HBA Global Expo announced the finalists of its annual International Package Design Awards (IPDA). The category winners and the grand award will be announced at the HBA Global Expo & Conference, held Sept. 15–17, 2009.
More than 200 entries were submitted by major brands, niche players and indie companies. The following finalists were chosen by the award committee, made up of 100 packaging professionals, designers, suppliers and members of the media.
Cosmetic Mass
- AIRbrush Makeup System & AIR Pod Makeup by TEMPTU
- Cupcake Gloss by Nyx Los Angeles
- Ed Hardy Color Palettes by New Wave Fragrances
- L'Oreal Color Presso by L'Oreal HIP
Cosmetics Prestige
- 3-Piece Magnetic Brush Set by Sephora
- Clinique Bamboo Classic Texture Charms and/or Compacts for Holiday & Trend by Clinique
- Lancome Lotus by Lancome
- Stila Platinum Smoky Eye Palette by Stila
Fragrance Mass
- Halle by Halle Berry by Coty, Inc.
- Idolatre by L'Bel
- Want You by CyZone
- White Diamonds Holiday Package by Elizabeth Arden
Fragrance Prestige
- Harajuku Lovers Fragrances by Coty Prestige
- John Galliano by Selective Beauty
- Very Hollywood by Michael Kors
- Waterford Lismore Eau de Parfum by Waterford
Personal Care Mass
- EOS Shave Cream and Lip Balm by EOS
- Renpure Organics by Renpure Organics
- Signature Collection— Dancing Waters by Bath & Body Works
- Tresemme 24 Hour Body Mousse and Finishing Spray by Alberto Culver
Personal Care Prestige
- No Frizz by Living Proof
- Holiday Sets 2008 by Bumble and bumble
- Moonflower by Thymes
- Oribe by Oribe
Skin Care Mass
- Anew Clinical—Crow's Feet Corrector by Avon
- CellGenesis Regenerative Skin Treatment by CellCeuticals
- Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller Gel by Maybelline
- Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer and Touch of Foundation by Procter & Gamble
Skin Care Prestige
- 2009 Laboratoire Remede Skincare Restage by Laboratoire Remede in Bliss World LLC
- Cor Silver Soap by Cor Silver
- Dior Capture Totale Multi-perfection Instant Rescue Serum by Dior
- LaPrairie Platinum Cream Sample Blister On Card by LaPrairie
Green Packaging
- Bamboo Compact by Beauty Society
- Physicians Formula Organic Wear Face Sculpting Trio Face Powder by Physicians Formula
- Prive Concept Vert Rejuvenating Pure Shampoo by Prive Products
- Urban Decay Bamboo Palette - Sustainable Shadowbox by Urban Decay
The HBA IPDA's also had honorable mentions in the following categories: Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow, Blush, and Loose Finishing Powder (Cosmetic Mass); CARGO Lip Gloss with Timestrip Technology and Laura Geller Angle Eyes Waterproof Precision Liquid Liner (Cosmetics Prestige); Aroma Cocktails Waterbead Fragrance Diffuser and Shadow for Him & Her (Fragrance Prestige); Grooming Lounge Products and The Plaza Hotel—Amenity Line (Personal Care Mass); Spongelle Small Necessities and TRIA Laser Hair Removal System (Personal Care Prestige); Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash (Skin Care Mass); Neutrogena Dermatologics Retinol Nx Serum; ReVive—Intensite Fluide Superbe; and wholearth beauty + bath by Danny Seo Bamboo Body Scrub (Skin Care Prestige); and EcoPak and Handprint Hydrating Hand Salve (Green Packaging).
The HBA IPDA Category Winners and Grand Award will be announced on Tuesday afternoon, September 15 in the HBA IPDA Showcase (Booth 1607) on the HBA exhibit floor.