Aptar Beauty earns inclusive design label for accessible innovation
Beauty packaging and dispensing company Aptar Beauty is among the first in France to receive the “Inclusive Designer” label.
Packaging & design
Pentawards 2025: inclusive beauty and disruptive fragrance lead a packaging design revolution
As one of the world’s most prestigious packaging design competitions, the Pentawards showcases the most innovative new approaches to product packaging across various FMCG categories.
Mintel’s 2026 beauty trends forecast: Q&A with director of insights
Mintel’s 2026 global beauty trends forecast a shift towards wellness diagnostics, emotionally resonant experiences, and a celebration of imperfection. We explore what this means for the future of beauty.
10 new packaging innovations seen at Luxe Pack
When it comes to spotting the latest technology and breakthroughs in beauty packaging, Luxe Pack Monaco is the place to be. Here, we round up some of the new launches that caught our attention at this year’s show.
11 sustainable new cosmetics packaging innovations from Luxe Pack
We scouted the recent Luxe Pack show in Monaco to uncover the latest eco-friendly beauty & personal care packaging innovations you’ll want to know about.
6 design & colour trends set to shape luxury industries by 2027
The must-watch trends and bold creative directions set to reshape beauty and luxury by 2027.
How luxury has evolved in beauty packaging & branding
At the Luxe Pack show in Monaco, beauty industry experts gathered to share their views and experiences on how luxury is being redefined, highlighting key areas of interest for beauty product creators.
Future beauty packaging trends to know about
We spoke to an array of beauty packaging companies and design agencies to find out what’s trending now and what’s coming next for cosmetics packaging…
The key future beauty packaging trends seen on the Pentawards shortlist
From heirloom refillables to neuro-inclusive designs, “packaging with a purpose” was the overall theme seen this year. Here’s the full shortlist…
New eco rating marks “milestone of collective openness” for beauty industry
A new science-based environmental scoring system for beauty and personal care products, EcoBeautyScore, has officially launched in Europe, with brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Neutrogena, Nivea Q10, Eucerin all publishing scores for their products.
Why digital-printed pouch packaging is growing in the cosmetics sector
A combination of heightened sustainability regulations and a need to quickly meet new trends is pushing demand for digital-printed pouch packaging.
The challenges of designing refillable hair care
We explore the topic of refillable beauty packaging and speak to clean beauty hair care brand Hairstory about developing its new refillable shampoo bottle.
Why refillable beauty products face barriers despite growing demand
For shoppers, there appears to be a significant education gap that’s just waiting to be (re)filled.
The cosmetics ingredients & materials exempt from US import tariffs
Vitamins, mineral oils, mineral sunscreen filters and various fatty acids are among the list, which also includes many clean beauty and sustainable packaging ingredients.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna launches tomorrow
The 56th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is set to open its doors to the beauty industry on Thursday 20 March with a brand new layout.
EU industry bodies ask for a “simplified” Green Claims Directive
A group of 14 stakeholders has set out its wishes for “a clear and proportionate framework” in a joint statement, while some NGOs have concerns that the EU’s recent legislation has not been strict enough.
Ball & Henkel win sustainability award at Paris Packaging Week
The two businesses collaborated on the lightweight aerosol innovation, which scooped an industry award.
Paris Packaging Week launches with a trends & sustainability focus
This year, the luxury packaging event features a Pentawards Gallery, innovations in sustainability and smart packaging, and a focus on future packaging trends…
Weinberg Capital Partners acquires majority share of Cosmogen
The firm plans to strengthen the French packaging and accessories company’s presence in its domestic market and across the globe.
How to address the innovation gap in beauty: NIQ insights
New data from NIQ shows that brands that put a focus on innovation were twice as likely to grow their sales as those who didn’t. But where do you start?
New research shows “Innovation can’t be an afterthought anymore”
According to new consumer research from market research agency MMR, consumers are increasingly seeking out new and novel experiences, which means that brands are under pressure to innovate or get left behind.
16 beauty brands that are rocking travel-retail
Big-name, heritage cosmetics brands have long dominated travel-retail, but as consumers’ needs change, smaller businesses are shaking up the status quo. We take a look at some of these disruptor brands...
What’s trending? Our 10 most-read stories in Q3 2024
What have been some of the key issues and topics affecting our industry over the past three months? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories between July and September…
6 beauty brand collaborations we loved
All good marketers know that two brands are better than one when it comes to raising awareness. We celebrate six (well, actually seven) of the best beauty brand collabs we’ve seen so far this year….
WGSN colour insights: SS26 beauty trends
Trends forecasting agency WGSN shares insights from its Beauty Colour Forecast for spring-summer in 2026.
“Made for TikTok dreams”: behind new Gen Z beauty-from-within brand Glowery
French beauty and wellness brand Glowery is set to launch this week after five years in the making. We spoke to founder and CEO Alexandra Kolasinski to find out more...
What's happening in the Dubai beauty market?
As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.
Beauty packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup
From new refill innovation to packaging with built-in at-home-use devices, here are some of the most forward-thinking products we saw at the luxury packaging show in Monaco this year…
How Gen Z has affected perfume packaging design
This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco revealed many innovations in terms of scent packaging formats based around Gen Z’s preferences. We spoke to Superga Beauty about its new launches...
Luxury eco-packaging in the future
Luxury is no longer about exclusivity and aesthetic. Beauty and personal care brand owners now must also consider their impact on the planet.
11 sustainable cosmetic packaging innovations at Luxe Pack 2024
We’ve rounded up some of the key eco-designed cosmetics packaging innovations that were on show at the Luxe Pack 2024 event in Monaco this October.
Cosmetics formulation trends
This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco had a section dedicated to trending cosmetics formulations and textures, which was curated by the sought-after formulations expert Dr Luisa Oliva. We explored the formulations bar and spoke with Dr Oliva...
Travel-retail “must be more experiential” says L'Oréal sector president
At the TFWA Global Summit in Cannes, the L'Oréal Group revealed more about its travel-retail strategy, including its future focus on activations and sustainability.
Geotargeting “reached more than 7 million travellers this summer,” L’Occitane Group talks travel-retail
At this year’s TFWA Global show in Cannes, we caught up with the head of marketing for travel-retail at L’Occitane Groupe, Mona L’Hostis, to talk about innovation pipelines, future markets to watch, and the runaway success of Sol de Janeiro.
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2
What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...
THG Beauty partners with Provenance to minimise greenwashing
The ecommerce retailer and manufacturer will roll out new technology across the company to verify product sustainability for its customers.
5 cosmetics packaging innovations set to launch at Luxe Pack Monaco
We've rounded up some of the newest innovations that will be showcased at the world's biggest luxury packaging show...
Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists
Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists
As luxury packaging suppliers gather from across the world, the show will celebrate the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.
Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists
As luxury packaging suppliers gather from across the world, the show will celebrate the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.
10 beauty dupes to know about
The ‘dupes’ trend isn’t likely to go away any time soon. Here are 10 'dupe' beauty products that have resonated with shoppers across the globe...
Have consumers lost faith that we can save the planet? Mintel research says ‘yes’
The new research shows 35% of global consumers “don’t trust companies to be honest about their environmental impact.”
6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability
From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...
Eco-friendly glass could disrupt luxury cosmetics packaging
Italian glassmaker for cosmetics and fragrance Bormioli Luigi has partnered with LionGlass to help bring its sustainable alternative to soda lime silicate glass to the wider market.
Nobody’s Child is set to launch a beauty range
The UK-based responsible fashion brand has revealed why it’s expanding into beauty...
Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards
With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.
Cosmetics innovation in the Middle East & Africa markets
Both markets are hotspots for beauty innovation and expansion. Here’s why many European cosmetics brands are focused on these for the future...
Oriflame will use robots to fulfil customer orders
As more brands use tech to streamline their business, the Swedish cosmetics manufacturer has partnered with a UK-based company to speed up the fulfillment process.
Stand out in a green, clean and circular beauty brand landscape
As more beauty and personal care companies put the environment first in their business models and branding, how can a business ensure it has a clear point of difference for its customers?
Designing Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar
The packaging company that worked on the brand’s annual Christmas calendar shares more on the design of this luxurious product.