Sustainable Beauty Packaging Innovations - part 4
This report mostly focuses on “natural” materials that are fully degradable and can nourish the soil. The solutions are coming up in the market, and here is an example of what we find notable.
In this four-parts, we release the innovations, we have identified from the supply side, on the market, over the course 2023.
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In this report, we mostly focus on “natural” materials that are fully degradable and can nourish the soil.
The solutions are coming up in the market, and here is an example of what we find notable.
ADJUSTABLE ECO-BRUSH
About
Retractable makeup brush with full wood handle.
2-in-1 contour brush to perfectly master makeup results with only one tool. Different positions allow to adjustment the shape of the brush head.
- Position 0: brush is closed, protecting fibres when stored
- Position 1: short head, dense fibre, ideal for sculpting cheekbones or jawlines
- Position 2: Long head, more supple, perfect for full-face diffuse makeup results
- Vegan brush with ultra-soft animal-free fibers
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
- No plastic part in the mechanism, even hidden.
- Customisation can include laser engraving for no use of ink.
Supplier: TAIKI Cosmetics
Location: France, USA - Location: global
Release Date: June 2023 (@MakeUp in Paris)
ICONIC WOODACITY 2.0
AboutWoodacity® has now been released with a classic ‘click’ closure and new premium options with noble wood. The refillable lipstick is designed for increased sustainability and an engaging consumer experience, bringing together the two companies’ expertise in lipsticks and wooden componentry. Iconic Woodacity® features Aptar's Iconic mechanism, wrapped in a mono-material wooden casing from Quadpack.
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
Full wood router with no plastic inserts inside the packaging. The mechanism can be easily inserted and removed. Aptar & Quadpack have developed a second iteration of this innovation where the cap simply clicks instead of turning down.
Supplier: Aptar Beauty (France) - Quadpack (Spain)
Location: Spain / France - Delivery: Worldwide
Release Date: Sept 23 - version 2.0 (version 1.0 June 22)
MYCELIUM INSERT - HK BIOTECH
About
Mycelium is grown on agricultural waste materials to create a biodegradable and sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials. The mycelium grows through the substrate, binding it together and forming a strong, lightweight material that can be moulded into various shapes and sizes. Once the mycelium has fully colonized the substrate, it is dried to stop further growth and sterilized to prevent any potential contamination.
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
- biodegradable, compostable, and can be used for a wide range of applications
- lightweight, can reduce transportation costs and energy consumption during shipping
- customizable to fit specific needs (water resistance or durability, even antimicrobial) or varying sizes/shapes
- lower cost compared to traditional packaging materials
Supplier: HK Biotech
Location: China_ Shengzen
Delivery: Worldwide
Release Date: June 23 (@LuxePack édition spéciale)
About
Renew: using waste from the fashion industry to make high-quality perfume closures.
Each cap created with Renew is a masterpiece that tells a unique story. These caps are made from recycled materials such as textiles, leather, wood, and cork, which represent a true commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. Every time you choose our caps, you help close the fashion loop, reduce waste, and protect our precious planet.
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
- No glue, no insert
- Using waste from the fashion industry
- Caps made using an ultra-compressing technology
Supplier: Matsos® by Pujolasos
Location: Spain - Delivery Worldwide
Release Date: Oct 2023
MOULDED PULP - by AVEC
About
Moulded pulp uses cellulose from different sources, including cotton, hemp, and wood. AVEC's vision is to offer natural, robust, high-performance solutions at the same cost as plastics. We process cellulose - virgin or recycled - cold, which offers ultra-low carbon production, mainly using vacuum. The process is patented. They develop two new products daily in their factory in the heart of the Landes region (South West France). All materials are sourced in France. This modern and unique technology now offers demanding packaging customers - high mix/low volume - a natural and economical solution to plastic.
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
The finish rendering leaves the natural aspect of cellulose fibers intact demonstrating ow natural and sustainable is without having to market it.
Supplier: AVEC - Website: https://avec-naturel.com/
Location: France
Release Date: June 2023
PAPERFOAM - MOULDED FIBRE
About
Material composed of three simple and natural ingredients: starch, fibres, and water. When combined, these components turn into a durable product that resembles paper and has a foamy texture, hence our name PaperFoam. The material breaks down naturally, which makes it compostable at home or recyclable with paper.
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
Supplier also uses renewable energy sources, recycle waste, and implement other low-impact and no-pollution practices in our supply chain.
- Paper recyclable
- Home and industrial compostable
- Extremely low carbon footprint
- Made from Potatoes Starch
Supplier: PaperFoam
Location: Netherlands
Release Date: 2022
WATER BASE INNER LACQUERING
About
Water-based Inner lacquering, elevating glass bottle decoration, emphasizing aesthetics, sustainability, and innovation in the perfumery industry.
Stoelzle’s Inner lacquering stands as the sole water-based inner spray solution available in the market today.
Why it’s interesting/sustainable:
- Key Features of Inner Lacquering:
- Interior Transformation: Inner Lacquering redefines glass bottle aesthetics by focusing on the interior surface, providing a unique perspective on product presentation.
- Shape, Depth, and Thickness Enhancement: This technique allows precise control over the bottle's shape, depth, and thickness, offering a distinct visual and tactile experience.
- Water-Based Solution: Inner Lacquering is a water-based inner spray solution, aligning with eco-friendly practices in the industry.
Supplier: Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie
Location: France - Delivery: Worldwide
Release Date: October 2023 (@LuxePack Monaco)
LEGNA PIN
About
LegnaPin is a mono-material cap made with FSC certified wood. The traditional plastic capsule is replaced by one or three food-contact cylinders made of cork. This solution creates a strong friction with the head of the perfume pump and it guarantees a perfect closure.
Why it’s interesting
- No plastics, resins nor glue.
- Universal solution which adapts to any pump diameter: without specific development of new molds.
- Made of wood for flexible product design.
Supplier: mPackting
Location: Italy
Release Date: January 2023
Links: https://www.mpackting.com/blog/legnapin-and-cordisk-monomaterial-innovative-solutions-for-luxury-caps-and-lids-in-the-beauty-sector
CORK DISC
About
Jar lids that are 100% mono-material: a threaded wood lid is completed with a patented (and lab-certified) sealing disc solution made of cork, which is suitable for cosmetic packaging applications. These discs are customizable with food-grade colors and laser engraving in order to give your brand a virtually infinite number of customization options.
Why it’s interesting
- Safe sealing, avoiding product leakage.
- No plastics, resins nor glue.
- Food grade packaging.
- Made of natural cork.
Supplier: mPackting
Location: Italy
Release Date: January 2023
Links: https://www.mpackting.com/blog/legnapin-and-cordisk-monomaterial-innovative-solutions-for-luxury-caps-and-lids-in-the-beauty-sector
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In this four-parts, we release the innovations, we have identified from the supply side, on the market, over the course 2023.
