From gamification and biotech on micro-organisms, to water-saving solutions, we have been speaking to industry experts to assess the very latest trends for cosmetics packaging.
Quadpack has released the Regula Petit Jar, an innovative and sustainable design for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers seeking recyclable options for sample or travel-sized product launches.
Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care
Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.
Singapore start-up Mykílio is hopeful its mushroom-based packaging can find a niche in the luxury beauty space, where it believes it can appeal to the sustainable values of younger consumers especially.
Jurlique says beauty still has multiple challenges to overcome in its shift towards sustainable packaging, highlighting the need for better innovation and broader recycling infrastructure.
Innovation and experimentation are vital for beauty brands who want to stay relevant with Generation Z and Generation Alpha consumers, who are the future of the market, says SUGAR Cosmetics CEO.
Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations, according to the head of an art and design agency specialising in such creative marketing projects.
Sensitive skin brand Suu Balm says the outcomes of its new green initiatives will inform its future plans as it continues on its journey of becoming a company with a cleaner and greener impact.
Kao-owned Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment, with the firm shipping more than 400,000 units of its new treatment in its first three months of sale.
Long-time collaborators Fancl Corporation and Kirin Group have partnered to successfully develop cosmetics packaging made from the by-product of beer production.
Swiss natural and organic beauty brand Weleda has formed a small-scale internal startup to speed up product development and market testing, presenting a very new way of working, its R&D head says.
LG Household & Health Care is partnering with Hyundai Chemical and Lotte Chemical to mass produce cosmetic containers made from 100% waste plastic oil starting from January 2023.
A Singapore-based deep-tech start-up has developed a unique material that could pique the interest of the beauty sector because of its ability to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing.
The overreliance on recycling is the chief piece of green misinformation in the beauty industry, which has to move faster towards a circular model, says the founder and CEO of Emma Lewisham.
South Korean sustainable packaging start-up Innerbottle is working to replace its current silicone inserts with a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) it has developed called TPX, which will make it easier to recycle.
Glass packaging supplier SGD Pharma has plans to increase the capacity of its Zhanjiang plant in China by 15% on the back of “explosive” demand at home and an aggressive expansion strategy in the Americas.
Design to reuse should be prioritised as a sustainable beauty strategy because its overall positive impact far outweighs working with reduced or recyclable materials, according to European researchers.
After being hit by COVID-19 lockdowns and supply chain woes, the cosmetics packaging sector has bounced back and Asia Pacific will lead the growth charge to 2030, according to new data.
Plastic is both an important packaging material and a prevalent pollutant, and The Body Shop wanted to know what cosmetic plastic Americans throw away the most.
Food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics brands worldwide can now tap the expertise of a newly-minted halal alliance to enter the lucrative global halal market forecasted to reach USD$2.8 trillion by 2025.
Skin and sun care brand Everyday Humans was just added to the Target Zero Collection, aided by their plastic neutral certification. CosmeticsDesign spoke with brand founder Charlotte Chen Pienaar about being included in the retail giant's sustainable...
The beauty industry has been too focused on recycling and needs to shift focus on reuse and refill solutions, says two circular beauty brands, Bhuman and Emma Lewisham.
Most circular design projects tend to fail as companies tend to begin to implement circular elements too late and fail to keep the mainstream consumers’ basic needs and concerns in mind.
The CEO of plastic action platform RePurpose believes an “astonishing” 90% of sustainable packaging commitments will not be met by 2025 due to the lack of good recycling infrastructure.
French skin care brand Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region, where it believes it can broaden discussions about eco-consciousness.
Natural beauty company Olive Natural Skincare is set to introduce new, almost fully recyclable packaging, while also exploring new solutions in recycled plastics and bioplastics.
The beauty industry and consumers alike should place more emphasis on reducing and reusing resources, instead of prioritising recycling, claims an Australian start-up that has pioneered using unwanted sheep’s milk in its products.
Special Edition: CIRCULAR BEAUTY – SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION AND FUTURE PROMISE
Circular beauty start-up Innerbottle has linked-up with LG Chem and CJ Logistics to pilot a new B2C beauty platform that will allow consumers to recycle their cosmetic packaging easily and effectively.
Special Edition: CIRCULAR BEAUTY – SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION AND FUTURE PROMISE
Japanese personal care major Kao Corporation believes achieving a circular society will require a delicate balance of minimising beauty materials and maximising use, with thin-film packaging offering plenty of promise.
In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight Amorepacific’s new personalised skin care brand, The Face Shop’s new vegan line and more.
The future of beauty packaging will centre on blending sustainability with desirability and rely on innovative industry partnerships and advances in material science, lifecycle analysis and smart product design, says L’Oréal’s global director of sustainable...
Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in beauty today, but how can the sector move beyond packaging to innovate with new concepts, product formats and materials to win over the eco-conscious consumer, while avoiding the trap of greenwashing? We...
While B corps are generally working towards improved social and environmental impacts in their industry, the newly formed B Beauty Coalition believes open collaboration could mean real progress.
South Korean conglomerate LG Household and Health Care has launched zero-waste beauty options from four of its brands – Dr. Groot, Elastine, Veilment, and Himalayan Pink Salt.
Aesthetics in beauty is hugely important and labelling is a key design component that brands must closely consider, particularly when working in the booming online space, a specialist supplier says.
Where plastics fail in biodegradability and recyclability, some companies are turning to paper packaging, which doesn’t entirely get brands out of the woods of meeting sustainability goals.
In this 2021 round-up, we list down the biggest cosmetic packaging and design stories featuring smart packaging solutions, new sustainability initiatives and more.
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/innerbottle-s-new-fully-recyclable-paper-bottles-requires-no-pe-liners-films-or-adhesive/16329736-1-eng-GB/Innerbottle-s-new-fully-recyclable-paper-bottles-requires-no-PE-liners-films-or-adhesive.jpg)
![Joy has become a key word for beauty post-pandemic and many brands are succeeding in creating emotional connections via sensory innovations like texture, scent and packaging [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/04/13/beauty-post-pandemic-focusing-on-sensory-innovation-to-promote-joy-fun-and-creativity/16333288-1-eng-GB/Beauty-post-pandemic-focusing-on-sensory-innovation-to-promote-joy-fun-and-creativity.jpg)
![Mykílio is hopeful its mushroom-based packaging can find a niche in the luxury beauty space. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/mushroom-packaging-can-align-with-eco-values-of-gen-z-luxury-goals-start-up/16257832-1-eng-GB/Mushroom-packaging-can-align-with-eco-values-of-Gen-Z-luxury-goals-start-up.jpg)
![Jurlique says beauty still has multiple challenges to overcome in its shift towards sustainable packaging. [Jurlique]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/03/21/jurlique-on-beauty-packaging-it-will-continue-to-be-a-problem-to-solve/16219903-1-eng-GB/Jurlique-on-beauty-packaging-It-will-continue-to-be-a-problem-to-solve.jpg)
![[SUGAR Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/03/08/constant-experimentation-is-vital-to-attract-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-consumers-sugar-ceo/16228741-1-eng-GB/Constant-experimentation-is-vital-to-attract-Gen-Z-and-Gen-Alpha-consumers-SUGAR-CEO.jpg)
![Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations. [Maison Margiela Fragrances]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/beauty-brand-collabs-neo-traditions-mindfulness-trends-will-influence-future-beauty-collabs/16155464-1-eng-GB/Beauty-brand-collabs-Neo-traditions-mindfulness-trends-will-influence-future-beauty-collabs.jpg)
![Suu Balm is on a journey to becoming a company with a cleaner and greener impact. [Suu Balm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/suu-balm-mulls-over-future-sustainability-plans-as-it-rolls-out-new-green-initiatives/16119266-1-eng-GB/Suu-Balm-mulls-over-future-sustainability-plans-as-it-rolls-out-new-green-initiatives.png)
![Essential The Beauty says it has successfully tapped into the damaged hair segment. [Essential The Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/02/06/essential-the-beauty-hair-treatment-scores-big-by-keeping-attuned-to-modern-hair-trends/16116089-1-eng-GB/Essential-The-Beauty-hair-treatment-scores-big-by-keeping-attuned-to-modern-hair-trends.png)
![Fancl and Kirin have partnered to successfully develop cosmetics packaging made from the by-product of beer production. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/fancl-collaborates-with-kirin-to-launch-cosmetics-packaging-made-with-beer-by-products/16042490-1-eng-GB/Fancl-collaborates-with-Kirin-to-launch-cosmetics-packaging-made-with-beer-by-products.jpg)
![Weleda has created a small internal startup to build out fresh innovations across packaging and formulation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/05/weleda-r-d-head-says-circular-green-beauty-possible-with-sustainable-definitions-and-beauty-collaboration/15997160-1-eng-GB/Weleda-R-D-head-says-circular-green-beauty-possible-with-sustainable-definitions-and-beauty-collaboration.jpg)
![LG H&H to mass produce cosmetic containers made from 100% waste plastic oil starting 2023. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/lg-h-h-to-mass-produce-cosmetic-containers-made-from-waste-plastic-oil-from-2023/15860066-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-to-mass-produce-cosmetic-containers-made-from-waste-plastic-oil-from-2023.jpg)
![JAH Tech unveils ceramic alloy that can reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing. [JAH Tech]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/jah-tech-unveils-ceramic-alloy-that-accelerates-wound-healing/15852716-1-eng-GB/JAH-Tech-unveils-ceramic-alloy-that-accelerates-wound-healing.jpg)
![Innerbottle is working to replace its current silicone inserts with a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) it has developed called TPX. [Innerbottle]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/innerbottle-aims-to-replace-silicone-insert-with-new-material-for-easier-recycling/15704244-1-eng-GB/Innerbottle-aims-to-replace-silicone-insert-with-new-material-for-easier-recycling.jpg)
![Researchers from the University of Malta used a case study of cosmetic blush compacts to compare the benefits of design to reuse versus design to recycle [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/packaging-design/reusable-cosmetics-packaging-better-than-lightweight-or-recyclable-variants-finds-case-study/15607172-1-eng-GB/Reusable-cosmetics-packaging-better-than-lightweight-or-recyclable-variants-finds-case-study.jpg)
![The beauty industry has been too focused on recycling and needs to shift focus on reuse and refill solutions. [Emma Lewisham]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/emma-lewisham-and-bhuman-urge-beauty-industry-needs-to-focus-on-reuse-and-refill-packaging/15390562-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-and-Bhuman-urge-beauty-industry-needs-to-focus-on-reuse-and-refill-packaging.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/eco-boost-five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-apac3/15399529-1-eng-GB/Eco-boost-Five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-APAC.jpg)
![Expert explains why most circular design projects tend to fail. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/circular-design-expert-explains-why-most-eco-friendly-propositions-fail/15371439-1-eng-GB/Circular-design-expert-explains-why-most-eco-friendly-propositions-fail.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/why-90-of-sustainable-beauty-packaging-commitments-will-not-be-met-by-2025/15371493-1-eng-GB/Why-90-of-sustainable-beauty-packaging-commitments-will-not-be-met-by-2025.jpg)
![Caudalie is aiming to extend its work in sustainability to the South East Asian region. [Caudalie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-sea/15315217-1-eng-GB/Caudalie-works-to-extend-its-sustainable-mission-to-SEA.jpg)
![Olive Natural Skincare is set to introduce new, almost fully recyclable packaging. [Olive Natural Skincare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/21/olive-natural-skincare-eco-mission-continues-after-launching-first-recyclable-packaging/15297775-3-eng-GB/Olive-Natural-Skincare-eco-mission-continues-after-launching-first-recyclable-packaging.png)
![A raft of industry players are joining the circular beauty movement, but how can the sector encourage consumers to adopt circularity en masse? [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/circular-beauty-webinar-with-bhuman-emma-lewisham-repurpose-global-and-pa-consulting/15346419-1-eng-GB/Circular-Beauty-Webinar-with-Bhuman-Emma-Lewisham-rePurpose-Global-and-PA-Consulting.jpg)
![Innerbottle has linked-up with LG Chem and CJ Logistics to pilot a new circular beauty platform. [Innerbottle]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/04/07/innerbottle-pilots-closed-loop-beauty-e-commerce-platform-in-south-korea/15310849-1-eng-GB/Innerbottle-pilots-closed-loop-beauty-e-commerce-platform-in-South-Korea.jpg)
![Kao Corporation has already invested significantly in circular beauty packaging innovations in Japan but now wants to stretch efforts beyond its domestic market [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/04/07/kao-corporation-circular-beauty-packaging-innovation-key-to-carbon-negative-goals/15310453-1-eng-GB/Kao-Corporation-circular-beauty-packaging-innovation-key-to-carbon-negative-goals.jpg)
![We highlight Amorepacific’s new personalised skin care brand, The Face Shop’s new vegan line and more. [The Face Shop]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/03/22/amorepacific-the-face-shop-and-more-product-innovations-in-the-apac-beauty-space/15257908-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-The-Face-Shop-and-more-product-innovations-in-the-APAC-beauty-space.jpg)
![WOW Skin Science has set a target to reduce its dependency on virgin plastic down to less than 50% by 2023. [WOW Skin Science]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/wow-skin-science-sets-goal-to-use-less-than-50-of-virgin-plastic-by-2023/13288678-1-eng-GB/WOW-Skin-Science-sets-goal-to-use-less-than-50-of-virgin-plastic-by-2023.jpg)
![International beauty major L'Oréal is sharply focused on developing more sustainable packaging across its portfolio, including refill-reuse designs like for its Valentino Rosso lipstick pictured [Image: L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/03/l-oreal-sustainable-packaging-2030-goals-require-circular-beauty-focus-and-partnerships-says-exec/13291963-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-sustainable-packaging-2030-goals-require-circular-beauty-focus-and-partnerships-says-exec.jpg)
![We round up our five most-read sustainability stories featuring Kose, LG H&H and upcycling. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/eco-boost-five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-apac2/13263931-1-eng-GB/Eco-boost-Five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-APAC.jpg)
![LG H&H launched zero-waste beauty options from four of its brands. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-brands-launch-solid-personal-care-products-for-four-brands-to-boost-eco-credentials/13123117-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-brands-launch-solid-personal-care-products-for-four-brands-to-boost-eco-credentials.jpg)
![Beauty brands have a lot of untapped opportunities in prestige and stylised labelling in the booming world of e-commerce [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/01/13/online-beauty-packaging-and-labelling-design-key-to-engagement/13153580-2-eng-GB/Online-beauty-packaging-and-labelling-design-key-to-engagement.jpg)
![Tasmanian dairy transforms unwanted sheep’s milk into a range of luxurious sheep’s milk skin care products. [Ewecare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/01/04/ewecare-tasmanian-dairy-develops-skin-care-range-from-unwanted-sheep-s-milk/13047074-3-eng-GB/Ewecare-Tasmanian-dairy-develops-skin-care-range-from-unwanted-sheep-s-milk.jpg)
![The biggest cosmetic packaging and design stories. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/packaging-spotlight-top-10-most-read-stories-on-cosmetic-packaging-and-design-in-2021/13090665-1-eng-GB/Packaging-spotlight-Top-10-most-read-stories-on-cosmetic-packaging-and-design-in-2021.jpg)
![Kao has to focus on prestige beauty and makeup to drive growth. [Kanebo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-to-focus-on-prestige-beauty-makeup-to-drive-beauty-profits-in-q2/16424903-1-eng-GB/Kao-to-focus-on-prestige-beauty-makeup-to-drive-beauty-profits-in-Q2.jpg)
![Watsons is focusing digital marketing efforts on WeChat to stay connected and build communities with its consumer base. [Watsons]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/watsons-china-centres-digital-strategy-around-wechat-ecosystem-to-stay-connected-with-shoppers/16424957-1-eng-GB/Watsons-China-centres-digital-strategy-around-WeChat-ecosystem-to-stay-connected-with-shoppers.jpg)
![China news updates from Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Nivea and more. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/china/china-focus-latest-developments-in-china-s-booming-beauty-market12/16428221-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-in-China-s-booming-beauty-market.jpg)
![Lancaster’s new flagship and its ultra-premium launch takes off with aplomb in China. [Lancaster]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/lancaster-china-off-to-dream-start-with-debut-of-flagship-and-ultra-premium-line-coty-ceo/16424849-1-eng-GB/Lancaster-China-off-to-dream-start-with-debut-of-flagship-and-ultra-premium-line-Coty-CEO.jpg)