An eyeliner box is a narrow, tube-shaped carton sized to a single liner, whether that is a pencil, a felt-tip pen or a liquid brush in a bottle. TBPB makes them to your exact product length and thickness with no minimum order, and we work to beat any written quote you hold for the same specs.
Slim cartons live or die on tolerances
An eyeliner is long and skinny, which makes the carton unforgiving. A pencil may be around 5 inches long and under half an inch across; liquid pens run longer. Measure your product at its longest and widest points, including the cap and any ferrule, then allow about 1/8 inch of clearance per side so it slides in without scraping the print. Too tight and the product jams; too loose and it rattles and shows through the carton wall when the box is tilted. For a very light liner, a thin carton of paperboard is enough. If it has a metal ferrule or a glass bottle, add a small paperboard cradle inside.
Closure, orientation and shelf behaviour
Most eyeliner cartons are straight tuck-end boxes with a flap at each end, and they can be shelved flat or hung from a peg if you add a hang tab, as in our hang tab boxes. Think about how the product is merchandised. A box that stands on a counter needs a flat base; one that sits in a rack needs the shade name visible on the narrow edge. Eyeliner buyers shop by shade, so the narrow panel is the most valuable one on the box, and it deserves a big, clear colour name.
If a window is on your mind, a small cut-out showing the pencil tip lets people see the actual colour. It does add a film layer and a little cost, so test it with a sample first.
Paperboard, coatings and finishes
Folding-carton paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range is the usual choice, and a smooth white stock shows colour accurately. Matte coating is popular for a clean cosmetic look. Soft-touch lamination feels higher-end, but it can show scuffs on dark colours. Foil stamping and spot UV pick out a logo or a tagline.
- Custom length, width and depth for pencil, gel or liquid liners
- Straight tuck-end closure, with optional hang tab
- Full-colour CMYK or Pantone-matched print
- Matte, gloss or soft-touch finish, plus foil or spot UV
- Optional window, insert or cradle
Cosmetics are regulated products. You are responsible for ingredient lists, claims and any labelling your market requires, and for confirming requirements with your own regulatory adviser. We print the artwork you supply.
Related formats in the same line
Most brands sell more than one product, and matching cartons keep a collection looking consistent. See mascara boxes and lipstick boxes for the rest of an eye-and-lip range, and the full cosmetic packaging range for everything else.
Designing for a narrow panel
A carton this thin leaves very little room, so every word has to earn its place. Put the brand mark and the product type on the front, the shade name on the narrow edge, and keep ingredient and batch details on the back and the end flaps. Small text on a coated surface becomes unreadable fast, so keep legal copy at a size you can actually read at arm’s length. Dark ink on a white stock looks crisp, while pale text on a deep colour needs a heavier font weight to survive printing. A proof on the real board beats a screen preview every time.
Ready to start? Send your product length, thickness and quantity, even a quantity of one, and TBPB draws the dieline and quotes it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for eyeliner boxes?
No. TBPB sets no minimum order. An indie brand can order a single box to test the fit and print, then scale up when the shade range is final. Send your product dimensions and quantity and we quote that run directly.
What size should an eyeliner box be?
Measure the liner at its longest and widest points, including the cap, then allow about 1/8 inch per side. Pencils are slim and long, while liquid pens run longer and may need a cradle. Send us a sample and we dieline from the real product.
Can I hang eyeliner boxes on a display rack?
Yes. A hang tab lets the carton hang from a peg. This suits drugstore-style racks and gift shops. Tell us how the product will be displayed, and we adjust the tab position and the printing so the shade name stays visible when the box is hanging.
What board is used for eyeliner boxes?
Folding-carton paperboard, commonly 16 to 24 pt, in white for accurate colour. Heavier liners or glass bottles benefit from an inner cradle. We recommend a build once we know the product weight, the finish you want and how the box will be shelved.
Can eyeliner boxes have foil or spot UV?
Yes. Foil stamping and spot UV are common on cosmetic cartons to highlight the logo or product name. Soft-touch lamination also suits eyeliners, though dark colours can show scuffs. Send your artwork and finish preference, and we confirm what works on the chosen board.
Who is responsible for cosmetic labelling?
You are. That includes ingredient lists, claims and any labelling rules in your market, and you should confirm requirements with your own regulatory adviser. TBPB prints the artwork and text you supply and can help you position it around folds and panels.
More Cosmetic Packaging
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