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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

Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Beauty Begins to Embrace Refillable Packaging

More beauty brands are offering product refills—from fragrance to skincare and makeup.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 02.01.23

Maximizing Renewable Resources to Create Cosmetic Packaging

Paper, molded pulp and ocean-bound plastic packaging are fulfilling sustainable packaging needs in an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 02.01.23

Luxe Pack Monaco Draws Crowd As Sustainable Packaging Deadlines Near

With 2025 rapidly approaching, suppliers are revamping their packaging, and brands are requesting rigorous specifications.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 12.07.22

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

Turnkey’s Role in the Post-Covid Beauty Renaissance

When trends and time are of the essence, turnkey and contract service providers strike the perfect balance of innovation and speed to market.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 11.28.22

Beauty Packaging ‘Sparks Joy,’ Rallies for a Cause—& More

How 6 beauty brands use package design to connect with consumers—& suppliers that offer eco-friendly decorating solutions to achieve a brand's design goals.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 11.28.22

Innovative Packaging for Earth-Conscious Cosmetic Consumers

As cosmetic packaging advances toward a circular future, many industry suppliers and brands are focusing on sustainability strategies.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 11.28.22

Our Top 20 Global Beauty Companies of 2022 Report

Ranking the top 20 global beauty companies—annual sales range from $2 billion to a whopping $37 billion.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief, Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 10.27.22

Skincare Market Expands to Meet Consumers’ Needs

The latest skincare launches fulfill new growing needs, including men’s self-care, women’s wellness.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 10.24.22

Mono-Materials Answer the Call for ‘Recycle-Ready’ Packages

Easier-to-recycle packaging options are gaining the attention of eco-conscious beauty and personal care brands—and consumers.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 10.24.22

Eastman Changes the Game For Beauty’s Sustainable Packaging Dilemma

The U.S.-based supplier’s world-class molecular recycling technologies use waste plastic instead of fossil resources to create high-performance new materials.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 09.01.22

Quality Attendees at Cosmopack NA

A two-hall format at Cosmoprof North America felt like a gamble for some—but most packaging exhibitors said attendees were ‘right-on-the-money’.

Jamie Matusow , Editor-in-Chief 09.01.22

Made in the USA/NA Picks Up Speed

Frustrating kinks in the supply chain have caused some domestic providers to rethink how and where they’re doing business.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 09.01.22

A Quest for ‘Luxe & Sustainable’ at Paris Packaging Week

As 2025 nears—and the prestige category thrives—demand grows for cosmetic packaging that meets both ‘earth-friendly’ and ‘premium’ criteria.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 09.01.22

Luxe Pack New York Hosts Enthusiastic Crowd

The creative packaging trade show drew increased numbers of both exhibitors and attendees—and focused on eco-materials for ‘brand-telling’ stories.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 09.01.22

The Latest in Sampling: Convenience with a Conscience

Sample-sized packaging has evolved to include all the ease, but eliminate any excess waste.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 09.01.22

A ‘Do Better’ Attitude Is Driving Clean Beauty & Sustainable Packaging

See how beauty brands are responding to rising consumer demands for clean formulas and sustainability—& all the latest packaging options from suppliers.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 09.01.22

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