Cosmetic Tube Boxes

Custom Cosmetic Tube Boxes for Squeeze Tubes and Tube Sets

What cosmetic tube packaging is used for

A squeeze tube is one of the most common shapes in beauty. It holds hand cream, body lotion, face cream, gel, cleanser, sunscreen, scrub, mask, and balm. A tube itself has little room for text and often looks the same as the next one on a shelf, so the box does most of the selling. Custom cosmetic tube boxes hold flat tubes, round tubes, oval tubes, mini sample tubes, and sets of two or three tubes. Brands use cosmetic tube boxes for single products, travel sizes, trios, and gift sets. A good box carries the product name, the use, the directions, and the ingredient list that a small tube has little room for.

Sizes and how to measure

Measure the tube, not the label. Take the outer diameter or the width and depth at the widest point, and the full height with the cap on. Many tubes stand on their cap, so measure the cap end too. For a set, measure each tube and choose a layout. Allow 1/8 to 1/4 inch per side for clearance. Send us the numbers and we build the dieline around them.

Example sizes (examples only, length x width x height in inches; your tube sets the final size):

• Mini sample tube, 0.5 oz: 1 x 1 x 3.5
• Hand cream tube, 1 oz: 1.25 x 1.25 x 4.5
• Cream tube, 2 oz: 1.5 x 1.5 x 5.5
• Body lotion tube, 4 oz: 1.75 x 1.75 x 7
• Three tube set: 5 x 1.75 x 5.5

Box styles and closures

A straight tuck end carton is the standard choice for cosmetic tube boxes, because it ships flat and fits a slim tube snugly. A reverse tuck end keeps the front panel clean for the product name. An auto lock bottom holds a heavier tube upright without tape. A sleeve box slides over a tray and suits a set, a hang tab version fits a retail peg, and a magnetic closure rigid box suits a gift set. These styles can be made as custom cosmetic tube box packaging for retail or for mailing.

Materials and thickness

Folding cartons use paperboard of about 300 to 400 GSM, which prints crisp color and holds a tube firmly. Kraft board gives a natural look. Rigid boxes use greyboard of about 1.5 to 2 mm under a printed wrap and suit a set or a gift box. For mail, E-flute or B-flute corrugated mailers add crush protection. Exact thickness is confirmed for each order. Every box uses eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers, and recycled paperboard and kraft board are available.

Printing, coatings, and finishes

Print full color CMYK or match your brand with Pantone spot colors, on the outside only or the outside and inside. Many brands print the box to match the tube, or use one layout with a color band that changes by product, which keeps cost lower across a range. Matte lamination looks calm, gloss adds shine, and soft-touch adds a velvety feel. Spot UV can pick out the logo, and foil in gold, silver, or rose gold adds an accent. Embossing and debossing add texture to a name. Luxury cosmetic tube packaging often pairs soft-touch lamination with a foil logo and a rigid box. Unique cosmetic tube packaging can come from a shaped window, an embossed pattern, or a color that changes with each product. Custom printed boxes can also carry a barcode, directions, and a short note on the formula.

Inserts and windows

A paperboard or corrugated insert holds the tube upright and keeps the cap from rubbing the wall. For a set, the insert has an opening for each tube. A die-cut window with clear film shows the tube, which helps in retail. If your tube is plain, a solid front with a foil logo may look better. A clean white insert makes a dark tube stand out.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline sized to your tube, and it works as your cosmetic tube packaging template. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the front, the side panels, and the back from your logo and brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom cosmetic tube packaging

1. Order the $39 sample kit to check board, finishes, and fit. It is credited toward your order total.
2. Send your tube measurements and your quantity, starting at 50 units.
3. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
4. Review and approve the artwork.
5. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval.
6. Your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on dimensions, material, printing, finishing, inserts, and quantity. The 50 unit minimum suits a first launch and a wholesale order alike.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• $39 sample kit, credited toward the order total
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers