custom dimensions | Made to exact inside L × W × H; min and max panel dimensions |
| Ink & color systems | CMYK process, Pantone (PMS) color match guaranteed, inside printing, white ink on kraft |
| Protective laminations | Soft-touch lamination, matte lamination, gloss lamination |
| Specialty finishes | Hot foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, debossing |
| Windows & sleeves | Open die-cut or film-patched shade windows; open-ended palette sleeves |
| Shock-buffer inserts | Custom paperboard perimeter frames and EVA foam inserts for fragile pressed powder pans |
| Order minimum | 1,000 boxes (delivered within ±5% of ordered quantity) |
| Proofs & samples | Free 2D digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid printed sample credited to order |
| Production timeline | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush (quoted per order) |
| US & global shipping | Free shipping to all 50 US states; blind, split, and worldwide DDP shipping available |
Ready to quote your eyeshadow boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What types of eye makeup go into custom eyeshadow boxes?
Eyeshadow formats vary dramatically in weight, depth, and fragility, from featherlight 1.5 gram tin refill pans to mirrored 12-pan artistry palettes shipped through parcel networks. Here are the four configurations beauty brands order most often for retail displays and e-commerce fulfillment.
Eyeshadow boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom eyeshadow box mistakes?
Pressed powder eye cosmetics are uniquely vulnerable to impact shock and shade confusion. Watch out for these five packaging pitfalls before approving your dieline. When specifying branded eyeshadow boxes, bulk custom eyeshadow boxes, personalized eyeshadow boxes, custom size eyeshadow boxes and straight tuck end eyeshadow boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Leaving 1/8 inch or more of slack around a pressed-powder compact without an insert, allowing the case to slam against the carton walls and crack the mica cake during shipping.
- Measuring only the main square body of a plastic compact and forgetting the protruding front thumb clasp or rear hinge barrel, which bows the front panel outward.
- Printing shimmer and metallic shade swatches on the back of a palette box in flat CMYK ink without Spot UV or foil, making luminous shades look dull and muddy to shoppers.
- Putting an unsealed open-ended sleeve on a lightweight magnetic refill pan blister without a thumb notch or friction tab, letting the pan slide out when picked up.
- Crowding multi-shade color additive disclosures onto a tiny single-pan flap in low-contrast metallic ink that becomes unreadable under bright beauty counter lights.
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 eyeshadow boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Pan & compact fit | Deep generic boxes where flat 0.625 in compacts rattle and crack on impact | Cut to exact 0.25 in, 0.625 in, or 0.75 in depth so compacts cannot shift |
| Shade identification | Plain white cartons requiring manual bottom stickers for every shade | Pantone-matched top flaps, front windows, and printed back-panel shade grids |
| Shatter protection | Single thin wall with zero corner suspension for fragile mica cakes | Optional hollow-wall paperboard frames and EVA inserts for e-commerce drops |
| Minimum order | Unprinted bundles | From 1,000 custom printed cartons or sleeves |
| Turnaround | Ships plain | 10–14 business days, or 4–5 business days rush |
| Design & proofing | None | Free design help, custom dieline, 2D proof, and 3D mockup |
Get custom eyeshadow boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are eyeshadow boxes safe and sustainable?
Space for FDA eye-area color additive lists
Multi-pan eyeshadow cartons require clear net weight declarations and shade-by-shade color additive disclosures; our designers check text legibility on your proof.Kraft and recycled board for refillable beauty
Pair magnetic tin refill pans with unbleached kraft or recycled paperboard sleeves for plastic-free shade refills.FSC paper & ISO 9001 on request
FSC paperboard and ISO 9001 partner production are available on request for retail compliance.How do I order custom eyeshadow 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 affects the cost of custom eyeshadow boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Single pan vs multi-pan palette footprint
A 1.5 × 1.5 in refill sleeve or 2.0 × 2.0 in single compact box uses a fraction of the board required for a 12-pan palette cartonRun size & multi-shade ganging
Ordering 2,500 or 5,000 total boxes across all your single eyeshadow shades drops the unit cost substantially compared to 1,000Shock-buffer inserts
Adding an internal paperboard perimeter frame or EVA foam cradle for fragile pressed pigments adds a secondary die-cut pieceSpecialty swatch finishes
Combining soft-touch lamination with Spot UV and metallic foil stamping for shimmer swatch previews adds press finishing passesWhen your single eyeshadow line has 6, 12, or 24 shades in the exact same compact size, gang all shades onto one shared dieline in a single production run to reach a lower unit cost tier. New customers receive 10% off their first order, and we beat written US competitor quotes on identical specs. Request a quote to compare up to three quantity tiers in 5-7 minutes. Buyers ordering 4-pan quads eyeshadow boxes or liquid eyeshadow wands eyeshadow 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 checkEyeshadow boxes questions
What size box do I need for a single eyeshadow compact vs a 4-pan quad?
A standard 36 mm single eyeshadow compact usually fits a 2.0 × 2.0 × 0.625 inch carton. Individual 26 mm magnetic refill pans in a blister shell fit a 1.5 × 1.5 × 0.25 inch sleeve, while a 4-pan pocket quad uses a 2.75 × 2.75 × 0.625 inch carton.
How do I prevent pressed eyeshadow pans from cracking or shattering in transit?
Pressed shadows crack when an edge drop transfers shock into the metal pan. Size the carton within 1/16 inch of the compact so it cannot slide, and add a hollow-wall paperboard perimeter frame or corrugated mailer for fragile baked or high-mica formulas shipped by mail.
Should a magnetic cardboard eyeshadow palette go inside a full tuck box or an open sleeve?
An open-ended paperboard slipcase sleeve slides snugly over a book-style magnetic palette to keep the lid closed, protect the cover from scuffs, and carry the barcode at a lower board cost. Choose a six-sided straight tuck box if you want tamper seals on the flaps or corner cushioning.
Can I combine 10 or 20 single eyeshadow shades into one 1,000-box minimum order?
Yes. Because every shade in your single eyeshadow collection shares the same compact dimensions, we gang multiple shade artworks on the same dieline and press sheet. Select 2 designs or 3+ designs in the quote form and note your shade count.
How can I represent matte, satin, and metallic eyeshadow finishes on the outside of the box?
Start with matte or soft-touch lamination over the carton so matte swatches look flat and velvety. Apply high-gloss Spot UV over satin or wet-look swatches, and use hot foil stamping on metallic or duochrome shade callouts.
Can you add a die-cut window so customers see the real eyeshadow shade inside?
Yes. If your single compact has a clear lid or your 26 mm refill pan sits in a clear clamshell, we can die-cut a centered round or square window on the front panel, left open or patched with clear film, at zero die cost.
How do beauty brands lay out shade names on the back of a 9-pan or 12-pan palette box?
Brands print a scaled diagram of the pan grid on the back of the box or sleeve, placing each shade name, finish descriptor, and any eye-area warning symbol directly inside or underneath its matching square or circle.
Do you charge extra for custom dielines, window cutouts, or thumb notches?
No. CubitPack never charges die or plate fees. Custom carton depths, front shade windows, thumb notches on refill pan sleeves, and euro hang tabs are all included free.
How long does production take for custom eyeshadow boxes?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days from proof approval and payment. If you need boxes sooner for a seasonal launch, 4 to 5 business day rush production is available. Shipping is free to all 50 US states.
Can I see a 3D mockup and test my compact fit before running full production?
Yes. We provide a free 2D dieline proof and interactive 3D mockup before you pay. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited toward your order) or request a paid printed sample of your exact eyeshadow carton.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Eyeshadow boxes terms, explained
- 26 mm refill pan sleeve
- A thin paperboard folder or tuck sleeve sized for a standard 26 mm magnetic metal eyeshadow pan in a protective blister
- Palette slipcase sleeve
- An open-ended four-panel paperboard sleeve that slides over a rigid magnetic eyeshadow palette
- Perimeter buffer frame
- A folded paperboard insert with hollow borders that suspends a compact away from the outer corners of the box to prevent pan shattering
- Back-panel shade map
- A printed diagram on the back of a quad or palette box showing the exact position and name of each eyeshadow shade inside
- Pantone shade band
- A color-matched stripe printed across the top tuck flap so shoppers and stock clerks can identify shades in drawers or trays
- Straight tuck end (STE)
- A folding carton where both top and bottom flaps tuck into the rear panel, leaving the front face free of raw board edges
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Get your eyeshadow 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 times, materials, finishes, and shipping policies on this page are checked against our published product specifications. Compact, 26 mm refill pan, quad, and palette dimensions reflect standard color cosmetic hardware and are verified on a custom dieline before payment. Spot something off? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack minimums, turnaround times, materials, finishes, proofing, and shipping terms
- Eye-area cosmetic outer carton ingredient and net contents labeling standards
- FDA eye-area color additive disclosures for multi-shade eyeshadow packaging
- Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) folding carton structural caliper and grain-direction guidelines
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.