Packaging

‘Definitely appetite’: Bulldog Skincare extends sustainable razor offering

13-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Bulldog Skincare has widened its sustainable razor offering with a second bamboo-based tool for sensitive skin – a move that challenges legacy thinking and plugs a gap in men’s shaving, its general manager says.

Recycled plastic challenges can be ‘designed out’, says CTPA chief

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Using recycled plastics in beauty packaging comes with many regulatory and technical hurdles, but these can all be designed out with the right knowledge and collaborative effort, says the director-general of the UK Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association...

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Getting to the truth: Technology is the future of deep consumer insights, says Spark Emotions

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Understanding consumers has long been the goal of any brand, but decoding emotion is extremely complex and requires the power of technology, says the founder of insights startup Spark Emotions.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Consumer psychologist: Emotions will always grab attention in a world of ‘cognitive misers’

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers have very limited cognitive capacity for paying attention and making decisions, but emotional advertising will innately grab their attention and can be powerful short- and long-term, says an expert.

Digital, personal, health and climate: Trends born from indie beauty to continue in ‘year filled with uncertainty’

07-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Digitalisation, personalisation, wellness and sustainability have been popularised by independent beauty brands and with big beauty now onboard these trends will remain critical as 2020 evolves, says GlobalData.

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Top 5 most-read stories April 2020: Post-COVID consumer and retail, Lush coronavirus response

04-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

A compilation of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from April 2020 shows in-depth analysis on the business, consumer and retail impacts of COVID-19 generated high interest, along with Lush’s decision to temporarily suspend its online business.

Unlocking sustainable innovation: CTPA shares guidance on recycled packaging materials

30-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The UK Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has shared guidance on use of recycled materials in plastic packaging, aimed at debunking regulatory and technical hurdles.

COVID-19: Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna reschedules to 2021

28-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The organisers of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna have again postponed the cosmetics tradeshow, this time to Spring next year, citing the current economic scenario and ongoing coronavirus emergency.

Bioplastics innovation ‘particularly poorly covered’ in cosmetics: Report

27-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Bioplastics research and development efforts worldwide remain very immature, particularly in cosmetics where there have been very few patents filed, according to Clarivate Analytics.

CORONAVIRUS CLOSE-UP ANALYSIS PART II

Digital diligence: Beauty braced to bounce back from COVID-19, says expert

23-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty is one of the hardest-hit consumer categories in the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it will also likely bounce back fastest because of digital strengths, says an expert consultant.

CORONAVIRUS CLOSE-UP ANALYSIS PART I

A ‘black swan’ event: COVID-19 to shape consumer trends for next decade, says expert

23-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has overturned life as we know it and given rise to the longest period of consumption reappraisal in more than 20 years, which will have a lasting impact, says an expert consultant.

Climate change is 'one of the greatest challenges of our time'

Earth Day 2020: A sustainable beauty snapshot and future brainstorm

22-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Sustainability has been high on beauty’s agenda for some time, and whilst there remains plenty to be done, industry has made important strides in lessening environmental impact and there is a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas to consider...

Two birds, one biopolymer: Pola Orbis innovation for cosmetic ingredient and eco-friendly packaging

21-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics firm Pola Orbis Holdings has partnered with Hitachi Zosen Corporation to jointly develop cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials with a 100% plant-based biopolymer.

A ‘deodorant revolution’? Dutch startup nuud develops reusable applicator

15-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Netherlands-based startup nuud has raised funds on Kickstarter to launch a screw-on applicator for its natural deodorant tubes – a move its founder says should widen product appeal.

Reduce and reuse: Kao launches two new eco-friendly initiatives to reduce plastic waste

14-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Kao Corporation has announced plans to accelerate expansion of its environmentally friendly Smart Holders and eliminate its use of plastic stickers on products as part of its goals to reduce plastic waste.

‘Working Together’: Cosmetics Europe launches COVID-19 response platform

09-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

European trade association Cosmetics Europe wants to raise the profile of the collaborative struggle against the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through an online resource portal, accessible to industry and the wider public.

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Top 5 most-read stories March 2020: L’Oréal and Unilever patents, Hermès cosmetics and COVID-19 response

06-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

A compilation of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from March 2020 shows interest in scientific and brand innovation, as well as the ongoing industry response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

L’Oréal: COVID-19 to have ‘higher impact’ than initially forecast

31-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal has pushed back its annual general meeting and suspended 2020 guidance as it braces for a more significant impact on business than first anticipated from the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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A Refill and Recycling Revolution: TerraCycle’s Tom Szaky talks about beauty

25-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This month’s PCPC Annual Meeting was all about sustainability. At the event, Cosmetics Design caught up with Szaky to discuss the business of TerraCycle, the Loop platform, and sustainable beauty packaging more broadly.

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WATCH: Water-free beauty – Why cosmetic companies are turning off the tap

13-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.

‘Potential to be transformative’: EC adopts 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan

12-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission has adopted its latest Circular Economy Action Plan for Europe; a necessary move but one that will prove challenging for the beauty industry, says Cosmetics Europe.

Wood chippings: The future of luxury and sustainable beauty?

11-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Finnish startup Sulapac is on a mission to spotlight its wood-based, biodegradable, microplastic-free cosmetic jars, and a partnership with Quadpack aims to propel this globally.

SHOW WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING SECOND POSTPONEMENT

Update: in-cosmetics Global postponed due to COVID-19

05-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The organisers of in-cosmetics Global have now postponed the cosmetics trade show to October due to the steep escalation of the ongoing outbreak of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 in Europe, particularly Spain.

Gen Z ready? Targeting the ‘woke’ generation requires physical-digital blur

05-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands cannot ignore the rising power of Generation Z and need to remain highly engaging in-store yet influential online to draw in the first truly ‘woke’ generation, says a branding expert.

ADF&PCD PARIS 2020

Circular cosmetics: ‘We are in a new era of transparency’, says Albéa

03-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Circular cosmetics requires collaboration on responsible packaging, but the future also needs better lifecycle analysis and recycling capabilities, says Albéa Group’s sustainability manager.

The Clean & Ethical Beauty boom: How to connect with the conscious consumer

25-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.

What does IBE look like overseas?

24-Feb-2020 By Deanna Utroske

One month from now, the Berlin, Germany, edition of the Indie Beauty Expo will open its doors, welcoming buyers from nearly 80 retailers as well as 100s of press and influencers, brand founders, and other industry professionals.

ADF&PCD PARIS 2020

Gen Z turning beauty ‘emotional’, say trend experts

18-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Generation Z are looking for playful beauty experiences to counter their anxiety about the future but also expect all products to be inherently sustainable and designed with purpose, say trend experts.

in-cosmetics Global spotlights beauty tech

14-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

in-cosmetics Global will feature a dedicated beauty tech zone, showcasing the latest smart products and providing a platform to network and spark collaboration.

ADF&PCD PARIS 2020

Chanel: Luxury can be sustainable – ‘we need to lead the charge’

14-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Developing sustainable, luxurious beauty products that combine aesthetics and ethics is definitely possible and must be collectively led by prestige brands, says the packaging director of Chanel.

Bus ads, Instagram and face apps: Less than 5% of beauty provides ‘cutting-edge’ consumer engagement

07-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Next-day shipping and 10% discounts are no longer enough to build brand affinity in beauty and as consumer touchpoints balloon, cross-channel and consistent marketing is crucial, says an online marketing expert.

ADF&PCD Paris 2020

Estée Lauder: Storytelling and experience ‘super important’ in luxury fragrance

05-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Luxury fragrances must tell a story and evoke experiences, and digital printing is one strong technique to achieve this, says Estée Lauder Companies’ EMEA head of packaging development.

ADF&PCD Paris 2020

Prestige packaging: YSL, Chanel and Lancôme snap up innovation awards at PCD Paris

29-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Leading luxury beauty brands have been recognised for packaging innovation efforts at the ADF&PCD 2020 trade show in Paris, with 3D printing and sustainability thrust into the spotlight.

INDIE BEAUTY & WHAT BIG PLAYERS CAN LEARN

Indie brands ‘opportunistic and probably less risk-adverse’, says British Beauty Council CEO

27-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Indie beauty brands act fast, taking opportunities in spite of risk, and this gives them the edge over corporations tied down by committee structures, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.

INDIE BEAUTY & WHAT BIG PLAYERS CAN LEARN

The biggest strengths of indie beauty? Creativity and passion 'first and foremost'

27-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The creativity of passionate founders is indie beauty’s biggest strength, and with that comes a personal touch that big players can aspire to, say two marketing and branding experts.

INDIE BEAUTY & WHAT BIG PLAYERS CAN LEARN

Expert: Indie beauty has brought ‘integrity, authenticity and transparency’ to the fore

27-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Indie beauty has burst into the spotlight in recent years, bringing important brand values forward – areas big beauty can certainly draw inspiration from, says an indie beauty expert.

British Beauty Council CEO: We need to ‘future-proof’ our industry in 2020

24-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Industry must work hard to future-proof UK beauty, in terms of efficacy of products and reputation, particularly given climate concerns, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.

EC president: Europe will do ‘whatever it takes’ to become climate neutral by 2050

23-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Europe will do whatever it takes to unlock investment, innovation and creativity needed to push forward in becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, says European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

Blockchain beauty: ‘For the moment, it remains relatively niche’, says GlobalData

17-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Blockchain remains expensive and emerging, used only in an experimental fashion across beauty, but the technology offers clear benefits around loyalty schemes and personalisation, says a GlobalData analyst.

Health and beauty ‘one of the most exciting’ retail categories, says expert

16-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer spend in health and beauty continues to rise rapidly and industry initiatives, particularly around clean beauty, make this an exciting category to play in, says a retail expert.

Can the beauty industry have a positive impact on the environment?

16-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Yes, if you ask Beauty Heroes and INNOCOS. The clean beauty discovery service and the global INNOCOS summit organizer have teamed up to launch a new awards program recognizing brands and products that are doing just that.

Colgate launches vegan toothpaste in 100% recyclable plastic tubes

15-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Colgate-Palmolive has launched a vegan-certified toothpaste line packed in fully recyclable plastic tubes across the UK and EU and says it will share the technology with competitors to drive sustainable change.

Āether Beauty: the indie brand setting an example for sustainable color cosmetics packaging

13-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The makeup brand Tiila Abbitt founded in 2018 is educating consumers and setting a new standard for makeup packaging. Āether Beauty’s latest launch is “literally the only liquid lip component in all of Sephora that can be recycled.”

TricorBraun acquires personal care packaging distributor Packaging Solutions Inc.

08-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The St. Louis, Missouri – based packaging design and distribution company announced the deal to acquire PSI on Tuesday.

ICMAD announces 2020 Cosmetic Technical Regulatory Forum program

08-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The 2-day educational event takes place next month in California and will cover a wide array of legal, technical, legislative, and regulatory updates affecting the cosmetics and personal care industry.

State of the Industry: Reflecting on what’s to come in 2020

Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry must take ‘holistic approach’ explaining ingredient safety

03-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Industry must rethink its approach to cosmetics ingredients and work towards a more holistic way of discussing safety with consumers, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

What’s the big fuss about the circular economy?

17-Dec-2019 By What’s the big fuss about the circular economy?

As beauty and personal care manufacturers and suppliers raise the bar on sustainability, the circular economy is a phrase that is popping up with increasing frequency? But what is it and what does it mean to the industry.

A transformative year? Top 5 2020 EMEA beauty trends to watch

16-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Shifting shopper habits, evolving consumer curiosity and legal changes will shape the European, Middle East & African beauty market next year – here are our Top 5 EMEA trends to watch.

EuroCommerce chief: Retailers ‘ready to work with’ industry on sustainability

11-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Retailers have taken sustainable action across Europe in the last decade, and further collaborative work with the beauty and personal care sector will be critical in advancing efforts further, says the director-general of EuroCommerce.

European Green Deal targets climate-neutrality, circular business and clean tech by 2050

11-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Leading against single-use plastics, further slashing carbon emissions and building circular business models are some of the key goals outlined in the European Commission’s Green Deal.