Sample & Trial Kit Boxes

Custom Sample Kit Boxes: Trial Kit Packaging for Beauty Minis and Travel Sets

What sample kit boxes are used for

Sample kit boxes hold small samples or mini products so customers can try them. Trial kit packaging lets a new customer test several products at a low cost. Sample box packaging often carries a card that explains each item. Beauty sample boxes hold sachets, minis, and sheet masks. Mini kit packaging is also used in subscription and PR boxes, where each item is a small version of the full size. Travel kit boxes hold minis for flights. Cosmetic sample kit boxes can be small mailers or rigid gift boxes. The goal is to make trying your products easy, so the box should be light, small, and clear.

Sizes and how to measure

Box size is written as length x width x height, measured inside. Lay out the minis and the card, and add a small gap. Sample kits are often light, so the box can be small and slim. Tell us your items, and we suggest an inside size and an insert.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Three mini kit: about 6 in x 4 in x 2 in
• Five mini kit: about 8 in x 5 in x 2 in
• Travel kit: about 8 in x 5 in x 3 in
• Sachet kit: about 5 in x 4 in x 1 in

Board, finishes, and options

Boxes for kits and gifts can be rigid or folding. A rigid box is built from thick board wrapped in printed paper and feels substantial, and a folding carton is printed flat and ships flat at a lower cost. Finishes include matte, gloss, soft touch, foil, embossing, and spot gloss. An insert holds each item in place and can be cut to fit. A medium board is enough for light samples, and an insert holds each item. A sample kit lets you feel the board and test the fit.

Printing and finishing

Printing can be full color on the outside, and inside print or a lining paper is available. Keep key text and logos inside the safe area on the dieline, away from edges and folds. We set up the box on the free dieline, and you approve it before production. Use the lid or the inside for a short guide to each item.

Trial kits that sell

A trial kit works when the customer can see what they get. Use a window or a clear label list. A card can name each product and say how to use it. Add a QR code that leads to your shop. A small box also costs less to ship. Tell us your minis, and we plan the box.

Sample kits for subscription and PR

Sample kits pair with subscription boxes and PR boxes. A subscription box can hold a sample kit in each month. A PR box can include a sample kit for guests to share. Keep the sample box small and light so it fits inside a larger box.

Labeling notes

Product boxes often carry text such as ingredients, net contents, directions, and warnings, and what is required depends on your product and your market. You supply all text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check text or claims, and you are responsible for making sure your boxes meet the rules for your product.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a test batch, or a small giveaway. Larger orders cost less per box, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the box size, the shape, the cut line, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. 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 logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom sample kit boxes

1. Choose your box size, shape, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and test the fit first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on box style, dimensions, board thickness, wrap material, quantity, printing, inserts, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• 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