Packaging Innovations
News on latest innovations in beauty packaging and sustainability. What is happening in the realm of Packaging and sustainable. How to develop sustainable packaging solutions. What are the current trends and innovations in sustainable packaging for beauty.
London-based biomaterials startup Shellworks has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round
London-based biomaterials startup Shellworks has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round (roughly £11 million or €15 million) to scale the production of its sustainable, plastic-free packaging alternative, Vivomer. The round was led by Paris-based impact investment fund Alter Equity, with participation from Nat Friedman (NFDG), JamJar,
Precision Packaging, Transformative formulas at MakeUp in Los Angeles.
With new make-up packaging, a transparent pump and transformative & colourful formulas, a few of the innovations released at MakeUp in LosAngeles 26.
The art of invisible eco-design: how CHANEL is redefining luxury through imperceptible changes
In the prestige beauty sector, can a product’s environmental footprint be improved without altering the iconic aesthetic that consumers desire? At the 2026 PCD Innovation Awards, CHANEL gave us a case study on what can be achieved.
Amplifying skincare efficacy with high-tech & sustainable packaging
Nuon Medical Joins Vagheggi Phytocosmetici in Advancing Dermocosmetic Innovation.
Metsä Board renews its status on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised by the global environmental non-profit CDP for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, forests, and water security.
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.
Nivea is going green
Iconic blue tin now available in two versions: Beiersdorf launches NIVEA Creme Natural Touch in Germany.
Aerin Glazer on Founding TILT Beauty and the mission of accessible and creative design
Tilt Beauty launched in the US in February 2025 with lip products and mascara, and the brand has now released a lip liner with a handle that makes it easier to hold and apply.
"Airless packaging technology helped us drive innovations in formulation" explains Christophe Coquard from Sisley
How airless packaging technology drives innovations in formulation, a key study with Sisley and Aptar
L'Oréal invest in new materials & ingredients innovations through "L'AcceleratOR" programme
Supporting start-ups and SMEs in its supply-side accelerator program, L'Oréal's global resources aim to launch 6-to-9-month pilot projects that could be scaled across the group’s international operations.
Verity has developed the FIRST full metal packaging + pump solution for Beauty
A new full-metal solution for Beauty products to eliminate single-use plastics. By offering first-in-class premium refillable designs to beauty brands, Verity hopes to set a new standard of sustainability thatʼs innovative and high-performance.
Aptar Beauty Becomes the First Beauty Packaging Dispensing Supplier to Receive the “Inclusive Designer” Label from APF France Handicap
Aptar Beauty was awarded the “Inclusive Designer” label in Paris on October 16, 2025, as part of its continued collaboration with APF France handicap and long-standing commitment to inclusive design.