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Daniel K. 5.0/5
Exactly what we needed - clean print and the boxes arrived on time.
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Great quality and the free design help made it easy. Will reorder.
Custom packaging planning Starting from $0.44/unit on bulk orders

Compare materials, review artwork, and approve a digital proof for custom cardboard cosmetic packaging before production.

Low
MOQ
7d
Production
Free
Shipping
FSC
Options

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3-5 samples, free kit. $19.99 shipping credited on first order.

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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Cardboard Cosmetic Packaging is custom-printed paperboard folding cartons built for beauty and personal-care brands that want a retail-ready box for serums, balms, palettes, and skincare sets. Each carton is made to your artwork in full-color CMYK.

A reverse-tuck-end carton ships flat and folds up fast at pack-out, so you spend less on storage and labor while keeping a clean shelf face. Print inside the lid and you turn the unboxing into a brand moment - useful when a customer opens a moisturizer set and finds your ingredient story or a thank-you note printed on the flap.

Cardboard Cosmetic Packaging Materials & Specifications

  • Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
  • Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
  • Carton style: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck, or auto-bottom
  • Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
  • FSC option: available on request

Best Used For

  • Skincare serums, creams, and balms
  • Color cosmetics like palettes, lipsticks, and compacts
  • Fragrance and gift sets
  • Subscription beauty boxes

Printing & Finishing

  • Matte, gloss, or soft-touch (velvet) lamination
  • Spot UV for a contrast shine on logos
  • Foil stamping and emboss or deboss accents
  • Window cutout with PET film to show the product

Why Order from Teal

Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer with free design help and free US shipping. Standard MOQ is 50 units. Choose 7-business-day standard production or 5-day rush, all in full-color CMYK with an FSC paper option. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order), and get a quote within 4 business hours.

FAQ

What's the minimum order quantity? The standard MOQ is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles start at 100+.

How long is production? Standard production is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush available.

Can I get a sample? Yes. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.

Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.

How to Order Cardboard Cosmetic Packaging

Ordering custom cardboard cosmetic packaging is simple:

  • Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
  • Receive quote guidance within one business day
  • Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
  • Approve the digital proof and production begins
  • Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about cardboard cosmetic packaging, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Most standard custom box projects start around 50 units. Specialty structures, regulated categories, and some material choices may start at 100+ units.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval. Complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days. Shipping time depends on destination.

Fully custom dimensions at no extra charge. Common sizes from 4x4x2 to 18x12x8 inches. Submit your required dimensions with your quote request.

Full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft. Finishing: matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, embossing, debossing, and foil stamping.

FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, and soy or water-based ink options are available by specification. See the certifications and materials page for claim scope.

Yes. Free shipping is included on every Teal order. Delivery timeline, carrier/service level, and destination requirements are confirmed during quoting.

Yes. Use the sample kit to check materials, finishes, print quality, and sizing before committing to a full production run.

We offer kraft paperboard in 300 to 400 gsm weights, white SBS (solid bleached sulfate) board in 14pt and 18pt, corrugated board in E-flute and B-flute for shipping protection, and rigid chipboard in 1.5mm to 2.5mm for luxury packaging. FSC-certified and recyclable options depend on the selected board and finish.

Yes. Every order includes free dieline creation and artwork review. Send us your logo and brand colors, and our design team will create a print-ready layout. We provide a digital proof for your approval before production starts. No design fees or hidden charges.

Why Order Cardboard Cosmetic Packaging from Teal Packaging?

Teal Packaging produces custom cardboard cosmetic packaging with low order minimums, material guidance, dieline support, artwork review, and a digital proof before production begins.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval, while complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days. FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, specialty finishes, and free shipping are scoped on the certifications and materials page.

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator or the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow sizing and material choices.

Ready to Order Cardboard Cosmetic Packaging?

Request a quote with dieline and design guidance included. Free shipping is included on every order, with delivery details confirmed during quoting.

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New customer? Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off your first custom order.
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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 564246684
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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