Package Development

Design Capabilities | Package Development | Skin Care/Sun Care | Sustainable Pkg/Practices | Turnkey

Pacifica—Our Beauty Company of the Year—Is Still Pushing Boundaries After 25 Years

Brook Harvey-Taylor, Founder, & Jing Zhu, SVP, talk about how they drive Pacifica's clean beauty and sustainable packaging innovations.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 02.01.23

Cosmetics | Package Development | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Aveda Earns B Corp Certification—with a High Overall Impact Score

Aveda achieved an overall impact score of 89.6—far exceeding the 50.9 average score of companies undergoing the assessment.

01.19.23

Inspired Formulations & Packaging at MakeUp in NewYork

Innovations ranged from beauty pills & shower sheets to ceramic compacts & origami cartons—and multitudes of mono-materials at MakeUp in NewYork 2022.

Jamie Matusow and Charles Sternberg, Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor 12.07.22

Lipstick packages | Package Development | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Stick Formats That Stack Up

Twist-up stick packages are a practical and hygienic beauty convenience at home and on-the-go.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 07.22.22

Cartons/Boxes | Health and Beauty | Package Development | Paper/Board | Stock Pkg

Real Keytones | Supplement Packaging

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Cartons/Boxes | Eco-friendly | Health and Beauty | Package Development | Sets/Kits

Birchbox | Custom Luxury Set Boxes

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New Innovations in Airless Packaging

Airless packaging is the most secure option for offering added protection to sensitive beauty liquids, gels and creams.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 05.31.22

Why Creative Cartons and Paper Tubes Are Rising in Popularity

Beauty brands and packaging suppliers with eco-conscious designs using paperboard—for folding cartons, paper tubes and more.

Marie Redding , Senior Editor 05.31.22

Design Capabilities | Package Development | Tubes

Not Your Great-Grandmother’s Toothpaste Tube

Tubes started as an innovation for dentifrice to be more easily dispensed and have grown into one of today’s most popular cosmetic packaging solutions.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 05.31.22

Rethinking Makeup Brushes & Beauty Applicators

Packaging suppliers offer eco-conscious brushes and applicators with stand-out features—and beauty brands are delivering better ways to apply products.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 04.29.22

Making the ‘Eco-Transition’—What's New in Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging?

An in-depth look at the challenges, opportunities and solutions for sustainable packaging. ‘Circularity is in; greenwashing is out.’

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 04.26.22

Consumer Experience Drives Plastic Packaging Design

Elevate bottles & tubes with color and user-friendly features—tips from suppliers for packaging hair care, bath & body & more.

03.03.22

Hands-Free & Hygienic Cosmetic Packaging

Suppliers provide single-use samples, anti-bac applicators, stick packaging & more so brands can deliver cleaner retail and at-home beauty experiences.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 03.03.22

Cosmetics | Package Development

The Essentials for Color Cosmetics Packaging Post-Pandemic

Brands and consumers are focused on cosmetics that are memorable, efficient and sustainable.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 03.03.22

Bath/Body | Package Development | Personal Care | Skin Care/Sun Care

Evereden Elevates Skincare for Kids—And Reinvents 'Family Skincare'

With a unique POV & stylish packaging, Evereden's co-founder and CEO says the brand is already a tremendous success—and it's only just beginning.

Online Exclusives Marie Redding, Senior Editor 02.28.22

Cosmetics | Eco-friendly | Eco-friendly | Package Development | PET

Elevate Your Luxury Brand With This Eco-Friendly Plastic

A comparison of plastic materials for packaging reveals one clear winner.

Package Development

Packaging Trends in CBD Beauty

Product quality and brand promise remain paramount. Still, a complete package message is key—and often, less is more.

Jared Mirsky 12.06.21

Decorative Effects | Design Capabilities | Digital Printing | Package Development | Printing/Decorating

Decorating in Demand

Metallic finishes, detailed graphics, printing techniques, luxe materials all work with a design to turn ordinary packaging into luxe beauty ‘brands.’

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 12.06.21

Package Development | Sustainable Pkg/Practices