Innovation—Made in New Jersey

By: Steve Herman

Although its not often the first place that leaps to mind, New Jersey is a hotbed of innovation, and the beauty industry is no exception.

Packaging and Filling—Working with a Contract Partner

Contract packaging/filling experts share insights and detail some overlooked basic considerations brand owners should keep in mind when working with a contract partner toward creating a successful beauty product and beauty brand.

Leading by Example: A Q&A on Sustainable Packaging Trends

Paperboard company PaperWorks’ corporate sustainability director Kyla Fisher discusses innovative materials and processes driving the paperboard packaging market.

A Packaging Makeover: Using Advanced Sourcing for Innovation

By: Jennifer Sikora

Using advanced sourcing software can help beauty brand owners better source packaging for their products, as well develop smarter, more innovative ways to package.

Plant Stem Cells: The Next Generation in Skin Care Technology

By: Sam Dhatt

Plant stem cell technology can deliver antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating activity to consumers.

Marine Ingredients in Cosmetics: Sustainability Implications

By: Organic Monitor

An article from Organic Monitor looks at the availability and implications of using marine-sourced ingredients in beauty products.

Case Study: Combating Diversion with a Customized RFID Solution

By: Holly Jensky

Diversion—or the unauthorized selling of professional beauty products—can easily damage the carefully crafted message of a brand. Find out how one beauty company is fighting back.

Growing Demand for Natural Beauty Products in Asia-Pacific Urges on Natural Ingredients

As more consumers in Asia-Pacific countries learn about and seek out more natural beauty and personal care products, there is a continually greater push for beauty ingredient suppliers to debut new innovations to provide solutions for beauty products and replace synthetic ingredients.