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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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Albéa Showcases Tailored Solutions For American Skin Care And Makeup Brands at Makeup In Los Angeles

At the MakeUp in Los Angeles show, Albéa highlighted the launch of the Metamorphosis tube, made with up to 50% paper, and the Ecofusion top, both produced locally in Mexico.

In 2025, eco-friendly packaging isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s an essential component of success for beauty brands.

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Balancing Functionality and Sustainability

Sustainable packaging is becoming a vital focus for companies striving to reduce their environmental impact. These advancements show how packaging can prioritize both functionality and sustainability without compromising quality or aesthetics.

Top Cosmetic Packaging, Ingredient & Turnkey Trends for 2025

Recent beauty events offered a look at the ways in which suppliers and contract/turnkey manufacturers can deliver newness to the industry.

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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.

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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.

Albea developed its first paper-based bottle, which contains a minimum of 50% FSC-certified paper content (without cap or pump).

Albéa Introduces Sustainable Packaging Solutions at Luxe Pack Monaco

Albéa debuted three eco-friendly packaging options that use bio-based materials and reduce their environmental impact at the packaging show in Monaco.

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Is This the End of Travel-sized Beauty?

The appeal of travel-sized products/minis isn't limited to regulatory compliance.

More than 75% of U.S. consumers “placed some level of importance on sustainably packaged cosmetic products in 2023,” according to Statista.

Cosmetic Packaging Trend Tracker: Sustainability x Functionality

A new generation of sustainable packaging solutions solves brand and consumer problems, while minimizing ecological impacts.

Arcade Beauty Unveils Sustainable Sampling, Refillables & Designs with Fewer Associated Emissions

Arcade Beauty recently unveiled sustainable packaging initiatives spanning what CEO Carl Allain calls "smart sampling and responsible full-size products.” These innovations mark milestones in its drive toward greater sustainability.

The combined Texen-Quadpack will reportedly allow the companies to reach new markets and segments, as well as a larger client base.

Texen-Quadpack Combination Creates 5th Largest Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturer

The group will boast combined sales of about €350 million and more than 2,000 employees.

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Go Green with Inoac Packaging Group

Inoac Packaging Group has been a leader in heavy and ultra-heavy wall PET packaging for over 30 years. Now clients seeking a more sustainable option can get the best of both worlds with our thin wall PET bottles and extrusion blow molding (EBM).

Eastman Drives Sustainable Innovations in Luxury Cosmetic Packaging at Cosmoprof Bologna 2025

Eastman has teamed up with Axilone, a leader in luxury cosmetic packaging, to create sustainable and recyclable solutions for premium beauty brands.

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L'Oreal Calls on Consumers to Join the Refillable Packaging Movement

While many of its brands feature refillable formats, L'Oreal sees an opportunity to raise more awareness for the 78% of shoppers interested in more sustainable products.

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Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan unveils its latest sustainable innovations in beauty packaging, merging technical excellence, refined aesthetics and innovation. A visionary leader reshaping the industry's future with glass at its core.

'As recycling requirements can be confusing, our focus is very much on educating beauty consumers on how easy it is to give their empties a second life with Sephora following three easy steps: clean it out, drop it off at a Sephora store, and then you’re done!' says Desta Raines, Sephora's sustainability lead.

How Sephora is Tackling Beauty's Packaging Challenges: Interview

To tackle the challenge, Sephora is leveraging take-back programs, refillables and launching a new Planet Aware label.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025 is where industry leaders, trendsetters, and game-changing technologies set the stage for tomorrow’s beauty.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025 to Showcase Innovation in Beauty Industry

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025, March 20-23, unites global beauty professionals and brands to explore trends and innovations.

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Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging: New Launches & Manufacturing Upgrades

New launches, hires and facility upgrades.