Packaging > Tubes | Global Cosmetic Industry

This year's winners reflect several of beauty's biggest innovation themes, including biomimetic skin repair, hygienic packaging, multifunctional sun care, scalp wellness, celebrity fragrance and skin care-infused color cosmetics.

Biomimetic Scar Care, Hands-Free Packaging and PDRN Make-Up Shine at Cosmoprof North America Awards

The winners underscore the industry's growing focus on biomimetic delivery systems, multifunctional formats, hygienic packaging and wellness-driven beauty rituals.

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Feel the Difference: ICONS America Soft-Touch In-Mold Label Tubes

ICONS America announces new IML innovation: luxurious soft-touch tubes. Achieve artwork that feels as luxurious as it looks. Available in striking combinations of gloss, matte, soft-touch & metallic finishes. Made-in-USA, recyclable mono PP, w/ PCR.

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

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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.

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Baralan: Concrete Innovation and Craftsmanship in Beauty 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.

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

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.

The demand is clear. Hybrid makeup that puts skin first is key, allowing users a clearer base that enhances color cosmetics.

Makeup + More: Hybrids that Have it All

Makeup hybrids are here to stay. Meet the brands making waves in makeup that does more with less.

“ICONS America showcased our newest range of packaging including our duo-end slant tip lipstick, our duo-end pencil and our slimline wand pack, each incorporating a ‘pillow’ tip applicator that delivers a blurring effect, merging functionality with fun,” says Sue Nichols, Group CEO, ICONS America.

Packaging Inspo: Design & Fun Meet Sustainability

Shaping the future of packaging, blending environmental responsibility with consumer convenience.

The “Inclusive Designer” label was created by TechLab in collaboration with the Technology for Change Chair at Institut Polytechnique de Paris, which explores the intersection of innovation, inclusion and sustainability.

The Quest for Accessible Design and Products: APF France Awards Aptar Inclusive Designer Label

Aptar Beauty was awarded the “Inclusive Designer” label in Paris on October 16, 2025, as part of its continued collaboration with APF France handicap and long-standing commitment to inclusive design.

The webinar will explore the evolution of product claims, from 'clean' promises to efficacy-driven messaging, and show you how to conquer global labeling regulations.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Esko is Answering Questions on Scaling Businesses and Navigating Regulatory Challenges

Have questions about scaling and navigating regulatory challenges for your beauty brand? Esko's webinar has all the answers, offering practical guidance for designing compliant, future-ready packaging and anticipating regulatory shifts so you can stay ahead of the curve.

ICONS recently collaborated with ILIA to create custom-designed compacts for the ILIA Sunshift Cream Bronzer and Lightshift Cream Highlighter.

Packaging Design & Deco Inspo for Beauty & Personal Care

How can beauty and personal care packaging shape a product? Learn about how packaging offers more than mere functionality: it shapes how consumers interact with the product.

Exhibitions will include innovations in clean beauty, sustainable materials, AI-driven manufacturing and next-gen packaging solutions.

First Look: Cosmopack 2026 Returns to Bologna

Exhibitions will include innovations in clean beauty, sustainable materials, AI-driven manufacturing and next-gen packaging solutions.

The event’s talks program featured influential voices from the industry, exploring the future of beauty through topics like hair care, nutricosmetics and nail care.

MakeUp in NewYork 2025 Sees Record Attendance and Highlights Key Industry Trends

Experts highlighted the growing importance of the silver economy, urging brands to address the needs of older consumers.