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Best mailers for shipping cosmetics

Cosmetics need cushioning — glass, compacts and pumps crack in flat bags. Use bubble mailers and seal liquids in a zip bag first.

01Glass bottles and compacts crack on impact
02Pumps and caps leak under pressure
03Palettes shatter if the parcel is bent

Recommended mailers

Size cheat-sheet

What you shipSizeMailer
Lip gloss, single sample#000 · 4×7"Kraft / Colored Poly BubbleShop
Single bottle, compact#00 · 5×9"Kraft / Poly BubbleShop
Makeup palette, 2–3 items#0 · 6.5×9"Kraft / Poly BubbleShop
Skincare set#2 · 8.5×11"Kraft / Poly BubbleShop
Larger kits#3 – #4Kraft / Poly BubbleShop

Not sure? Use the size guide and size finder.

FAQ

Can I mail liquids in a bubble mailer?

Yes, for small cosmetic liquids: tighten the cap, seal the item in a zip bag, then place it in a bubble mailer. Carrier rules on restricted liquids still apply.

What size mailer for an eyeshadow palette?

Most palettes fit a #0 bubble mailer (6.5×9" usable). Larger palettes or sets fit #2.

Kraft or poly bubble mailer for cosmetics?

Both cushion the same way. Poly bubble resists moisture better; kraft has a natural paper look. Colored poly bubble mailers add a gift-ready unboxing.