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Personal Care

Raw Sugar Living Expands to Target with New Collection

Launches Hand Wash Therapy personal care collection designed to help rejuvenate hands and uplift the senses.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.01.21

Supporting Female Beauty Brand Founders on International Women's Day

For International Women's Day on March 8th—NYX Cosmetics partners with Reform Alliance, Unilever's Ridhima Thukral to speak, plus more.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 03.01.21

Cosmetics

Anastasia Beverly Hills Gifts Eight $450,000 Grants

Supports and mentors Black-owned small businesses.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.01.21

Glass

Verescence Acquires Majority Stake in Pacificglas

Increases Verescence’s presence in Asia to meet the growing demand for high-end glass.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.26.21

Senior Plastics or Packaging Engineer

Are you interested in the opportunity to work with global beauty brands?

Fragrances

Clean Beauty Collective Partners with EarthDay.org

Launches Lush Fleur in a limited-edition package design featuring butterflies.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.26.21

Cosmetics | Hair Care

XYZ Registry Launches Beauty-Based Top-Level Domains

Purchase a .Beauty, .Hair, .Skin, .Makeup, or .Quest domain for your brand website.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.26.21

Cosmetics

Inahsi Naturals Achieves EU Compliance

A testament to the quality of the indie brand’s formulations.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.25.21

Skin Care/Sun Care

Christie Brinkley Joins SBLA Beauty

Will offer a personal perspective of the market and collaborate on new innovations to the portfolio.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.25.21

CEW Goes Virtual with Annual State of the Beauty Industry Report

From makeup to fragrance, speakers place an emphasis on industry recovery, trends to watch—and top brands of the year.

Nancy Jeffries, Contributor 02.23.21

Cosmetics | Skin Care/Sun Care

Baralan Launches Minerva Jar 50 Amber

Provides enhanced protection that significantly diminishes the adverse effects of UV Rays.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.22.21

Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics Appoints SVP, Global Marketing

Aïda Moudachirou Rebois brings 18-years of experience in the beauty, retail and consumer goods sectors.

Charles Sternberg 02.22.21

Shiseido Partners with We Are One Ocean Campaign

Calls for the protection of 30% of the ocean by 2030.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.22.21

Cosmetics | Eco-friendly | Metal | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Beauty That’s Ultra Luxe and Sustainable

Prestige cosmetic brands are developing artful packaging intended to be kept—and flaunted. Here are six of the faves we’ve highlighted in the past year.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 02.22.21

Skin Care/Sun Care

Beiersdorf Launches O.W.N.

A personalized skin care brand that uses AI to offer the ideal formula combination.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.19.21

Geka Receives High Rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project

Recognized for working with suppliers to promote sustainable practices.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.19.21

Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Burt's Bees To Reduce Virgin Packaging Materials By 50% By 2030

Burt's Bees outlines its sustainability goals in its newly released Impact Report—and will launch its first waste-free product in partnership with Loop.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 02.17.21

Knoll Printing & Packaging Obtains FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification

Confirms Knoll’s commitment to produce only FSC-certified packaging.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.16.21

Personal Care

Green Goo Unveils New All-Natural Toothpastes

Each plant-based toothpaste comes in eco-friendly sugarcane packaging.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.16.21

L’Oréal & UNESCO Announce the For Women in Science International Awards

Honor five eminent women scientists with exceptional careers.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.12.21

5 Ways Beauty Brands are Using Subscriptions to Transform Customers Into Members

Giving back, community, DIY—and more.

Deanna Traa, CMO, Bold Commerce 02.12.21

Hair Care

Kao Launches Wakati

A product line designed for natural Black hair textures.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.11.21

APC Packaging Patents Airless Refillable System

APC Packaging has just received the US Patent for their ARS

Hair Care

Drew Barrymore Partners with Garnier for New Creative Campaign

Helps promote the brand’s new Whole Blends Sulfate Free haircare range.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.10.21

Cosmetics

Weekly Recap: CVC Purchases Shiseido’s Personal Care Business, African Pride Packaging Tips & More

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended February 6, 2021.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.08.21

Cosmetics

Estée Lauder Companies Partners with Howard University

Launches ‘She’s Howard: Own Your Power’ to support Howard alumnae.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.04.21

Beauty Packaging Announces B2B Beauty Box Sampler

It’s like the old handshake and product takeaway from industry suppliers.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 02.04.21

Hair Care | Personal Care | Skin Care/Sun Care

Drunk Elephant—Beauty Company of the Year: Excellence in Packaging

Drunk Elephant—Bright, Happy, Clean. Tiffany Masterson talks about the brand’s meteoric rise, ‘near-unicorn’ sale to Shiseido, & colorful packaging.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 02.03.21

Sustainable Pkg/Practices

How L’Oréal Is Accelerating Its Sustainable Mission

An exclusive interview with Philippe Bonningue, L’Oréal’s Global Director of Sustainable Packaging, discussing sustainable initiatives, eco-design & more.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 02.03.21

Personal Care

CVC Purchases Shiseido Personal Care Business

Embarks on new chapter of growth in Asia.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.03.21

Key Insights on Lip Color & Mascara Packaging

There's no shortage of packaging for both mascara and lip color—especially if you're looking for refillable designs & sustainable materials, suppliers say.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 02.03.21

Neopac Unveils Online Shop

DigitAll360˚ walks tube customers through an intuitive process.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.03.21

Choosing a Converter During Covid

Top Tips from a Packaging Pro

Norden Unveils Tray Packaging Machine

Makes automation of production simpler.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.01.21

PBA Passes the Torch—Nina Daily Tells Us About Her Plans as the New Executive Director

Exclusive: As Steve Sleeper gets ready to retire from the Professional Beauty Association, Nina Daily gives Beauty Packaging insight into her plans.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 02.01.21

Package Development

Developing Relationships Through Packaging, Availability & Accessibility

Why beauty brands need all three components to be successful in 2021

Morrishane Collins, head of global distribution, African Pride 02.01.21

Cosmetics

L’Oreal Unveils New Program in Partnership with the NAACP

Supports Black-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs with one-time grants of $10,000 and professional mentorship.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.29.21

Cosmetics

Marchesini Group Opens Beauty Division

Integrates multiple Italian brands under one roof, including the newly acquired Cosmatic.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.29.21

Cosmetics

Ace of Air Launches Vegan Beauty and Wellness Products

Enters market with a 'buy the product and borrow the package' 100% circular model.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.28.21

WGSN’s Color Predictions Post-Pandemic—for Positivity and Indulgence

With visual language more important than ever, take note of these cues.

Clare Varga, head of beauty, WGSN 01.28.21

Hair Care

Aura Introduces Customizable Hair Care

Add semi-permanent pigments and aromas at your desired strength.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.26.21

Cosmetics

Fitglow Beauty Wins Makeup Category at Annual Dirty Thinker’s Choice Awards

Becomes the first brand to win the entire makeup category.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.25.21

Lageen Tubes Launches Mono-Material PE Tube Solutions

New line provides easy packaging recyclability.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.22.21

Jason Jones Loses Battle with Covid-19

The Drug and Cosmetic Sales Corp. exec was ‘loved by all who knew him.'

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.21.21

Are You Sitting On Obsolete Packaging Inventory?

McKernan Packaging Clearing House helps businesses recoup costs associated with surplus inventory.

Decorative Effects | Fragrances

A Lacquering Technique Makes Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera Shine

Bormioli Luigi on the challenges of decorating the new version of the iconic stiletto-shaped flacon housing the best-selling fragrance by Carolina Herrera.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 01.20.21

Cosmetics

Clarins UK Partners with Vee24

Will use the Vee24 platform to deliver its virtual boutique strategy.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.19.21

Skin Care/Sun Care

Alastin Skincare Named as Fastest Growing Skincare Brand

Continues expansion in 2020 despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.19.21

Cosmetics

Unilever and Alibaba Group Join Forces

Launch a large-scale closed-loop plastic recycling system in China.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.18.21

Cosmetics

Mana Products, Meiyume and RPG Form The Vertical Beauty Alliance

Create a supply chain nucleus for the development, manufacturing and merchandising of beauty products on a global scale.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.14.21

Cosmetics

The Estée Lauder Companies Appoints SVP, New Business Development

Dave Smith joins the company from Corning Incorporated.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.14.21

Cosmetics | Skin Care/Sun Care

Keys Soulcare Unveils Six New Products

Emphasizes soul-nurturing rituals with clean formulas and ingredients.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.13.21

Skin Care/Sun Care

Hero Cosmetics Receives Growth Investment

Announces product expansion and new distribution partners.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.12.21

Cosmetics

Former Chanel CEO Joins Credo Board of Directors

Maureen Chiquet has been named as an independent director.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.12.21

Cosmetics | Skin Care/Sun Care

Garnier Launches ‘One Green Step Report’

The results reveal that for many consumers, 2020 was a wakeup call to protect our planet.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.07.21

Eco-friendly | Personal Care | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Dove's Refillable Deodorant Is Made To Last a Lifetime

The beautifully designed stainless steel case is a pleasure to hold—and is designed to withstand the pressure of a car driving over it.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 01.06.21

Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Aveda Names First-Ever Global Advocate for Sustainability

Model and climate activist Arizona Muse will help spread the word about Aveda's sustainable packaging and vegan formulations.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.04.21

Cosmetics

Juice Beauty Partners with Kate Bosworth

Launches Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.04.21

Hair Care

Aveda Goes 100% Vegan

Reformulates its products to remove animal and animal-derived ingredients.

Beauty Packaging Staff 01.04.21

Cosmetics | Fragrances

The Biggest Deals & Acquisitions of 2020

Revisit the most important purchases and sales of the past year.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 12.23.20

Perfect Corp To Debut Beauty Tech Innovations at CES 2021

A sneak peek at the new AI and AR technologies to debut virtually at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.21.20

Hair Care

Briogeo Launches at Ulta Beauty

The clean haircare brand is joining the Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty initiative.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.21.20

Cosmetics | Fragrances

Weekly Recap: Dolly Parton's Upcoming Fragrance, Estée Lauder's Expansion & More

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended December 19, 2020.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 12.21.20

How to Make Your Beauty Brand Pandemic-Proof

Start by making the online shopping experience fun.

Jay Hack, Mira Beauty 12.21.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

Key Issues to Consider When Retailing Skin Care Online

A new skin care report looks at key industry challenges and solutions, as customers and brands move online.

Thom Watson, digital and beauty industry expert at Flaunt Digital 12.18.20

Shiseido Receives Prime Ministerial Award

Delivers outstanding results in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality internally and externally.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.18.20

Top Beauty Tech Trends of Gen Z

Perfect Corp.'s YouCam Makeup App released its 2020 Q4 Color Trend Report -- take a look at what it reveals.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.17.20

P&G Aims for 2021 Acts of Good in 2021

P&G's Lead with Love campaign includes ways for each of its brands, such as Pantene, to do better.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.17.20

Cosmetics

First Aid Beauty Eradicates Nearly $1.3 Million in Student Loans

Helps winners get off to a smooth start as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.17.20

Metal

Universal Engraving Revamps Logo and Website

Updates its image to reflect that it is adaptable and innovative.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.16.20

Cosmetics

Estée Lauder Companies Announces First Factory in the Asia-Pacific Region

Operations in the Japan plant will begin in the latter half of 2022.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.15.20

Cosmetics

L'Oréal Announces Minority Investment in Replika Software

Replika’s platform allows brands to scale networks of social sellers to sell online and market via social media.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.14.20

Skin Care/Sun Care | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Beauty Brand Execs Speak on the Challenges of Water Usage

There’s a growing call to protect the cosmetics industry staple that’s also one of the Earth’s most valuable resources.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 12.14.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

Korres Joins Ulta’s Conscious Beauty Program

Will be available at Ulta Beauty stores and online starting in January 2021.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.11.20

Cosmetics

Cosmoprof North America Reschedules 2021 Event to August

The show will highlight three beauty segments: Cosmetics and Personal Care, Cosmopack, and Professional Beauty.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.09.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

Botanika Life Launches CBD Wellness and Relief Line

Features 100% U.S. grown and processed hemp products that provide a myriad of benefits to the body, mind and skin.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.07.20

Cosmetics

Weekly Recap: Gogo Beauty, Smart Reusable Lipsticks & More

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended December 5, 2020.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 12.07.20

Health and Beauty | PET

Berry Global Expands Capacity

Meets growing need for hand sanitizer and soap packaging.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.04.20

Cosmetics

Ulta Beauty Reports Third Quarter Results

Net sales declined 7.8% compared to Q3 of 2019.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.04.20

Cosmetics

Function of Beauty Receives $150 Million Investment

Accelerates the company’s product development, supports its expansion and builds upon its manufacturing capabilities.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.04.20

Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Virospack Announces Employee Winners of Environmental Proposals

The company’s new in-house sustainability efforts boost efficiencies—and benefit projects in South India.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.03.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

Babor Announces Scholarship for BIPOC Students

Encourages diversity and inclusion within the professional beauty industry.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.02.20

Cosmetics | Lipstick packages

Could Sustainable Digital Lipsticks Become a Reality?

A new concept predicts they could soon replace single-use products.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.02.20

Cosmetics

Aptar Pre-Qualifies 45+ Products in Alignment with Credo's Sustainable Packaging Guidelines

The current Credo-compliant product selection includes airless full packaging, dispensers, spray technology and dispensing closures.

Beauty Packaging Staff 12.02.20

Packaging Decorated to Make a Lasting Impression

Decorating techniques transform packaging, ensuring that bottles, jars and boxes for makeup, skin care and fragrances ‘pop’—both on shelf and online.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 11.30.20

Sustainability Drives New Solutions in Innovative Cosmetic Packaging

Packaging innovations focus on sustainable materials, small sizes, and hygienic solutions—as well as visual aesthetics and engineering feats.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 11.30.20

The Digital Consumer Journey

Covid-19 accelerated e-commerce adoption — here's how recent changes in consumer behavior are affecting beauty retail.

Michelle Evans, Senior head of digital consumer, Euromonitor International 11.30.20

Fragrances | Skin Care/Sun Care | Turnkey

Turnkey’s Benefits Shine, Especially During Covid

Turnkey service suppliers are ramping up innovation and production to capture business and dependably deliver on-time services in a Covid-stunted global market.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 11.30.20

Sample/Travel Sizes

How Brands Can Survive and Thrive in This New Era of Beauty

Industry response to the crisis has been overwhelmingly positive, but permanent changes lie ahead. Here’s how to best adapt now to the new realities.

Benjamin Scherpenbergs, Senior Manager at PFS 11.30.20

Cosmetics

GEKA Discusses Developments for 2020 and Beyond

A new mascara, larger headquarters, expanded in-house decorating—and more.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.30.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

Indigo Man Launches Skin Care Mask for Men

Scientifically developed to meet the needs of men.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.27.20

Cosmetics

Quadpack Looks Back at 2019

CEO Tim Eaves summarizes recent developments at the company.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.24.20

Fragrances

Diamond Packaging Wins Gold Ink Awards

Earns recognition for fragrance packaging.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.24.20

CEW's Indie Brand Winners Discuss 'Cultivating Digital Communities'

Executives at Glossier and HUDA Beauty, both CEW Beauty Award Indie winners, discuss digital marketing strategies at a virtual roundtable on Nov 16th.

Nancy Jeffries, Correspondent 11.23.20

Hair Care

Garnier Debuts Solid Shampoo Bars

Gives UK consumers more choice when it comes to sustainability and helping to reduce waste.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.20.20

CEW's 2020 Beauty Awards Mark Multi-Day Virtual Event

Beauty industry executives attended the entertaining virtual celebration hosted by Jill Kargman, writer and star of Bravo's Odd Mom Out—here's the play-by-play.

Nancy Jeffries, Correspondent 11.19.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

Bliss Partners with TerraCycle

Consumers can now recycle Bliss personal care products and packaging nationwide.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.18.20

L'Oréal USA Announces 2020 For Women In Science Fellows

Meet the five women in STEM will each be awarded grants.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.16.20

GilletteLabs Creates Gifting Bundles Featuring Its Heated Razor

Gillette partnered with 5 small businesses this holiday season — ANYON Atelier, BLK & Bold, Embr, LAFCO New York, and Naked Cashmere.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.13.20

Cosmetics

Natura &Co Outperforms Market in Q3

Ramps up digital sales across all of its brands.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.13.20

Cosmetics

Sally Beauty Holdings Reports Q4 and Full Year Results

Witnesses a significant acceleration in its sales and margin performance compared to Q3.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.12.20

Printing/Decorating

Beauty Is in the Eye of the Packaging: Holograms Are Crucial in Preventing Counterfeits

While holograms ensure cosmetics and beauty products catch the consumer’s eye, the technology is also crucial in fighting counterfeit cosmetics.

Dr. Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association 11.05.20

Glass

Verescence Earns Platinum Medal from EcoVadis

Ranks among the top 1% of the world’s most advanced companies in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.04.20

Cosmetics | Low MOQs | Skin Care/Sun Care | Stock Pkg

Packaging Solutions In Small Quantities

Low minimum order quantity (MOQ) packaging fits the bill for cost-conscious Indie brands and global brands with limited specialty launches.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 11.04.20

Skin Care/Sun Care | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Sustainability to Remain Key for Beauty Industry Players

Euromonitor takes an in-depth look at the vibrant skincare category, and what beauty brands can learn from generational consumer preferences.

Kayla Villena , Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International 11.04.20

Airless | Applicators | Bottles/Jars | Skin Care/Sun Care | Tubes

Zooming In On Skin Care

Skin care—and self-care—are on the rise, as packaging suppliers must meet increasing requests by beauty brands to satisfy new pandemic-related market demands.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 11.04.20

Chiara Ferragni Hosts Live Beauty Show 'Starring' Her Lancome Collection

The live event, broadcast from Milan, allowed fans around the world to be the first to purchase the products.

Beauty Packaging Staff 11.03.20

General Fibre Products

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11.02.20

Bottles/Jars | Caps/Closures | Cartons/Boxes | Fragrances | Skin Care/Sun Care

Amazon | Custom Private Label Development

BIG SKY PACKAGING partners with Scent Beauty, in the development of private label fragrance and skin care brand for Amazon.

WWP Beauty Launches ‘Intentional Beauty’ Collection Featuring Award-Winning Packaging

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11.02.20

Skin Care/Sun Care

CBD Beauty: Packaging and Promises

Standing out from competitors is tough. Discover how you can safely market products with packaging that makes sure your first impression is a great one.

By Jennifer Whetzel, Founder, Ladyjane Branding 11.02.20

Fragrances

A New ‘Hope’ in a Perfume Bottle

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Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 11.02.20