Overview
Custom Salve Boxes from Cosmetic Boxes NYC are made for beauty, skincare and cosmetic brands that want packaging as considered as their formulas. We size every order to your salve tins and sticks, print it with your branding, and choose board and finishes that protect the product and look beautiful on a shelf or in an unboxing video.
Whether you sell from a studio in Brooklyn or ship to boutiques across the country, we make custom salve boxes from 100 units, with free design help, a digital proof before production, and turnaround in 8 to 12 business days after approval.
Packaging is part of the product experience. For salve tins and sticks, it protects the formula, communicates what's inside, and creates the first impression that turns browsers into buyers. Well-designed custom salve boxes look great on shelves and in social media unboxings, reduce damage in shipping, and give you space for ingredients, usage tips and your brand story.
Why brands choose us
- Built for retail and e-commerce
- Features such as sleeve or tuck styles, kraft board and small-batch friendly help your salve tins and sticks stand out on shelves and arrive safely.
- Free design support
- Our team places your artwork on the dieline, checks bleed and color, and sends a proof before printing.
- NYC delivery and US shipping
- We deliver across all five boroughs and ship to every state, packed flat to save space.
- Sized to your product
- We build to your exact bottle, tube or jar dimensions so it fits snugly and looks intentional.
- Premium finishes
- Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV and soft-touch lamination give your packaging a high-end feel.
- Low minimums
- Order from 100 units, ideal for new launches, seasonal scents and limited editions.
Standard sizes
Every order is made to your dimensions. These popular sizes are a good place to start:
| Size | Dimensions | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz tin | 2 x 2 x 1 in | lip or travel salve |
| 1 oz tin | 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.25 in | standard salve |
| 2 oz tin | 3 x 3 x 1.5 in | body salve |
| Stick | 1.25 x 1.25 x 3.25 in | salve stick |
Materials
The right board depends on how your product is sold: on a boutique shelf, in a spa, in a gift set or shipped direct to customers.
- Kraft boardnatural sleeves and cartons.
- SBS boardbright prints.
- Insertshold tins securely.
- Recycled boardeco-friendly option.
Printing and finishes
Many beauty brands print a clean exterior and add a surprise inside: a thank-you message, a how-to-use guide or a QR code to a tutorial.
Finishing options include gold, silver, rose gold and holographic foil, embossing and debossing, spot UV, soft-touch and matte or gloss lamination, plus window patches and custom inserts.
Design ideas
Ideas that work especially well for salve tins and sticks:
- Use botanical illustrations.
- Print kraft with one dark ink.
- Add a sleeve to wrap the tin.
- Show key herbs on the side.
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your salve tins and sticks, where they're sold and the look you want, and we'll recommend a structure, material and finish in your free quote.
Protection and performance
Beauty products face humidity, handling and shipping. For custom salve boxes, we typically recommend sleeve or tuck styles and kraft board, matched to the weight and shape of your salve tins and sticks. Glass bottles benefit from inserts, soaps from breathable or open designs, and bathroom products from moisture-resistant coatings. Tell us how and where your product is sold and we'll suggest the right build.
- Sleeve or tuck styles: adds branding with minimal material.
- Kraft board: delivers a natural, eco-friendly look.
- Small-batch friendly: adds practical value and helps the packaging perform as well as it looks.
Sustainable options
Want a lower-impact option? We can make custom salve boxes from recycled or FSC-certified board, print with soy or water-based inks, and replace plastic windows with plant-based films or open die-cuts.
Who it’s for
- Private-label manufacturers
- Clean and natural beauty labels
- Influencer and creator brands
- Indie beauty and skincare brands
- Boutiques and department store vendors
Ordering tips
- Order your two or three most-used sizes of custom salve boxes together to reach a better quantity price.
- Keep your logo, colors and fonts consistent across every product so your line looks like a collection.
- Plan holiday and gifting runs six to eight weeks ahead so your custom salve boxes arrive before the rush.
We deliver across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and ship to every state. Most boxes ship flat to save space.
