Beauty – Paris Packaging Week

Tan-Luxe teams up with Paris Hilton for its new line of self-tanners

The brand, known for its self-tanning drops, has chosen Paris Hilton to launch its first self-tanner: The Future, a “revolutionary” self-tanning mist that brings professional tanning to your home. For this new product, Paris Hilton asked that the self-tanner last longer, tan less, look more natural and be suitable for all skin tones. The mist […]

Charlotte Tilbury presents her collection of fragrances that stimulate the emotions

The brand is making a comeback in perfumery with a collection of fragrances based on neuroscience. Surrounded by a team of researchers and master perfumers, the designer has created a series of fragrances that boost certain emotions. Eight years after the release of her limited edition Scent of a Dream, Charlotte Tilbury returns to fragrance […]

PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Sublimage Extrait De Nuit

In December 2023, our prestigious jury of brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many others gathered to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners were announced, recognised and applauded at Paris Packaging Week 2024. Skincare – Premium Please describe the brief for the pack. What were the objectives for the innovation project? What […]

Indie brand to watch: Discover New Zealand’s Raaie skincare

In the ever-changing beauty industry, where a blend of aesthetics, ethics, and efficacy shape consumer preferences, indie brands like Raaie from New Zealand, continue to carve out a distinct niche. Monia Merabet, Founder of We Out Wow, gives us the lowdown. Raaie has gained attention on the indie brand stage for its one-of-a-kind minimalist packaging. […]

PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Burberry Her Eau De Parfum

In December 2023, our prestigious jury of brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many others gathered to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards were announced, recognised and applauded at Packaging Week in January 2023. Fragrances – Women Please describe the brief for the pack. What were the […]

Céline launches its very first cosmetics collection

The fashion house has announced its entry into the beauty world with the launch of its first make-up line, which includes a range of satin lipsticks. Planned for this autumn, the “classic” satin lipstick in Rouge Triomphe will be followed in January 2025 by a collection of 15 other Le Rouge Céline lipsticks. The House […]

Exclusive Interview | Sowvital – a brand that intertwines the wisdom of plant sciences with the art of mindful care

Welcome to the world of Sowvital – where plant care meets artistry, and sustainability dances with sophistication! Join us as we delve deep into the roots of Sowvital’s journey, a tale of passion, innovation, and botanical beauty. Founded by Jack Lewis in London back in 2022, Sowvital swiftly blossomed into a beacon of eco-consciousness and […]

Hermès Beauty reveals spring/summer 2024 lipsticks and nail polish collection

The Spring/Summer 2024 collection of limited-edition colour cosmetics from Hermès Beauty hit store shelves this February. The new range is comprised of refillable lipsticks and nail polishes in vibrant shades. The lipsticks are housed in lacquered metal tubes topped with a curved plaque engraved with the brand’s logo, while the nail polishes come in glass […]

Aptar Closures offers an e-commerce disc closure for beauty and personal care products

The brand has unveiled its new Future Disc Top, the first in a series of three locking disc dispensing solutions, that are fully recyclable when combined with a PE or PET bottle. Made from 100% polyethylene, the cap is fully recyclable and has achieved a Class A rating from the EU’s RecyClass sustainability validation organisation, […]

Positive Luxury has released its latest report: The Future of Beauty and Fragrance

The report explores how the luxury beauty and fragrance industry can meet higher and higher sustainability standards. The report also looks at the key themes that will define its future and bring about real change, from biotechnology to biodiversity, from carbon innovation to inclusivity. It presents case studies and key actions that companies can take […]

Discover Guerlain’s first bee bottle for Chinese New Year

LVMH-owned beauty brand Guerlain has inaugurated its first bee bottle celebrating Chinese New Year. For Year of the Dragon, Atelier Truscelli created a bejeweled adornment for the iconic fragrance flacon made by glassmaker Pochet du Courval. The end-of-year holidays, May Day, and the blooming of cherry blossoms… Each year, Guerlain launches limited-editions of its bee bottle fragrance […]

Bottega Veneta makes a comeback in perfumery

In line with the Kering Group’s ambitions in the cosmetics sector, Bottega Veneta plans to make a comeback in the high-end perfume market. If Bottega Veneta fragrances have become rarer in recent years, it’s not for nothing. Bottega Veneta is preparing to launch a ‘very high-end’ fragrance this year. The announcement of the creation of […]

Louboutin has partnered with TNT group in releasing new caps for the Loubiworld collection

The 50 ml edition of the Loubiworld Eau de Parfum collection showcases a refined zamac cap in an elegant oriental design, skillfully crafted by TNT Group, complemented by an aluminum pump cover. Three distinct finishing processes were employed for the zamak cap, depending on the references: nickel galvanizing, rose gold coating, orange gold coating, and […]

Texen Beauty Partners launch the Aura collection

The customisable collection is made up of eight flexible tubes, applicators and multiple dispensing systems. It offers different sensations and practicality of use. The collection has been created using materials that comply with regulations and are environmentally friendly. It targets products for the face and scalp, and is composed of different formats (from 8 to […]

Lancôme X Louvre: the Richelieu palette by Texen Beauty Partners

The Lancôme X Louvre skincare and make-up collection was inspired by nine sculptures and the lights and colors of the museum. The palette, designed by Texen, features five compartments and a brush holder. Using technology designed for optimum color impact, the formula is directly pressed and stamped with the motif. To maintain the high quality […]

The very first ethanol-free encapsulated fragrance by Microcaps, Luzi and Kajal

The three brands have teamed up to create Lamar Caviar, the first ethanol-free luxury fragrance, using Microcaps’ Perfume Pearls technology. Perfume Pearls technology encapsulates the fragrance oil, releasing the scented mist as it is applied, to protect the fragrance until it is diffused. “This perfume has the vision to introduce ethanol-free fine fragrance to a […]

Press release | Paris Packaging Week 2024 announces record edition with more than 14,000 attendees

ADF, PCD, PLD and Packaging Première Paris reaffirm their place at the heart of packaging innovation and design for aerosols, beauty and personal care, premium drinks and luxury products

Press release | Finalists revealed for ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards

Paris Packaging Week has revealed the finalists for its prestigious ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards, highlighting the best and most innovative packaging from the past year across the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol sectors. Winners will be revealed at ceremonies at the event on 17 & 18 January; while visitors to Paris Packaging Week will […]

Press release | Modern consumers demand sustainability that’s more than skin deep

Sustainability and style don’t have to clash – but they do have to be genuine. Improving packaging’s sustainability has long been a key challenge for internal teams at beauty brands. But, as Gen Z and now Generation Alpha consumers become dominant forces in the consumer market, the pressure to find new packaging solutions that combine […]

The start-up Innov&Sea present its toxicity test for sunscreen products

This test will measure the impact of sunscreen products on marine ecosystems and will be a major innovation in the sunscreen sector. The start-up based in Nice, created in February 2023, offers this test to brands, contract manufacturers and producers of cosmetic ingredients, and is already being used by several cosmetics brands. The test enables […]

Armani has teamed up with Bormioli Luigi and Verescence for the Sì Intense bottle

The House presents its new Sì Eau de Parfum Intense bottle by Bormioli Luigi and Verescence: refillable, made from recycled glass and featuring a screw cap. The two companies divided the bottle sizes between them. Verescence took care of the 10 and 30ml sizes, while Bormioli Luigi was responsible for the 50 and 100ml sizes. […]

The new premium version of Twirl from Albéa and Verescence

The world specialist in glass bottles and the brand have joined forces to create a premium version of the Twirl refillable cosmetic jar. From now on, the base will be produced by Verescence and the lid, cup and top will be made by Albéa. Made from post-consumer recycled glass, the base is tinted to meet […]

Exclusive interview | Notpla, the earthshot prize-winning company creating seaweed and plant-based packaging

“We’re disrupting the market…” We speak to Pierre, co-founder and co-CEO of Notpla on how it’s pioneering the use of seaweed in the packaging industry, disrupting the market by introducing regenerative packaging. We hope your comfortable…because this is an incredible read. Give us a short introduction to Notpla: Notpla is the Earthshot Prize-winning company creating […]

The first fragrance collection by Victoria Beckham Beauty

The house is presenting its collection of three fragrances: Portofino ’97, Suite 302 and Ysidro Drive. The scents are inspired by Victoria Beckham’s distinct moments, places and experiences. While Portofino ’97 evokes the scent of burgeoning romance and crisp white sheets, Suite 302 is more reminiscent of hotel rooms and weekends in Paris. Finally, Saint […]

Technicaps adds new cellulose-based solutions

French manufacturer and expert in compression of parts in thermosetting resins – Technicaps is expanding its top-of-the-range offer with alternative materials. They have chosen the moulded cellulose thermoforming technique for its future packaging. Specialised in the design of solutions through the transformation of thermosetting resins, Technocaps has chosen to diversify, while remaining consistent with its […]

Nuxe choses the PZ Twist pump by Aptar Beauty

For the relaunch of its sun tanning oil and Délicieux sun spray, the brand chose the spray pump by Aptar Beauty: a more eco-friendly, high-performance spray pump with an attractive design. Incorporated with a twist-to-lock technology – an on/off locking system based on a rotary movement of the pump – this pump doesn’t need a […]

Prada launch a new line of makeup and skincare

Following the launch of its Prada Beauty platform, the luxury house is presenting its collection of lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, foundation, brushes and accessories. Available from 1 August, Prada Skin and Prada Color have been designed to be refillable from the outset and are positioned as top-end products. “Realized in tandem, the respective skincare and makeup […]

Lancôme x Louvre: the new limited edition collection

The house has designed a collection with the Louvre, inspired by nine sculptures such as the Venus de Milo, the Victory of Samothrace and the Nymph with the Scorpion. The campaign for this collaboration was shot in the museum, featuring four ambassadors – Zendaya, Aya Nakamura, Amanda Seyfried and He Chong – who perfectly embody […]