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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.

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Lumson packaging chosen as main supplier for ‘Les Cosmétiques Design Paris’

22-May-2012 - Lumson packaging has been chosen as one of two major supplier’s for new initiative ‘Les Cosmétiques Design Paris,’ introduced to Carrefour stores this month in France and before the end of the year for the rest of Europe.

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.  

Quadpack to unveil the latest in make-up packaging trends in Paris

18-May-2012 - International cosmetics packaging provider Quadpack is to unveil two new developments at the ‘Make Up’ event in Paris next month.

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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.

Quadpack teams up with Premi to expand its presence in new sectors

11-May-2012 - Cosmetics packaging supplier Quadpack has joined forces with Italian glass specialist Premi, a move, the company says will help it to extend its stronghold in Italy.

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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.

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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.

“There are new innovations in bottle design”, says expert at PCD

28-Feb-2012 - In his presentation at PCD in Paris, Simone Baratta, Bormioli Luigi’s R&D manager revealed that Bormioli has developed a forming technique that can overcome current restrictions in glass packaging.

Eurozone crisis has taken its toll on beauty packaging says MWV

22-Feb-2012 - 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.

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