What should eye liner boxes fit before artwork starts?
Eye liner boxes should be sized around the assembled eyeliner, including the cap, label, wrap, and any applicator. A dieline is the flat cutting template that shows panels, scores, glue tabs, and cut lines before the box is made. Send those product dimensions first. We draw the dieline with free design support, then send a digital proof before anything prints.
Measure the product as it will ship, not as a loose pencil on a desk. Note the cap height, the widest point, and any insert that keeps the liner from rattling. Leave bleed beyond the cut line and keep small shade copy away from scores. RGB artwork can shift when it is converted for press, so check color and type on the proof.
Which catalog sizes can guide an eyeliner box brief?
CPL lists three catalog reference sizes for eyeliner boxes: 5 x 1 x 1 inches, 5.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches, and 6.5 x 2 x 2 inches. They are starting points, not universal box standards.
| Catalog reference | Listed size | Planning use | Confirm before approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact liner format | 5 x 1 x 1 in | Narrow single-product carton | Cap height and loading clearance |
| Expanded liner format | 5.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 in | More room around the product | Insert need and panel width |
| Broader cosmetic format | 6.5 x 2 x 2 in | Larger presentation or grouped package | Product count and arrangement |
The finished size follows the actual eyeliner, cap, insert, and desired clearance. If several shades share one box family, mark which dimensions stay fixed and which change between versions.
Which box style fits an eyeliner retail shelf?
Reverse tuck end and straight tuck end structures suit a simple carton opening, while a window cut-out adds product visibility and a display structure groups several units.
- Choose a tuck structure when the box needs a straightforward opening.
- Choose a window when the liner or shade should be visible before opening.
- Choose a display structure when several liners need organized presentation.
- Choose an insert when the product must stay centered or separated.
A two-part rigid box uses a base and lid when the opening deserves more structure. The right format depends on the product count, loading method, shelf position, and how much of the liner should be seen.
Which material and finish suit an eyeliner box?
Paperboard gives a compact eyeliner carton a printable face. Rigid board, wrapped in printed paper, gives the box a more solid body. Kraft changes the surface color and visual direction, so the artwork needs to be checked against the stock.
Matte and gloss laminations change reflection on the printed surface. Spot UV adds a glossy patch to selected artwork. Foil stamping, embossing, and debossing add another layer of surface treatment, but small shade copy should stay clear of scores, folds, and window edges. Ask about the finish after the structure and board are chosen.
Which CPL products are useful eyeliner box references?
Lip liner boxes are the closest catalog reference for a narrow cosmetic product. Window boxes show how a cut-out changes the front panel. Window display boxes provide another reference for visibility and grouped presentation. Wallet boxes help compare a compact structured opening.
These pages show related formats. The assembled eyeliner still controls the final interior size, insert, artwork placement, and closure.
What should go into an eyeliner box quote?
Send the assembled liner dimensions, product count, preferred structure, window or insert request, artwork, shade system, material, finish, quantity, and delivery destination. State whether the box will sit on a shelf, ship directly, or go inside another package.
CPL uses a 100-unit MOQ. Pricing is from $0.49 per unit at volume, quoted to spec. Production is typically 8 to 10 business days after proof approval, plus delivery. Free US shipping and free design support are available. Order the $19.99 sample kit to compare board and finish direction, then use custom packaging design to start the dieline brief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a catalog reference size become the final box size?
A catalog reference size does not automatically become the finished box size. CPL lists 5 x 1 x 1 inches, 5.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches, and 6.5 x 2 x 2 inches as starting points. Final dimensions follow the assembled eyeliner, cap, insert, artwork clearance, and loading space shown in the proof.
Can an eyeliner box include a window?
An eyeliner box can include a window cut-out when product or shade visibility belongs in the retail brief. Keep the cut-out clear of important copy and scores, then show the window with the product and any insert in the digital proof. CPL's window box references can guide the structure, but the liner dimensions set the final opening.
Which finish keeps shade information readable?
Matte, gloss, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, and debossing can all be discussed for eyeliner boxes. Small shade copy needs a clear panel and enough contrast. Foil or heavy finish should stay away from scores and window edges, and the digital proof should show the printed type and finish placement together.
What artwork does CPL need before drawing the box?
CPL needs the assembled eyeliner dimensions, cap and applicator details, product count, preferred structure, insert or window request, artwork, quantity, and delivery destination before drawing the box. Free design support includes drawing the dieline, and CPL sends a digital proof before printing so panels and scores can be checked.
What are CPL's minimum order and production terms?
Custom eyeliner boxes use a 100-unit MOQ. Pricing is from $0.49 per unit at volume, quoted to spec. Production is typically 8 to 10 business days after proof approval, plus delivery. Free US shipping, free design support, and a $19.99 sample kit are available.
