Packaging design that’s functional, compelling, and elegant seems intuitive but requires a special combination of powers: observation, creativity, technical knowledge, and an historical appreciation for the cosmetics industry.
Being on trend in the fast-paced business of beauty has its advantages and its challenges. We caught up with Leslie Sherr, co-author of the forthcoming book Material Innovation: Packaging, to discover the top packaging trends in beauty and personal care...
As July ends and summer is in full swing, we take a look at some of the latest news and innovations in the cosmetics and personal care packaging sector.
Although many initiatives have been introduced by cosmetics companies to reduce their carbon footprint in recent years, new research suggests packaging is an area where things are still lagging behind.
With so many packaging shows complete, and many still to take place, the year is well underway in cosmetics packaging. Here is a look at some of the latest launches from the past month.
France-based cosmetic contract manufacturer Fareva is planning expansion in its cosmetics packaging capabilities with the expansion of its recently purchased facility in Richmond.
The economic downturn has left its mark on the US beauty and personal care packaging market as sales dropped in 2011, according to analyst Companies & Markets.
The unstable economic environment, particularly in Europe, has taken its toll on the consumer packaging business, with beauty packaging being one of the worst hit, according to global packaging supplier MWV.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Global packaging provider MeadWestvaco has reported a strong upturn in both its international sales and profits, as it continues to pull away from the difficult times it experienced last year.
Cosmetic giants Lancôme Laboratories has chosen an
injection-moulded, chemical resistant, glass polymer by Eastman
Chemicals, for its latest creation, Secret Vie, an anti-aging face
cream.
Norway-based packaging company Polimoon has made its biggest
acquisition to date, having announced an agreement to buy Pastohm,
a France-based European-wide manufacturer of beauty, healthcare and
pharmaceutical packaging.
