From waste reduction to recyclability: How cosmetics brands are reinventing packaging
From lightweighting to Ship in Own Container standards, discover the strategies driving sustainable packaging in the beauty industry.
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UN INC-5 negotiations stall as US industry pushes for recycling reforms
Global treaty impasse raises stakes for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers relying on sustainable packaging.
From bioplastics to on-the-go: Trends transforming cosmetics packaging
A recently released report from Smithers Market Intelligence examines how varying market and demographic pressures are pushing FMCG brands, particularly in the cosmetic and personal care product sectors towards more accommodating packaging designs.
How beauty brands can win the holiday season with speed, unboxing, and personalization
With nearly 60% of holiday shoppers expecting a premium unboxing experience and two-thirds willing to wait longer for personalized gifts, beauty brands face a critical opportunity this season, according to a recent survey from logistics company Outerspace.
ELC FY24 Social Impact & Sustainability Report highlights key advancements for cosmetics industry
The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) fiscal 2024 Social Impact and Sustainability report offers a comprehensive update on its environmental and social initiatives. Here’s a look at what cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers need to know.
Navigating e-commerce packaging challenges: Key takeaways from the 2024 E-Pack Summit
The 2024 E-Pack Summit highlighted critical strategies for cosmetics and personal care brands to enhance their packaging practices in e-commerce, with a focus on balancing sustainability, regulatory compliance, and secure, customer-friendly fulfillment.
US brands face rising consumer demand for sustainability, says Mintel report
Mintel’s 2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends report reveals a rising demand among US consumers for beauty brands to lead in sustainability and environmental responsibility, driving companies to adopt innovative practices in sourcing,...
Indie Insights: How indie beauty brands are embracing sustainability as a core value
In this month's edition of Indie Insights, we explore how indie beauty brands like OPULUS Beauty Labs incorporate sustainability into their packaging, ingredient sourcing, and overall mission, aligning with the values of eco-conscious consumers.
Skincare Advancement on demand: Webinar panelists answer your burning questions
From deeper insights into Korean skin care trends to sustainable packaging and fermented extracts in cosmetics, Skincare Advancement panelists Eleonora Mazzilli and Barbara Green responded with their answers to webinar attendees burning questions.
Credo Beauty introduces skin care line with focus on hydration and sustainability
Designed as a 'complement to every other brand in the store,' the Credo Skincare launch draws on a decade of clean beauty experience and clinical efficacy results to target the needs and demands of sustainable beauty product consumers.
Beauty 4.0 Podcast: Exploring the landscape of beauty dupes with Rohan Widdeson
In this month's episode from CosmeticsDesign, we're navigating the ethical considerations of a popular beauty industry trend with the CEO of New Laboratories, a Melbourne-based cosmetics and personal care product manufacturer. Listen in as we discuss...
September Launch Pad: Seasonal inspiration
From spooky-themed cosmetic products to lip, face, and body moisturizers designed to beat the chilly fall weather in style, this month's roundup features new product launches from consumer favorite brands like TIRTIR, Dieux, Vaseline, and Touchland.
'74% less harmful than landfills': An in-depth look at TerraCycle’s SPF Recycling Program
TerraCycle’s SPF recycling program, which is 67% less harmful than waste-to-energy solutions, partners with brands like Burt’s Bees and Paula’s Choice to tackle hard-to-recycle sunscreen packaging, encouraging beauty brands to embrace eco-friendly...
Minimalism in beauty packaging: A strategic shift for brands
In a recent interview with CosmeticsDesign, Nisha Palvia of PERLab reveals how minimalist beauty packaging can elevate brands by balancing simplicity with essential product details, cost-efficiency, and sustainability, urging a strategic approach to meet...
Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards
With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.
CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign's Top 3 Green Brands to Watch
We selected three stand-out brands during this year's Cosmoprof North America show that are innovators and leaders in the clean and green beauty space: a skin care brand, a packaging manufacturer, and a whole-body deodorant brand.
CleanHub report: 95% of beauty packaging waste goes unrecycled
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, environmental organization CleanHub provides key takeaways from its recent Clean Beauty Survey, highlighting the beauty industry's role in environmental pollution and emphasizing the need for brands to adopt sustainable...
CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign'sTop 3 Brands to Watch
These three standout brands from Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2024—Bright Girl, Two Guys Nail Innovators, and The Australian Glow—are setting new trends in skincare, nail care, and global beauty with their innovative and effective products.
Wella Company: Insights into eco-friendly revamp of salon color developer line
Wella Company has launched a more sustainable version of its WELLOXON PERFECT salon color developer, featuring vegan ingredients, carbon-reduced hydrogen peroxide, and eco-friendly packaging.
2024 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards recap
Finalists for this year's awards included a pre-workout anti-pollution serum, an LED lip mask, a scalp cleansing toner, and a soy-based nail polish remover.
Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
AI insights and solutions to enhance cosmetics supply chains
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke with ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova for her insights into how AI is tackling demand volatility, high shipping costs, and sustainability issues in the cosmetics and personal care product supply chain.
Industry still using too much low-value vs high-value plastic, says Pact Collective chief
A new report from the Pact Collective explores how 2023 witnessed an increase in contaminated packaging and why there was a 53% decrease in the material collected in 2023 versus 2022.
AI-powered solutions could enhance sustainability in the beauty industry
With 'over 90% of a cosmetic product’s environmental impact determined during the design phase,' integrating AI-backed solutions is becoming essential for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers striving to meet sustainability goals, says AI...
Kenvue Global Head of ESG provides insight into inaugural sustainability report
Kenvue's first-ever Healthy Lives Mission report showcases significant strides in corporate sustainability under Pamela Gill Alabaster's leadership, emphasizing validated science-based targets, impactful climate action initiatives, and a commitment to...
Edgewell Personal Care showcases notable progress in 2023 Sustainability Report
The company's achievements included "a 22.9% reduction in virgin petroleum-based plastic in disposable razor handles," and "an 11.3% decrease in energy usage compared to our 10% reduction goal against our FY19 baseline," according to the recently...
From the experts: 2024 beauty packaging trends include minimalism, sustainability, and 'sophisticated simplicity'
In this exclusive CosmeticsDesign Q&A, Brian Techter, President of Packaging at RRD, discusses the latest packaging trends and innovations shaping the cosmetics and personal care industry in 2024, offering valuable insights for B2B manufacturing and...
Part 1: How AmorSui is revolutionizing PPE for women in the cosmetic industry
In part one of this two-part series, we interviewed Beau Wangtrakuldee, PhD, founder and CEO of AmorSui to learn more about how the company is working to meet the needs of women in the cosmetics and personal care product manufacturing industry by...
Bubble Skincare launches ‘first-ever brand collab’ with upcoming Disney and Pixar’s film Inside Out 2
The marketing campaign aims to generate significant interest and engagement by featuring Inside Out 2’s ‘nostalgic and iconic characters' to tap into crossover audiences between Bubble Skincare and Disney and Pixar.
Results from UN INC-4 negotiations on a global plastics treaty
The fourth session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee advanced the draft text for a global treaty on plastic pollution, emphasizing sustainable packaging and waste management, critical for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers.
Key insights from ACI’s 11th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
The American Conference Institute (ACI) recently held its 11th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum in New York City, where industry leaders discussed critical issues such as MoCRA implementation, ESG trends, and supply chain challenges in the...
Exclusive Q&A: Jovy brand pioneers first and only EWG-verified makeup for kids
We interviewed Thai-Ling Cahow, Founder and Owner of Jovy to discover the remarkable story behind the brand’s inspiration, challenges, and commitment to safety driving its creation.
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day: INDIE360° track key takeaways
We interviewed several panelists, moderators, and coordinators from NYSCC Suppliers’ Day’s INDIE360° program for a deep dive into each session’s insights and more.
Sneak peek: a Q&A with upcoming Sustainable Cosmetic Summit speakers
In advance of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetic Summit in NYC, we sat down to chat with a few of the event’s scheduled speakers to learn more about their backgrounds, research, and their goals for their presentations.
Unpacking sustainability: CosmeticsDesign’s key insights from Sustainable Packaging in US
Amidst growing concerns about environmental impact and consumer demand for more eco-friendly product options, the recent Sustainable Packaging in US conference convened industry leaders and experts to explore innovative approaches and strategies driving...
Q&A: Software company CMO discusses AI proofreading tool launch for PBC and cosmetic label and document review
GlobalVision’s Optical Character Recognition feature provides cosmetics and personal care product companies with an AI-powered tool to support ‘meticulous character-for-character inspections across label files’ and decrease time to market.
Personal care brand Touchland sees 203% YoY sales increase in 2023
The viral-sensation hand sanitizer brand attributes its success to a combination of social media engagement, innovative product design, and lifestyle branding.
L’Oréal tech exec discusses 2024 CES award winner: AirLight Pro
Utilizing ‘cutting edge industrial design,’ the AirLight pro hair drying tool features ‘breakthrough technology’ including infrared light to reduce energy consumption and improve hair smoothness and hydration.
What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?
Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
Q&A: Skin care brand Fig.1 launches ‘first water-dissolvable wipe on the US market’
Fig.1 partnered with Australian-based Conserving Beauty (CB) to develop the 100% zero waste product which are ‘designed to instantly dissolve in water after use,’ utilizing CB’s patented Instamelt fabric technology.
The Texen Group announces US operations expansion
French luxury and beauty product packaging manufacturer The Texen Group is expanding its US presence with a new office in Los Angeles.
Indie skin care brand JUNOCO launches innovative refillable interchangeable pod system design
The system, which can ‘house a multitude of products’ in one refillable container, supports the company’s mission for improving sustainability and reducing packaging waste.
Editors' choice: Our favorite articles of 2023
At CosmeticsDesign, we love the diversity of the subjects we cover; from intriguing insights and exciting innovations to interviewing interesting commentators, there's always something new to learn and share. But which were our favorite articles to...
Indie hair care brand reformulates, redesigns, relaunches flagship products
To become more sustainable and provide consumers with a more effective product formulation, Shedavi worked with its suppliers to design and relaunch its flagship products with recycled plastic and paper packaging and updated ingredients for greater efficacy.
Expert examines challenges and solutions for sustainable product packaging
As a significant producer of plastic packaging, the onus is on cosmetics and personal beauty care product manufacturers and suppliers to offer consumers more sustainable packaging options to help reduce consumption and waste.
The big circular beauty challenge: zero waste
With sustainability very much back in the spotlight, interest in circular beauty is growing, prompting consumers to explore brands tapping into the concept as part of efforts to reduce their environmental footprints.
Solidu targets the US beauty market with its unique compostable packaging range
By developing a solid hair and skincare line with fully compostable packaging for the beauty industry, Lithuanian player Solidu is setting its sights at the growing market for eco-friendly products in the North American cosmetics and personal care market.
Redesigning a household name: behind Avon’s rebrand
Why did the heritage brand decide to overhaul its visual identity? We spoke to Nick Vaus, the creative director at the agency behind the new look…
What it takes to get gender neutral beauty right
The gender-neutral skincare market has been one of fastest growing sub categories in recent years, but a flood of sophisticated and well curated brands means that competition is now tough in this space.
Olaplex takes on dupe brands at their own game
Fueled by social media, the rise of dupe beauty and personal care brands is impacting a broad range of premium players, but hair care brand Olaplex is fighting back in a unique way.