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Read MoreThis folding white-cardboard-colored box features a standard reverse-tuck design. It is shipped flat—requiring no pre-applied adhesive—and can be manually folded into shape for use. Taking the "Yan Xiaowei Soothing & Repairing Cream" shown in the image as an example, the box demonstrates its practical application for functional skincare brands: a minimalist design with clean white space and laboratory-style icons creates a professional, clinical aesthetic.
Key Advantages
1. Folds and stacks flat, significantly reducing volume for bulk shipments, thereby lowering shipping and storage costs.
2. Fast manual assembly requires no specialized equipment, making it suitable for factory assembly-line packaging.
3. Ample surface area for printing and display; the minimalist style aligns well with medical-grade or functional skincare branding.
4. The cardstock offers basic structural rigidity to protect the bottled product inside.
5. Lightweight; adds negligible weight to the overall package.
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