Packaging & Design

Pack Peek: A gallery round-up of the latest packaging news

Pack Peek

Pack Peek: A gallery round-up of the latest packaging news

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As winter kicks in it’s time to wrap up warm and there have been plenty of new wrappings and packs in the cosmetics industry. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.

JRC top global R&D ranking

J&J scores top 10 in R&D investment ranking

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Flexible packaging market to grow 5.1% by 2018

Flexible packaging market to grow 5.1% by 2018

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Aptar develops ‘game changing’ serum dispenser

Aptar develops ‘game changing’ serum dispenser

By Michelle Yeomans

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...

Cosmetics & Personal Care packaging innovations

Pack Peek

Pack Peek: New packaging this October

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As Autumn begins, the world of packaging has seen new launches in the professional, baby care and hair care markets. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.

Pack Peek: What's new in September

Pack Peek

Pack Peek: What's new in September

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Anti-ageing, hair care, fragrance and airless have been the focus of the packaging world as summer ends and the Autumn readies itself for action. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.

All rise for the all-rounder: Versatility boosts aerosol market

All rise for the all-rounder: Versatility boosts aerosol market

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

QSLD revamps packaging for Lirikos skin care line

QSLD revamps packaging for Lirikos skin care line

By Simon Pitman

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.

Pack Peek: This summer's innovations

Pack Peek: This summer's innovations

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, make-up; this summer has been no stranger to a range of new pack types, whether it be dispensers, bottles or brushes.

The very latest in sustainable cosmetics packaging

The very latest in sustainable cosmetics packaging

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.

Beauty packaging boosts mixed results for MWV

Beauty packaging boosts mixed results for MWV

By Simon Pitman

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.

BB trend helped boost dispensing and packaging sector

BB trend helped boost dispensing and packaging sector

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Pack Peek: Summer lovin’, having a blast…

Pack Peek: Summer lovin’, having a blast…

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The summer is here and we have been blessed with some glorious weather, but what do the latest sunscreen and SPF make-up product packs look like? This gallery gives you the chance to take a look…

HCP reveals 3 key packaging trends for 2013/14

HCP reveals 3 key packaging trends for 2013/14

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Unilever’s sustainable deodorant pack push pays off

Unilever’s sustainable deodorant pack push pays off

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.