2017 Pantone Color of the Year
January 17, 2017
Pantone is widely considered the provider of professional color standards in design. Each year, Pantone chooses a new color meant to serve as a snapshot of our global culture and…
Read more »Cosmetic Packaging Market on the Rise
December 30, 2016
We’ve mentioned this in previous posts, but the cosmetic packaging market is truly on the move. Market research predicts it will reach $33 billion by 2024. In 2015, the market…
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Is the Era of the Beard Coming to an End?
December 15, 2016
A quick glance into any crowded restaurant or bar would tell you that burly beards have been the trendy look for men in 2016. However, is the lumber-look going out…
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Packaging for the Holidays
November 30, 2016
One of the biggest trends in cosmetics over the holiday season is that of giftable packaging. This could mean many things, such as packaging that already resembles a wrapped gift…
Read more »Is Pouch Packaging About to Take Off?
November 7, 2016
As far as packaging goes, we’ve seen a resurgence of the pouch for food and drink. No longer is the pouch equivalent to the juice box. Instead, it’s a great…
Read more »The Best in Glass Packaging
October 17, 2016
Glass packaging creates an experience for the user. The feel and sound of glass is unlike any other type of packaging. Each year, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) celebrates this…
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Cosmetic Packaging & Social Media
September 30, 2016
We all know that cosmetics companies spend a lot of time and money ensuring that their products stand out on retailers’ shelves. However, there is another area that packaging becomes…
Read more »2017 ICMAD Young Designers Competition
September 15, 2016
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors’ (ICMAD) annual Young Designers Award competition has officially begun for 2017. This year, participating design students are challenged to design the label and outer packaging…
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The Meanings Behind Packaging Symbols
August 30, 2016
Have you ever checked out the packaging of your cosmetics, only to be thoroughly confused by the different symbols littering the back? You aren’t alone — and actually these are…
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Consumers Now Value Quality Sun Protection
August 15, 2016
Though it may be surprising to hear, consumers are getting smarter when it comes to sun and skin care. New data from the NPD Group shows that sales are on…
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Recycling Cosmetics Packaging
July 25, 2016
A cosmetics trend we’ve often discussed is sustainable packaging. In addition to using responsibly sourced materials in the products and packaging, many manufacturers have launched new take-back recycling initiatives for…
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Trends in Men’s Hair Care Packaging
July 15, 2016
Lately, men’s hair care has been a trending topic in the beauty sector. Whether it’s a man bun, comb over, or pompadour, all of these popular styles require regular maintenance.…
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