Packaging

5 latest updates for regulation and safety in beauty: 2019

08-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

From controversy over misreporting of potentially unsafe UK cosmetics after Brexit, to Unilever’s expanded transparency programme for ingredients, we take a look at the key updates for safety and regulation so far this year in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Neopac’s eye on sustainable packaging: post-consumer recycled tube launch

07-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The latest addition to Neopac’s EcoDesign line of products, the company unveiled its new recycled tube at the recent ADF & PCD packaging show for the beauty and personal care industry.

Firmenich recognised for climate change, water & forests

06-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

In an accolade which confirms that the fragrance giant is making strides with sustainability, Firmenich has been recognised as in the top two companies worldwide for its efforts in environmental management.

Packaging winners for 2019: ADF & PCD show awards spotlight

05-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s ADF & PCD awards were announced last week, with the ceremony presided over by Gilles Baudin, L’Oréal and President of the FEA, Alain Béthune, a packaging expert, and Michel Dupuis of Cojemial Conseils.

Silgan Dispensing focuses on speed to market to meet ongoing customisation trend

05-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The packaging player, which specialises in design, development and distribution of pumps and sprayers for the beauty industry, has announced the launch of its news XpresService for fragrance and skin care, which looks to reduce speed to market for a more...

Beauty packaging and design: 5 top headlines so far for 2019

01-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With top headlines fresh from this week’s ADF&PCD cosmetics packaging show, we take a look at the biggest beauty packaging updates so far this year, in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Global “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” launched

30-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Major players from the plastics and consumer goods value chain have launched the new “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” (AEPW), in a bid to step up efforts to reduce wastes from packaging and through the supply chain.

Halal claims: ingredients through to finished products

28-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With halal beauty a rising focus for brands, formulators and ingredients suppliers alike, we speak to companies working in the space to find out why the trend is rising, and how they are responding.

8 top predictions for sustainable cosmetics in 2019

28-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ecovia Intelligence has revealed its picks for the top trends and drivers set to define sustainable beauty and personal care in the coming year. We reveal the specialist research consulting & training company’s predictions in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Beauty and transparency: why is honesty now so essential for brands?

18-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with Kezzler, a company that offers technology to digitize individual products in the supply chain to give them a unique, secure and traceable identity, on the rising demand for transparency in the beauty industry. This Editor’s Spotlight...

Holland & Barrett launches CBD-infused cosmetics range

17-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a sign that the European market may be ready for the rising cannabis-related skin care products that has been sweeping the US, Eos Scientific has launched their Ambience range across the UK.

Packaging innovations for ecology: Luxe Pack sustainability focus

15-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Packaging in cosmetics and personal care has never been under more scrutiny than it is today, thanks to the rising consumer and regulator interest in sustainability. This year’s ew Luxe Pack ‘Edition Speciale’ trade show is set to put the issue at the...

Where did customised beauty and artificial intelligence take us in 2018?

15-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

We saw some big strides being taken by beauty brands in 2018 in the area of customised beauty. What were the standout innovations, and where could the trend lead in 2019?

Cosmetics carcinogens after Brexit? CTPA smacks down suggestion

10-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The UK’s cosmetics trade association has asserted that “cosmetic products will continue to be safe after Brexit”, following recent media coverage that suggested standards on safety for beauty may slip in the UK once it leaves the EU.

XO Balm: new naturals indie brand launch

10-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

XO Balm is an indie, clean and minimal skin health product, combining natural ingredients with sustainable packaging. The brand says it aims to appeal to those who want to care for their skin and the planet. We caught up with founder Charlotte Libby.

Not just in the sea: freshwater and land also impacted by microplastics

09-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new environmental concern is emerging when it comes to microbeads: the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) says that in addition to polluting marine environments, added microplastics may also damage the terrestrial environment and freshwater.

What are the key European beauty and personal care trends to watch in 2019?

08-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The year ahead is set to be as fast-paced as ever for the industry. Here are our top picks for the trends set to shape the European beauty market for 2019.

L'Oréal unveils ‘microfluidic sensor’ to measure skin pH levels: world first

08-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The ‘My Skin Track pH’ device by La Roche-Posay is the first wearable sensor and companion app to easily measure personal skin pH levels and create customized product regimens to better care for skin, says the company.

J&J’s 2018: what did the personal care giant get up to?

07-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Johnson & Johnson had an eventful 2018, from asbestos-related legal cases in the US to some major acquisitions and facility launches in Asia. We give an overview of its year in 2018.

Unilever’s 2018: what did the beauty giant get up to?

04-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

From a push with its eco beauty brand and an effort towards natural microplastics, to the company’s new CEO coming from the division, Unilever’s beauty business has had a big year in 2018. We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight.

8 top picks for beauty industry shows not to miss in 2019: Europe

03-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Attending trade events is a great way to stay plugged into the pulse of the industry. Here are our top picks for shows not to be missed in 2019.

ADF&PCD Paris set for later this month

02-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year sees the annual beauty packaging show ADF&PCD enjoy its crystal anniversary, set to cover two new special features: the latest sustainable packaging in an “Eco-Tour”, and the sourcing of signature French products at its dedicated “Made...

New quiz to boost consumer understanding on preservatives

02-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a sign that the beauty industry is keen to be proactive on issues related to safety and transparency, the European trade association has launched an online quiz on preservatives.

UK consumers say a firm 'no' to unsustainable packaging

20-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

A new survey reveals that nine out of ten UK consumers say that they want to buy products that contain more sustainable packaging.

'Sub-Zero Waste': 2019’s big global beauty and personal care trend?

10-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the time having come for 2019 trend predictions, Mintel has unveiled its insights into one key defining global trend for the industry in the coming year: ‘sub-zero waste’. We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Insights from our experts: customisation and personalised beauty

07-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We picked out our highlights from our experts’ insights during our recent webinar: “Personalisation and customised beauty: what’s next?​​” Discover some of the key points they covered in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Henkel signs commitment towards circular economy

06-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Henkel, parent company of hair care brand Schwarzkopf, has announced its commitment to making the idea of a circular economy a reality.

Cosmetics Design’s new column: From The Editor’s Desk

05-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design is bringing you a new regular column, From The Editor’s Desk, designed to offer our readers a more in depth perspective on matters that are impacting our industry.

Discover our market-leading skin microbiome conference

05-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the potential of the skin’s microbiome offering totally new avenues for formulation, product development and brand launches, our first Cosmetics Design Summit will be dedicated to Skin Microbiome Innovation.

Carbios invests in PET biorecycling facility

05-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

Green chemistry specialist Carbios is moving forward with its ambitions to expand into PET biorecycling after signing a letter of intent with Kem One for an implementation project to progress its biorecycling technology.

5 top products, brands and tech in personalised beauty

05-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

To tie in with our exclusive, free webinar on the topic, here are our top picks for products, apps, services and brands that are tapping into the personalisation space.

Last chance to register for our exclusive free webinar: bespoke beauty

04-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the online event taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 5 December, we’re in the final period to register for exclusive insights on customisation and personalised beauty from a standout panel of industry experts.

Water reduction in beauty: a major future craze?

03-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From a German personal care brand explicitly called Stop The Water While Using Me! to L’Oréal’s recent partnership to rinse out shampoo with five times less water, water reduction in beauty is a trend causing a serious splash. We explore its potential...

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Exporting cosmetics to China just got a bit easier

30-Nov-2018 By Simon Pitman

Exporting cosmetics to China is a big goal for many European cosmetic and personal care players but one that has been traditionally hindered by bureaucracy. But things may have just got a little easier.

L’Oréal and General Assembly partner on new standard for digital training

22-Nov-2018 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal has partnered with digital training expert General Assembly to launch a new assessment to measure essential marketing skills for the digital economy.

Cosmoprof Bologna 2019 event designed around sustainability

20-Nov-2018 By Simon Pitman

The organisers of next year’s Cosmoprof Bologna, one of the biggest global industry events, say that this year’s event has been carefully put together around the concept of sustainability.

Symrise builds on making climate change part of its business model

20-Nov-2018 By Simon Pitman

Symrise has become one of 513 companies worldwide that now supports recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).

Beauty trends in Israel: Anti-ageing

16-Nov-2018 By Liana Naim & Miriam Oron

What’s unique about how Israeli companies are responding to the challenge of formulating anti-ageing solutions? This guest article explores the trend.

Schwan Cosmetics joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics

15-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

SPICE, the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics, has welcomed a new corporate member in Schwan Cosmetics.

Women in packaging event: ‘Better living through innovation and sustainability’

15-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

An upcoming conference is dedicated to women working in the packaging industry, looking specifically at how innovation and sustainability can facilitate better living solutions.

Who’s leading sustainable beauty? Sustainable Beauty Award winners revealed

14-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The winners of the 2018 Sustainable Beauty Awards were announced at a dedicated reception last week in Paris.

Evolution of the multifunctional trend: around the clock products

14-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumers consistently demand more from their skin care and cosmetics products. In this dedicated feature, we ask whether multifunctionality still important, and what’s new?

Halal packaging could add value to cosmetics for Muslims

12-Nov-2018 By RJ Whitehead

Cosmetics manufacturers are starting to turn to Halal packaging to tap into the huge and fast-growing Muslim markets in Asia and around the world.

Essential market trends update: November

12-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From menstrual beauty, to the latest evolution in anti-pollution, to the trends defining the independent beauty market, we’ve gathered together everything you need to know about the latest beauty trends in November.

Blood and beauty: time for the industry to cater to the menstrual cycle?

09-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The wellness trend across consumer goods industries has seen new avenues to engage consumers emerge: is the potential of beauty that works with the rhythms of the menstrual cycle one such area? We explore in this Editor’s Spotlight feature.

P&G: why have zero waste to landfill goals, and how do you do it?

09-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

At the recent Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris, Procter & Gamble’s Jacques Euler spoke on the company’s efforts towards sustainability via the route of ‘zero waste to landfill’.

Dermscan Group testing company acquired by Eurofins

07-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Eurofins has announced the acquisition of Dermscan Group, a testing company with a global laboratory network dedicated to the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.

New app to help consumers avoid ‘undesirable or allergenic’ cosmetics ingredients

07-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new French app for mobile devices has hit the market, aimed at consumers who want to check the ingredients in their beauty products for safety and lack of skin sensitization potential.

Air diffusers making skin care claims? Sanatio Naturalis launch

06-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sanatio Naturalis has launched two new Ultrasonic Aroma-Diffusers for air clarity and skin hydration, tapping into the rising trend of holistic wellness and its potential for personal care.

Regulation and safety: global updates November

05-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A focus on child labour in the mica supply chain, a look at regulatory issues in Turkey and Israel, an exclusive interview with a Weleda exec: in this special feature, we catch up with the latest major news in beauty regulation and safety.