Beauty packagingMOQ500 pcs Sampling7-day sampling MaterialsSBS paperboard, specialty paper
Custom Lipstick Boxes
Custom lipstick boxes for single lipsticks, lip sets and gift packs. Small folding cartons suit a shade range; rigid or drawer boxes suit sets and premium launches.
Artwork preflightDieline, bleed and print risk checks.
Supplier routeStructure, material and MOQ guidance.
Short answer
Custom lipstick boxes are small printed cartons sized to the lipstick tube, or rigid boxes for sets. All structures start from 500 pieces per design.
Start with product dimensions, quantity, destination country, artwork status and reference photos for a faster first reply.Specifications
Practical packaging specs
Use these fields to prepare a quote request and compare supplier feasibility.
MaterialsSBS paperboard, specialty paper
MOQ500 pcs
Sampling7-day sampling
ApplicationsBeauty brands, retail and e-commerce
PrintingCMYK, Pantone, foil, UV and embossing options
ShippingExport carton packing and global delivery support
Box selection
Size a lipstick box to the tube and the shade plan
Lipstick cartons are small, so the barcode, shade name and required text compete for space. Measure the finished tube and decide how many shades share one printed design before comparing prices.
| Decision point | Practical guidance | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Folding carton for a single lipstick | Individual lipsticks sold on shelf or online. | From 500 pieces per design. Check tuck style, shade-name panel and barcode size. |
| Carton with a shared design and shade label | A line with many shades. | One printed design with a shade label added at packing avoids a minimum per shade. |
| Rigid or drawer box for sets | Lip sets, gift packs and premium launches. | From 500 pieces per design. Plan an insert for each tube and any extras. |
Fit and approval
Tube fit, shade name and barcode checks
Review the physical sample with the intended product before releasing bulk production.
- Measure the finished tube: include the cap and its widest point. Round and square tubes need different carton clearances.
- Plan the shade name panel: choose where the shade name, number or color swatch sits and how it will be applied.
- Check the barcode at size: confirm a barcode scans at the printed size on the small panel.
- Keep finishes legible: fine foil text and small embossed marks can close up on a narrow carton, so check them on the sample.
- Test the pack: insert and remove the lipstick several times and check the carton does not scuff or split at the folds.
Quote planning
What changes the price of lipstick boxes?
Start with the box type, quantity and email. Add tube dimensions with the cap, the number of shades and quantity per design, the destination and any finishes. Artwork can follow once the structure is agreed.
| Decision point | Practical guidance | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Designs versus shades | Minimums apply per design, so one printed box per shade multiplies the minimum. | Use a shared design with a shade label where the brand allows. |
| Carton or rigid | Cartons cost less per unit at volume; rigid boxes suit sets and add board and assembly cost. | Reserve rigid boxes for sets and hero launches. |
| Finishes | Foil, embossing and soft-touch lamination add production steps. | Use finishing on the logo or one feature rather than the whole face. |
| Window or insert | A window or an insert adds material and assembly, and the insert needs a tube-specific cut. | Add them only where they protect or present the product. |
Project preparation
Guides for this packaging route
Use the cost guide, selection guide and planning example when you need more detail.
Material details
Explore the relevant material and finish options
Select material against your product and sample requirements. Claims and specifications must be agreed in the quote.
Need workshop or inspection references?
Review the existing workshop references and the sample, inspection and packing checks to agree for your order.
FAQ
Custom Lipstick Boxes questions
Use these answers when comparing custom packaging suppliers.
What is the MOQ for custom lipstick boxes?
Folding cartons and rigid or drawer boxes for sets all start from 500 pieces per design.
Do I need a separate printed box for every shade?
Not necessarily. Many brands use one printed design with a shade label added at packing. Minimums apply per design, so ask in your quote request how your range can be planned.
Do you make the lipstick tubes?
No. PackClarity supplies the outer boxes and inserts. Send the finished tube or its drawing so the box is sized to it.
Can the barcode and shade name fit on a small carton?
Usually, but space is limited, so fix their position and size before artwork is locked and check scanning on the sample.
How long do samples and production take?
About 7 days for samples after the dieline and artwork are confirmed, and about 20 days for bulk production after sample approval. Door-to-door delivery is typically 30-40 days from order.