Features:



Innovation Acceleration


The increasing challenges of 'new today, gone tomorrow'-brought about in part by rampant Internet exposure-have sped up the demand for innovative packaging in the beauty world. Here, highly regarded industry trends experts and top packaging innovators share their thoughts on how brands and suppliers are syncing componentry, technology-and effective partnerships-to best drive new product success.
By Jamie Matusow, Editor


The Decorating's in the Details


Suppliers have pushed the envelope as far as decorating bottles and cartons, and now some exciting new processes are on the threshold.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor


Delivery Makes the Difference


Many brands are leveraging delivery systems to capture prospective buyers and turn them into loyal customers.
By Leah Genuario, Contributing Editor


Home Fragrances Luxe Treatment


Packaging for home fragrances conveys an upscale look-with minimal logos, innovative containers, and more attention placed on design-in hopes that consumers will want to prominently display the items at home.
By Marie Redding, Associate Editor


Luxe Pack Monaco: Packaging for the Senses


As the creative packaging show celebrated its impressive 25th year, one focus was on beauty products as small luxuries, with many packaging components designed for sensory appeal.
By Jamie Matusow, Editor


Online Exclusives



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


Snowberry's Artful Look


The brand's visual imagery conveys its ideals.
By Marie Redding


Special Delivery


The focus is now on the experience - or perceived experiential element - that a brand or product can give.
By Sophie Maxwell, Pearlfisher


Eye on Innovative Packaging


Amy Marks-McGee, founder Trendincite LLC, always has her finger on the pulse of the latest trends. Recently, Beauty Packaging asked her for her insights on innovative packaging in the cosmetics, fragrance and personal care industry.



Designed to Open New Doors


How Eufora International's new product line and new package design are a part of its growth strategy.


Departments:



Center Stage



Just Out



Design Center



Exposure



Beauty Buzz



Cosmopack Once Again Kicks Off Bologna Fair



Packaging for the TV Screen



The New Radicals



Editorial






December 2012