Innovation Awards spotlight | Darphin Stimulskin Plus Sculpting Cream Jar

In December 2025, our prestigious jury — featuring leading names including Chanel, Dior, PUIG, Interparfums, and many more — came together to evaluate the entries for the PCD Innovation Awards. The winners were then unveiled, celebrated, and honoured at the inaugural Innovation Awards Gala, held on the eve of Paris Packaging Week 2026. Please describe […]

Albéa highlights latest packaging developments, from applicators to airtight cosmetics compacts

New applicators and compacts and a small-format Twirl jar were among packaging supplier Albéa’s novelties revealed at Paris Packaging Week 2026. Albéa’s new Purr, Lumea and Glazen applicators are made in Italy from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and intended to be used with the supplier’s Mémoire pack. Glazen is a flexible, curved applicator with resevoir targeting […]