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The Compact Skin Analyzer brings a diagnostic layer to at-home skin care, using light-based assessment and vibrational feedback to evaluate hydration and skin balance.

Packaging Look Book: Co-Engineering Sustainability & Performance

Packaging must deliver across the full lifecycle, from shelf appeal to end-of-life circularity, without compromise.

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

From passive packaging to precision delivery, discover how beauty brands are closing the “Efficacy Gap” with smart microneedling, integrated LED therapy, and next-gen skincare technology designed to maximize real results.

Viva’s Platinum Series, which uses advanced vacuum metallization to create mirror-like metallic finishes on jars, closures, sticks, lip gloss bottles and other packaging components.

Viva Brings Luxury Looks to Sustainable Packaging With New Decoration Technologies

July/August 2026

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With 35% PCR content already incorporated into the structure, Mondi positions the solution as a future-ready option for compliance and circularity goals.

Mondi Unveils Recyclable Wet Wipes Pack With 35% PCR Content Ahead of EU Packaging Rules

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

The transaction underscores a broader shift in the packaging landscape: mid-sized, design-led suppliers are moving aggressively to build critical mass in response to rising client expectations around innovation, speed to market and sustainability.

Cosmogen Acquires Asquan, Signaling Acceleration in Premium Beauty Packaging Consolidation

Capardoni's Chico collection introduces new rounded glass bottles in 15 ml and 30 ml, compatible with droppers, lotion or spray pumps and topped with sleek PP or r-PP overcaps.

May Packaging Look Book: Playful Forms. Smart Function. Next-Gen Impact.

The headline launch is Nomad Refill, a 10 ml purse spray that connects directly to standard fragrance bottles for a sub-five-second refill—no funnel, no pumping—built around a universal connector to simplify at-home refill rituals.

Refill in 5 Seconds, Recycle Everything: Aptar’s Packaging Lineup Targets Circular Luxury at Luxe Pack NYC

The company is presenting GSA Advance lotion pumps and PZ Advance spray pumps—fully plastic designs engineered for compatibility with PP and PE recycling streams.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

Berlin Packaging's sun care formats demonstrate the company’s focus on usability, sensory experience and contemporary design.

Berlin Packaging Beauty Unveils Trend-Driven, Sustainable Packaging Innovations at Cosmoprof 2026

The exhibition highlights Berlin Packaging Beauty’s strategy of combining Korean trend-driven insights and precision-driven creative packaging.

Any increased costs could theoretically inspire reformulations to cheaper and/or more supply-stable ingredient options.

Beauty, Flavor and Fragrance Brace for Oil Shock

When crude prices spike, the ripple effects hit everything from ingredient sourcing to packaging and freight.

Across the board, these innovations demonstrate a clear takeaway for beauty executives: today’s consumers expect packaging that performs, delights, and aligns with sustainability values—making tubes, applicators and brushes not just tools, but strategic differentiators in a competitive market.

From Precision to Sustainability: How Tubes, Applicators and Brushes Are Shaping the Future of Packaging for Beauty

Today’s consumers expect packaging that performs, delights, and aligns with sustainability values—making tubes, applicators and brushes not just tools, but strategic differentiators in a competitive market.

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Pump Up Your Packaging: Metal-Free, Airless Tubes with Pumps

ICONS America announces their new metal-free airless tube with pump range. Premium, airless dosage control - these versatile, recyclable D25 and D30 tubes have multiple actuator styles and are available with PCR.

Aptar Beauty has partnered with Dubai-based fragrance house Kayali to launch a new collection of body and hair mists utilizing high-performance aerosol and dispensing technology.

The 2026 Packaging Edit: Droppers, Minis, Dispensing & More

As beauty insiders navigate the demands of e-commerce, increasingly stringent recycling standards, the dermocosmetic boom and more, the packaging supply chain has stepped up.

The technical design of the AeroFlexx format focuses on enhancing the consumer experience through a functional, resealable system that provides controlled refilling without compromising product performance. Pictured is AeroFlexx's underlying technology, not the final Aveda packaging.

Aveda and AeroFlexx Debut Lightweight Curbside Recyclable Refill Technology

The technical design of the AeroFlexx format focuses on enhancing the consumer experience through a functional, resealable system.

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Packaging Beauty with Precision and Style

The Pockii packaging platform is expanding to address high-rotation and emerging product formats.

Metal-Free Dispensing & Upcycled Materials Lead the Way in Berlin Packaging's Sneak Peek of Paris Packaging Week

Among the most technically significant launches are Berlin Packaging Beauty’s new metal-free and POM-free dispensing engines.

Nominees must have at least 20 years of experience, a proven track record of impact, and industry-wide recognition.

NJPEC Opens Nominations for 2026 Packaging Hall of Fame

Submit nominations by March 12, 2026.

To celebrate packaging's place in beauty, Global Cosmetic Industry spoke to experts across the packaging industry to ask one key question: What is a key trend you see coming in 2026?

Practical, Powerful and Personal: Beauty Insiders' Packaging Predictions for 2026

Beauty is evolving, and so is packaging. Hear from experts in the packaging industry on what trends are coming for 2026.