Custom Case Study: Cushion Compact Case with Shade-Number Labels for a Domestic Makeup Brand

A minimum of 50 units is acceptable for digital proofing. For mass production, 500–1,000 units as the minimum order helps lower the unit price. It ultimately depends on the complexity of the box style and the process combination.

Proofing for a top-and-bottom lid gift box typically takes 3–5 working days. For gift boxes that include hot stamping plus spot UV, proofing generally takes 5–7 working days.

The standard recommendation is 350 g white cardboard laminated with 1.5 mm grey board for forming. For premium scenarios, you can upgrade to 400 g double-layer white cardboard lamination. The box surface offers high whiteness and excellent color reproduction.

For standard quantities (hundreds to thousands of units), the lead time is typically 10–15 working days. Hot stamping die costs are amortized across the run. With digital printing, proof samples can be ready in 1–3 days.

Yes. Examples include hexagonal, heart-shaped, or special-shaped windowed boxes. However, die-cutting costs and minimum order quantities will increase accordingly.

PANTONE spot colors ensure color consistency. A color difference of ΔE ≤ 3 is the accepted industry range. Four-color printing may show color variation during small-batch reproduction.

Common options include paper card inner trays (low cost) or EVA inner trays (good cushioning). Cushion compacts typically use paper card inner trays, with a sponge pad added to the case to protect the compact.

A common approach is to add a shade identifier on the box surface or side—a hot stamping plus UV combination: metallic logo (matte metallic feel) plus UV gloss area (high gloss), creating strong contrast.

Shrink wrapping primarily provides moisture resistance and tamper evidence. It is generally recommended for color cosmetics gift boxes, especially for products like compacts that are sensitive to moisture.

Box dimensions can be adjusted within a certain range. Major structural changes (such as converting a top-and-bottom lid box into a book-style box) require a redesign of the box layout.

For top-and-bottom lid gift boxes, it is recommended to add an outer corrugated carton during transport. Add paper card inner trays or sponge pads inside the box as cushioning. The damage rate for standard courier transport is relatively low.