Overview
Custom Skincare 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 skincare products, 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 skincare 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 skincare products, it protects the formula, communicates what's inside, and creates the first impression that turns browsers into buyers. Well-designed custom skincare 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
- Free design support
- Our team places your artwork on the dieline, checks bleed and color, and sends a proof before printing.
- Built for retail and e-commerce
- Features such as custom inserts, soft-touch lamination and foil stamping help your skincare products stand out on shelves and arrive safely.
- Premium finishes
- Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV and soft-touch lamination give your packaging a high-end feel.
- Sized to your product
- We build to your exact bottle, tube or jar dimensions so it fits snugly and looks intentional.
- Low minimums
- Order from 100 units, ideal for new launches, seasonal scents and limited editions.
- NYC delivery and US shipping
- We deliver across all five boroughs and ship to every state, packed flat to save space.
Standard sizes
Every order is made to your dimensions. These popular sizes are a good place to start:
| Size | Dimensions | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | 1.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 in | 1 oz dropper |
| Cream jar | 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.5 in | 1.7 oz jar |
| Routine set | 8 x 6 x 2.5 in | 3 to 4 steps |
| Travel kit | 6 x 4 x 2 in | minis |
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.
- SBS paperboardbright white board that prints crisp color and fine type.
- Kraft paperboarda natural brown look for clean and indie beauty brands.
- Rigid chipboardpremium two-piece and magnetic boxes for gifting.
- Paperboard insertsdie-cut inserts that hold bottles, tubes and jars upright.
Printing and finishes
Full-color CMYK printing reproduces gradients and photography, while Pantone matching keeps your signature color consistent across every skincare boxes and the rest of your line.
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 skincare products:
- Use a soft neutral palette that matches your formulas.
- Number each step of the routine on the box.
- Add a QR code to a how-to video.
- Use soft-touch lamination for a velvety feel.
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your skincare products, 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 skincare boxes, we typically recommend custom inserts and soft-touch lamination, matched to the weight and shape of your skincare products. 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.
- Custom inserts: holds the product upright and prevents rattling in transit.
- Soft-touch lamination: gives a velvety, luxurious touch.
- Foil stamping: adds metallic shine that signals premium quality.
Sustainable options
Want a lower-impact option? We can make custom skincare 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
- Professional and dermatology lines
- E-commerce and subscription box brands
- Influencer and creator brands
- Salons and spas in Manhattan and Brooklyn
- Clean and natural beauty labels
Ordering tips
- Plan holiday and gifting runs six to eight weeks ahead so your custom skincare boxes arrive before the rush.
- Order your two or three most-used sizes of custom skincare 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.
We deliver across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and ship to every state. Most boxes ship flat to save space.
