Do you make the bottles and jars as well as the boxes?
No. We print and make the outer boxes. You source the container, and we make the box to fit it.
Cosmetic Packaging FAQs
The questions we answer most often by email and phone, collected in one place. If yours is not here, ask and we will add it.
Design Your Packaging
Choose a real photo of the box you have in mind, put your logo on it, pick a colour and finish, and send it over. Our designers turn it into a free, print-ready proof.
Brief us on the box you need
The more we know about what goes inside, the bottle or jar, the quantity and the look you are after, the sharper the price. A packaging specialist replies within one business day with a written quote and a free design proof.
- Written prices from £0.25 a box.
- Free design proof before anything is printed.
- Made in 4–6 business days after proof approval.
- Free tracked delivery across the UK in 2–3 business days.
- Misprints or damage reported within 10 days with photos are reprinted or refunded.
Everything buyers ask
Not answered here? Call +44 7578 382054, message our packaging team on WhatsApp or email info@thecosmeticpackaging.co.uk.
Can I order a box without any print?
Yes. Plain boxes in white, kraft or a coloured board are available, and many brands add their own label.
What is folding boxboard?
A smooth, white, single-ply board between about 350 and 400 gsm that most cosmetic cartons are made from. It prints well and creases cleanly.
What board do rigid perfume boxes use?
Rigid greyboard, usually 1.5 to 2 mm thick, wrapped in printed paper. It does not fold flat, so rigid boxes ship assembled.
How do I measure my container for a box?
Measure the widest point, the depth and the full height with the cap, pump or dropper fitted. Add two to three millimetres on each side for clearance and send the numbers with your enquiry.
Can the box have a window?
Yes. Window cut-outs are available on most folding cartons, open or with a clear film behind them.
Can you add an insert to hold the product still?
Yes. Card, foam and tissue inserts are available on request and are priced on the quote.
Are kraft boxes available?
Yes. Kraft board is an option for any folding carton and is popular for soap, bath and body products.
Which finishes can be combined?
Foil with soft touch lamination, spot UV over matt lamination and embossing with foil are all common pairings. Ask and we advise on your artwork.
Can I have different artwork on boxes in the same order?
Yes. Each design is set up and proofed separately, and the quote shows the price per design and quantity.
Do you print batch codes or barcodes?
We print whatever is in your approved artwork, including barcodes and fixed batch codes. Variable codes per box are not part of the print; most brands add them with a label or an ink stamp.
Will the colours on my screen match the printed box?
Screens show light and print shows ink, so there is always a small difference. Send a named colour reference if you have one and we match it as closely as the board allows.
How are the boxes packed for delivery?
Folding cartons ship flat, bundled in outer cartons. Rigid and magnetic boxes ship assembled in protective outer cartons.
Can I collect my order instead of having it delivered?
Orders are delivered. Delivery is free and tracked to any UK address, so there is no saving in collecting.