Eyeshadow box
18pt SBS, palette-flat fit500 minimum · 10 to 12 business daysAn eyeshadow box is a slim, flat folding carton sized for a single or multi-pan eyeshadow palette, built to hold the compact steady without rattling and give the box a snug, premium fit around a thin product. We produce them on 18pt SBS from 500 units, ready in about 10 to 12 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose an eyeshadow box for a cosmetics brand where the box's thin, precise fit around the compact is part of the product's premium feel, and shelf presentation matters as much as protection.
Choose a shared multi-item cosmetics box instead if you're bundling an eyeshadow palette with other products in a gift set, since this slim single-item box is sized specifically for one compact standing or lying alone.
Specifications
| Board | 18pt SBS paperboard, printed and die cut |
|---|---|
| Fit | Sized to a single-pan or multi-pan palette, tell us your compact dimensions |
| Closure | Tuck-top or a slide-style two-piece box |
| Offset CMYK, matte or gloss finish, foil and soft-touch coating available | |
| Interior | Optional recessed cavity to seat the compact firmly |
| Minimum | 500 units |
| Lead time | 10 to 12 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 in (single-pan compact) 4 x 3 x 0.75 in (multi-pan palette) custom size to your compact |
Materials that suit it
Questions people ask
Does the box fit our specific palette exactly, or is it a generic size?
Send us your compact's exact dimensions and pan count and we'll size the box and any interior cavity to fit snugly. Generic sizing tends to leave rattle in a product this thin.
Can I get a soft-touch coating for a premium in-hand feel?
Yes, soft-touch matte coating is available and is a popular choice for cosmetics packaging meant to feel premium in hand.
Tuck-top or slide box, which suits a thin palette better?
A slide-style two-piece box tends to suit a thin, flat compact well since it opens smoothly without the flex a tuck-top can have on a very slim box. A tuck-top is the lower-cost option and works fine too, so tell us your priority.
Can I run multiple shade collections with the same box structure?
Yes, if your compacts share the same footprint, one box structure can run across different shade collections. Each distinct print design still runs as its own job with its own 500-unit minimum.
Is there a window option to show the pan colors before opening?
A small die-cut window is available if you want the shade colors visible without opening the box.
What's the minimum if I only want a limited seasonal shade palette?
500 units is our minimum for this format. It's the volume that makes the die-cutting and print setup worthwhile on our end.
How is an eyeshadow box different from a mascara box?
Proportions and board. The eyeshadow box is a flat carton on 18pt SBS sized to a palette, as a tuck-top or a two-piece slide box, with an optional recessed cavity to seat the compact and soft-touch available. The mascara box is a slim upright carton on 16pt SBS for one tube. Both start at 500 units in 10 to 12 business days after proof. Palettes go in the flat box; tubes, wands and pencils suit the mascara box.
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Ready to price your eyeshadow box?
Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.