A mascara tube rolls. On a shelf, in a shipper, in a subscription mailer, an unsupported tube shifts, and the wand seal loosens. Custom Mascara Packaging solve that. These are slim tuck-end or rigid cartons in 300–350 GSM SBS board, built to grip a 12–20mm tube diameter with zero play, print full-color claim copy across four panels, and hold square on a retail shelf.
Beauty startups, private-label sellers, and subscription box operators order these most. Skip rigid if you’re shipping loose in polybags — the extra cost buys presentation, not drop protection.
The board grade decides everything. SBS at 300–350 GSM holds a crisp fold and takes ink cleanly, so a fine serif logo prints sharp instead of feathering. A snug dieline stops the tube from rattling in transit. Soft-touch lamination survives handling on a counter display, and tamper-evident seals show whether a unit’s been opened before purchase — which matters when your mascara sits on an open shelf.
SBS board resists crushing in shipper cartons
Aqueous coating blocks humidity and moisture damage
Snug dieline stops tube movement in transit
Tamper-evident seals reveal opened units
Flat panels stack cleanly in warehouse cases
Four-panel print space for logo and claims
Offset CMYK holds fine type without feathering
Soft-touch and foil finishes for premium shelf appeal
Straight tuck-end: Flaps tuck the same direction. Fastest to pack, lowest cost, standard for high-volume beauty runs.
Reverse tuck-end: Flaps alternate — stronger hold for heavier glass-based tubes.
Auto-bottom: Bottom locks on pop-open. Cuts assembly time on manual fulfilment lines.
Rigid two-piece: Base and lid in wrapped chipboard. Built for luxury and gift sets.
Standard runs 25mm × 25mm × 130mm through 35mm × 35mm × 160mm. Custom dielines start from your tube diameter, cap height, and wand length.
Pantone PMS matching on offset. Add die-cut windows, foil logos, printed inner panels, or paperboard sleeves.
Send tube dimensions (diameter, cap height, total length), quantity, board preference, print requirements (CMYK, Pantone, foil), and your deadline.
We build a printed physical sample to your dieline. You approve or request changes before production starts. Samples take 5–7 business days.
Production runs 10–15 business days after sign-off, shipped to your warehouse or 3PL. Flag rush orders when you submit specs.
Orbix Packaging supplies beauty startups, private-label sellers, and wholesale distributors who need cartons that hold tube dimensions exactly and print clean at small type sizes. Dielines get built and checked in-house, so fit problems surface before plates go on press. MOQs start at 500 units for digital runs and scale to offset volume. Every order clears pre-press, post-print, and pre-shipment inspection with a report attached.
Specs shift with board choice, print method, and run size. Here's what standard mascara carton configurations look like:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material Options | 300–350 GSM SBS board, 14–18pt folding carton, kraft board, art paper-wrapped rigid |
| Printing Options | CMYK offset lithography, digital short-run print, hot foil stamping, screen print |
| Color Options | CMYK full color, Pantone PMS matching, metallic and holographic foils |
| Finishing Options | Soft-touch lamination, gloss UV, spot UV, emboss/deboss, cold foil, matte varnish |
| Customization Options | Die-cut windows, hanging tabs, tuck-end or auto-bottom, printed interiors, tamper seals |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 500 units (digital print); 1,000 units (offset) |
| Turnaround Time | 10–15 business days after sample approval |
| Shipping Coverage | Nationwide USA; FOB port available for larger wholesale orders |
Check board weight, tube fit, and print clarity. A snug dieline prevents rattling, coated board blocks humidity, and tamper seals confirm the unit arrived unopened.
A printed insert card, tamper seal, and interior panel print. Some brands add shade or formula details, batch codes, and a die-cut window on the front panel.
Multi-cavity rigid boxes with die-cut inserts hold three to six tubes. Each cavity isolates a tube, preventing wand contact and label scuffing during shipping.
Bundles lower your per-unit carton cost since board and plate setup spread across more units. Single cartons suit testing new shades before committing to volume.
Print a period-after-opening symbol on the carton — usually 3M or 6M for mascara. Buyers track the open date against that mark instead of guessing.
Slim tuck-end cartons at 25mm × 25mm × 110mm fit travel-size tubes. Keep board at 300 GSM minimum so the carton holds shape inside a packed bag.
For sellers, yes — recurring volume justifies offset print economics. Use auto-bottom cartons to cut hand-assembly time when you're packing hundreds of units monthly.
Signal it on-pack. Print Leaping Bunny or vegan certification marks on a side panel, and pair with recycled kraft board and soy-based inks.
Packaging matters here. Aqueous or UV coating protects cartons through humid summer transit and prevents label lift in warehouses without climate control.
Match the carton to the format. Waterproof and tubing formulas often use wider tubes, so confirm diameter and cap height before locking your dieline.