Compacts

Show Review: It’s ‘Cinquantacinque’ for Cosmoprof Bologna

At Cosmoprof's 55th edition, Cosmopack—the show-within-the-show for the entire beauty supply chain—revealed a focus on ‘feel-good’ products and packaging.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 06.10.24

Metal-Mania Radiates Luxury: Breaking Down the Benefits of Metal & Metallized Packaging

The lustrous gleam of metal packaging for beauty conveys a tactile sense of luxe, whether it’s real metal or a clever metallized effect.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 04.26.24

Beauty Love Is in the Air at Luxe Pack & MakeUp in LA

The co-located event on February 14-15 played on a Valentine’s Day theme—& highlighted beauty, skincare and fragrance packaging & formulation innovations.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 04.26.24

Color Cosmetic Packaging That Improves Brand Value

Cosmetic packaging market trends range from sustainable components to luxe packs driven by celebs, influencers, TikTok, AI, and 'Screenagers.'

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 02.26.24

35th Edition of Luxe Pack Monaco Carries on Its ‘Green’ Tradition

With 450 exhibitors from around the world, inspiration and innovation characterized the luxury packaging trade show—from bottles to cartons, materials to deco.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 11.29.23

Compacts | Cosmetics

Hard Candy's 'Wednesday' Makeup Collection Debuts at Walmart

Inspired by the Netflix series, Hard Candy's budget-friendly line in partnership with MGM drops just in time for Halloween.

10.04.23

Compacts | Cosmetics | Lipstick packages

Vampyre Cosmetics Cancels Collab with Alice Cooper

The Goth makeup brand is refunding all pre-orders and said, 'We stand with all members of the LGBTQIA+ community...'

08.28.23

Cosmopack NA Show Review: Tree-Free, Carbon-Capture & ‘TikTok Ready’ Packaging

Cosmopack North America's 20th year in Las Vegas showcased the latest beauty packaging trends—here are the highlights from suppliers in our show review.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 08.23.23

Compacts | Cosmetics | Mascara Containers

Too Faced Creators Launch Polite Society

Jerrod Blandino & Jeremy Johnson's Polite Society launches exclusively at Ulta Beauty on August 27th—because "clean makeup doesn't have to be boring."

08.04.23

Wende Zomnir's Caliray Partners with Element Beauty to Make Sustainability Fun

The Urban Decay founder is pushing the boundaries of creativity and sustainable packaging with her new beauty brand, Caliray.

06.28.23

Accessories | Compacts | Pumps | Tubes

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Sonia Huneau, Communications Manager 06.06.23

Color Cosmetics Packaging Shines Post-Covid

As color cosmetics pop back into post-pandemic popularity, packaging is a key lure for consumers.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 03.01.23

Compacts | Cosmetics | Eco-friendly | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

K-Beauty Brand Launches Eco-Friendly Bio-Based Cushion Compact

'WakeMake,' a brand by Korean retailer Olive Young, launched a compact made from PHA and PLA—and an eco-friendly alternative to ABS.

12.22.22

Inspired Formulations & Packaging at MakeUp in NewYork

Innovations ranged from beauty pills & shower sheets to ceramic compacts & origami cartons—and multitudes of mono-materials at MakeUp in NewYork 2022.

Jamie Matusow and Charles Sternberg, Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor 12.07.22

A ‘Do Better’ Attitude Is Driving Clean Beauty & Sustainable Packaging

How beauty brands are responding to rising consumer demands for clean formulas and sustainability—& all the latest packaging options from suppliers.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 09.01.22

Reaping the Dividends of Customized Stock Packaging

Packaging suppliers offer beauty brands stock packaging that looks luxe—with customizable options, upscale functionality, and sustainable features.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 07.22.22

Compacts | PCR

Huda Beauty To Expand the GloWish Collection with 2 New Launches

Huda Beauty's Luminous Pressed Powder and Cheeky Vegan Blush launch October 5th—in compacts made with post-consumer recycled material.

09.27.21

Shine On: Metals & Metallics Are Glamorous & ‘Green’

Packaging suppliers weigh in on how metals and metallics add glamour and shine to makeup packaging, fragrance bottles, cartons, skincare rollers—and more.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 04.27.21

Compacts | Cosmetics | Lipstick packages | Printing/Decorating