The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) has revealed the shortlist for its annual Packaging Innovation Awards, which are designed to showcase new technology and excellence in aerosol, dispensing, personal care and cosmetic packaging. This year’s finalists represent a wide range of high-quality production and industry-leading innovation. The judging process was overseen by an independent jury of packaging experts from leading brands, universities, organizations and the media.
 
New categories this year are The Rising Star Award, for outstanding student projects; and the Dandelion Clocks Award, a special prize awarded to an inventor. The Dandelion Clocks Award is organized by Marisol Simard, founder of Dandelion Clocks Inc., a consulting firm focused on business growth through innovation strategies and creative team dynamics for the beauty industry.
 
The winners will be named at the ADF&PCD New York conference at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18 at Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City, in an awards ceremony led by Christophe Pradère, CEO & founder of BETC Design.
 
ADF&PCD New York 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards Shortlist:
 
Five PCD Categories
Personal Healthcare
·      Coppertone – Glotion Sunscreen
·      Coppertone – Sport Clear Sunscreen
·      Ren Clean Skincare (Clean Screen Mineral)
Haircare
·      PCR Airless Bottle - SR Packaging
·      Wendy Iles – Iles Formula
Fragrance (Women)
·      Cacharel – Yes I Am
·      Chloe – Nomade
·      ES-84 Parfums
·      Paco Rabanne – Pure XS For Her
·      Sue Phillips – Scenterprises
Makeup
·      Bourjois – Eye Catching Volumizing Mascara
·      Bourjois – Rouge Velvet - The Lipstick
The Rising Star (new category)
·      Recognizing student projects from Pratt Institute and Fashion Institute of Technology. Prototypes will be on display during ADF&PCDNY 2019 and winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.
 
Two ADF Categories
Personal Care
·      Kao – Rerise
·      Kenra Professional (Dry Oil Control Spray 14)
·      Monat Studio One Strong Flexi-Hold Hairspray
·      Nivea – Forming Sprays
·      PureHale/Aptar Pharma
Technical Application/Sustainability
·      Lindal Group (DuPont's Great Stuff Smart Dispenser)
·      Monat Studio One Strong Flexi-Hold Hairspray
·      PCR Airless Bottle - SR Packaging
·      Virbac (Smart Cap)


PHOTO: The aisles at 2018 ADF&PCD