Custom Lipstick Boxes
Slim tuck-end cartons with optional inserts and holographic or metallic board.
- Sized to your tube
- Holographic and metallic board
- Shade-matched print
In short
Custom lipstick boxes are slim printed cartons sized to your lipstick, gloss or balm tube, often with an insert and a shade-matched design. Box Sense makes them from 10 boxes, with production in 8–12 business days after proof approval. Shipping is free to any address in the USA.
About our lipstick boxes
A lipstick box is small, but it is often the most photographed piece of a beauty brand: it sits next to the shade swatch in every review. The box has to fit the tube snugly, protect the bullet, and show the shade at a glance on a crowded shelf.
We size each carton to your tube's diameter and height, add an insert where the tube needs to sit still, and print the shade color accurately. Orders start at 10 boxes per design, so every new shade can have its own box.
Lipstick packaging options
Choosing the board
| Board | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SBS paperboard, 14 to 16 pt | Most lipstick cartons | Light, crisp and bright |
| Holographic board | Bold and trend-led shades | Rainbow shine across the box |
| Metallic board | Glam and festive editions | Gold or silver base under the print |
| Soft-touch laminated board | Luxury lipsticks | Velvety, premium feel |
What affects the price of lipstick boxes
Every box is made to order, so each order is quoted individually. These are the things that move the price most, in order:
- Board and finish. Holographic or metallic board and soft-touch lamination cost more than standard white board.
- Inserts. A card insert that holds the tube upright adds a little material and assembly.
- Number of shades. One structure with a different printed shade panel costs less than a unique box per shade.
- Foil and embossing. A foil logo or embossed detail adds a production step.
- Quantity. Lipstick boxes are small, so larger runs bring the unit price down sharply.
Send your size, quantity and artwork through the quick quote form for a firm price within 24 hours.
Showing the shade
- Print the shade as a Pantone match on the front or end panel
- Use one structure for the range and change only the shade panel
- Add the shade name and number on the end that faces out on a shelf
- Send a swatch or the product and we proof the color before printing
Labeling a small carton
Even a slim lipstick carton needs its product name, net weight, ingredient list and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor, plus a contact for adverse event reports under the US MoCRA rules. We set out the panels so the text stays legible at small sizes and print the content you supply.
How ordering works
- Send your specs. Product size, quantity and artwork (or just a logo). A packaging specialist replies with a firm quote within 24 hours.
- Approve the proof. We send a dieline and a 3D proof so you can see the box before it is made.
- Production. 8–12 business days in our own facility, or 5 days on rush.
- Delivery. Boxes ship flat to you anywhere in the USA, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make a box that fits my lipstick tube exactly?+
Yes. Send the tube or its diameter and height and we size the carton, with an insert if the tube needs to sit still.
Can each shade have a different box?+
Yes. Keep one structure and change the printed shade panel, from 10 boxes per design.
Do you offer holographic lipstick boxes?+
Yes. Holographic and metallic boards are popular for lip products, and we can print over them in color.
What is the minimum order?+
10 boxes per design.
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Let's build your lipstick boxes.
Tell us what you are packing. You will have a quote, a free dieline and a sample plan within 24 hours.