April/May 2013



Features:



A Fine Balance: Environmentally Responsible Packaging in the Beauty World


Package optimization, corporate policy and cost factors weigh in on efforts to minimize environmental impact while protecting and delivering the product.
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Online Exclusive: Between West and East: Sun Care Packaging in the U.S. and China


A look at how packaging preferences and trends are country-specific.
By Regina Maiseviciute, senior analyst-packaging, Euromonitor International

Online Exclusive: Using a QR Code to Sell Deodorant


Geodeo recently reformulated, redesigned and relaunched its natural deodorant to engage its tech-savvy customers.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Fragrance Foundation Presents Awards at Breakfast


The 2013 finalists were announced, and awards were presented in 3 categories.

Shine On


Metals-and-metallized finishes are being used in various ways to create packaging designed to convey a brand's own unique marketing message.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Arcade iSampling Attracts Fragrance Fans


New generations of fragrance fans are using Arcade's mailer to vote for The Fragrance Foundation's 2013 Consumer Choice winner.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Here Comes the Sun


As the sun protection category grows, customers expect the same level of packaging innovation they see in other personal care sectors.
By Leah Genuario, Contributing Editor

Cosmopack/Cosmoprof Pique Packaging Interest


With Day 1 once again dedicated to the world of beauty packaging, Cosmopack drew brand teams from all over the world eager to kick off the start of Bologna's comprehensive global beauty fair by first finding just the right packaging components.
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Departments:



Beauty Buzz



Just Out



Center Stage



Exposure



Design Center



Editorial


It's Not Easy Being Green
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

MakeUp in Paris to Highlight Rich Palette of Suppliers and Sessions


The fourth edition of Paris's trendy cosmetics-centric show will feature 25% more exhibitors than last year and more than a dozen conferences over two days.

Get Ready for the HBA Global Expo


Here's a preview of the upcoming beauty industry trade show, June 18-20, 2013

The Regulatory Price of Beauty


Since the trend towards environmental regulation of packaging shows no sign of slowing down, companies need to consider a number of factors in the design process to ensure compliance—and minimize packaging's impact.
By Victor Bell, EPI

Aveda's Approach to Packaging


The brand that has long led the beauty industry in achieving greater levels of PCR content in packaging continues to achieve its environmentally mindful goals.
By Mike Kennedy, Aveda

Tarte Cosmetics: A Blend of Glamour and 'Green'


The leader in high-performance naturals launches eco-chic skin care.
By Candace Craig Bulishak, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Tarte Cosmetics

Luxe Pack New York Opens with 165 Exhibitors


The 11th edition of the creative packaging show stays true to form with a larger-than-ever sold-out show floor and a two-day roster of top-notch educational sessions.



March 2013



Features:



Airless Attraction


Consumer demand for 'added value,' along with more advanced skin care formulations, continue to drive the design of new airless packages.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Fragrance Foundation Presents Awards at Breakfast


The 2013 finalists were announced during the Fragrance Foundation's Breakfast on April 19, and awards were presented in 3 categories.

Online Exclusive: Arcade iSampling Attracts Fragrance Fans


New generations of tech-savvy fragrance fans are using Arcade's specially designed mailer to vote for The Fragrance Foundation's 2013 Consumer Choice winner.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Pearlfisher Redesigns Tria


The beauty tool's packaging is made over and re-branded by the creative team at Pearlfisher.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Getting Tan with the Kardashians


The celeb sisters' new sun care line has colorful packaging with beach-inspired hues.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: PCD 2013 Packaging Awards


Cosmetic, personal care and fragrance packages were highlighted in eight categories.

Online Exclusive: The 2013 Fragrance Foundation Awards Nominees and Honoree


The final nominees in each category were announced - plus, see who will be this year's honoree.

Online Exclusive: Calgons Colorful Patterns with Personality


The brand developed four distinct fragrances, and each has a different personality that is conveyed through the vibrant patterns and graphics.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Beauty Brands Take Sides


Since the animal testing ban in the EU, some say that displaying the Leaping Bunny symbol on packaging is more important than ever.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Trendy Ox Blood and Luxe Designs for Rouge Bunny Rouge


The prestige color cosmetics brand features trendy colors - like Ox Blood - paired with packaging that's designed with a few luxe details.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Lip Service


From upscale metallized tubes to small round plastic pots, cosmetic packaging suppliers have helped brands propel lip products to a new status as lifestyle accessories that are as individual as the consumers who are purchasing them.
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Signed, Sealed and Delivered


Spurred on by dynamic market conditions and a slew of benefits, contract manufacturing and turnkey services are more popular than ever.
By Leah Genuario, Contributing Editor

Departments:



Design Center



Just Out



Exposure



Cosmetics Packaging


A Passion for Cosmetics Packaging
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Transparent Glass


Clearly Speaking
By Marc Rosen, Marc Rosen Associates

Luxe Pack New York Adds Exhibit Space



Editorial


WYSIWYG
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Beauty Buzz



Fast Track





January/February 2013



Features:



Online Exclusive: Method's New Designs


The eco-friendly brand launches new stylish designs and fragrances.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Crowdsourced Designs for Ineke


How an online collaborative design process helped Ineke create packaging for its recent fragrance launches, in record time.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Calgon's Colorful Patterns with Personality


The brand developed four distinct fragrances, and each has a different personality that is conveyed through the vibrant patterns and graphics.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Beauty Brands Take Sides


Since the animal testing ban in the EU, some say that displaying the Leaping Bunny symbol on packaging is more important than ever.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Laura Mercier—Beauty Packaging's 2012 Beauty Company of the Year: Excellence in Packaging


Beauty Packaging's online readers voted Laura Mercier 2012's Beauty Company of the Year: Excellence in Packaging. Here, we talk to beauty industry experts and the brand's packaging team about the
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Meeting the New Labeling Challenges


Labels offer the flexibility and functionality brand marketers need to capture interest, but there are lots of obstacles and choices to consider when determining which will work best.
By Leah Genuario, Contributing Editor

Head Over Heels for Nails


New products continue to drive category growth, increasing the demand for all types of nail product packaging.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

New Design Options for Fragrances


From caps to bottles to cartons, suppliers are offering a multitude of design and packaging possibilities for fragrances, many of which are new for 2013.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: Something Old, Something New


SymphonyIRI's Victoria Gustafson looks at the increasing rate of BPC growth at Walmart, and how that will put additional pressure on other retailers.
By Victoria Gustafson

Online Exclusive: Extracts Awards Beauty Products in Six Categories


'Best New Products' were chosen at Extracts show, at NYIGF, on January 28th.
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Online Exclusive: Thinking Outside the Nail Polish Bottle


In the consolidated nail color packaging market, it can pay to stand out.
By Dr. Benjamin Punchard, senior global packaging analyst, Mintel

Online Exclusive: By Kilian Wins Indie Award at Elements Showcase


The Fragrance Foundation's Indie Award winner was honored during a reception at the Elements Showcase in New York City on January 28th.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: New Fragrances are Pretty in Pink


Blush pink is a popular color for new women's fragrances launching in 2013, now through March.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Online Exclusive: An Apothecary Design for Lierac


Brandimage was inspired by the medicinal world when they created the brand's new look.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor

Departments:



Packaging Spotlight


New Emphasis on Packaging at L�Oréal NA
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Trends Forecast


2013 Beauty Predictions
By Karen Grant, The NPD Group

Trends Forecast


On-Trend Packaging in 2013
By Karen Young, The Young Group

NJPEC Awards


NJPEC Honors Winners of the 2012 Package of the Year Awards

CEW Adwards


CEW's Product Demo Takes Shape
By Andrea Nagel, Executive Editor, CEW

Design Center



Just Out



Fast Track



Editorial


Packaging Predictions
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Beauty Buzz



Exposure