Custom Eyeshadow Boxes

Custom eyeshadow boxes protect pressed powder, present a palette as a collectible and give your makeup brand a bold, swatch-ready shelf look. Eyeshadow is fragile pressed pigment and a highly visual buy, so the box has to guard the pan and sell the shade story. At Apexio Packaging, we make custom eyeshadow boxes in the USA for makeup brands, indie beauty labels and eCommerce sellers. With zero MOQ, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping, order one box to test a palette or a full wholesale run. Get your free quote and free 3D design proof today — email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.

What Makes a Good Eyeshadow Box?

A good eyeshadow box holds the palette or pan flat, cushions the pressed powder and shows the shades cleanly. Pressed shadow cracks under impact, so we build a firm flat carton or rigid magnetic case with a fitted tray that stops movement. A window or printed swatch panel sells the shade range before the box is opened. Browse matching structures in our custom cosmetic boxes range.

Which Makeup Brands Use Eyeshadow Boxes

Eyeshadow boxes suit any brand selling palettes or single pans, from indie labels to full colour lines. Indie makeup brands use printed palette boxes to look premium, colour lines box seasonal collections by theme, and clean-beauty labels choose kraft. Subscription and eCommerce sellers need a box that survives postage without cracking pans, and startups use the zero-MOQ policy to launch one palette with no wasted stock.

Eyeshadow Box Sizes

Eyeshadow boxes are cut to any palette, and the chart shows the most requested dimensions.

Box size (L x W x H)	Fits	Common use
2 x 2 x 0.75 in	Single eyeshadow pan	Singles and refills
4 x 4 x 0.75 in	Quad or nine-pan palette	Everyday palettes
6 x 4 x 0.75 in	Large palette	Statement collections
8 x 5 x 0.75 in	Pro palette	Artist and pro ranges
Custom	Any palette or set	Bespoke makeup lines

These are starting points. We size every box to your exact palette, add a fitted tray or slots for singles, and cut bespoke shapes on request. Many brands add matching custom makeup boxes for a coordinated collection.

Materials and Board Options

Eyeshadow boxes use folding-carton cardstock, kraft or rigid board, chosen for protection, print and premium feel.

Material / board	Weight	Best for
SBS / C1S cardstock	16-18pt (400-450 GSM)	Printed palette cartons
Kraft board	18-24pt	Natural and clean-beauty brands
Rigid paperboard	1.5-2mm	Magnetic palettes and luxury sets

Heavier cardstock keeps a flat palette box rigid and crisp, kraft gives a clean minimalist look, and rigid board builds the magnetic palette cases that read as luxury. The rigid build alone is measured in millimetres. We also stock FSC-certified board for eco-minded beauty brands.

Printing Options: Offset and Digital

We print eyeshadow boxes by two methods, chosen by run size, artwork and deadline.

Printing method	Best for	Main strength
Offset printing	Larger runs, brand-colour consistency	Sharpest detail, steady colour at scale
Digital printing	Short runs, samples, new shades	No plates, fast and affordable

Offset printing gives the crispest detail and steady colour across a big run, ideal for an established palette line. Digital printing skips plates, so a single palette test or a small drop stays fast and affordable. Tell us your run and art, and we suggest the best route free.

Colour Options: CMYK, PMS and RGB

Eyeshadow boxes print in CMYK and match exact Pantone (PMS) brand colours, while RGB stays for on-screen design.

Colour system	Use it for	Note
CMYK	Full-colour art, gradients, product photos	Standard four-colour print
PMS (Pantone)	Exact logo and brand colours	Identical shade on every reprint
RGB	On-screen design and previews	Convert to CMYK before printing

CMYK reproduces vivid swatch imagery and gradients, while Pantone (PMS) matching locks a signature colour so packaging never drifts between reprints. RGB is screen-only. Our colour guide lays out each system in plain terms.

Finishing and Surface Effects

Finishes make an eyeshadow box feel collectible, and most pair one base finish with one or two accents.

Finish	Effect	Best for
Matte / gloss / soft-touch lamination	Sets the base surface feel	Retail and premium palettes
Foil stamping (gold, rose-gold, holographic)	Metallic logo shine	Luxury and limited editions
Spot UV	Glossy accent on a matte base	Logos and shade names
Embossing / debossing	Raised or recessed texture	High-end branding

Soft-touch gives a palette a velvety, expensive hand-feel, a holographic or rose-gold foil suits limited editions, and spot UV lifts a theme name. These effects swatch and film well for social. For a full face set, compare our custom foundation boxes.

Inserts, Windows and Add-Ons

Inserts, windows and add-ons cushion the pans and complete the palette presentation.

Option	What it does	Best for
Fitted foam or card tray	Holds the palette flat and secure	Every eyeshadow box
Die-cut window	Shows the shades inside	Retail shelf appeal
Built-in mirror	Aids application	Magnetic palettes
Magnetic closure, ribbon, QR code	Premium open and engagement	Luxury and gift sets

A fitted tray keeps a palette from sliding and cracking pans in transit, while a window sells the shade range on shelf. A magnetic close and built-in mirror turn the box into a reusable, collectible object. Want a palette box worth collecting? Request a free quote and a free 3D proof today – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.

Shelf and Social Appeal for Palette Brands

Palettes sell on shade story and on camera, so eyeshadow packaging has to perform on the shelf and in a swatch reel. Eyeshadow is a collectible, content-led buy, and a foil-finished palette box with a bold swatch panel earns both the pick-up and the post. A fitted tray protects the pigment through postage. Brands often extend the look into custom gift boxes for holiday palette sets, and coordinate with custom eyeliner packaging boxes.

Eyeshadow Boxes Made Across the USA

We produce and ship eyeshadow packaging free to makeup brands nationwide. A Los Angeles palette brand may want a holographic magnetic case, while a Chicago startup may choose a window carton. Apexio Packaging ships to California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois and every other state, with free nationwide delivery on every order.

Zero MOQ, Wholesale Pricing and Lead Time

Order any quantity you like; wholesale pricing starts at 100 units, and most runs leave in about 5-7 business days. Test a single custom eyeshadow box first, then scale to 100 or more units for wholesale pricing. Turnaround is typically about 5-7 business days after you approve the proof, plus a RUSH lane for launch deadlines. Order now with zero MOQ and free US shipping — get your free quote today.

Our Quality Check Before Production

We review every eyeshadow box for palette fit, print, finish and structure before it ships. We confirm the palette sits flat and secure, check window alignment, print registration and colour accuracy, and test any magnetic snap. Brands that move from plain sleeves to fitted, printed palette boxes typically see stronger shelf appeal and fewer cracked pans.

Order Custom Eyeshadow Boxes and Elevate Your Palettes

Give your palettes a box worth collecting, with zero risk: no minimums, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping. Send us your palette size and brand, and we build a case that protects the pigment and earns the shelf. Get your free quote and design proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com or call +1 (855) 466-6990.