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Small custom sunscreen boxes — folding cartons for SPF-rated sunscreen products (lotions, sticks, sprays, mineral, chemical). Because sunscreen is classified by FDA as an OTC drug (21 CFR 352), the outer carton needs a Drug Facts panel (21 CFR 201.66) instead of the standard cosmetic ingredient list. We route the dieline with panel space and a tamper-evident zone; your regulatory team supplies the Drug Facts copy in the FDA-mandated format. Runs from 100 cartons in SBS or kraft, ships flat across the USA, free US shipping and Pantone matching. We print cartons; the panel copy is yours.
For US sunscreen brands — mineral, chemical, tinted, kids', reef-safe, sport — packaging SPF-rated products that need Drug Facts panel-ready outer cartons.
About Custom Sunscreen Boxes
Sunscreen is a drug, not a cosmetic (FDA classification)
Under FDA rules, any product marketed with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating or a UVA/UVB protection claim is classified as an OTC drug and falls under the sunscreen monograph (21 CFR 352). That reclassification changes the carton spec: instead of the standard cosmetic ingredient list, the carton needs a formal Drug Facts panel per 21 CFR 201.66 with specific mandatory sections, hard type-size rules, and a specific layout. It also needs tamper-evident packaging per 21 CFR 211.132. This is a real technical spec — the FDA has issued warning letters for missing or malformed Drug Facts panels on sunscreens.
What the sunscreen carton has to carry
Drug Facts panel format (21 CFR 201.66) — mandatory sections in this order:
- Active ingredient(s) — the sunscreen filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, etc.) and their concentration
- Purpose — usually "Sunscreen"
- Uses — permitted use language from the monograph
- Warnings — the FDA-required warnings for sunscreen (avoid eye contact, discontinue if irritation, keep out of reach of children, etc.)
- Directions — application, reapplication frequency, SPF-specific language
- Inactive ingredients — alphabetical or in order of predominance
- Other information — storage, expiration date, batch/lot number
- Questions? section with US contact
Plus: statement of identity + SPF value on principal display panel, net contents, tamper-evident statement, barcode, and any additional voluntary claims (broad-spectrum, water-resistant time, reef-safe if substantiated).
Tamper-evident is required
OTC drugs, including sunscreens, generally require tamper-evident packaging per 21 CFR 211.132. Common patterns: an imprinted seal under the cap, a shrink band around the closure, or a factory-sealed tuck lock on the carton itself. The carton has to carry a statement identifying the tamper-evident feature ("Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing") — your regulatory team drafts the exact language; we route the panel with a zone for it.
Structures we print for sunscreen
- Reverse tuck-end with tamper-evident tuck lock — the everyday sunscreen bottle or tube carton.
- Straight tuck-end — cleaner front for logo-forward brands, still with tamper-evident construction.
- Auto-bottom — for heavier family-size (8+ oz) sunscreen bottles.
- Stick sunscreen cartons — short square footprint sized to stick diameter.
Related
- Hub: cosmetic packaging (though sunscreen is legally a drug, buyers cross-shop in the beauty aisle).
- Cushion foundation with SPF: cushion foundation boxes — same Drug Facts requirement if SPF-rated.
- OTC medicine adjacency: medicine boxes.
Why US brands choose us for custom sunscreen boxes
Custom Box Printing manufactures custom sunscreen boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom sunscreen boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: low MOQs (100-unit runs), free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.
Every custom sunscreen boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample free — let’s talk about a customized sample so you can confirm the look before a full run.
Materials, print, and finish options
Sunscreen outer cartons are usually 14-16pt SBS folding cartons sized to the bottle or tube. SBS handles the fine 6-pt Drug Facts panel type without ink spread and prints Pantone brand colors true on the front. Matte lamination is worth adding on Drug Facts panels — it kills glare that makes 6-8pt regulatory copy hard to read at retail lighting. Kraft is available for reef-safe / mineral-first / clean-sunscreen brands. Tamper-evident tuck-lock construction is standard; we route the panel with the required 'imprinted seal under cap' or equivalent statement zone.
Available finishes include:
- Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
- Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
- Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
- Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, widely recyclable paperboard and water-based inks.
- Compliance: soy-based inks; child-resistant-style constructions for CBD/cannabis on request.
If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom sunscreen boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.
How to order your custom sunscreen boxes
- Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
- We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
- Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
- Optional physical sample — request a custom sample (refunded on your first order) to hold the real box in hand — let’s talk it through.
- Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.
Custom Sunscreen Boxes guides
Custom Sunscreen Boxes Weight and Price Calculator
Get an instant weight estimate (per box, total order, and shipping dimensional weight) and a per-unit price estimate for your custom sunscreen boxes. Enter dimensions in inches or centimeters — the calculator converts automatically. For a firm quote, request a free quote.
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Part 1 Weight calculator
Finished box weight and the dimensional weight US carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) use for shipping.
Dim weight uses the US domestic divisor of 166 (L × W × H ÷ 166 in pounds). Carriers bill the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Part 2 Price calculator
Instant per-unit and total estimate in the US-market range for the spec below. Firm pricing requires your artwork and exact spec.
US-market estimate based on 2026 rates. Exact pricing depends on artwork, exact stock, Pantone requirements, and finish combinations. No setup, die, or plate fees at any quantity.
Custom Sunscreen Boxes — Frequently Asked Questions
