Custom cosmetic packaging
Custom cosmetic packaging for skincare, makeup and fragrance brands.
Custom cosmetic packaging for skincare, makeup, hair and fragrance brands: printed cartons for bottles and jars, rigid magnetic gift boxes, corrugated mailers for online orders, custom inserts and matching roll or sheet labels. Rigid boxes start at 50, mailers at 250, labels at 500 and card boxes at 1,000, with free design help and a 3D mockup before you pay.
Custom dielines · Free 3D mockup before you pay · Free US shipping
- AI-to-print studio includedAI concepts rebuilt onto exact dielines + 3D mockup
- See it before you payA digital proof and a 3D mockup
- No die or plate chargesZero setup fees + 10% off your first custom order
- Free US shippingTo all 50 states · worldwide DDP shipping available
What is custom cosmetic packaging?
Custom cosmetic packaging is packaging made to order for skincare, makeup, hair and fragrance products: folding cartons for bottles, jars and tubes, rigid boxes with inserts for gift sets, mailers for online orders and labels for primary containers. At CubitPack, rigid boxes start at 50, mailers at 250, labels at 500 and card boxes at 1,000.
What brands order
Custom packaging cosmetic brands order most
Most cosmetic brands start with these. Each is made to your size with your logo, and one account manager quotes them together.
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Product cartons
Tuck end and auto lock bottom cartons for bottles, jars and tubes
From 1,000Get a quoteSee product cartons - 02
Skincare boxes
Tall cartons for droppers and serums, with a card insert for glass
From 1,000Get a quoteSee skincare boxes - 03
Gift sets
Rigid and magnetic closure boxes with foam inserts
From 50Get a quoteSee gift sets - 04
Mailers
Printed inside and out for online orders
From 250Get a quoteSee mailers - 05
Labels
Jar, bottle and tube labels on rolls or sheets
Get a quoteSee labels - 06
Inserts
Card or EVA foam that holds each bottle in place
Get a quoteSee inserts
How it works
Request a quote for your custom cosmetic packaging
Tell us what you're packing and how many. Your dedicated account manager prepares pricing for each quantity.
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Tell us what you’re packing
Pick your box, bag or label, enter a rough size and up to 3 quantities — or drop in an AI design.
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Compare custom pricing
Your dedicated account manager prepares tailored pricing for each quantity tier you picked.
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Dieline & 3D mockup, free
Our studio prepares print-ready artwork on your exact dieline and sends a 3D mockup. Nothing prints until you approve.
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Printed & shipped free
Produced in 10–14 business days (4–5 day rush available) and delivered free to all 50 US states.
Not sure what you need? or see how ordering works.
38 products
All custom cosmetic packaging
Pick a product to get a quote right here, or open its page for sizes, styles and materials.
Skincare 7
Custom Skincare Boxes
Custom printed skincare boxes for serums, jars and cleansers from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Serum Boxes
Custom printed serum boxes from 1,000 units for 15 ml, 30 ml and 50 ml dropper bottles.
From 1,000Custom Cream Boxes
Custom printed cream boxes from 1,000 units for 15 g, 30 g, 50 g and 100 g jars.
From 1,000Custom Lotion Boxes
Custom lotion boxes from 1,000 units for 2 oz to 16 oz pump bottles and squeeze tubes.
From 1,000Custom Essential Oil Boxes
Custom essential oil boxes for 5 ml, 10 ml rollerball and 15 ml euro-dropper vials plus gift sets.
From 1,000Custom Sunscreen Boxes
Custom printed sunscreen boxes for SPF squeeze tubes, mineral sticks, and airless pumps from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Face Mask Boxes
Custom printed face mask boxes for 5 & 10-pack sheet mask sachets, clay mask jars and eye patches.
From 1,000
Makeup 12
Custom Cosmetic Boxes
Custom printed cosmetic boxes for makeup tubes, compacts, palettes and jars.
From 1,000Custom Lipstick Boxes
Custom printed lipstick boxes for bullet tubes, stylo crayons and lip kits from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Lip Gloss Boxes
Custom printed lip gloss boxes for wand vials, squeeze tubes and lip oils from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Eyeliner Boxes
Custom printed eyeliner boxes for pencils, liquid pens, and gel pots from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Eyelash Boxes
Custom printed eyelash boxes sized to your lash trays from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
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Custom Foundation Boxes
Custom printed foundation boxes for 30 ml glass pumps, droppers and compacts from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Concealer Boxes
Custom printed concealer boxes for doe-foot wands, twist sticks, squeeze tubes & pots from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Blush Boxes
Custom printed blush boxes for pressed powder compacts, liquid cheek wands and cream sticks from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Makeup Palette Boxes
Custom printed makeup palette boxes, outer sleeves and magnetic book cases from 1,000 cartons (or 50 rigid).
From 1,000
Nails 2
Custom Nail Polish Boxes
Custom printed nail polish boxes for 5 ml to 15 ml lacquer and gel bottles from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Nail Kit Boxes
Custom printed nail kit boxes for press-on sets, gel lamp starter kits, dip powder systems, and polish trios from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
Hair and grooming 5
Custom Beard Oil Boxes
Custom beard oil boxes for 1 oz and 2 oz dropper bottles and grooming kits.
From 1,000Custom Hair Extension Boxes
Custom hair extension boxes for clip-in, tape-in and halo bundles.
From 1,000Custom Wig Boxes
Custom luxury wig boxes from 50 rigid magnetic, collapsible or drawer cases (or 1,000 cartons).
From 1,000Custom Shampoo Boxes
Custom printed shampoo boxes for liquid pump bottles and solid shampoo bars from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Hair Care Boxes
Custom printed hair care boxes for mask tubs, scalp serum droppers, styling sprays, and multi-step curl kits from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
Bath and body 2
Custom Soap Boxes
Custom printed soap boxes and sleeves for handmade, cold-process and retail bars from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Bath Bomb Boxes
Custom printed bath bomb boxes, cube window cartons and divided multi-pack gift sets from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
Fragrance 2
Custom Perfume Boxes
Custom printed perfume boxes from 50 rigid cases or 1,000 folding cartons.
From 50Custom Cologne Boxes
Custom printed cologne boxes from 50 rigid cases or 1,000 folding cartons.
From 50
Labels & stickers 4
Custom Cosmetic Labels
Custom cosmetic labels for dropper bottles, cream jars, pumps and tubes.
From 500Custom Soap Labels
Custom printed soap labels for bar soap cigar bands, shrink-wrapped bars, and pump bottles.
From 500Custom Essential Oil Labels
Custom essential oil labels for 5 ml, 10 ml rollerball, 15 ml and 30 ml dropper bottles.
From 500
Bags, inserts & extras 4
Custom Box Inserts
Custom die-cut box inserts in card, corrugated, EVA foam, EPE foam and honeycomb.
Custom EVA Foam Inserts
Custom die-cut EVA foam inserts for rigid boxes, perfume, jewelry, cosmetics and electronics.
Custom Bath Salt Pouches
Custom printed bath salt pouches with steam barriers and oil-resistant liners for 2 oz sachets to 5 lb soaks.
Custom Tissue Paper
Custom printed tissue paper in sheets or rolls.
Compare
Compare cosmetic packaging options
What each one is for and where it starts. Every row has its own quote.
| Packaging | Best for | Starts at | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product cartons | Tuck end and auto lock bottom cartons for bottles, jars and tubes | From 1,000 | Get a quote |
| Skincare boxes | Tall cartons for droppers and serums, with a card insert for glass | From 1,000 | Get a quote |
| Gift sets | Rigid and magnetic closure boxes with foam inserts | From 50 | Get a quote |
| Mailers | Printed inside and out for online orders | From 250 | Get a quote |
| Labels | Jar, bottle and tube labels on rolls or sheets | Confirmed with your quote | Get a quote |
| Inserts | Card or EVA foam that holds each bottle in place | Confirmed with your quote | Get a quote |
How to choose
How to choose custom cosmetic packaging
Four questions decide the box, the board and the finish. Not sure? Send what you know and we suggest the rest.
Which box style fits a glass serum bottle or heavy cream jar?
Light tubes and small dropper bottles fit a straight or reverse tuck end carton, starting at 1,000. Heavy glass cream jars and tall lotion pumps suit an auto lock bottom carton paired with a folded card or EVA foam insert so the base stays locked and the glass cannot shift.
How do I keep one brand color across cartons, bottle labels and mailers?
Send your Pantone codes with your quote. One account manager quotes your cartons, labels and mailers together and matches your Pantone colors across every piece. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint.
When should I pick a folding carton versus a rigid box?
Pick a folding carton for individual retail and online SKUs when you need 1,000 or more units that ship flat. Choose a rigid magnetic or two-piece box, starting at 50 units, for multi-piece skincare kits, PR boxes and fragrance bottles.
How much room do I need for ingredient lists and warnings?
Cosmetic cartons carry ingredient lists, net weight and warning text on the back or side panels. Send your copy and we draw a free custom dieline at your bottle or jar size so you can check panel space on a digital proof before you pay.
| If you sell… | Box style | Material and insert |
|---|---|---|
| Dropper serums, eye creams and light tubes | Straight or reverse tuck end carton | Smooth paperboard, optional card insert for glass |
| Heavy glass cream jars and pump bottles | Auto lock bottom carton | Paperboard with a fitted card collar or base insert |
| Lipsticks, mascaras, liners and compacts | Slim tuck end or sleeve carton | Paperboard with foil stamping, embossing or spot UV |
| Perfume bottles, PR kits and holiday gift sets | Magnetic closure or two-piece rigid box | Rigid board wrapped in printed paper with an EVA foam insert |
| Online store and subscription orders | Roll end tuck front mailer box | Corrugated board printed outside and inside |
Box styles
Which cosmetic box style should I choose?
| Box style | Best cosmetic products | Front edge look | Bottom strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight tuck end (STE) | Lipsticks, serums, concealers, premium compacts | Clean unbroken front panel; both flaps tuck to the back | Standard tuck base for light to medium items |
| Reverse tuck end (RTE) | High-volume lip balms, mascaras, liners, brow wands | Top tucks back, bottom tucks front; nests tightly on press | Standard tuck base for lightweight tubes |
| Auto lock bottom | 30 ml glass foundation pumps, 50 ml glass cream jars | Clean front; pre-glued bottom snaps locked in one second | High; prevents heavy glass jars from pushing through |
| Tray and sleeve | Eyeshadow palettes, mini lip kits, discovery sets | Slide-out drawer reveal; no tuck flap needed | Double-wall tray base holds flat palettes steady |
| Window box | Blush compacts, nail polish, false eyelashes, sponges | Die-cut or film window shows the actual product shade | Tuck or auto-lock base depending on jar weight |
| Counter display box | Lip glosses, travel minis, sheet masks, pencil liners | Fold-back header card presents 12 to 24 units upright | Reinforced tray base for checkout counters |
Ready to quote your cosmetic packaging?
Send a rough idea: a product, a size and up to 3 quantities to compare.
What to get right
What cosmetic packaging needs to get right
Room for the small print
Ingredient lists and required text need space on a small carton. We set your text on the dieline and print it as you send it; the wording stays yours.
Glass that stays put
A card or EVA foam insert holds droppers and jars so they do not rattle or chip.
One color across the line
Cartons, labels and mailers printed to the same Pantone codes. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint.
A tactile feel on the shelf
Foil stamping, embossing and soft-touch lamination for a logo customers notice.
Rules and labeling
Cosmetic packaging requirements
What the packaging may need to show or meet. The wording on your packaging stays yours; we print it as you send it.
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Identity, net weight and ingredient list on the outer box
Under FDA cosmetic labeling rules (21 CFR Parts 701 and 740), an outer retail carton must show the product identity and net quantity of contents on the front panel in US and metric units, plus ingredients in descending order of predominance, the business name and address, and any required warnings on the information panels. The wording on your packaging stays yours. FDA Cosmetics Labeling Guide
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Adverse event contact and MoCRA label updates
Under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), cosmetic labels must include a domestic address, phone number or electronic contact where the responsible person can receive adverse event reports, and state clearly if a product is for licensed professional use only. The wording on your packaging stays yours. FDA MoCRA Overview
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OTC Drug Facts panel for sunscreen and treatment claims
When a skincare or beauty product makes a drug claim such as SPF sunscreen protection, acne treatment or anti-dandruff action, the FDA regulates it as an over-the-counter drug and requires a standardized Drug Facts panel (21 CFR 201.66) on the outer carton. We size the dieline panels to fit the table; the wording on your packaging stays yours. eCFR 21 CFR 201.66
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Recyclable and recycled-content claims
The FTC Green Guides (16 CFR Part 260) say environmental claims on packaging should specify whether they apply to the outer paperboard carton, the bottle or the whole package, and avoid unqualified claims when pumps, droppers or heavy laminates are not accepted in curbside recycling. The wording on your packaging stays yours. FTC Green Guides
Ideas
Custom cosmetic packaging ideas
Example designs for made-up brands, to show what each option looks like.
Foil-stamped logo on soft-touch board
A matte soft-touch carton with a gold or silver foil wordmark gives serums and creams a calm, velvet feel in the hand.
Matched bottle label and outer carton
A dropper bottle or cream jar with a wraparound label inside a carton printed to the same Pantone shade.
Rigid gift box with a custom EVA foam insert
A magnetic closure box with die-cut foam cavities that hold two or three bottles flat and facing up when the lid opens.
Printed inside mailer for online orders
A kraft or white corrugated mailer with your brand color and a short welcome line printed inside the lid for store orders.
How we work
How we make custom cosmetic packaging
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Send your bottle or jar details
Tell us what you are packing, such as a serum dropper, cream jar or gift set, with a rough size and quantity. We reply in 15 minutes, 24/7.
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We size the box and insert
Your account manager suggests the carton style, board and card or foam insert for your container, and we draw a free custom dieline.
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Approve your proof and 3D mockup
We check your ingredient and label artwork, match your Pantone codes, and show a digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
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Made and shipped free in the US
Made in 10–14 business days after proof approval and payment, or 4–5 days with rush at an extra cost, then shipped free to all 50 states.
Materials and finishes
Materials and finishes for cosmetic packaging
Kraft, recycled board and FSC paper are available on request.
Materials
All materialsFinishes
All finishesPantone colors, guaranteed
Send your Pantone codes and we print to them. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
How Pantone printing worksWhy CubitPack
Why cosmetic brands choose CubitPack.
- 1-on-1
Dedicated account manager
Work with one packaging specialist from sizing and dielines through proof approval and delivery.
- Free
AI & custom design studio
Bring print-ready files, a rough logo, or an AI-generated box idea — we rebuild every element onto your exact dieline for free.
- 3D
Approve before you pay
Review a high-detail 3D mockup and flat digital proof of every panel, flap and finish before paying a cent.
- 10–14
Business days to deliver
Counted from proof approval and payment, with free shipping across all 50 states. Rush orders ship in 4–5 days.
Our promises, in writing
- Reprint or refund. If we get it wrong, tell us within 14 days with photos and you choose.
- Pantone guaranteed. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
- Damaged in transit. We reprint the damaged units free and handle the carrier claim.
- Cancel free. Any time before you approve your proof, with a full refund.
Help
Help from your first idea to the finished box
Free design help
We check your artwork, draw a dieline at your exact size and make print-ready files.
Get design helpPrint your AI design
Made your design with AI? We fix the file, fit it on the dieline and show a 3D mockup.
Print my AI designFree consultation
Not sure what your cosmetic line needs? A packaging specialist walks you through styles, materials and quantities.
Book a consultationSample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags, so you can feel the options before you order.
About the sample kitGuides
Guides for cosmetic packaging
What size cosmetic box do I need for tubes, bottles, jars and palettes?
Read the guide
Folding carton vs rigid skincare boxes: which should you choose?
Read the guide
How do you design custom cosmetic labels with INCI ingredients and foil?
Read the guide
Straight tuck vs reverse tuck vs auto lock cosmetic boxes: which style should you choose?
Read the guide
What size skincare box do I need for serums, jars and cleansers?
Read the guide
What size cosmetic label fits dropper bottles, jars and tubes?
Read the guideAt a glance
Custom cosmetic packaging at a glance
- What we make for cosmetic brands
- Cartons, gift sets, mailers, inserts and labels
- Minimums
- Product cartons from 1,000 · Gift sets from 50 · Mailers from 250
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days after proof approval and payment; rush 4–5 days at an extra cost
- Before you pay
- A digital proof and a 3D mockup
- Materials
- Card and paperboard, Rigid board, Kraft board
- Certifications
- FSC paper, food-safe materials and ISO 9001 production on request, through partner facilities
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states; worldwide with duties and taxes included
FAQ
Custom cosmetic packaging questions
Which box style suits a serum bottle?
A tall straight tuck end box is the usual choice for a dropper bottle, with a card insert if the bottle is glass or heavy. You see a 3D mockup at your size before you pay.
Can you match my brand colors?
Yes. Send your Pantone codes with your quote. Pantone colors are guaranteed: if a color is clearly off, we reprint.
What is the minimum for cosmetic boxes?
Card boxes start at 1,000, mailer boxes at 250, rigid boxes at 50 and labels at 500.
Can my cosmetic cartons, labels and mailers match?
Yes. One account manager quotes them together and we print all of them to your Pantone codes. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint.
Do you print ingredient lists on cosmetic boxes?
Yes. We print your text exactly as you send it and check the artwork for print. The wording itself stays with you.
Can I see a proof or printed sample before I order cosmetic boxes?
You get a free digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay. If you want to test a physical box with your own artwork first, a printed sample is paid per product and credited to your order.
What insert holds glass dropper bottles and jars in place?
A folded card insert works well inside a single serum or cream carton, while a die-cut EVA foam insert holds glass bottles and jars snugly inside a rigid gift box or mailer. We support brands searching for custom packaging for beauty brands, custom skincare packaging, cosmetic packaging company, indie beauty brand packaging, luxury makeup and skincare packaging, clinical skincare retail packaging, Clean Beauty carton and label sets, wholesale beauty product packaging, custom personal care packaging and salon and spa brand packaging.
Sources
Sources for this page
- FDA Cosmetics Labeling Guide: Principal display panel identity and net quantity rules, ingredient declaration order of predominance (21 CFR 701) and warning statements (21 CFR 740)
- FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA): Domestic contact details for adverse event reporting and professional-use labeling
- eCFR 21 CFR 201.66 OTC Drug Facts Labeling Requirements: Standardized Drug Facts panel layout and minimum type sizes when a beauty product makes sunscreen or acne claims
- FTC Green Guides (16 CFR Part 260): Qualifying recyclable and recycled-content claims on cosmetic cartons and packaging components
Other industries
Custom packaging for other industries
Get started
Tell us about your cosmetic packaging.
Bring a rough size, a logo, or an AI concept. One dedicated account manager guides your custom packaging from dieline and 3D proof to delivery.