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Didn't expect much honestly, but the box quality blew me away. Sturdy, great print, and customers even asked where I got it. Shipping took a little longer than I hoped, but worth the wait.
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Present your beauty products with confidence using Custom Makeup Boxes with Inserts. Designed to keep cosmetics securely in place, these boxes offer excellent protection while creating a premium unboxing experience. Whether you’re packaging lipsticks, foundations, serums, compact powders, or complete makeup kits, custom inserts help prevent movement and keep every product perfectly organized.
At Hive Custom Boxes, we manufacture custom makeup boxes using eco-friendly Kraft, cardboard, and rigid paperboard that are durable, recyclable, and built for sustainable packaging. Our printed cosmetic boxes with inserts can be customized with your logo, artwork, brand colors, and luxury finishes, ensuring your packaging reflects the quality of the products inside while enhancing your brand’s shelf appeal.
Looking for packaging that protects your cosmetics and elevates your brand? Contact Hive Custom Boxes today for a free quote and customize your Makeup Boxes with Inserts.
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| Product name | Custom Makeup Boxes with Inserts |
|---|---|
| Box style | Folding carton, magnetic-lid box, drawer box, or rigid set-up box |
| Product fit | Single items or full makeup sets — palettes, lipsticks, compacts, brushes, minis |
| Insert type | Fitted foam, EVA, board, or paper-pulp insert with cavities for each item |
| Sizes | Fully customizable to your product or curated set |
| Structure | Folding carton (paperboard), or paper-wrapped chipboard core for rigid |
| Wall type | Single wall (folding carton) or rigid single wall (set-up box) |
| Closure | Tuck-top, magnetic flap, slide drawer, or lift-off lid |
| Insert finishes | Velvet/flocked, satin, foam, or paper-wrapped cavities |
| Printing | Litho or digital — CMYK, Pantone (PMS), full color |
| Finishing options | Spot UV, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing/debossing, gloss/matte lamination |
| Coating | UV, aqueous, or varnish |
| Special features | Fitted multi-cavity insert, mirror in the lid, magnetic closure, ribbon pull |
| Add-ons | Custom inserts, mirrors, tissue wrap, ribbon, applicator/brush slots |
| Eco options | Recyclable board, molded paper-pulp inserts, water-based coatings, soy inks |
| Order Quantity | 100 – 500,000 units |
| Turnaround time | 7–10 business days |
| Tooling | One-time custom die, insert mold, and print plate setup |
| Material | Description | Weight (gsm) | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS (C1S / C2S) | Premium bleached board with a smooth surface that makes print and foil pop | 250–400 gsm | Retail and premium makeup boxes |
| Kraft paperboard | Natural brown board with an earthy, clean-beauty feel | 300–450 gsm | Natural, organic, and minimalist cosmetics |
| CCNB (clay-coated news back) | Coated printing surface up front, gray back; easy on the budget | 300–450 gsm | Cost-conscious retail runs |
| Recycled paperboard | Made from post-consumer content for a greener footprint | 300–450 gsm | Sustainability-focused branding |
| Rigid greyboard (chipboard core) | Stiff inner board that gives premium sets their weighty, luxe feel | 800–1200 gsm | Luxury palettes and gift-set boxes |
| Insert board / molded pulp | Cavity insert material that cradles each item (board, foam, or pulp) | 250–450 gsm equivalent | Fitted trays and multi-cavity inserts |
Every stock, print method, and finish below can be applied to your magnetic closure rigid boxes. Not sure what suits your product? Ask and we will recommend a spec.
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us through live chat, one of our online forms, or give us a call at 1 (800) 725-9660 to speak with a custom box packaging expert now.
Paul and the whole team at HiveCustomBoxes have been extremely helpful and patient with my first order (of many!) with them. Thank you guys for your patience, competitive pricing, and all-around quality.
Logan was super helpful from beginning to end. I was really impressed with his customer service and how fast we were able to get these created.
10 out of 10! Kelly was so helpful and responsive. We had a very quick turnaround time for these custom printed boxes, and Kelly was able to get the mock-up, quote, and boxes shipped to us a day early. Very impressed!
Hive Custom Boxes is a great company. They go out of their way, they’re friendly, they’re quick, and they make a quality product. They are everything a business could ask for and more.
The Hive Custom Boxes team is beyond recognition! They make boxes at competitive prices, and Hive knows how to burst boxes! I got my boxes delivered right on time! I’d for sure recommend them!
Working with Hive Custom Boxes has been beyond exceptional! We’ve had nothing but exceptional, competitive pricing from Hive; attentive Hive customer service; and far exceeding the standard of work in the custom packaging industry. Hive Custom Boxes is our new “go to” custom packaging company!
I only have good things to say about Hive Custom Boxes! Customer service really knows how to burst boxes! Alexis took care of everything for me and really deserves a shout out! I will definitely be recommending them! I am really looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.
Hive Custom Boxes made the whole experience easy. The website is simple to navigate, and the pricing is hard to beat. Great quality for the cost — I’ll definitely be back!
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us through live chat, one of our online forms, or give us a call at 1 (800) 725-9660 to speak with a custom box packaging expert now.
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