International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The company pushes the limits of the E-Com Box by offering a unique box whose inner height is adjustable, thanks to one or more flexible dividers, to accommodate one or more products, in different sizes. Notches make it possible to fix and maintain the product(s) with ribbons or rubber bands during transport, without additional cushioning … Read more
Product samples are a great way to test how well new products, different variants or mixtures are received by consumers. DTM Print is introducing a new label printing system for cosmetic samples.
Grown bio’s sustainable packaging solutions are made from mycelium, a remarkable natural material sourced from the root structure of a fungus. The biodegradable packaging is not only eco-friendly and highly functional, but also visually stunning, leaving the customers with a good feeling, even when they dispose of it.
GA-DE Cosmetics’ Lift and Firm Sculpting Serum is already sold out! It owes its success to the richness of its revitalizing anti-aging formula combined with the stimulating effect of the patented Cosmogen textured silicone roller. A new original version of the Squeeze’n Roll, with on/off rotary closure, allowing the formula to be distributed (ON) then … Read more
Pujolasos Wood & Pack and The Body Shop have collaborated to create the cap the crowns the Full Flowers range. The cap is based on patented innovation by Pujolasos, this innovation was designed to respect the enviroment at its best, it does not cotain glue in the assembly of iits components. Made only with ash … Read more
The future of beauty depends on reusable and refillable packaging – creating a circular lifecycle. Chris Bradley, Chief Marketing, Design & Sustainability Officer at Orora Packaging Solutions, explains the different models of reusing packaging leading to a more sustainable cosmetic industry.
The new ‘Emerald Lipstick’ from Quadpack is completely monomaterial. The lipstick is available in a square or cylindrical shape, with a choice of materials. These include recyclable PET and up to 100% recycled PET (rPET) for brands looking for a more positive impact from their packaging. Moreover, the mechanism is POM-free for improved circularity. The … Read more
A collaboration project involving the companies BASF, Krones, Südpack, and Tomra has now demonstrated that it is possible to separate PET/PE multi-layer packaging into its individual components and return them to the materials cycle as raw materials. During the first industrial trial conducted at a Krones pilot plant in Flensburg, the partners were able to … Read more
Danish skincare brand Nuori has combined eight skincare ingredients in a single formula for its new launch, ‘The One’. The all-natural cream benefits from the powerful protection of Quadpack’s Regula Airless, which shields the hard-working formula from external contamination, without the need for synthetic preservatives. As a responsible skincare brand, Nuori selected recyclable materials for … Read more
Baralan’s ‘DEA series’is the first airless system in which the filled product is directly in contact with its glass container, the ‘DEA series’ represents a new philosophy of primary packaging in glass, using fewer components and significantly reducing the amount of overall materials, resulting in a lighter and more functional packaging. In addition, its airless … Read more
Like much of the packaging and accessories created by Lumson, ‘Eco Dropper’ falls into the category of eco-conscious beauty promoting “responsible, sustainable, and informed” use. The collar and pipette are made of PP while the rubber bulb is polyolefin, a particular elastomer compatible with PP recycling methods. Meaning all of the components can be disposed … Read more
The entire value chain dynamics of buying and selling are changing in the personal care industry. Over the years zero waste and sustainability claims have resurfaced quite extensively becoming a top priority amongst both brands and consumers. This trend is even leaving its footprints in the packaging part of the product development cycle.
The development of more responsible beauty tools, expected by customers, is a major challenge for the cosmetic accessories industry. Alternatives to petrochemicals in makeup tools must be taken into consideration while preserving application performance and user experience.
Sunscreens contain effective UV filters to protect the skin, but they must be specially protected so that they do not lose their effect even before they are used. As a research partner in the field of packaging technology and material development, we already provided a brief overview of the special packaging requirements of sunscreens in Part 1 of this article (COSSMA 1-2 p 26). In this article, we explain how sustainable alternatives could be just as good as polymer-based packaging in the future. In particular, you will find more information about sustainability and the latest developments in paper.
Some 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced globally every year, according to the United Nations. Around a third of this comes from packaging. Much of it is left in the earth, to become part of the fossil record of our era. Besides waste pollution, the generation of raw materials also causes harmful emissions. This is not a legacy we want to leave for future generations and the industry is working together on multiple levels to address climate change. Here, PCR is considered as part of the solution.
Arcade Beauty introduces a retail range of pads and masks in ecological design. Arcade Beauty’s retail offering is constantly expanding. Among the new turnkey products, this innovative collection of pads and masks is aimed at demanding, trend-conscious consumers looking for a simple and efficient beauty routine that is natural and respectful. Developed from neutral material, … Read more
Formable, printable packaging that can be used for products in all industries – that’s what Chocal Paper Fibres (CPF) aims to make possible. According to the packaging specialist, it has developed a technology that allows sustainable and fully recyclable packaging to be molded into custom shapes. www.chocal.com
The Takeout range presents a collection of creative gift card packaging concepts designed to inspire creativity in how you can build anticipation and appetite for your menu. The Takeout range is designed not only to satisfy your burger lovers, but also to spark the imagination of gift card managers and merchandisers at restaurants and fast … Read more
The adoption of laser welding in manufacturing: The newly developed process produces big bags from single-grade PP fabric. That makes it possible to produce tight (vapour- and dust-proof) bags and to replace the previous sewing process.
Expanding color spaces make the overall rainbow of automotive color broader White, black, gray, and silver still dominate for non-commercial vehicles.Yellow, orange, green, and violet all gain market shareAs they have for several years, achromatic colors dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022. But as BASF’s designers found in the company’s Color Report for … Read more