Packaging

GC3 invites green beauty tech startups to apply for upcoming showcase

17-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council is accepting applications for chemistry technology solutions and new ingredients that meet the needs of major companies—needs like UV filters with low aquatic toxicity and naturally derived hair conditioning...

Eco Well Podcast to host live show and green beauty consumer discovery event

16-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Jen Novakovich’s green beauty venture out of Canada features Cosmetics Design editor Deanna Utroske as a guest on this week’s podcast; and in March will host a first-of-its-kind panel discussion and shopping event, with the aim of connecting consumers...

Will waterless hair wash from OWA upend the category?

16-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty startup led by Kailey Bradt is preparing to launch its first product—a powder shampoo—in the weeks ahead. What this means for the hair care category is yet to be seen. But Moondust Hair Wash is already distinctive. Cosmetics Design checked...

BeautyX Summit returns to Los Angeles, California, this month

15-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The two-day educational event for entrepreneurs and indie beauty brand leaders will take place January 21 and 22 in LA. Attendees will hear from editors, influencers, and other experts on every facet of social and conventional media. Cosmetics Design...

Natural skin care brand Burt’s Bees shifts toothpaste manufacturing to P&G

10-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Clorox has owned Burt’s Bees since 2007, sold Burt's Bee branded toothpaste since 2010, and recently signed a licensing deal with P&G. Burt’s Bees toothpaste, made by P&G, hits shelves this month.

Good Housekeeping’s first Sustainability Awards accepting submission from cosmetics and personal care brands

08-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The long-trusted consumer magazine launched a Green Good Housekeeping Seal program in 2009, a Raising the Green Bar summit event in 2017 (in conjunction with Made Safe), and now has a sustainability awards program too. Submissions are open; and beauty...

Editor’s Spotlight

Beauty startups from Oceana are going global

07-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design recently predicted that ‘all things Australian’ will be good for the personal care and cosmetics business this year. Before this trend fully catches hold, here’s a look at some of the indie brands from Australia and New Zealand that are...

Editor’s Spotlight

2019 Goals: Building on the wisdom of indie beauty brand founders

04-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The Indie Beauty Profile column is moving…to Fridays! But before going ahead with that, Cosmetics Design is looking back over a selection of the business advice that featured cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance brand leaders have shared over the past...

Beauty packager Aptar reaches energy management milestone

02-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

In late 2018, the company’s Wisconsin facility secured ISO 50001 certification; an announcement that comes in the midst of ongoing efforts from cosmetics and personal care industry manufacturers and suppliers to reduce their environmental impact.

BASF breaks new ground with chemically recycled plastics

20-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

BASF is targeting the circular economy trend with its ChemCycling project, which helps turn waste plastic into new products.

Editor’s Spotlight

What is indie beauty anyway?

18-Dec-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Recently, brands featured on the Indie Beauty Profile column have been asked to define or explain their thinking on what makes a cosmetics, personal care, or fragrance brand independent. Here, Cosmetics Design has complied a selection of the replies in...

Printing industry sets sustainability goals for labeling

11-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership, (SGP) has set its goals for the print manufacturing on how to acheive higher levels of responsibility and sustainability.

Cosmetics Design’s new column: From The Editor’s Desk

05-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design is bringing you a new regular column, From The Editor’s Desk, designed to offer our readers a more in depth perspective on matters that are impacting our industry.

Unilever and Veolia partner on sustainable packaging

03-Dec-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Call it Blue Beauty, Conscious Business, or a Circular Economy; in any case small beauty brands and multinational cosmetics and personal care corporations are rethinking the status quo and working to ensure that the industry won’t be undone by thoughtless...

Winners revealed: Cosmoprof Asia honours best in beauty innovations

21-Nov-2018 By Amanda Lim

The winners of the Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmopack Asia Awards were announced at last week’s Hong Kong trade show in front of 200 guests, including finalists, buyers, and influencers.