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.
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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 developing...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
The viral-sensation hand sanitizer brand attributes its success to a combination of social media engagement, innovative product design, and lifestyle branding.
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.
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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 system, which can ‘house a multitude of products’ in one refillable container, supports the company’s mission for improving sustainability and reducing packaging waste.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extend’s Shipping Protection has already made an impact in the beauty sector, with brands like Tria Beauty, SoClean and Tyme subscribing to its product protection services.
Keeping ahead in the crowded premium skincare space means staying on top of the category’s constantly evolving trends. Truth Treatment Systems is doing this through innovations in formulation, packaging and new technology.
Home fragrance was a hot topic at LuxePack this year in the Monaco Grimaldi Forum. One talk discussed vital considerations for brands who wish to create products in this category.
As the European Parliament’s ENVI committee voted for a report that will attribute extra costs to the cosmetics industry, the trade organisation Cosmetics Europe said it had "a number of concerns”.
With more than 175 members, the Pact Collective is changing how the cosmetics industry approaches upcycling and sustainable packaging initiatives through partnerships with Ulta and Sephora North America launched this year.
As consumers demand more sustainable cosmetic and PBC products, researchers have determined certain types of Honduran agro-waste can be converted into desirable bioplastics to reduce plastic consumption.
The labels, which will appear on 85,000 Dr. Bronner’s soap bottles, share four calls to action that consumers can take to help fight against the extinction of the Southern Resident Orca in support of the documentary Coextinction.
Plastic Action Platform Oceanworks offers manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care product industries the opportunity to improve sustainability practices through reclaimed and recycled materials sourcing, its IMPAC+ plastic offsetting...
Italian aluminium packaging company Inca has new investors, a new management team and a new logo - and has detailed more about its latest beauty projects and plans to make its products even more sustainable.
The novel bio-based material is ideal for luxury fragrance caps and other cosmetic and personal care product packaging options and offers brands the opportunity to switch to more environmentally friendly packaging without sacrificing quality or functionality,...
Quadpack has released the Regula Petit Jar, an innovative and sustainable design for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers seeking recyclable options for sample or travel-sized product launches.
Through the recent launch, the manufacturer has directly addressed a specific consumer demand for cost-effective cosmetic brushes that perform well with solid stick cosmetic formulations without sacrificing performance results.
Morrama has made available an option for end-users to recycle refill inserts after use, which improves the sustainability potential of cosmetic and personal beauty care products and reduces overall material waste.
As in-store purchasing of hair removal and bath and shower product categories fell in Q4 2022, the design collaboration between Gillette and Rifle Paper Co. in its latest razor release is an innovative approach to reinvigorate product sales in these categories.
Brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers, and companies should be working to meet consumer demand, advises report.
Cosmetics and personal care product companies looking to better connect with consumers prioritizing eco-friendly options can benefit from eliminating unnecessary packaging materials.
Personal care major Unilever has designed a toothbrush head with concaved bristles that it says offers improved teeth cleaning, particularly stain removal.
Richualist founder Dawn Myers addresses significant gap in the textured hair care market with launch of The Mint, a multi-purpose tool to better define natural hair's kinks and curls.
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