Custom Cosmetic Boxes UK

Description

Custom cosmetic boxes help beauty brands protect their products, organise essential information and create a consistent presentation across retail, ecommerce and promotional channels. At 99 Custom Boxes, we manufacture packaging in custom dimensions for skincare, makeup, fragrance, haircare and personal-care products.

Choose from paperboard, kraft, corrugated and Rigid box structures according to the size, weight and presentation requirements of your product. Your packaging can include logo printing, brand colours, product information, fitted inserts, window cut-outs and finishes such as foil stamping, embossing, spot UV or matte lamination.

Our custom cosmetic packaging is available for independent beauty businesses, product launches, established retailers and wholesale orders across the UK.

Custom Printed Cosmetic Boxes for UK Beauty Brands

Custom printed cosmetic boxes give your beauty range a consistent and recognisable appearance. Boxes can be produced around your product dimensions and printed with the colours, typography and information used throughout your brand.

Your cosmetic packaging can include:

• Your logo and brand name
• Product names and shade information
• Brand colours and printed patterns
• Ingredients and usage information
• Precautions and product directions
• Barcodes and stock references
• Batch-information areas
• Website and social media details
• QR codes and promotional information

Printing can be applied to the outside and, where required, the inside of the box. A flat proof, dieline, or 3D preview can be reviewed before production to check the artwork position and box structure.

Cosmetic Packaging for Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance

Different beauty products require different box dimensions, structures and internal support. Packaging for a glass serum bottle will not have the same requirements as packaging for a lightweight lipstick, compact powder or makeup palette.

We can develop cosmetic packaging for individual products, complete beauty ranges, promotional kits and gift collections.

Skincare Packaging Boxes

Custom skincare packaging can be created for creams, moisturisers, face oils, cleansers, masks and other skincare products. Boxes can be made around jars, bottles, pumps, tubes or sachets and printed with your product information and branding.

For glass jars or bottles, an insert or fitted internal structure may be considered to help limit movement inside the box.

Serum and Essential-Oil Boxes

Serum bottles and facial oils are often supplied in narrow glass containers with droppers or pumps. A made-to-size carton can help hold the primary container more securely and provide space for ingredients, directions, precautions and brand information.

Lipstick and Lip-Gloss Boxes

Printed lipstick and lip-gloss boxes can be created in compact dimensions for individual products, sets or retail display collections. Different colours, shades or product ranges can be identified through printed artwork while keeping the overall brand presentation consistent.

Mascara and Eyeliner Boxes

Slim folding cartons are suitable for mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow products and similar cosmetic containers. Artwork can include shade names, application guidance, barcodes and other supplied product information.

Makeup Palette and Compact Boxes

Makeup packaging can be manufactured for eyeshadow palettes, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, pressed powders and compact products. The appropriate structure will depend on the size, weight and fragility of the product.

Rigid boxes, sleeves or fitted inserts may be considered for premium palettes and multi-product collections.

Perfume and Fragrance Boxes

Perfume and fragrance products often require packaging that combines presentation with internal support. Folding cartons can be used for lighter retail products, while rigid or two-piece boxes may be considered for luxury fragrances and gift collections.

Fragile glass bottles may require an insert and suitable outer delivery packaging.

Cosmetic Gift Boxes

Cosmetic gift boxes are suitable for seasonal collections, subscription services, product launches, influencer packages, corporate gifts and retail bundles.

Gift packaging can be designed for:

• Skincare routines and product sets
• Makeup collections
• Fragrance gift sets
• Sample and discovery kits
• Subscription products
• Christmas and seasonal collections
• Influencer and promotional packages

Cosmetic Boxes with Inserts and Internal Support

Cosmetic boxes with inserts can help hold jars, bottles, tubes and makeup products in position. Inserts can also improve the presentation of gift sets by organising several products inside one box.

The correct internal structure will depend on:

• Product width, depth and height
• Product weight
• Primary-container material
• The number of products inside the box
• The opening and presentation style
• Whether the box is for retail, gifting or delivery
• The level of internal movement that needs to be reduced

Depending on the project specification, insert options may include paperboard fittings, corrugated dividers, rigid-board platforms or other fitted compartments.

The retail product box should not automatically be treated as complete courier packaging. Glass bottles, jars and other fragile cosmetic products may also require an appropriate corrugated shipping box and additional transit protection.

Materials for Custom Cosmetic Packaging

The best material for your cosmetic packaging depends on the product weight, box structure, printing requirements, sales channel and desired presentation.

Cardboard and Paperboard

Paperboard is suitable for many retail cosmetic boxes, including packaging for lipsticks, creams, serums, tubes and lightweight bottles. Its smooth surface supports detailed artwork, small product text and a wide range of printing finishes.

Kraft Board

Kraft board creates a natural and understated appearance for skincare, handmade beauty and environmentally focused product ranges. It can be printed with logos, product information and simple graphic designs.

Corrugated Board

Corrugated board offers greater structural strength for ecommerce orders, subscription boxes, promotional kits and larger cosmetic gift sets. It may also be used as an outer shipping box around the primary retail packaging.

Rigid Board

Rigid board provides a more substantial presentation for luxury cosmetic packaging, premium skincare sets, perfumes, and influencer collections. It can be combined with fitted inserts and specialist finishes.

The material thickness should be selected according to the size, weight, and intended use of the finished package.

Cosmetic Box Styles We Make

Tuck-End Cosmetic Boxes

Tuck-end cartons are a practical choice for individual beauty products such as lipsticks, serums, creams, mascara, and skincare tubes. They provide printable panels for branding and product information and can be supplied in custom dimensions.

Two-Piece Cosmetic Boxes

A separate lid and base create a premium opening experience for skincare sets, fragrances, promotional products and beauty gift collections.

Sleeve Cosmetic Boxes

A printed sleeve can slide over a tray, product container or inner carton. Sleeve packaging works well for minimalist branding, limited-edition products and ranges that share the same basic packaging structure.

Rigid Cosmetic Boxes

Rigid boxes are suitable for high-value beauty products, fragrance collections, influencer packages and luxury cosmetic gift sets. Inserts can be added to organise and present individual products.

Window Cosmetic Boxes

A Die-cut window allows part of a bottle, jar, colour or product container to remain visible. The size and position of the window should be planned around the product and artwork.

Cosmetic Display Boxes

Display packaging can organise and present lip balms, lipsticks, mascara, skincare samples and other products on retail counters or shelves.

Cosmetic Mailer Boxes

Corrugated mailer boxes can be created for subscription products, product launches, ecommerce orders and multi-item promotional kits.

Printing, Finishing and Add-On Options

Your box can be printed and finished to match the positioning of your beauty brand, from simple paperboard packaging to premium cosmetic presentation boxes.

Available options may include:

Full-Colour Printing

CMYK printing is suitable for illustrations, gradients, photography and detailed multicolour designs.

Pantone Colour Matching

Pantone printing can be considered when accurate and consistent brand colours are required across different packaging runs.

Matte Lamination

Matte lamination creates a smooth, understated surface and is commonly selected for skincare and premium beauty packaging.

Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination creates a brighter, more reflective appearance and can make printed colours appear more vibrant.

Soft-Touch Lamination

Soft-touch lamination adds a smooth tactile surface and is often used for luxury skincare, makeup and fragrance packaging.

Foil Stamping

Gold, silver or coloured foil can highlight logos, borders, product names and selected artwork elements.

Embossing and Debossing

Embossing raises selected artwork from the surface, while debossing presses it into the material. These finishes can add depth and texture to logos and patterns.

Spot UV

Spot UV creates a glossy effect on selected parts of a matte design. It may be used to highlight a logo, product name, or decorative feature.

Die-Cut Windows

A custom window can display the product container, colour, or label without requiring the box to be opened.

Inside Printing

Printing on the inside of the box can be used for brand messages, product instructions, patterns or unboxing details.

Protective Inserts

Custom inserts and dividers can help organise cosmetic products and limit unnecessary movement within the box.

Custom Sizes for Bottles, Jars, Tubes and Palettes

Stock packaging may leave too much unused space or fail to support the shape of a cosmetic product. Custom sizing allows the box to be developed around the finished dimensions of your jar, bottle, tube, compact, palette or gift set.

Provide the measurements of the complete product, including caps, lids, pumps, droppers and other components that affect its overall size.

Your packaging specification can include:

• Custom length, width and height
• Board type and thickness
• Opening and closure style
• Internal inserts or dividers
• Window shape and placement
• Outside and inside printing
• Lamination and decorative finishes
• Retail or ecommerce requirements

A fitted box can improve presentation and reduce unnecessary space. Fragile products may still require additional protective packaging when sent through courier networks.

Cosmetic Packaging for Startups, Retailers and Wholesale Orders

Our cosmetic packaging is available for independent businesses, new product launches and established beauty ranges.

We work with:

• Independent skincare businesses
• Handmade beauty brands
• Ecommerce and marketplace sellers
• Retail cosmetic companies
• Makeup and fragrance brands
• Subscription-box businesses
• Salons and beauty professionals
• Beauty wholesalers and distributors
• Promotional and influencer campaigns

Minimum quantities start from 100 boxes for eligible specifications, while larger production quantities are available for retail and wholesale cosmetic packaging. The final minimum quantity and price depend on the box structure, material, dimensions, printing, and finishes.

Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Packaging Options

Beauty brands looking to reduce unnecessary packaging can ask about kraft, recycled-content, and recyclable paper-based material options.

Packaging choices may include:

• Closely fitted boxes that reduce excess material
• Kraft or recycled-content paperboard
• Recyclable paper-based stocks where appropriate
• Paperboard inserts and dividers
• Reduced or removable plastic windows
• Minimal printing and decorative finishing
• Corrugated outer packaging for ecommerce orders

The environmental properties of a finished box depend on its complete construction. Laminations, window films, coatings, adhesives, metallic finishes and mixed-material inserts can affect local recyclability.

Environmental claims should therefore reflect the actual materials and components used in the approved packaging specification.

Cosmetic Packaging for Retail, Ecommerce and Product Launches

Retail Cosmetic Packaging

Retail cosmetic boxes should communicate the product identity clearly and provide space for shade information, ingredients, directions, precautions, barcodes and other supplied details.

Consistent layouts and colour systems can help customers distinguish between different products while recognising that they belong to the same brand.

Ecommerce Cosmetic Packaging

Cosmetics sold online may pass through multiple handling and delivery stages. The retail carton should fit the product appropriately, while glass containers and fragile products may also require inserts, an outer shipping box and additional protective material.

Beauty Subscription Boxes

Subscription packaging can be developed to present several skincare, makeup or personal-care products in one organised package. Printed messages, tissue, dividers or fitted compartments can be considered as part of the unboxing design.

Product-Launch and Influencer Boxes

Presentation boxes can be created for new-product launches, press mailers, influencer campaigns and promotional kits. Rigid boxes, printed mailers and fitted inserts can help organise products and create a consistent presentation.

Make Space for UK Cosmetic Labelling Information

The outer cosmetic box can be designed with space for the product information supplied in your approved artwork.

Depending on the product and applicable requirements, the packaging may need areas for:

• Product name and function
• Responsible Person details
• Country of origin where applicable
• Weight or volume
• Durability or period-after-opening information
• Precautions and directions for use
• Batch or product identification
• Ingredients
• Barcodes and retail information

Where space is limited, some information may need to be supplied through an enclosed leaflet or another appropriate format.

The cosmetic manufacturer, Responsible Person, importer or seller remains responsible for confirming the legal, safety and labelling requirements that apply to the finished product. Our packaging team can create suitable artwork space for the information that you provide.

How to Measure Your Cosmetic Product for a Custom Box

Accurate product dimensions help us create a better-fitting box and assess whether an insert is required.

Measure the finished primary container, including its cap, lid, pump, dropper, or applicator.

Please provide:

1. Product length
2. Product width
3. Complete product height
4. Approximate finished weight
5. Primary-container material
6. Number of products in each box
7. Insert or divider requirements
8. Preferred box-opening style
9. Retail, gift or ecommerce use

Dimensions should normally be provided as length × width × height. Our team can review the measurements before preparing the packaging template.

How to Order Custom Cosmetic Boxes

1. Share Your Product Information

Provide the product dimensions, weight, required quantity, and intended use. Let us know whether the packaging is for retail, ecommerce, gifting or a promotional campaign.

2. Select Your Box Style and Material

Choose a folding carton, sleeve, rigid box, mailer or another suitable structure. Select the paperboard, kraft, corrugated or rigid material required for the project.

3. Submit Your Artwork

Upload your finished artwork, logo, and product information. Design assistance can be discussed when your files are not yet ready for production.

4. Review the Packaging Proof

Review the dieline, flat proof, or 3D mock-up before approving the artwork and structure. Physical samples can be arranged on request when required.

5. Approve the Final Specification

Confirm the dimensions, material, printing, finishes, quantity and delivery details before production begins.

6. Production and Delivery

Standard production normally begins after final artwork approval. The exact production and UK delivery schedule will be confirmed with your quotation and may vary according to quantity, structure, sampling and finishing requirements.

Benefits of Custom Cosmetic Packaging

Made-to-Size Packaging

Custom dimensions help reduce unnecessary space around bottles, jars, tubes and makeup products.

Clear Product Information

Printed panels provide space for ingredients, directions, precautions, shade names, barcodes and other information supplied by your business.

Consistent Brand Presentation

Logos, typography, brand colours and artwork can be applied consistently across different products and collections.

Improved Retail Presentation

Purpose-designed packaging can help products appear more organised and professional on shelves, counters and ecommerce listings.

Flexible Protection Options

Board thickness, inserts, dividers and outer delivery packaging can be selected according to product weight and fragility.

Scalable Order Quantities

Smaller production quantities can support new launches and independent brands, while wholesale quantities are available for growing beauty ranges.

Premium Presentation Options

Rigid structures, foil stamping, embossing, soft-touch lamination and other finishes can support luxury product positioning.

Why Choose 99 Custom Boxes for Cosmetic Packaging?

We support cosmetic and beauty brands with custom sizing, artwork assistance and a range of material, printing and finishing options.

Our cosmetic packaging service includes:

• Custom dimensions for different beauty products
• Paperboard, kraft, corrugated and rigid materials
• Full-colour and Pantone printing options
• Logo, artwork and product-information printing
• Inserts and dividers available on request
• Window, sleeve, folding-carton and presentation styles
• Flat proofs and 3D mock-ups
• Physical sampling available on request
• Order quantities starting from 100 boxes for eligible specifications
• Small and wholesale production quantities
• Delivery throughout the UK

Each order is produced according to the approved artwork and packaging specification. Production schedules depend on the structure, material, quantity, printing and finishing requirements and are confirmed with the quotation.

Request a Quote for Custom Cosmetic Boxes UK

Create cosmetic packaging that fits your products and presents your brand consistently across retail, ecommerce and promotional channels.

Share your product dimensions, required quantity, preferred material, box style, printing and finishing requirements with 99 Custom Boxes. Upload your artwork or discuss design support with our packaging team.

Request a custom cosmetic box quotation today for skincare, makeup, fragrance, personal-care products or complete beauty collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I order custom cosmetic boxes with my logo?

Yes. Your logo, brand colours, product names, ingredients, instructions, barcodes and other supplied information can be printed on the packaging. Printing can be applied to the outside and, where required, the inside of the box.

2. What cosmetic products can you make boxes for?

Custom boxes can be created for skincare jars, serum bottles, lipsticks, lip glosses, mascara, eyeliner, palettes, compacts, perfume, haircare products and cosmetic gift sets. The structure is developed according to the size, weight and presentation requirements of the product.

3. Can you make cosmetic boxes to my exact dimensions?

Yes. Provide the complete measurements of the bottle, jar, tube, palette or other primary container, including its lid, pump, cap or applicator. The box can then be manufactured around those dimensions.

4. Do you offer cosmetic boxes with inserts?

Yes. Inserts and dividers can be developed to hold jars, bottles, makeup items and multi-product gift sets. The appropriate structure depends on the product dimensions, weight, primary-container material and arrangement inside the box.

5. Which materials are available for cosmetic packaging?

Available materials may include paperboard, kraft board, corrugated board and rigid stock. The best option depends on the product weight, box style, printing requirements and whether the packaging is intended for retail, gifting or ecommerce.

6. Can you produce luxury cosmetic packaging?

Yes. Premium cosmetic packaging can use rigid or two-piece structures with finishes such as soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, embossing, debossing and spot UV. Inserts can also be added for a more organised presentation.

7. Do you offer eco-friendly cosmetic packaging?

Kraft, recycled-content and recyclable paper-based options can be discussed. The environmental properties of the finished package depend on the board, lamination, coatings, windows, adhesives and internal components included in the final specification.

8. Can cosmetic product information be printed on the box?

Yes. The artwork can include product names, ingredients, directions, precautions, Responsible Person details, batch information, barcodes and other supplied content. The cosmetic business remains responsible for confirming which information must appear on the finished product and packaging.

9. What is the minimum order quantity?

Order quantities start from 100 boxes for eligible specifications. The final minimum quantity depends on the box dimensions, material, printing method, structure and finishing requirements.

10. Can I request a sample before full production?

Flat proofs and 3D mock-ups can be supplied during the approval process. Physical samples can also be requested, although availability, cost and production time depend on the project specification.

11. How long does cosmetic-box production take?

Standard production is normally estimated after the artwork and complete packaging specification have been approved. The exact schedule depends on the quantity, materials, printing, finishes and sampling requirements and will be confirmed with your quotation.

12. Do you offer wholesale cosmetic boxes in the UK?

Yes. Cosmetic boxes can be produced for independent businesses, retailers, distributors and larger wholesale requirements. Provide your expected quantity when requesting a quotation so that suitable production options can be reviewed.

13. Do you deliver custom cosmetic boxes throughout the UK?

Yes. Cosmetic packaging can be delivered to businesses throughout the UK. Delivery costs and times will be confirmed according to the order size, production method and destination.

14. Can you create boxes for cosmetic gift sets?

Yes. Gift packaging can be designed for skincare routines, makeup collections, fragrances, discovery kits, subscription products and promotional sets. Inserts or dividers can be used to organise several items inside one box.

15. What finishes work best for premium cosmetic packaging?

Soft-touch or matte lamination can create an understated surface, while foil stamping, embossing and spot UV can highlight logos or product names. The best combination depends on the artwork, material and desired brand presentation.