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Beiersdorf relaunches Nivea For Men balm in new packaging

23-May-2012 - Beiersdorf has relaunched its Nivea For Men aftershave balm in a new tube-shaped dispenser designed by RPC Kutenholz.

Taiki claims industry first in resin that eliminates preservatives in mascara formulas

18-May-2012 - Taiki Group claims it has solved the largest safety concern women have in make-up application – the eyes - with ‘EcoG+’, an application that contains an antimicrobial resin said to eliminate preservatives in mascara formulas.  

CosmeticsDesign.com brings you the latest, breaking news from Luxe Pack New York

16-May-2012 - As the Luxe Pack New York luxury packaging event enters its tenth year in 2012 when it opens its doors today, the CosmeticsDesign.com team will be present at the show conducting interviews, attending conferences and finding out about product launches and innovations to bring you the latest industry news.

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Dupont highlights cosmetic players at packaging innovations awards

16-May-2012 - DuPont announced IPS and Project Galvanise amongst the winners at its 24th packaging innovations awards – whereby gongs went to innovative, sustainable and collaborative solutions.

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RPC develops new over-cap for its airless dispenser range

15-May-2012 - Injection moulding specialist RPC Bramlage-Wiko, the company behind the ‘Magic’ range of airless dispensers has launched a new over-cap said to offer even greater design opportunities to the industry.

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Pack Peek: A peek at the cosmetics packaging highlights

10-May-2012 - 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.

Asia and Latin America aiding personal care packaging growth

25-Apr-2012 - The personal care packaging market will reach a value of $40.99bn in 2012 thanks to the growing potential of the Asian and Latin American markets, according to a new market report.

Albéa targets dynamic beauty market in China and South East Asia

24-Apr-2012 - Beauty packager Albéa is targeting the expected growth in China and the South East Asia region with the acquisition of Zhongshan Meiquan Plastic Products, belonging to the TEX R.L. group, better known under the name TEX China.

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Skin care firm chooses RPC dispenser

19-Apr-2012 - A UK clinic has opted for RPC Bramlage-Wiko’s Magic SL dispenser to package its new collection of skin care products.

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Pack Peek: Highlights from the cosmetics packaging world

11-Apr-2012 - 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.

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Cosmogen unveils Mini Squeeze’n Pentaball

05-Apr-2012 - France-based cosmetics packaging supplier, Cosmogen has developed a five ball mini applicator, said to combine the actions of stimulation, application and massage for specific skincare.  

Convenience and shelf presence are driving beauty packaging sales

29-Mar-2012 - Convenience and on-shelf presence are the key drivers in the packaging industry, particularly in beauty packaging, as pumps and aerosol cans see a surge in popularity in skin, hair and sun care.

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Quadpack adds Apollo pump to its skin care line

28-Mar-2012 - Cosmetic packaging provider Quadpack has added a new dispenser to its line of skin care products. The Apollo oil pump has been designed to resist oil-induced swelling to prevent leakage, keeping the pump and bottle clean and dry.

HBA calls for entries to this year’s beauty packaging awards

22-Mar-2012 - The organizers of this year’s HBA event are asking for last minute entries for International Package Design Awards (IPDA), with a fast-approaching deadline of Friday, March 23rd.

Face make-up focus for latest Albéa innovations

21-Mar-2012 - Albéa launched its latest packs for face make-up at the Cosmoprof Worldwide 2012 event in Bologna with a focus on compacts and applicators.

J&J halfway to meeting sustainable goal with green portfolio

20-Mar-2012 - Johnson & Johnson has announced it is halfway to meeting its 2015 ‘Healthy Future’ goal to innovate better products with smaller environmental footprints by adding a range of new products to its Earthwards portfolio.

Lumson launches new bottle finish tapping into multi-sensory trend

16-Mar-2012 - Italian packaging supplier Lumson is offering cosmetic manufacturers the opportunity to uniquely design the finish on its plastic bottles, tapping into the multi-sensory trend with its new engraving technique.

Network gives boost to composting certification for bioplastics

16-Mar-2012 - With cosmetic and personal care consumers increasingly demanding more environmentally-friendly packaging, a new initiative is giving more impetus to a certification programme for compostable packaging like bioplastics.

Pack Peek

Pack Peek: A peek at the latest highlights from the cosmetic packaging world

15-Mar-2012 - 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.

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Unicom launches new roll-on applicator which prevents contamination

14-Mar-2012 - Poland-based Unicom International has launched its patented roll-on massaging screw cap to be used as an applicator for cosmetics products, designed to prevent any external bacteriological contamination.

Economic crisis can’t slow down Cosmoprof

13-Mar-2012 - The current financial situation in Europe and around the world was not enough to dampen the spirits of show organisers, exhibitors and attendees at this year’s Cosmoprof.

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Norwegian anti-ager opts for airless

13-Mar-2012 - Norwegian skin care brand Skin Science has joined the trend for airless packaging for its latest anti-ageing formula, opting for Yonwoo’s airless designs, developed by Quadpack.

High standards give Gerresheimer cosmetic glass the pharma grade

09-Mar-2012 - Glass bottle manufacturer Gerresheimer says that the high standards for the glass packaging it supplies to the cosmetics industry have given way to ISO certification usually reserved for pharmaceutical products.

New Borealis copolymer points to improvements in rigid plastic packaging

07-Mar-2012 - Austrian plastics provider Borealis says it has developed a superior flow random copolymer propropylene that produces an aesthetically enhanced and more sustainable rigid plastic.

APPE expands rigid plastic operations into Poland

06-Mar-2012 - Rigid plastic packaging provider APPE has struck up a new business division in Poland, aimed at increasing its footprint in the country as well as the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe.

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