Liquid Lipstick Boxes

Custom Liquid Lipstick Boxes for Wand Tubes, Minis, and Sets

What liquid lipstick boxes are used for

A liquid lipstick looks small and plain on a shelf: a short tube with a wand inside. The box is what shows the shade, the finish, and the brand. Liquid lipstick boxes hold matte and glossy liquid lipsticks, lip stains, lip creams, mini sizes, and sets that pair a liquid lipstick with a lip liner. Brands use them for single shades, full ranges, duos, and gift sets. A good box carries the shade name, the finish, the directions, and the ingredient list that a narrow tube has little room for. Strong liquid lipstick packaging also helps a brand sell several lip products as one set.

Sizes and how to measure

Measure the tube, not the label. Take the outer diameter at the widest point and the full height with the cap on. Many liquid lipstick caps are wider than the tube, so measure the cap too. 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 sets the final size):

• Standard liquid lipstick tube: 0.8 x 0.8 x 4.25
• Mini liquid lipstick: 0.7 x 0.7 x 3
• Liquid lipstick and liner duo: 2.25 x 0.9 x 4.5
• Three shade liquid lipstick set: 3 x 1 x 4.5

Box styles and closures

A straight tuck end carton is the standard choice for liquid lipstick boxes, because it ships flat and fits a slim tube snugly. A reverse tuck end keeps the front panel clean for the shade name. An auto lock bottom holds a tube upright without tape. A sleeve box slides over a tray and suits a duo, 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 liquid lipstick 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 slim 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. Liquid lipstick sells on color, so many brands print the shade as a solid panel or a color band that changes by shade, 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. Custom liquid lipstick boxes can also carry a barcode, directions, and a short note on the finish.

Inserts and windows

A paperboard or corrugated insert holds the tube upright and keeps the cap from rubbing the wall. For a duo or a set, the insert has an opening for each item. A die-cut window with clear film shows the tube and the cap, 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. 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 liquid lipstick 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