Market researcher Smithers Pira has compiled four packaging trends it says brands need to know about to stay ahead of the curve as consumers continually change the way they view, interact with and discard their personal care products.
The cosmetics packaging market is expected to be worth $32.4 billion by 2018 thanks to growing demand from the skin care packaging market as anti-aging remains a top consumer priority.
The annual Art of Packaging Award Gala is set for May 6th, at the University Club of New York, and this year the event will honor Mary Kay for its achievements in packaging design.
The global market for cosmetics packaging is set to grow at in excess of 5% every year for the next five years, according to the latest market report on the category.
EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik has highlighted the crucial role bioplastics play in Europe‘s transition towards a circular bio based economy at the 8th European Bioplastics Conference last week.
They have long been on the beauty shopping list for Asian consumers, but U.S. consumers are now also starting to pick up facial masks, claims major manufacturer Taiki.
Meeting consumer expectations regarding a beauty product and also using the most environmentally friendly packaging possible can lead to a conflict of interest and is the dilemma facing the cosmetics industry.
The 35th annual New Jersey Packaging Executives Club’s Package of the Year Awards has recognized some of the leading players in health and beauty, personal care, fragrance and color cosmetics.
Cosmetics packaging manufacturer Seidel has created an aluminum-stamping method which allows companies to embed artwork in order to create strong differentiation in cosmetics packaging, as well as making significant savings on costs per unit.
Of 2,000 companies analysed for their commitment to R&D, Johnson & Johnson has been placed in the top ten line up of businesses investing more than 90% of their total expenditure in research and development.
Cosmetics packager Albéa has further enhanced its production capacity with further investment in Italy, following on from previous expansion in France.
Industry analyst 'MarketsandMarkets' has revealed that the global flexible packaging segment is set to grow from $73,825.3 million in 2012 to $99,621.9 million by 2018 with a CAGR of 5.1% over the next five years.
Portugal-based consumer packaging manufacturer Colep has announced the acquisition of an aerosol personal care products manufacturing plant in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.
Aptar's new beauty tool 'Serumony', is said to deliver delicate skin care formulas, beauty elixirs, and even the likes of radiance-boosting serums to the skin in a new way by combining surgical precision with inspiration from cult make-up...
The global packaging provider has expanded its line of fragrance pumps in a bid to enhance the consumer experience with its ‘Emotions of Spray Collection’ as the fragrance industry continues to evolve.
In collaboration with Paklab, US-based luxury beauty packaging specialist Fusion Packaging has created multiple products for anti-aging skin care brand Kamou by Kallini Beauty.
Increasingly it is added functionality, increased efficacy and targeted packaging technology that is tapping into the important trend for more personalised cosmetic products, according to a packaging design expert.
For a lot of cosmetics and personal care products the packaging is very important as it can help position a product, engage the consumer and convey the correct, or incorrect, message to the consumer.
With packaging manufacturers making every effort to reduce the materials used in the manufacturing process, Avery Dennison says it has designed especially for thin labels.
After years of growth the international aluminium aerosol can industry achieved another production record of 6.93 billion cans in 2012, and with the pack's versatility the years to come will be positive too.
Paris-based packaging design and development team QSLD has lent its expertise to the Lirikos brand to help it redesign its packaging for the Marine Hydro line, with the aim of increasing shelf appeal.
France-based Albéa Group has sold its US cosmetic compact manufacturing business to Wisconsin-based SussexIM, a specialist in plastic injection moulded solutions and products.
Although many initiatives have been introduced by cosmetics companies to reduce their carbon footprint in recent years, new research suggests packaging is an area where things are still lagging behind.
The huge growth in the global market for premium anti-ageing products points to significant opportunities for packaging companies to supply state of the art pumps and closures.
As the industry recovers from the recession and there is the promise of hair care product development fuelled by consumer demand, cosmetics packager Mega Airless is seeing demand in the market for technologies that provide protection.
The old adage ‘the customer is always right’ should extend to the packaging of cosmetics as well as the formulation as it could influence purchasing decisions, according to an industry expert.
Global packaging provider Silgan Holdings has acquired Portola Packaging, a move that extends its small footprint in the in the personal care and cosmetics market.
Sustainability has become almost synonymous with cosmetics packaging, which is underlined by recent news concerning Unilever’s deodorant innovation, beauty packaging designed from wood and a new petroleum-free plastic material.
Packaging and specialty chemical giant MWV has announced group results for its second quarter that underline a mixed performance, but beauty sales help to buoy prop up poor performances in other segments.
US packaging company Topline Products has teamed up with French perfume company Carven to create a stylish floral fragrance cap to raise the profile of its latest product launch.
US-based Pretium Packaging says it is refocusing its business to concentrate solely on the production of plastic bottles as its core product line, in ceasing its production of pre-forms in Quebec, Canada.
The latest development from packaging firm Lindal is looking to rid antiperspirants and sun care products of overcaps and use less material with its new twist and lock actuator.
Cosmetics player Kao’s German subsidiary is producing pump dispensers made of thermoplastic elastomers by Kraiburg TPE for hair care products thanks to their chemical resistance.
Natural and organic cosmetics player Aveda has become one of a handful of cosmetic manufacturers to operate a full packaging recycling program in the United States.
The BB trend helped more than just skin care manufacturers; it boosted cosmetic packagers as well, as demand for effective packs to harness these products boomed and the dispensing sector saw real interest in innovations.
Aluminium cans used for aerosols containing shaving foam, hair mousse and sunscreen could be a thing of the past if Cambridge Consultants has its way, as the product development firm develops a low cost, environmentally friendly option using PET.
Avery Dennison has launched Select Solutions, a portfolio of pressure sensitive films and materials that can be applied to labeling to create special offer and promotional labeling for cosmetics.
Global packaging supplier, HCP has developed an innovative packaging range around spring, summer and winter trends that proves the face of colour cosmetics doesn't have to be boring.
The issue of sustainability never seems to be far from the minds of cosmetics manufacturers, and L’Oreal USA’s latest green goal has been realized as its Garnier subsidiary develops the first community garden made from non-recyclable post-consumer beauty...
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever has employed the services of STI Group to ensure that the Point-of-Sale display for its latest Lynx deodorant launch catches the consumer’s eye.
Unilever’s decision to roll out compressed versions of its Sure, Vaseline and Dove deodorants was a good one according to the latest consumer research and may set the standard for other size reduction initiatives in other consumer goods categories.
