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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..."

Bold colors, striking designs and innovative concepts are taking center stage, making beauty packaging more than just a container—it's an experience.

Bold, Bright and Beautiful: Eye-Catching Design & Deco Trends in Beauty and Personal Care Packaging

Explore bold packaging trends reshaping beauty, including Unilever's innovative Dove Shower Sensor label that promotes skin-friendly habits and Fusion PKG's space-saving designs for retail efficiency.

Baralan has collaborated with 3D printing specialist Stratasys and glass/plastic coatings specialist ICA to launch GP3DPrint, a water-based 3D decorating service for cosmetic packaging.

Packaging Trend Tracker: May 2024

From heavy-walled bottles to enhanced refillable formats to unique applicators, packaging designs offer a growing array of brand benefits.

The Dream Glass Atmospheric from FusionPKG, an Aptar Beauty company, features a capsule-/pill-shaped curvature ideal for prestige beauty applications, per the company.

Packaging Trend Tracker: Enhanced Experiences & Sustainability

From recyclable airless to monomaterial designs to ergonomic refillable concepts, new launches are delivering improved packaging experiences.

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Lumson's refillable jars, the perfect balance between ethic and aesthetics

For Lumson, redesigning, rethinking new refill systems is becoming more and more a priority, without overlooking technical, aesthetic and product protection functions.

From eco-friendly materials to interactive designs, the latest packaging trends blend aesthetics with utility, ensuring both environmental responsibility and enhanced user engagement.

Beauty Packaging Redefined: Innovations You Need to Know

From eco-friendly materials to interactive designs, the latest packaging trends blend aesthetics with utility, ensuring both environmental responsibility and enhanced user engagement.

While overall makeup growth is slow, several key segments are growing—notably lip and cheek products, setting sprays, and other select categories.

7 Top Makeup Growth Sectors for 2025

A close read of recent consumer data reveals areas of opportunity to tap growth in the color cosmetic sector.

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The Future of Beauty Packaging: Sustainable, Innovative, and Convenient

Explore the latest packaging trends in the beauty industry, highlighting sustainability and decorative glass designs that merge elegance and innovation to captivate consumers.

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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.

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Packaging Inspo: Design & Fun Meet Sustainability

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

“Stability is a key challenge in designing pumps for wider containers such as jars,” says Chong For, general manager at Unica Packaging. “Our unique pump design ensures optimal stability when pressed from any angle, enhancing user experience.”

Airless Cosmetic Packaging: Protection x Performance

From expanded shelf lives to better formula protection, airless cosmetic packaging offers a wide range of benefits.