DuPont’s new nylon resins have improved barrier properties which the company says make them a good choice for solvent-based applications such as the packaging for waterproof mascara and nail varnish.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) has announced it has created a customized threaded ferrule for one of its existing pumps, in order to meet demands for environmentally responsible solutions.
Contract manufacturer Maesa has designed and created the packaging for a retro-inspired cosmetics collection from Icing Stores (Claire’s Stores) that is targeted at young women in their 20’s.
The RPC Group has extended its range of airless dispensers with a new concept that claims to provide both convenience and enhanced marketing opportunities for personal care brands.
Claims made about a package’s degradability could be misleading to consumers if the product is usually destined for a landfill or for incineration, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Communicating sustainability to consumers can require a different sort of conversation than the traditional one taken when advertising new products or launches, according to L’Oreal.
The new Brio airless pack developed by France-based Lablabo was showcased at the recent HBA show in New York, with the company claiming that its aluminium foil pouch can help further protect the product.
The grand award of this year’s HBA International Package Design Award Competition was given to L’Oreal Paris for its Paris True Match roll-on make-up applicator.
At the HBA Global expo last week, Fusion Packaging launched a new airless pack with a viewing window to allow consumers to see how much of the product is left.
French sampling company Livcer was showcasing its latest make-up sample packaging designed to enhance brand marketing and target nomadic consumers during this year’s Beyond Beauty event in Paris on 12-15 September 2010.
A new guide on how to boost recycled content in plastic packaging highlights practical solutions for overcoming common technical challenges, said the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
Efficiency and design are two of the main reasons airless packaging has become one of the fastest growing segments in the cosmetics packaging industry.
Hain Celestial says its Avalon Organics line has now been specified with 100 percent Post-Consumer Recycled PET bottles supplied by Amcor Rigid Plastics.
A number of natural cosmetics and personal care companies are leading the way in sustainable and green packaging, according to latest research from Organic Monitor.
Sustainability is undoubtedly today’s business buzzword and consumer facing industries such as the cosmetics and personal care sector are particularly implicated. But, although consumers are increasingly aware of the concept, are they prepared to make...
Direct seller Avon has selected the Rexam XD-11 fine mist pump, for its three new fragrances: Celebrate, Rio Bikini, and Rio Rhythms, due to its luxury design opportunities.
Two new plastic film grades for labels, launched to comply with European directives on manufacturing emissions, can also improve productivity during the labelling process, according to ExxonMobil Chemical.
Greater awareness about environmental disposal hazards and more stringent government regulations are predicted to drive the global market for sustainable packaging to reach $142.42bn by 2015, according to market research group Global Industry Analysts...
New York-based JP Packaging has developed a means of providing highly accurate dosing and improved seal integrity for skin care product samples and unit does application multi-packs.
A number of new appointments swell the ranks of packaging and contract manufacturer Maesa, as the company continues to expand and strengthen its business sin the US.
Ball Corporation, one of the leading names in consumer packaging in the US, has edged into the personal care segment with the acquisition of Neuman Aluminum.
US-based World Wide Packaging (WWP) was awarded the Skin Care Packaging Design at this year’s Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) awards.
Magnetys, a magnetic decoration technique for plastics can result in a 3D effect where the design appears to emerge from the surface of the product, according to Solev, the company behind the innovation.
Bioplastics marry the benefits of one of the world’s most versatile materials with the advantages of a sustainable source – making it a significant advance in the field of sustainable packaging. However, as with any innovation, these new materials present...
UltraChrome is the company’s new plastic additive that it claims can recreate a chrome-like finish without the secondary processing of vacuum metallization.
New sustainable materials and technologies need to be evaluated to really understand what they can bring to a product, according to luxury rigid box manufacturer, Knoll Packaging.
Despite challenging times within the sector, luxury packaging players have not stopped innovating, according to the organizers of this year’s Luxe Pack event in New York.
Leading glass bottle beauty packaging supplier, Arrowpak, is increasing its focus on plastics packaging solutions for the skin care market as a means of expanding its business.
While consumer demand for green packaging is growing, it is still of secondary concern compared to the main priorities of simplicity, functionality and personality, according to Benjamin Punchard, head of packaging research at Euromonitor.