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Precision-fitted foundation boxes that protect glass and plastic bottles, with premium cosmetics-grade finishing.
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UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
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Get Free Design Support with your box 3d Renders or Send Your Design File for Printing.
Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Paper Stock | Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock |
| Coating | Semi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating |
| Custom Options | Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Foundation boxes are precision-built cosmetics packaging that hold and protect liquid foundation, concealer, and base makeup bottles, with interior structure that keeps glass or plastic containers from shifting in transit. Crat Packaging sizes each box to your bottle dimensions and finishes it in premium cosmetics-grade print.
Foundation Boxes Specifications
| Box Style | Tuck end, sleeve-and-tray, and magnetic closure styles |
|---|---|
| Material | SBS paperboard 16pt-24pt, with optional foam or insert liner |
| Assembly | Ships flat; folds and locks by hand or on filling lines |
| Best For | Liquid foundation, concealer, BB cream, base makeup bottles |
| Print Options | Full-color CMYK, foil stamping, embossing, soft-touch lamination |
| Order Volume/MOQ | Custom runs from as low as 100 units |
| Shipping | Flat-packed for low freight cost, shipped nationwide |
Built to Protect Liquid Cosmetics
Foundation bottles are often glass or fragile plastic, and a poorly fitted box lets them shift and crack in transit. We engineer interior clearance and optional foam or paperboard inserts that hold each bottle snugly in place from warehouse to doorstep.
Who Orders This Format
Cosmetics brands, private-label makeup lines, and beauty subscription services order foundation boxes for retail shelf packaging and direct-to-consumer shipping, where both presentation and breakage protection matter.
Premium Cosmetics Finishing
We offer foil stamping, embossing, and soft-touch lamination to match the premium feel expected in the beauty category, along with magnetic closures for higher-end product lines.
Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Packaging
A 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice. Our recyclable, FSC-certified paperboard lets cosmetics brands meet that demand without sacrificing the premium look shoppers expect.
Related Cosmetics Packaging
For our full range of foundation and cosmetics box styles, see our Custom Foundation Boxes page.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- Precision-fitted interior for glass and plastic bottles
- Optional foam or paperboard insert protection
- Low minimums for indie and private-label cosmetics brands
- U.S.-based production for faster turnaround
- Recyclable, FSC-certified board stock available
- Free samples before your full production run
How to Order
- Share your bottle dimensions and target quantity
- Approve a free digital proof and structural dieline
- Review a physical sample before full production
- We print, finish, and ship flat-packed boxes to you
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the box protect glass bottles from breaking?
Yes, we engineer precision-fitted interiors and offer optional foam or insert liners for glass and fragile bottles.
How is this different from Custom Foundation Boxes?
Custom Foundation Boxes covers our full range of sizes and styles. This page focuses on the core specifications and protective structure.
Can I add a magnetic closure?
Yes, magnetic closures are available for higher-end product lines.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Custom runs start at low minimums, practical for indie and private-label cosmetics brands.
Can this packaging be recycled?
Yes, standard paperboard is curbside recyclable, with FSC-certified options available.
How long does production take?
Turnaround runs from design approval to shipment, with rush options available for tight timelines.
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