Packaging Innovations
latest innovations in beauty packaging and sustainability
Towards a more sustainable glass journey - a case study with Verescence
When making luxury glass for perfume, many factors are to be taken into account. From sourcing to raw materials transformation, as well as glass making and bottle shaping, a lot of energy and resources are utilised. How to ensure that the value chain is optimised? How to ensure the best
Always connected
I've been traveling (again) this week, and I got stuck with a very slow and intermittent connection. I had two important and long meetings (90 minutes & 2 hours) which I couldn't miss. Needless to say I got a bit stressed. It was exceptional. I don&
Sustainable beauty innovations - week 1st July
From Poetry to eco-design At the request of a house with stringent sustainability requirements, Coverpla was proactive in helping it choose a beautiful refillable bottle and a cap made from bio-sourced resin. Terre d’Oc, from Provence, offers natural products that tell stories of travel, ethics, craftsmanship, scent and wellbeing.
World first captured-carbon cosmetic tube
Following a year-long development process, Element Beauty Group and Caliray have developed a tube made of captured-carbon, a world first in the beauty industry. Caliray's hero product face primer called “so blown” a face primer has now re-packed it into a improved tube with stronger performance for better
A new way to lipstick, is that even possible?
Following a recent interview with Thierry de Baschmakoff, we uncover the secret behind its latest design of a refillable lipstick. The idea creates a new way to design a lipstick, yet, remains intuitive and does not change the way consumers would use or hold this iconic beauty item A new
Sustainable packaging innovations in Paris, at LuxePack
We are back in Paris this week for another trade show. In the run before the Olympics, all events are happening earlier than usual in the French capital. This time LuxePack Edition Spéciale who received 100 exhibitors in the Carreau du Temple for the last year, before moving to Carrousel
Beauty Innovations found at MakeUp in Paris
The make-up and skin care boutique event of the year was back in Paris, ahead of its usual time, to accommodate the calendar of the Olympic Games, and I have to say, you have to be in an Olympian shape to visit that show, as there were so many great
From experience and ethereal to playful design, a few trends driving the South Korean market
Following an interview with 주설아 Joo Seol-ah, founder & creative director of a South Korean branding & design studio dyr Joolia, at PCD Milan, we uncover the main trends in packaging design in this local market. From minimal design to playful products, Korean consumers are always on the lookout for
Geka is releasing a fully recycled PP mascara packaging: A long-expected innovation
Released at Cosmopack Bologna 2024, GEKA developed a recycled PP for primary packaging, which is food-contact approved for suitable and safe use in cosmetics. Made of at least 95% recycled PP plastic, this new material opens up new opportunities for the cosmetics industry, with makeup products at the forefront. We
More conscious tools of the (beauty) trade – How biobased sponges can transform the beauty routine with Taiki
In the world of cosmetics, sustainability is not just about greener packaging and natural formulations. More and more, consumers are starting to demand better, more responsible solutions in the area of accessories, too. Makeup tools are a great example. Typically, makeup sponges, puffs, and brushes are produced using substances with
New packaging solutions serving the growing hair care segment
There's no doubt that the hair care industry has undergone a huge transformation in the past few years. Today, it represents the second-largest cosmetics market after skincare, offering an ever-expanding range of products and solutions to suit all hair types and needs. While the largest segment of the
New launches and developments from Lumson
Lumson, Italian supplier of technical and high-performing packaging solutions for the cosmetics industry, recently showcased several innovations in lipstick and makeup, alongside new glass and aluminium solutions with sustainability and versatility at their core. Currently, Lumson’s lipstick portfolio includes 14 solutions/ranges that embody versatility, technical and productive know-how,