Start with the finished cosmetic product
Collect the finished bottle, jar, compact or palette dimensions, including caps, pumps and any components that change the real height or width. Include photos and the product weight when available. These details establish the internal space and help determine whether a simple carton, a premium rigid box or a fitted insert should be discussed.
For bottles and jars, measure the full height with the cap fitted. A product that fits an empty container may not fit the finished retail product in the same way.
Choose the job of the packaging
For an individual retail item, a folding carton may be the most direct starting point. A hero launch, set or gifting project may call for a rigid, magnetic or drawer structure. When a retail package travels by parcel, the delivery layer should be considered separately from the presentation layer.
Plan information before artwork is locked
Cosmetics packaging can carry product, shade, usage or other required information. List the content and identify the panels it needs before the carton structure and artwork are finalized. This avoids treating the panel layout as an afterthought and gives the designer a practical surface plan.
Use inserts only where they solve a real need
An insert can hold several products in a defined position, support a bottle during a gift-box reveal or make a set easier to pack consistently. The product shape, material and delivery route determine whether paperboard, EVA, molded pulp or a divider is a useful starting point.
Prepare a sample brief
Send product dimensions, photos, artwork status, set components, quantity, destination and a description of how the package will be sold or delivered. A sample can then review fit, opening sequence, panel layout and finish before bulk approval.
MOQ starts from 100 pieces. Sample production is usually estimated at 3–5 days after the key details are confirmed; bulk production is usually estimated at 10–15 days after required approval.
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