Guerlain and its love for bees and biodiversity
Guerlain has, for many years, been a pioneer in tackling corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues, from as early as 2007 with the commencement of its sustainable development project. One example of this is the adoption of the bee as the forefront of the brand. The bee has been the emblem of Guerlain since 1853, and […]
PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Armani code le parfum
In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Fragrances – Men Winner: Armani […]
Design case study | Team Dr Joseph – an Italian skincare brand
Team Dr Joseph is a line of premium skincare based and handmade in Italy. Its main focus is to combine nature and advanced technology. The range is vegan, natural, skin-friendly, and rich in effective biotechnological ingredients. To develop a premium packaging system that reflects the quality of the contents, Team Dr Joseph worked with design […]
Benefit Cosmetics new range implements sustainable packaging choices
Benefit Cosmetic’s is a renowned international beauty brand, who’s latest product line makes a mark on sustainable packaging, reports The Dieline. Benefit Cosmetic’s has recently employed more sustainable packaging choices for its make up and skincare products in its new range. The new line consists of a pore-clearing, makeup-removing cleansing oil, and a pore-purifying foaming […]
Scentys develops a new electric fragrance diffuser
Serge Lutens, the luxury perfume house has teamed up with Scenty’s, to design and produce an electric fragrance diffuser, reports Industries Cosmétiques. Scentys are an expert in perfume diffusion, and have been since 2004. Their goal was to develop a perfume diffuser that best meets the various challenges concerning the quality of diffusion and restitution […]
The French cosmetics sector exceeds 19 billion euros in exports in the last year
The French cosmetics industry has achieved record growth in the last year: up 18.8%, reports the FEBEA (Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté.) This record growth is notably due to the perfumery, make up, and skincare markets. The European Union is still the most important market for French cosmetics exports, closely followed by the United […]
Press release | Packaging Première and PCD Milan unveils its strong conference programme
Packaging Première and PCD Milan is the annual event showcasing the best packaging producers for fashion, jewellery, beauty, fine food, wine & spirits. Scheduled on the 16, 17 & 18 of May, Packaging Première and PCD Milan is preparing its 2023 edition with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and creativity, through in-depth discussions, talks […]
PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Mascara Noir Allure
In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Make up – Premium Winner: Mascara […]
PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | SHU Lash Care Mascara
In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Make up – Premium Certificate […]
PCD Innovation Award winners 2023
The ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competitions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery. In December 2022, our […]
Premium Beauty News x Isabelle Sultan interview: “Flowers enhance biodiversity”
Isabelle Sultan discusses the Beauty as a Legacy 2030 sustainability strategy, and how Parfums Christian Dior has made the preservation of flowers and biodiversity a top priority, in and interview with Premium Beauty news. Isabelle Sultan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Parfums Christian Dior discusses the new sustainability strategy unveiled as of last May. Isabelle presents […]
Lorenz Bäumer designs scented jewellery piece for Guerlain
Guerlain and Lorenz Bäumer recently collaborated on a scented jewellery piece, Le Secret de la Reine, reports Luxe Packaging Insight. Le Secret de la Reine is a scented jewellery piece in the shape of a queen bee; its diamond laden, white gold chain necklace enables it to be worn as a brooch or a pendant. […]
Mimitika calls upon Bormioli for its skincare packaging
Mimitika, a young brand, previously known for its successes in the suncream market, has now entered the skincare market, and has partnered with Bormioli to do so, reports Industries Cosmétiques.The new skincare line, named ‘Skin Juice Collection’ is designed on the basis of targeted natural active ingredients. The four serums moisturize, soothe, purify and illuminate, […]
Design case study | Born Majesty: a new sustainable skincare line
Born Majesty® is a new skincare company based in Athens, Greece, offering a complete line of sustainable and cruelty-free skincare products as well as hotel amenities. They were commissioned to brand everything from the ground up, including strategy, naming and packaging design. The brand was launched in September 2022. Tell us a bit about the […]
Focus on… Our favourite advent calendars from December
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite advent calendars from December so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. To celebrate the festive season we are presenting some of our favourite advent calendars from 2022. First up, Dior’s “Trunk of Dreams” advent calendar. The exterior is […]
Lalique’s light-inspired collaboration with James Turrell
Lalique’s collaboration with James Turrell, an artist from the American southwest, marks the first time the crystal maker has teamed up with an artist for its fragrance packaging, reports Luxe Packaging Insight. Lalique called on American light artist James Turrell for its new perfume extracts. For the bottle design, which “had to contain the light […]
What 2022 taught us and what 2023 will bring in beauty packaging, by Eva Lagarde, Founder and CEO of re/sources
A report by Eva Lagarde, founder and CEO of re/sources. A year has gone by already and it’s time to think back and take on the learnings. I wrote an article in early 2022 about the trends in beauty packaging. It’s time to look back into it and see what was true and what needs revision. […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite packs from December so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work.Stranger & Stranger have created an intricate bottle design for Baie Des Trésors new-to-market rum. The bespoke bottle and packaging tells the unique story of its origins within a […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite packs from November so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. We invite you to check out this striking packaging system for Erenzia beauty: female-founded and cruelty-free beauty line celebrating the beauty of being Latina. The packaging system coincides […]
L’Oréal and Hotel Shilla’s new luxury beauty collection
L’Oréal, Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners to launch a new luxury beauty brand, named Shihyo, reports Global Cosmetics News.Shihyo, the luxury beauty line, is based on ShiHyo24, a signature ingredient, formulated from 24 herbal ingredients , sourced from local farmers in Korea. All of which are harvested at the peak of each season and […]
Estée Lauder to acquire Tom Ford
Estée Lauder is set to be the new owner of Tom Ford, in a $2.8 billion deal, reports Vogue Business. Estée Lauder is set to take over luxury beauty and fashion brand, Tom Ford, as it strives to create momentum in luxury beauty- “a promising category”. The Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which also owns Thom Browne, […]
Bvlgari and Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie announce new partnership
Luxury fashion giant, Bvlgari, has announced its new partnership with Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie, to present a new range of fragrances, named “Le Gemme”, reports Industries Cosmétiques.Le Gemme is a range of four tailor-made luxury perfumes: Rubina and Desiria – for her, Tygar and Gyan – for him. Bvlgari and Stoelzle Masnières collection is in partnership […]
Focus on… Our favourite premium drinks packs of the month
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite premium drinks packs from November so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Since the UK prepared to celebrate Bonfire night, we wanted to highlight this fireworks inspired packaging design for Casa De […]
Design case study | Parlor Cay Rum
Chad Michael Studio is an international branding and packaging studio for beverages and specialty goods. Sespe Creek Distillery called upon Chad Michael Studio to develop the packaging design for Parlor Cay Rum. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its story, and its markets – and the brief for this project. How […]
Rémy Cointreau Group set to enter the fragrance market with Maison Psyché
Remy Cointreau Group takes the plunge into the perfume industry with the creation of luxury perfume house, Maison Psyché, reports Premium Beauty News. Masion Psyché was developed when Baptiste Loiseau, Cellar Master of the Maison Rémy Martin, met Sophie Labbé, Principle Perfumer at Firmenich. Baptiste and Sophie carefully selected perfumery’s finest raw materials and are […]
Design case study | Fuss pot: hemp-based skincare
Fuss pot is an Australian hemp-based skincare brand founded by Cann Global. At Fuss pot, the owners believe in being picky about skincare, hence the name, and this belief is reflected in the carefully chosen skincare ingredients and modern packaging design system, developed by Curious Design. Tell us a bit about the brand – its […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month inspired by Halloween
To celebrate Halloween, we have gathered our favourite packs from this season! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. With Halloween just around the corner, we invite you to check out Fortnum & Mason’s quirky and inventive Halloween themed confectionary packaging. Fortnum & Mason were long awaiting a rebrand […]
Baralan to expand sustainable packaging portfolio
Recently, Baralan have announced the expansion of its packaging systems by introducing environmentally friendly materials, reports Industries Cosmétiques. Baralan’s expansion will enrich the brand’s eco-friendly packaging portfolio, as its new line will focus on the importance of waste optimization by promoting recycling through the use of organic waste, such as coffee peels and rice. By […]
Guerlain celebrates 110 years of L’Heure Bleue fragrance with Yves Klein edition
LVMH-owned Guerlain has teamed up with Archives Yves Klein to celebrate 110 years of its L’Heure Bleue fragrance. The 1.5 liter fragrance bottle is decorated with the French artist’s iconic blue in a matte finish, reports Luxe Packaging Insight.For its artist edition of L’Heure Bleue marking the fragrance’s 110th anniversary, Guerlain partnered with Archives Yves […]
Focus on… Our favourite autumnal packs of the month
To celebrate the beginning of autumn, we have gathered our favourite autumnal packs from October! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work.Glasfurd & Walker have created the packaging design for Drink Swan Dive a sparkling hard tea brand for fine stemware. Founders of Swan Dive have said “we wanted […]