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Custom lip balm packaging
Lip balm packaging is the printed carton, paper tube or display box around a lip balm tube or pot. We print it with your brand, draw the structure for free, and production takes 10–12 days from proof approval. Best value starts at 50 units per design.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Formats
- Carton, tube, display
- Board
- Paperboard or kraft
- Best for
- Retail and sets
- Best value starts at
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Quote reply time
- 12–24 hours
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What lip balm packaging do we make?
The catch is what you're buying. We make the paper packaging, not the plastic tube or jar the balm sits in. If you're searching for empty lip balm containers, buy those from a container supplier and send us the size. We'll make the box around them.
Three formats cover most lip balm brands. A small tuck-end carton holds one tube. A paper tube holds a stick or a pot. A display box holds a dozen on a counter and doubles as the shipping carton.
Pick by how the balm sells. One at a time on a shelf needs a carton. A pack of three needs a sleeve or a carton with three cradles. A counter needs a display box.
- Carton. A small tuck-end box with a cradle or insert that holds the tube. See custom lipstick boxes for the closest build.
- Paper tube. A round tube with a lift-off lid. See custom paper tubes.
- Display box. An open tray that holds a row of balms. See custom display boxes.
- Sleeve. A printed band that wraps a pack of three. See custom box sleeves.
Specifications
Custom lip balm packaging: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formats | Tuck-end carton, paper tube, display box, sleeve |
| Board | White paperboard or kraft |
| Full color on white board, one or two colors on kraft | |
| Inserts | Paperboard cradle cut to the tube or pot |
| Add-ons | Window, hang tab for retail pegs |
| Size | Drawn to your tube or pot |
| Ships to you | Cartons flat. Tubes assembled |
| Recyclability | Paper-based boards recycle. Windows and laminates add plastic |
| Order size | Best value from 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. Smaller orders can be considered |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Which lip balm format?
Pick by how you sell the balm.
| Format | Holds | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Tuck-end carton | One tube | Shelf sales and e-commerce |
| Paper tube | One stick or pot | Gift sets, a natural look |
| Display box | A dozen or more | Counter sales |
| Sleeve | A pack of three | Multipacks |
A display box can also ship your stock to retailers.
Compare
Carton or paper tube?
Both hold a lip balm. They read differently on a shelf.
| Carton | Paper tube | |
|---|---|---|
| Looks like | A small retail box | A round, natural pack |
| Arrives | Flat | Assembled |
| Cost | Usually lower | Usually higher |
| Best for | Shelf and hang rack | Gift sets, kraft brands |
If you're choosing board, read custom kraft boxes.
Sizing
Sizing lip balm packaging
Send the diameter and height of the tube or pot, measured at the widest point, and say whether it's a twist-up tube or a pot with a lid. We add clearance when we draw the dieline.
If you're unsure which side is which, read how to measure a box.
Who uses custom lip balm packaging
- Small beauty brands. A carton for the shelf and an online shop. See cosmetic packaging.
- Craft and farmers market makers. A kraft sleeve is the cheapest way to brand a stock tube.
- Corporate and event gifts. A printed sleeve on a three-pack.
- Wholesale to retailers. A counter display box that also ships the stock.
Finishes
Keep the finish simple.
Lip balm cartons are small, so one finish on the logo is plenty. Aqueous coating goes on every box by default.
Foil stamping
Metallic foil on the logo. It catches the light on the shelf.
Spot UV
Gloss on one area of a matte box. Good for a logo, bad for small text.
Debossing
Pressed in, no ink. Works on kraft as well as white board.
Aqueous coating
Water-based and on every box by default. It recycles with the box.
Quote
Get a quote for custom lip balm packaging
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom lip balm packaging: questions.
What is the minimum order for lip balm packaging?
Best value starts at 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. If you need fewer, tell us: we can consider smaller orders.
How long do lip balm packaging take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top and depends on where the boxes are going.
Do you charge for structural design?
No. Structural design is $0. We draw the dieline around your product, and you only pay once you order boxes.
Do you supply the lip balm containers?
No. We make the printed cartons, tubes and display boxes. Buy the plastic tubes or pots from a container supplier and send us the size.
Can I order in bulk for wholesale?
Yes. Bulk orders are where per-box cost comes down. Tell us the quantity and we'll quote it.
Can the carton have a window?
Yes, but the window film adds plastic. A die-cut hole shows the balm without it.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You need the lip balm containers themselves
We make the box, not the tube or pot. If you need empty containers, a container supplier is the right call. Come to us for the carton.
You only need a handful of boxes
Best value starts at 50 units, because of logistics and shipping. For 10 or 20 we can consider it, but the cost per box is higher and a stock box with a printed sticker may cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
Popular boxes
Related boxes.
Paper tube
Display box
Folding carton
Cosmetic boxes
Cartons sized to your bottle or jar, with room for ingredients and batch codes.
Paperboard