Deceléor was inspired by Twin Spatula from Cosmogen for the 2-in-1 applicator that accompanies its new Green Mandarin night care. This drop-shaped applicator in Deceléor’s institutional yellow color allows to pick up the formula with the white PP spatula then deposit and apply it with the wide spatula made of soft touch silicon, in one … Read more
This month Mintel looks at products with specific focus on unual packaging details in their design process. Naturally, the environment plays a significant part with new packaging development.
The company has “revolutionized” the concept of luxury with its paper airless packaging with a pouch, putting paper in the spotlight. XPaper takes sustainability to the next level. It’s consistent with the principles of the circular economy (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) because once the product inside is finished, the plastic components can be separated from … Read more
Technically sound, beautiful and tactile, wood has grown from being an experimental to now mainstream material for cosmetics packaging, embraced by some of world’s largest beauty brands. Quadpack proofs with its Woodacity line, that the material is a stunning combination of sustainability and design. Now lipstick packages and caps for fragrance bottles widen the range … Read more
The company has designed the whole packaging collection in the perfect alignement with the Sholo brand’s slow fashion philosophy to offer timeless, sustainable and superior quality products, that are completely made in Europe. For both luxury boxes (1 size, 6 colours) and shopping bags (size S, M, L), Rissmann has selected the elegant leather-like Gmund … Read more
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
Lip Perfector by Clarins goes ultra soft with packaging from Cosmogen: The ultra-soft flocked and beveled applicator of the Cosmogen’s D16 tube enhances Lip Perfector, by Clarins. This all-in-one lip and cheek balm glides over the lips, leaving them shiny and sparkling in just one swipe. The tube contains recycled plastic. www.clarins.com
Issue 6 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Cool: Benefits of cold process emulsification Care for your hair: Trends in ingredients, application and packaging Clean:Sustainable solutions for bathroom products Get an e-paper subscription Issue 6 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more
Issue 5 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Circle: Reducing waste wih upcycling and circular processes Change: How beauty and personal care consumption is developing Earth saving:Trends in ingredients and packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 5 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in … Read more
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.
The new ‘Infinite PP Panstick’ is a sustainable evolution of its original plastic panstick. It is fully made in PP, a recyclable material, and now available in a refillable format. Thanks to its eco-conception, ‘Infinite PP Panstick’ has reduced its carbon emissions in 43% when compared to the original version. The evolution to a monomaterial … Read more
Guide | To tackle the international waste problem, one popular approach is to recycle the plastic packaging we already have. But the definition of ‘recyclability’ differs significantly globally. Vivan Loftin knows the problems and presents initial approaches to solving them.
Due to the EU-wide plastic levy, member states must pay a fee for non-recycled plastic waste. How the individual countries allocate these costs to the market participants varies greatly. Here you will find an overview of the status.
Sustainable developments | No matter what business you look at, our resources are limited. Of course, this also applies to the packaging area in the cosmetics industry. With plastic packaging in particular, the question of resource-saving techniques and processes therefore plays a major role. Dr Matthias Prox talks about current developments.
Plastics | Recycled materials are playing an increasingly important role for brands and customers alike. Paolo Glerean talks about the possibilities of recycling plastic for the cosmetics industry.
Material | The pressure from consumers but also from politics is increasing: cosmetics brands must find ways to make their plastic packaging more sustainable. But changing virgin material to recycled raw materials poses challenges. Özlem Ece Tugal and Jakob Settele talk about their experiences and development results.
Since microplastics are a major environmental problem, the EU is currently preparing to introduce legal restrictions. The cosmetics industry is affected to a considerable extent. Sonia Antkowiak knows the problems to be expected and the first reactions to them.
Sustainably produced plastics combine the many advantages of conventional plastic with the possibility of producing in an environmentally and resource-friendly manner. Polymer granules obtained from natural materials can make a major contribution here. Maurizio Ficcadenti talks about the possibilities and the challenges.
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The call for recycled plastic in the packaging of consumer goods is getting louder – also in the cosmetics industry. But not every material is suitable for reuse. Peter Barlog shows what is possible with PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
