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Dropper Bottle Boxes.

A glass-protection problem wearing a beauty brief — the pipette is the fragile part.

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📦 500 min. order 15–20 business days lead time📐 Any size
✨ Finishes
Matte LaminationGloss LaminationSpot UV
▤ Materials
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The Atelier Book

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Description
Overview

Dropper Bottle Boxes

A glass-protection problem wearing a beauty brief — the pipette is the fragile part.

A 15ml or 30ml amber bottle with a pipette assembly, held on about a millimetre of clearance per face so it cannot move. The tuck flap traps the bulb so nothing travels vertically.

500
Min. order
15–20 business days
Lead time
Any size
Dimensions
Dropper Bottle Boxes
Matte Lamination · Gloss Lamination · Spot UV
Crafted to specification

Every detail. Intentional.

A millimetre per face

Tighter jams the filling line; looser rattles.

The flap traps the bulb

So the fragile end never carries load.

Collar or PET tray

Added where the glass needs belt and braces.

Soft-touch as the field

Velvet ground under a single bright mark.

Foil or spot UV on the logo

Contrast is what reads at shelf distance.

Photographs well

Most of these sell through social before retail.

brand
No. 04 — Construction detail
Technical Specs

Built like architecture.

Each Dropper Bottle Boxes is an engineered object — measured, dieline-cut, and hand-wrapped to spec. Below: the standard build sheet.

Carton Style
Straight tuck end (STE)
Cleanest front face
Board
18pt–20pt SBS C1S
Bright white print side
15ml Internal
Approx. 1.3 × 1.3 × 3.7 in
~1mm clearance
30ml Internal
Approx. 1.6 × 1.6 × 4.3 in
~1mm clearance
Pipette Retention
Tuck flap traps bulb
Stops vertical travel
Insert Options
Paperboard collar or PET tray
For fragile glass
Panel Area
~22 sq in at 15ml
Above the 12 sq in line
Ingredient Type
Min. 1/16 in required
21 CFR 701.3

✦ Need a custom spec? Talk to our atelier — every detail is negotiable.

The Library

Every surface, hand-selected.

What this product is built from, and the surfaces it takes. Below the build sheet, the full swatch library — every option applies across our range, and a physical swatch set is available on request.

Material
18pt SBS
The default. Solid bleached sulphate, coated one side, enough stiffness to hold a square edge at this footprint.
Standard
20pt SBS
Chosen when the bottle is 30ml or heavier, or when the brand wants the carton to feel substantial before it is opened.
Heavier
FBB
Folding box board with a bulkier middle ply. Similar stiffness at lower weight, slightly warmer white.
Alternative
Uncoated Kraft
Natural brown, no bleaching. Popular for apothecary and clean-beauty positioning, though it limits colour accuracy.
Natural look
PCW Recycled
Post-consumer waste content with an FSC claim. Slightly greyer base, which affects how whites reproduce.
Sustainable
Finish
Soft-Touch Matte
A velvet-feel laminate. The most common choice on serum cartons because it reads expensive in the hand immediately.
Most popular
Hot Foil Stamping
Metallic foil pressed under heat. Best reserved for the logo — foil across a large area loses its impact.
Premium accent
Spot UV
Gloss varnish on selected areas only. Against a matte laminate the contrast is tactile as well as visual.
Contrast device
Emboss / Deboss
Raised or recessed relief. Debossing suits fine serif logos; embossing suits bolder marks.
Tactile
Matte Lamination
A flat, non-reflective film without the velvet hand. Cheaper than soft-touch and more scuff-resistant.
Economical
01 · Base Stock

Material

The board and paper your box is built from.

STOCK
Kraft Board
Natural uncoated fibre
MT · 300G
STOCK
Corrugated
Lightweight fluted strength
MT · E-FLUTE
ECO
FSC Recycled
100% post-consumer waste
MT · ECO
FINISH
FSC Certified Recycled Paperboard
FINISH
Kraft Board
FINISH
corrugated board
FINISH
SBS Paperboard
FINISH
Folding Box Board
FINISH
CCNB Recycled Board
FINISH
White Kraft Board
FINISH
Black Kraft Board
FINISH
Uncoated Paperboard
FINISH
Honeycomb Board
02 · Surface

Finishes

How the outer surface looks, feels, and catches light.

FINISH
Matte Black
Light-absorbing, no glare
PT · MATTE
FINISH
Soft-Touch
Velvet to the fingertip
PT · SOFT
FINISH
Gold Foil
Hot-stamped brilliance
PT · 871 C
FINISH
Spot UV
Selective high-shine
PT · GLOSS
FINISH
Emboss
Raised, tactile, dimensional
PT · RELIEF
FINISH
Kraft Natural
Eco, uncoated, honest
PT · KRAFT
FINISH
Matte Lamination
FINISH
Gloss Lamination
FINISH
Soft Touch Lamination
FINISH
Gold Foil
FINISH
Silver Foil
FINISH
Spot UV
FINISH
Holographic Foil
FINISH
Embossing
FINISH
Debossing
FINISH
Anti Scratch Matte
FINISH
Aqueous Coating
FINISH
Full UV Coating
FINISH
Raised Spot UV
FINISH
Drip Off UV
FINISH
Pearl Coating
FINISH
Textured Varnish
FINISH
Sand Touch Coating
FINISH
Glitter UV
FINISH
Rose Gold Foil
FINISH
Rainbow Foil
FINISH
Copper Foil
FINISH
Cold Foil
FINISH
Foil Embossing
FINISH
Blind Embossing
FINISH
Multi Level Embossing
FINISH
Sculpted Embossing
FINISH
Die Cut Detailing
FINISH
Micro Perforation
03 · Extras

Add-ons

Closures, linings, and hardware that complete the build.

REVEAL
Window Patch
Clear PET display cut-out
AD · PET
BRANDING
Belly Band
Printed wrap-around sleeve
AD · WRAP
FINISH
Child Resistant Zipper
FINISH
Window Patch
FINISH
Belly Band
FINISH
Paperboard Insert
FINISH
Corrugated Insert
FINISH
Child Resistant Lock
FINISH
Tear Strip
FINISH
Tamper Evident Seal
FINISH
Thank You Card
FINISH
Product Information Card
FINISH
QR Code Card
FINISH
Acetate Sleeve
FINISH
Paper Sleeve
FINISH
Corner Protectors
SBS PaperboardKraft BoardArt PaperSpecialty StockMatte LaminationGloss LaminationSpot UV

✦ Mix and match across all three — we'll build your exact combination.

What We Make

The full kit of capabilities.

CMYK + PMS Printing
Precise full-colour print with Pantone colour matching.
Hot Foil Stamping
Gold, silver, rose gold, or holographic foil on any surface.
Embossing / Debossing
Tactile raised or recessed branding pressed into the board.
Spot UV Coating
Selective gloss highlight on logo or key artwork.
Matte Soft-Touch Lamination
Velvety matte finish — premium feel from first touch.
Gloss Lamination
Full-surface gloss for vibrant, vivid colour pop.
Window Patching
Optional clear PET window to reveal product inside.
Custom Die-Cut
Any structural shape — engineered to your exact product.
Custom Insert
Foam, paperboard, or velvet insert to protect and present.
FSC Recyclable Board
Sustainably sourced materials — eco-responsible by default.
CMYK PrintingHot FoilEmbossingSpot UVCustom Die-CutPMS Matching
Measure Twice

Sizing & dieline.

Every Dropper Bottle Boxes is cut to a dieline built around your product — not pulled off a shelf. Send us the length, width and height of the item (or the item itself) and we return a measured dieline, free, before you commit to anything.

Size Range
Any size — built to your product
Custom dieline
Stock Dimensions
Common: 1.3 × 1.3 × 3.7 in (15ml) · 1.6 × 1.6 × 4.3 in (30ml)
L × W × H
Dieline File
Free with every quote
AI / PDF / DXF
Artwork Setup
Free structural design
Included
Tolerance
±1.5 mm on finished size
Industry standard
How to measure
01
Measure the product

Length, width and height of the item itself, at its widest points — not the box you happen to use today.

02
Add clearance

Allow 2–4 mm on each axis for a snug fit, and more if you are adding foam, a pillow insert or tissue.

03
Give us the order

We quote as Length × Width × Height. Tell us whether you are working in millimetres or inches and we match it.

✦ Not sure of your size? Send us the product — we measure it and build the dieline.

What It Costs

Pricing & minimums.

Dropper Bottle Boxes is priced per specification rather than from a fixed list — the same box in two different finishes can land at very different numbers. Below is what actually moves the price, so you can shape the spec before you request a quote.

Minimum Order
500 units
Lower MOQ on request
Maximum Run
100,000 units
Larger volumes quoted
Standard Lead Time
15–20 business days
After artwork approval
Rush Lead Time
10–12 days
Surcharge applies
Pricing Model
Quote-based, per specification
USD
Design & Dieline
Free — included in every quote
No setup fee
Sampling
Physical sample before bulk
Credited on order
What moves the price
Quantity

The single biggest lever. Unit cost falls sharply as volume rises, because setup and tooling spread across more pieces.

Material and thickness

Board weight and stock choice change both the raw material cost and the shipping weight of the finished run.

Finishing

Foil, spot UV, embossing and soft-touch each add a pass on press. One or two lift the box; five compound the cost.

Print coverage

Full-bleed print inside and out costs more than a one-sided design on natural stock.

Inserts and hardware

Foam, moulded pulp, velvet pillows, magnets and ribbon are priced per piece on top of the box itself.

Timeline

Standard production is the base rate. Rush moves you up the production queue and carries a surcharge.

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Client Voices

What brands say.

The best packaging partner we've ever worked with. Every box feels like an event.
Sarah M.
Head of Brand · Luxe Cosmetics
Our unboxing experience went from forgettable to remarkable. The magnetic close is chef's kiss.
James L.
Founder · Apex Spirits
Fast turnaround, flawless quality, and the design support is genuinely exceptional.
Priya K.
Creative Director · Kalon Jewelry
— Frequently Asked Questions —

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about Dropper Bottle Boxes.

Yes, absolutely. We design custom-fit corrugated or cardboard inserts shaped precisely to your specific bottle volume (e.g., 10ml, 30ml, or 60ml). These inserts isolate the glass bottle from the outer walls of the box, absorbing shock and preventing shifting during transit to ensure your serums or essential oils arrive undamaged.

Yes. Because tinctures and beauty serums can easily stain standard paperboard, we highly recommend adding a Matte or Gloss Lamination coating to your boxes. This protective barrier makes the outer packaging highly resistant to oily smudges and product residue, keeping your branding pristine even if minor leakage occurs during handling.

Yes. We use advanced high-definition digital and offset printing presses that maintain absolute clarity even at tiny font sizes. This ensures that your complete ingredient lists, dosage instructions, and FDA or health regulatory compliance text remain razor-sharp and fully legible on the back panel of the box.

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