Packaging & Design

The cosmetics of profitable ecommerce

The cosmetics of profitable ecommerce

By Deanna Utroske

Incorporating this season’s trending eye shadow shades into a website design will likely loose you customers, while having data on how color affects online consumer behavior helps brands and designers build inspiring sites.

Luxe Pack NYC 2015, in photos

Luxe Pack NYC 2015, in photos

By Simon Pitman

The Luxe Pack 2015 opened its doors May 13 - 14 at Pier 92, Manhattan, New York and in this photo gallery collection we bring you some of the show floor highlights, including the seminars, innovation zone and some of the product launch highlights.

New TRESemmé hairspray packaging stands tall

New TRESemmé hairspray packaging stands tall

By Deanna Utroske

The Unilever brand in partnership with Crown Aerosol Packaging of North America launched a line of new hairsprays in cans sensibly designed to catch the attention of consumers.

Art of Packaging Gala to honor MAC creative director

Art of Packaging Gala to honor MAC creative director

By Simon Pitman

This year's Art of Packaging gala will honor one of the boldest and most innovative names in the cosmetics industry - the creative director of MAC Cosmetics and Jo Malone Worldwide, James Gager.

Time for men’s grooming to stand out by going novel

Special Newsletter - Men's Grooming

Time for men’s grooming to stand out by going novel

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The importance of packaging in creating identity for men’s grooming means there is set standards for brands to conform to; but opportunities lie in standing out from the traditional offerings and communicating innovation.

Pack Peek gallery: News and updates from the beauty packaging world

Pack Peek Gallery

Pack Peek gallery: News and updates from the beauty packaging world

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Well 2015 seems to be passing by quite quickly, so here's some more announcements and highlights from the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on. Browse the gallery to see...

MWV merger with RockTenn challenged by lawsuits

MWV merger with RockTenn challenged by lawsuits

By Simon Pitman

In the wake of the announcement that MeadWestvaco (MWV) is set to merge with RockTenn, several lawsuits have been filed in the past few days questioning the value such a deal would bring to shareholders.

ICMAD honors budding packaging designers

ICMAD honors budding packaging designers

By Simon Pitman

The ICMAD Young Designer award winners have been announced at a recent ceremony held in Newport Beach California, highlighting the talents of the industry’s next generation of packaging designers.

Is novel lipstick packaging a coming trend?

Is novel lipstick packaging a coming trend?

By Deanna Utroske

International cosmetics packaging manufacturers design lipstick tubes that help brands offer consumers more pleasurable and memorable beauty routines.

Green labelling to be on the agenda at Organic Monitor Masterclass

Green labelling to be on the agenda at Organic Monitor Masterclass

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Organic Monitor aims to encourage green labels and certification schemes in North America with its next Masterclass, giving an update on green standards, market developments, and addressing the technical issues associated with developing natural and organic...

Essentra acquires US packaging company Clondalkin

Essentra acquires US packaging company Clondalkin

By Simon Pitman

UK-based packaging provider has acquired Clondalkin Group’s specialist packaging division, giving it a broadened footprint in the personal care, health care and pharmaceutical categories.

Pack Peek: More news from the packaging world

Pack Peek: More news from the packaging world

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Here we take a look at the announcements and highlights in the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on.

MWV launches 'Amplify' based on consumer research

MWV launches 'Amplify' based on consumer research

By Deanna Utroske

The company intends the new dispensing solution, an airless pump-on-a-tube design, to go beyond functionally and to ensure consumers tangibly connect with a given product based on their sensory experience of the package.