Hand Cream Boxes

Custom Hand Cream Boxes for Tubes, Minis, Jars, and Gift Sets

What hand cream packaging is used for

Hand cream is a small product that people buy on impulse, keep in a bag, and give as a gift, so the box has to be small, bright, and easy to spot at the counter. Hand cream packaging holds squeeze tubes, mini tubes, jars, and pump tubes, as well as trios of minis and sets that pair a hand cream with a lip balm, a cuticle oil, or a hand soap. Brands use hand cream boxes for retail shelves, checkout counters, boutiques, spas, hotel and airline orders, online orders, subscription boxes, and holiday gift sets. A good box carries the product name, the scent, the size, and the directions, and it keeps the tube clean and the cap closed on the way to the customer.

Sizes and how to measure

Measure the tube or jar, not the label. For a tube, take the width, the thickness, and the full length, including the cap. For a jar, take the outer diameter and the height with the lid on. Tubes often stand on their cap or lie flat, so decide how yours will sit. For a set, measure each product 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 or jar sets the final size):

• Mini tube, 1 oz: 1.25 x 0.75 x 4.5
• Tube, 2 oz: 1.5 x 1 x 5.5
• Tube, 3 oz: 1.5 x 1 x 6
• Jar, 2 oz: 2.25 x 2.25 x 2
• Set of three tubes: 5 x 2 x 6

Box styles and closures

A straight tuck end carton is the standard choice for hand cream boxes, because it ships flat and holds a tube snugly. A hang tab lets a small carton hang on a retail peg or a checkout display. A reverse tuck end keeps the front panel clean for the scent name. A sleeve box slides over a tray and suits a trio, a window carton shows the tube, and a magnetic closure rigid box suits a gift set. These styles can be made as hand cream 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 keeps its shape. Kraft board gives a natural look. Rigid boxes use greyboard of about 1.5 to 2 mm under a printed wrap and suit a gift set. For mail, E-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. Hand creams are often sold in many scents, so many brands use one layout with a color band or an icon that changes by scent, which keeps cost lower across a range. Matte lamination looks calm, gloss adds shine, and soft-touch adds a velvety feel that suits a skin care product. 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. Hand cream boxes with logo on the front and a scent description on the back help the shopper choose. Custom hand cream packaging can also carry a barcode, directions, and a list of ingredients.

Inserts and windows

A single tube usually needs no insert, because the carton holds it. For a trio or a mixed set, a paperboard tray or divider has an opening for each item so they do not rub. A jar is held upright by a paperboard insert. 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 tray makes colorful tubes stand out. For luxury hand cream packaging, a rigid box with a ribbon and a foil logo suits a gift trio.

Labeling notes

Hand cream carries ingredient lists, directions, and warnings, and you are responsible for that text. You supply the wording and any required labeling, and we print it where you want it. We do not write or check this text for you.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline sized to your tube or jar. 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 hand cream box packaging

1. Order the $39 sample kit to check board, finishes, and fit. It is credited toward your order total.
2. Send your tube or jar 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