Custom Cosmetic Packaging

Eyeshadow Boxes

Made-to-order eyeshadow Boxes in 12pt sbs paperboard, printed to your artwork and cut to your dimensions.

Minimum order
100 units
Production
3–5 business days
Construction
folding carton
Delivery
US, UK, Canada, Australia

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Name, email, phone and what you are packing and the finish you have in mind. Attach artwork if you have it. We reply with a specification and a written price, usually within one business day.

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    What eyeshadow boxes have to cope with

    Eyeshadow Boxes hold a flat pressed-powder palette that is fragile and cracks if it moves. That is the starting point for the specification, because pressed powder is more fragile than it looks. A snug fit matters more here than in any other cosmetic carton.

    In service they are used for beauty retail and direct despatch, where a cracked pan is an immediate return.

    Presentation on the shelf

    Shelf presence is decided at arm's length, not close up. Contrast, the front panel hierarchy and how the pack sits next to competitors matter more than a finish that only reads in the hand.

    If eyeshadow boxes will be faced on a shelf, tell us the facing orientation so the strongest panel is the one the customer sees.

    Where eyeshadow boxes are actually used

    Eyeshadow Boxes are specified for beauty retail and direct despatch, where a cracked pan is an immediate return. Pressed powder is more fragile than it looks. A snug fit matters more here than in any other cosmetic carton.

    • Beauty retail and direct despatch, where a cracked pan is an immediate return
    • Shelf display in specialty retail
    • Subscription and gift sets
    • E-commerce inner packaging

    The substrate for eyeshadow boxes

    16pt SBS with a fitted insert or a snug internal dimension. Powder needs the pack to hold it still.

    The options we would consider for this format are below; pressed powder is more fragile than it looks. A snug fit matters more here than in any other cosmetic carton.

    • 12pt SBS paperboard
    • 14pt SBS paperboard
    • 16pt SBS paperboard
    • 18pt kraft board
    • recycled CCNB board

    Printing eyeshadow boxes

    A window sells shade accuracy, which matters more in this category than in most. Position it over the pans.

    Offset lithography, Digital press, Flexography are all available for this format. Run length usually decides which is cheapest: digital removes the plate cost on short quantities, offset and flexo overtake it at volume.

    Finishing eyeshadow boxes

    A window sells shade accuracy, which matters more in this category than in most. Position it over the pans.

    Each finish below is a separate pass on the press or the finishing line, which is why they are quoted individually rather than bundled.

    • Gloss lamination
    • Matte lamination
    • Soft-touch lamination
    • Spot UV
    • Foil stamping
    • Embossing
    • Debossing
    • Aqueous coating

    Sizing eyeshadow boxes

    Flat and wide, sized to the palette — anything from a single pan to a large multi-pan compact.

    Send the contents rather than a box size. A little clearance is added for easier packing, and that clearance is exactly what lets the palette move and crack.

    Getting artwork press-ready

    Supply artwork on the dieline we send you, with 3 mm bleed past every trim edge and all text held 4 mm inside the fold lines.

    Supply a print-ready PDF or vector file with fonts outlined and images at 300 dpi. Our prepress team checks every file before a proof is issued. The check that catches most files is type sitting too close to a crease, which is easier to move at layout than at proof.

    What we need from you

    Tell us what goes inside, how many you need and when. Those three answers are enough for us to specify and price the job properly.

    You approve the quote, we send the dieline, prepress proofs it, and production follows. The proof stage is where changes are still free.

    Proofing before the run

    Foil, soft-touch and deboss all read differently in person than on a screen, so we recommend a printed prototype rather than a digital proof alone for anything finish-led.

    Sample costs are normally credited against the production order.

    Reference

    Eyeshadow Boxes at a specification level

    ProductEyeshadow Boxes
    CategoryCustom Cosmetic Packaging
    ConstructionDie-cut, creased and seam-glued
    Board thickness12pt – 18pt depending on product weight
    Ships asFlat-packed, glued one seam
    Materials12pt SBS paperboard, 14pt SBS paperboard, 16pt SBS paperboard, 18pt kraft board
    PrintingOffset lithography, Digital press, Flexography
    FinishesGloss lamination, Matte lamination, Soft-touch lamination, Spot UV, Foil stamping
    Minimum orderMinimum order is 100 units on any format, and unit cost falls sharply as the quantity rises.
    Lead time3 to 5 business days after artwork approval
    ShippingAcross the US, UK, Canada and Australia

    Specification builder

    Specify Eyeshadow Boxes in under a minute

    Set what you know, leave the rest. Everything here travels with your request, so nothing gets retyped.

    • 100-unit minimum
    • 3–5 day production
    • Free dieline
    • No obligation
    Approximation only — proportions, colour family and finish character. Not a colour proof, and the panel shown is a placeholder, not your artwork.
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    Box style
    Quantity
    Colour
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      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity.

      What you get

      What this format does for the brand

      Sized to the contents

      Flat and wide, sized to the palette — anything from a single pan to a large multi-pan compact.

      The failure worth avoiding

      Pressed powder cracks in transit because the palette moved inside a carton that was slightly too large.

      Where it is used

      Specified for beauty retail and direct despatch, where a cracked pan is an immediate return.

      The detail that matters

      Pressed powder is more fragile than it looks. A snug fit matters more here than in any other cosmetic carton.

      This format sits in our custom cosmetic packaging range, alongside 24 other made-to-order formats.

      Answers

      Specifying eyeshadow boxes: what buyers ask

      Specification, minimums and lead times for eyeshadow boxes.

      How do I stop eyeshadow palettes cracking in transit?

      Remove the movement. Pressed powder cracks because the palette shifts inside a carton with clearance in it — a snug internal dimension or a fitted insert does far more than a heavier board.

      How do I measure a bottle for its carton?

      At the widest point, which is frequently not the base, and including the cap or pump. Send us the actual container if you can — a measurement from a drawing misses flex and applied label thickness, and both decide whether eyeshadow boxes close cleanly.

      How much panel space do ingredient lists need?

      More than most brands allow for. Ingredient copy and any warnings compete directly with the design, and adding them late usually forces a reflow. We block the area on the dieline before you commit design time.

      Do eyeshadow boxes arrive flat or assembled?

      Flat and glued along one seam, so they pop open on your packing line. That keeps freight cost down considerably compared with a pre-assembled structure.

      What is the minimum order for eyeshadow boxes?

      A flat 100 units on any format. Most folding cartons in this range are quoted from 100 units upward because unit cost falls sharply above that, but the minimum exists so you can validate a structure first.

      How long do eyeshadow boxes take to produce?

      3 to 5 business days after artwork approval, plus freight. Folding carton runs with applied finishes can take longer because each finish is a separate pass, and we confirm a firm date in writing with the quote.

      What do eyeshadow boxes cost?

      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. For this format the biggest levers are quantity, print route, board grade and how many finishing passes are involved. We quote each element separately so you can see where the money is going. Finishing passes are the lever buyers most often underestimate: each one is a separate run through the line.

      Can I see a sample first?

      Yes. We can send a plain unprinted sample so you can check the fit and structure, or a printed prototype for colour and finish. Sample costs are normally credited against the production order. Ask for the printed prototype rather than the plain sample if the question is finish — soft-touch, foil and deboss all read differently in the hand than on a screen.

      Can you match packaging we already use?

      Send the current specification or a physical sample and we will quote to match it rather than proposing an alternative you would then have to re-approve internally. A physical sample tells us more than a specification sheet — board caliper and coating are usually described loosely and measured exactly.

      Where do you deliver?

      All 50 US states, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, on the same timeline everywhere: 3 to 5 business days of production after artwork approval, then 5 to 7 business days in transit. Every run is made to order and shipped directly to your address rather than pulled from stock, so you receive current production rather than whatever has been sitting in a warehouse. Freight is costed separately by weight, volume and destination. Tell us at quoting if the delivery point cannot take a pallet, and we will break the consignment into cartons instead.

      Can I order eyeshadow boxes in a custom size?

      Every run is cut to your dimensions — there are no stock sizes here. Send the product measurements rather than a box size and we will build the folding carton around them, then send a dieline template you can design onto.

      What happens after I approve the quote?

      We issue a dieline template sized to your product, prepress checks your artwork against it, and a proof comes back for sign-off. Nothing runs until you approve that proof, and folding cartons then take 3 to 5 business days.

      Next step

      Quote Eyeshadow Boxes

      Send the dimensions, the quantity and the finish you want. We reply with a full specification and a written price, usually within one business day.