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Gen Z’s “manifesto for change” calls beauty brands to take action on sustainability.
When it comes to sustainability, we tend to think that younger generations are either careless or activists. A recent survey by the British Beauty Council, Sephora, and UNiDAYS (3,533 UK students from January 5th to 7th, 2026) revealed that students have a strong interest in being conscientious about beauty
Why playful packaging & gentle application ruled PPW 2026
Paris Packaging Week (PPW) returned to Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 5th and 6th February 2026 for the event’s 25th anniversary. A record-breaking 14,442 visitors flocked to discover 915 exhibitors and 213 speakers from across the globe.
S2K and the all-in-one “Charismastick”
The Charismastick by S2K Paris, launched in France in 2024 by founder Cherazad Sekkai, after a 2 year development phase. The idea behind the all-in-one product was to bring an easy makeup tool for busy women. The Charismastick is the first product launched by S2K Paris. This multifunctional 4-in-1 stick
From superfood pigments to mono-material packaging with a luxury feel amongst the trends at Cosmoprof Asia
Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Asia, for its 2024 edition, was back in figures to the pre-COVID edition (2019), and it was visible by the filled alleys. It occupied 120,000 sqm and had a total number of exhibitors at 2,562 from 47 countries and regions....
How creative design can enhance consumer experience while ensuring sustainability
Sustainable beauty shouldn’t be at the expense of experience and efficiency. Creativity and design ensure consumer engagement in more sustainable packaging solutions.
Comment assurer un sourcing éthique : le cas de l’ylang-ylang de Madagascar avec Jacarandas
Le sourcing éthique est primordial pour assurer la durabilité des industries de la beauté et de la parfumerie. Il permettra aux marques de valider leur efforts durable et d'attester leur allégations de marketing durable. La transparence joue un rôle essentiel dans la confiance des consommateurs.
How to Ensure Ethical Sourcing. The case of Ylang Ylang from Madagascar with Jacarandas
Ethical sourcing is paramount to ensuring sustainability in our beauty and fragrance industries. It will allow brands to track their efforts throughout the supply chain and substantiate sustainable marketing claims. Transparency plays an essential role in gaining consumer trust.
Sustainable Packaging: Brands' Innovations - Bio Inspiration
Our annual packaging innovations trend report highlights the most innovative and interesting sustainable beauty packaging design concepts and initiatives launched in the last 12 months from niche to mass and luxury brands that have caught our attention. Read on to discover the latest packaging concepts in our final series, which
Sustainable Packaging: Brand Innovations & Key Trends 2024 Part 2 - Packaging Disappearance
Our annual packaging innovations trend report highlights the most innovative and interesting sustainable beauty packaging design concepts and initiatives launched in the last 12 months from niche to mass and luxury brands that have caught our attention. Part 2 of this series focuses on packaging that has been designed to
Sustainable Packaging: Brand Innovations & Key Trends 2024 Part 1 - Eco Anxiety/Eco-Boredom
Our annual packaging innovations trend report highlights the most innovative and interesting sustainable beauty packaging design concepts and initiatives launched in the last 12 months from niche to mass and luxury brands that have caught our attention. Our Sustainable Packaging Design Innovations & Key Trends 2024 report is split into
The Island Cosmetics on making sunscreen a simple everyday beauty gesture
Started in 2020, with the Co.Lab.Ora lab in France, Sarra Vencatachellum went on a mission to develop a make-up product with high sunscreen, finding the best of both worlds. A powerful foundation with a robust SPF50. The task was easier said than done. After three and half years
Bormioli Luigi introduces a hybrid furnace
Conscious of the weight of the impact of the glassmaking industry on the environment, Bormioli Luigi is continuing to invest in its decarbonization. The Vitrum project, supported by the European Commission within the framework of its Innovation Fund, involves the installation of a hybrid furnace heralding an unprecedented reduction in
Airless and luxe: Introducing XTAG by Lumson
Can luxury be sustainable and…airless? Lumson, Italian leader in premium cosmetics packaging solutions, is showing that this is definitely possible. At the widely anticipated LuxePack Monaco event, the company has introduced XTAG. This is the first-ever glass bottle – available in 15ml and 30ml – featuring an airless refill system with
“At Lumson, we're proactively shaping our future with a foundation of sustainability and transparency”, says Nadia Valdameri
Lumson – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of packaging solutions for the cosmetics industry – has long demonstrated its unflinching commitment to enhancing its sustainability, not just through greener packaging solutions but also by adopting a company-wide, all-encompassing sustainability strategy. We spoke with Nadia Valdameri, Sustainability & ESG Manager -
