Packaging > Containers | Global Cosmetic Industry

While conventional cosmetic bottles produced by blow and blow processes feature weight-volume ratios of 1.0/3.0, the new 200 ml Nova bottle, with a brimful volume of 215 ml and weight of 140 g, reportedly boasts a weight-volume ratio 0.65 without losing the durability or safety of the Dorado model.

SGD Pharma's Nova Lightweight Glass Bottles Cut Associated Carbon Emissions

The reduced packaging weight minimizes associated greenhouse gas emissions, per SGD Pharma. A new 200 ml Nova bottle's lower raw material consumption reportedly reduces carbon emissions by approximately 20% compared with the standard Dorado bottle

'This is a highly strategic acquisition for Berlin Packaging that expands our presence in Asia-Pacific and adds to our growing global beauty and cosmetic capabilities,' said Bill Hayes, Berlin Packaging's global CEO and president. 'This acquisition also offers our customers even greater access to premium skin care packaging made in South Korea, the industry leader for skin care products.'

Berlin Packaging Boosts APAC & Skin Care Reach with Nest-Filler Acquisition

Baralan will also be promoting its use of upcycled organic scraps, including coffee peel and rice, which are mixed with virgin plastic to reduce the overall plastic resin content of closures.

Baralan Debuts Inner Cup Refills for Maria Glass Jar Range

The selection of the Lumson refillable glass jars reportedly saves Caudalie about 3.12 tons of multi-material packaging and 18 tons of glass every year.

Caudalie Adopts Lumson's Refillable Re Place Glass Jar

The selection of the Lumson refillable glass jars reportedly saves Caudalie about 3.12 tons of multi-material packaging and 18 tons of glass every year.

JD LusterisTM: Bridging Nature and Science for Sensorial Excellence

JD LusterisTM: Bridging Nature and Science for Sensorial Excellence

A sustainable, naturally derived alternative to silicones. Unmatched in efficacy and sensorial experience, it's the future of clean, green cosmetics.

Hoffmann Neopac has appointed Martin de Olde as sales director for the tins business unit.

Hoffmann Neopac Appoints Tins Unit Sales Director

De Olde, who has been serving as an interim sales and business development manager at the company, has more than 20 years of experience at firms such as GEA Group.

Cosmopak has unveiled its Rooted in Beauty turnkey collection of clean, high-performance color cosmetics, skin care and body care products. The collection compliments the recently released Eco Forward Collection.

Cosmopak's Rooted in Beauty Channels the Latest Makeup, Skin Care and Body Care Trends

The vibrant liquid shadow pen features a silky formula and high level of pearl with small reflective elements for an extreme effect on the eyes.

Sue Nichols, the CEO of ICONS Group, said, “CTL has an experienced management team with well-established technology and proven products already in the market. We welcome CTL to the ICONS family as ICONS America LLC. The acquisition provides customers with a USA onshore manufacturing solution which reduces the carbon footprint by manufacturing close to their customers and shortening the shipment delivery lead time.'

ICONS Beauty Group Establishes US-based Manufacturing

Kyle Shaw, founder and managing partner of ICONS parent ShawKwei, said, "The beauty and health industry has a complex value chain, and the combination of CTL with ICONS provides USA customers with greater flexibility to optimize their supply chain..."

“In our CSR strategy, the reduction of the CO2 impact of our products is one of our main commitments, and we want to address it with innovations that make a real difference”, said David Bayard, R&D packaging director at L’Occitane. “Weight reduction and recyclability were therefore at the heart of this project and led us to simplify the tube as much as possible without compromising on esthetics and functionality. On the contrary, the OctoTop improves the tube’s functionality for our customers.”

Albéa Helps L’Occitane & Pierre Fabre Laboratories Boost Packaging Sustainability

The transition reportedly enables recyclability of the packaging while reducing the overall number of materials from five to two, the overall components from three to two, and the weight of the tube by 23%, compared to the ABL version.

The company's pharmaceutical-grade fragrance mini sampler vials are available plain or with customized ceramic ink labels.

SGD Pharma Debuting Glass Mini Fragrance Samplers and a Refillable Jar

The company's upgraded glass furnace in China, expected to come on line in 2024, will reportedly increase its capacity by an additional 15%.

The Woodacity range incorporates some of Quadpack's closure systems, including the Solo Twist, Solo Push, Solo Turn and Solo Snap.

Quadpack Unveils Monomaterial Woodacity Collection

The collection comprises lipsticks, compacts, jars, and closures for perfume bottles, lotion packs and tubes.

Epopack's Bold and Chic Packaging Set

The set is intended to convey professionalism and a sense of prestige.

The jar is available in variants with up to 44% PCR, which can boost the lifecycle score of the packaging by as much as 300% compared to the virgin PP version, while also reducing water usage and carbon output.

Quadpack Launches Double-chamber Monomaterial PP Duetto Jar

The jar is available in variants with up to 44% PCR, which can boost the lifecycle score of the packaging by as much as 300% compared to the virgin PP version, while also reducing water usage and carbon output.

'We are excited to introduce our Rooted in Beauty packaging collection, which reflects our dedication to sustainability and innovation,' said Dan Wolfe, SVP of business development at Cosmopak.

Cosmopak's 'Rooted in Beauty' Collection Delivers Multidimensional Sustainable Packaging Options

The wide range allows brands a large variety or ways to approach sustainability in a way that aligns with their values, leveraging sustainable packaging and/or offset options.