- Material: XPE foam, IXPE foam
- Expansion ratio: 25 times (40 kg/m³), 30 times (33 kg/m³)
- Thickness: 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm (thickness can be customized)
- Colour: black (colour can be customized)
- Flame retardant grade: UL94 HF-1
Customization
Made to order: density, thickness, colour and shape to your drawing. Die-cutting, CNC routing, lamination to film or fabric, slitting and adhesive coating all run in-house, so the part we quote is a finished part, not just a sheet. How a custom part is cut and routed explains what to send with the drawing.
Regular material: MOQ 1,000 m², lead time 15–20 days from order confirmation. Custom parts are quoted from the drawing. A4 samples are free, shipping included.
Cosmetics are judged before they are opened. The insert is the first thing a customer sees when the lid comes off, and it is also the part that decides whether a lipstick tube, compact or serum bottle arrives exactly where the design intended. Bofeng die-cuts these inserts from XPE and IXPE foam, so the cavities follow the container profile and the tray keeps a clean, finished edge.
Features
- Shaped cavities – cut to the profile of tubes, compacts, pumps and bottles, so nothing rolls or settles in transit.
- Presentation finish – cuts to a clean edge, so the inside of the box looks as considered as the outside.
- Cushioning – absorbs the knocks of parcel networks, retail distribution and customer handling.
- Low added weight – keeps premium packaging light and shipping cost down.
- Colour options – black as standard, with colours matched to your brand on request.
- Custom thickness and density – 12–16 mm as standard, in 25× (40 kg/m³) and 30× (33 kg/m³) grades.
Applications
- Skincare sets – serum and cream bottles held upright in gift and travel sets.
- Colour cosmetics – eyeshadow palettes and pressed powders protected from the vibration that loosens product.
- Travel and sample kits – compact inserts that keep miniatures separate and upright.
- Gift and limited editions – presentation trays produced for seasonal and premium packaging.
- Retail display – foam trays that present product and return to shape after customer handling.
Specifications for cosmetic packaging foam
A cosmetic foam insert is a die-cut part, so the sheet has to hold a cavity, keep its thickness and cut cleanly.
| Foam | Expansion | Apparent density | Single-layer thickness | Why this grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPE | 10–20× | 50–100 kg/m³ | 3–15 mm (heat-bonded 15–200 mm) | Use this XPE range as a starting point for a visible insert. Approve finish and colour on the presentation sample. Check retention, removal and contact marks after testing the complete pack with the actual bottles and compacts. |
| IXPE | 20–30× | 33.3–50 kg/m³ | 0.1–15 mm | Fine-cell sheet for the lid liner and for thin interleaving between parts, where a firmer sheet would not close. |
Base material specifications are on the XPE, IXPE and IXPP material pages; finished products are on the XPE foam and IXPE foam pages. Tell us the load, the space available and the service temperature and we will confirm the grade against your drawing.
Why Choose Bofeng Foam
- Die-cut cavities sized to your container profile.
- Flame-retardant grade available – UL94 HF-1.
- 12 / 14 / 16 mm sheet as standard, other gauges on request.
- Black as standard, with brand colours on request.
- Samples and specification sheets available before production.
How cavity depth and the retained bottom are balanced for a fragile, presentation-critical part is set out in our custom foam insert design guide.
Cosmetic Gift Inserts: Review Tall Bottles and Shallow Accessories Together
Set the Support Height
A set can combine a tall bottle, a short jar and a flat accessory. Show their masses and allowed contact surfaces, not only the outlines. A common top surface may conceal different pocket depths underneath. Check where each product is restrained when the box is closed and when it is carried in the expected orientation.
Trial Extraction and Appearance
Use actual finished containers to review removal access, printed surfaces and abrasion. Check that a narrow web between pockets remains intact during packing. Powder, adhesive transfer or loose cut debris should be assessed against the agreed appearance criteria. A material colour sample cannot establish the presentation of the assembled set.
Separate Product Compatibility From Foam Identity
If leakage, perfume, oil or a cleaner can reach the insert, identify it in the enquiry and agree a representative compatibility check. A broad chemical-resistance statement is not evidence for every cosmetic formulation or finish. Include any facing or adhesive in that assessment.
Approve the Full Set
Retain container versions, box dimensions, pocket levels, material and layer construction with the sample. Confirm any display and transit requirements separately. Changes to a bottle cap or product size can affect both closure and support; review the complete set rather than reusing the old cutting drawing unchanged.
For sample identity, dimensions and the acceptance record, use the first-article review checklist with the application-specific checks above.
Conclusion & Inquiry
Packaging foam covers the wider range of custom inserts and trays, and gift box foam inserts handles the same two-layer presentation approach for non-cosmetic products. Contact us with your container dimensions and we will quote a cut layout.
