Beauty Packaging

Health and Beauty

Indie Lee Clean Skincare Brand Acquired by American Exchange

American Exchange Group plans to expand the brand’s retailer portfolio.

07.23.24

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day Indie 360 Pavilion to Feature Latina Beauty

The ingredients-centric NYC event, May 1-2, will spotlight 16 Latin American founders & brands.

04.29.24

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01.23.24

Cosmetics

How Indie Beauty Brands Are Gaining an Edge

What we can learn from their relevancy and how they’re reshaping the market landscape.

Videos Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief

Cosmetics | Skin Care/Sun Care

3 Reasons Why Indie Brands are Gaining an Edge in the Beauty Industry

Once considered the underdogs, they are now the ones moving the industry forward.

Online Exclusives Anna Mayo, VP Beauty Vertical NIQ 10.09.23

Watch Indie Brands Pitch in the 'Beauty Tank'

Here's the full schedule of presentations and winner announcements.

09.19.23

Cosmetics | Fragrances

Weekly Recap: Beauty Industry Report, Indie Beauty at NYSCC Supplier’s Day & More

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended May 27, 2023.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 05.30.23

An Indie Beauty Focus at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2023

Indie 360 at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers' Day featured 14 indie brands with product innovations in a pavilion curated by Daniela Ciocan

05.25.23

Perfect Corp. Is Offering Indie Beauty Brands its Virtual Makeup Try-On Tool for Free

Calling all women and minority indie beauty brand owners—here's how to apply to get Perfect Corp's virtual makeup try-on tool for free on your website.

05.23.23

Cosmetics

Give Back Beauty Taps Meri Baregamian as CEO of Indie & Talents Division

Ms. Baregamian has more than 20 years of beauty industry experience.

03.31.23

Essential Tips for Indie Brands

A not-to-miss conference at MakeUp in NewYork for indie brands looking to scale up.

09.13.22

Cosmetics

Indie Beauty Media Group Announces ‘Adit Live’ Event

Enables Member Brands to meet retailers and directly build relationships.

07.27.22

Indie Brand Natralus Australia Promotes Its Clean Skincare for Kids

The brand aims to equip parents with healthy, effective skincare products.

05.26.22

Cosmetics

NYSCC Announces New INDIE360 Program Debuting at the Upcoming Supplier’s Day

An immersive educational and sourcing experience providing indie brands with insight, information and resources needed to succeed.

11.03.21

Kline Bets These 3 Booming Indie Brands Might Be Billion Dollar Buyouts

Kline's new report says it is betting on the success of Glow Recipe, Ilia Beauty, and Prose—here's why.

09.21.21

4 Indie Beauty Brands That are on a Post-Pandemic Growth Path

NielsenIQ data shows Indie brands are primed for opportunity.

Online Exclusives Susan Dunn, chief revenue officer at NielsenIQ 08.23.21

Package Development

Daniela Ciocan's Videobite Interviews—How 13 Indie Beauty Founders Achieved Success

Indie brand founders discuss the do’s and don’ts of products and packaging—here's where to watch our video interviews.

Online Exclusives Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 08.16.21

Cosmetics

Videobite: Announcing BP’s New Indie Beauty Interview Series

Industry expert Daniela Ciocan will speak with brand founders and influencers—and discuss trends.

Videos Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief

CEW's Indie Brand Winners Discuss 'Cultivating Digital Communities'

Executives at Glossier and HUDA Beauty, both CEW Beauty Award Indie winners, discuss digital marketing strategies at a virtual roundtable on Nov 16th.

Online Exclusives Nancy Jeffries, Correspondent 11.23.20

Eco-friendly | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Indies: Adopting a Circular Approach

The biggest opportunities of going circular probably lie in the potential for differentiation by innovation and strengthened supply chain collaboration.

Daniela Ciocan, Founder, Unfiltered Experience 07.24.20

Package Development

The Indie Perspective Post Covid-19

Beauty industry insider Daniela Ciocan asks Indie brands what they plan on doing differently post COVID-19 when it comes to sourcing packaging and suppliers.

Daniela Ciocan, Founder, Unfiltered Experience 06.01.20

LA Show Review: Talk Centers on Sustainability and CBD

Suppliers talk reusable, recyclable, and refillable -- with an emphasis on making things easy for the consumer.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 05.01.20

Packaging in the Fast Lane

Beauty and personal care packaging providers are delivering a variety of at-the-ready products and services to expedite a brand’s path to market.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 05.01.20

We Are All in This Together

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Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 05.01.20

Made in USA | Package Development | Turnkey

The Indie Conundrum

For U.S.-based suppliers, the Indie market represents a great opportunity, yet one that’s laden with risk factors.

Daniela Ciocan, Founder, Unfiltered Experience 05.01.20

Coming Off COVID-19: Beauty & Wellness Industry Trends

Unfiltered Beauty's Daniela Ciocan predicts the new beauty and shopping habits that will emerge in the ‘new normal’ -- after the coronavirus pandemic.

Daniela Ciocan, Founder, Unfiltered Experience 04.09.20

It's A 10 Haircare Donates $5.4 Million Worth of Personal Care Products

The indie brand is giving back to those in need amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Beauty Packaging Staff 04.06.20

Package Development | Skin Care/Sun Care

Packaging That Differentiates CBD Brands

Products formulated with CBD are experiencing a real moment in the beauty and personal care sector.

By Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 04.03.20

MarketWatch: CBD Edibles & Topicals Expected to Gain Share of Cannabis Market

News and insight into cannabis-derived health, wellness, and beauty products.

04.03.20

Calling All Creatives: Design a Stylish Hand Sanitizer Package by April 5

Enter the Fountain of Hygiene competition to help raise money for the British Red Cross - and the winners will be displayed at the Design Museum in London.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.27.20

Updates on the Hand Sanitizer Shortage & FDA's New Guidance for Manufacturers

As the U.S. faces a hand sanitizer shortage, bloggers such as Lab Muffin help spread the word about the most effective alcohol-based formulas for COVID-19.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.27.20

Cosmetics | Skin Care/Sun Care

Why DTC Brands Are Succeeding with Beauty Aficionados

Direct-to-consumer beauty brands continue category disruption and share growth

Elle Morris, CEO, Snapdragon 03.26.20

Indie Beauty Expo Launches Resource Center

A new campaign is meant to keep small brands connected and motivated.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.25.20

Bath/Body | Personal Care | Skin Care/Sun Care

5 Brands That Were Signed Up for Indie Beauty Expo Berlin

The show was canceled -- but these brands had planned to show products that are champions of hygiene and immune system strengthening.

Online Exclusives Jillian Wright , co-founder, Indie Beauty Media Group 03.23.20

Meeting the Surge in Demand for Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19

Beauty companies, retailers, indie brands, consumers, and even NYS are making hand sanitizers due to surging demands — but stick to FDA-approved formulas.

03.19.20

Turnkey

Meeting the Surge in Demand for Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19

Beauty companies, retailers, indie brands, consumers, and even NYS are making hand sanitizers due to surging demands — but stick to FDA-approved formulas.

Online Exclusives Marie Redding, Senior Editor 03.19.20

Contract Services | Skin Care/Sun Care

Google Searches For Hand Sanitizer Spike

Hand sanitizers are one product everyone needs more of during the coronavirus epidemic -- and consumers are searching for ways to make their own.

Online Exclusives Marie Redding, Senior Editor 03.18.20

Cosmetics

IBE Cancels Berlin Event and Postpones Dallas Event

Two more events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.16.20

Beauty Industry Shows and Events Affected by Coronavirus

Here’s a list of events of interest to Beauty Packaging’s readers—all of which have been cancelled or postponed due to covid-19.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.12.20

Beauty Industry Shows and Events Affected by Coronavirus

Here’s a list of events of interest to Beauty Packaging’s readers—all of which have been canceled or postponed due to covid-19.

Online Exclusives Beauty Packaging Staff 03.12.20

Packaging Pops at CEW’s Product Demo

Design and materials defined products in Skincare, Lip, CBD Beauty, Hair, Sexual Wellness and more.

Online Exclusives Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 03.12.20

Cosmetics

IBE Berlin Addresses Coronavirus Concerns

Barring unseen developments, the show will take place as planned.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.05.20

L’Oréal Luxe/Kiehl’s

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03.04.20

Digital & 3D Printing Inspire New Designs

Advances in digital technologies are inspiring suppliers and designers, paving the way for innovation—and enabling brands to create more personalized packaging.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 03.04.20

Cosmetics

Clean Beauty, Clean Packaging

A streamlined look and a 'less is more' materials ideology are trending--but there are still ways for brands to customize and define color cosmetics packaging.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 03.04.20

Cosmetics

KDC/One Snags Another West Coast Supplier

Adds cosmetics formulator CLA to growing acquisitions list.

Beauty Packaging Staff 03.03.20

Cosmetics

Milani Partners with Salt-N-Pepa, Watch the Video Interview

The Milani x Salt-N-Pepa collection is inspired by the hip-hop duo's iconic style - watch as they talk to Patrick Starrr about the line in this video interview.

Beauty Packaging Staff 02.20.20

Aptar to Acquire FusionPKG

Fusion's co-founder says combining its core design and concept-to-launch expertise with Aptar’s global network and product portfolio will fuel growth.

Beauty Packaging Staff 02.14.20

Bath/Body | Skin Care/Sun Care