Plastic, a sustainable solution for your cosmetic packaging

Plastic is one of the most divisive issues in sustainability right now, and every year we learn more about its role in the cosmetics business. It can be difficult to acquire data that is particular to the cosmetics industry because the rate at which plastic is created, consumed, and discarded has long surpassed the research, […]

Key aspects of sustainability and innovation for beauty packaging

While there has been significant development in inventive and ecological packaging—from mass market to prestige—bottles and tubes, to refillables—much is dependent on consumer habits and perceptions. Will these initiatives be noticed by eco-conscious beauty customers? Will people be prepared to pay a premium for items created from recycled materials or choose for innovative reusable refillables? […]

How to optimize plastic from your cosmetics shelf

You just need to take a short look at your bathroom shelf to see the plastic trash produced by the beauty industry—bottles of shampoo, body and face wash, and lotions. A 2018 study by Zero Waste Week (a global campaign based in the UK that raises awareness of the environmental effects of waste generation) found […]

What you need to know about beauty packaging in 2022

In 2022, significant packaging trends will include secure, sanitary, and sustainable designs. As customers strive for more ecologically friendly solutions, package design innovation to improve security and sustainability will be critical. Novi’s team of scientists, sustainable packaging specialists, and community of brands, contract manufacturers, and suppliers weigh in on the trends that will have the […]

What are the beauty trends that Gen Z will be influencing in 2022?

Instagram just released its analysis on future trends, which was based on a survey of Generation Zers. Find out what to anticipate on the Instagram social network in the next year, from more sustainable fashion and cleaner beauty to the virtual and digital — not to mention the prominence of social media and influencers. In […]

Beauty: How did Korea establish itself as a cosmetics powerhouse?

K-Beauty is to the cosmetics industry what K-Pop is to the music industry. A revised version of what huge multinational labels had been delivering up to that point, suited to local tastes, revitalized, and rich in varied influences, notably Japanese. And, because to this unique and inventive offer, the Land of the Morning Calm has […]

Cosmetics and perfumes exports in Spain have returned to pre-pandemic levels.

All markets, including key destinations such as France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany, are on the increase in the European Union, the primary destination for Spanish exports. Exports of fragrances and cosmetics to the United Arab Emirates, which ranks among the top ten destinations for Spanish perfumes and cosmetics, increased by 39% in the […]

The EU Ecolabel is now available for all cosmetic goods

The EU Ecolabel, which was previously confined to “rinse off cosmetic goods,” can now be used for all cosmetic categories, including skin care and make-up. The European Commission has proposed new qualifying requirements for this purpose. New European Union Ecolabel requirements for cosmetics and animal-care goods have been established by the European Commission. As a […]

Self esteem: Older women are more self-assured about their appearance.

The fashion and beauty industries are increasingly emphasizing self-affirmation and self-esteem, but do women truly feel at ease in their own skin? According to a new research, women are typically unsatisfied with their bodies, but self-esteem rises with age, peaking — albeit relative — around 60 years old. One may believe that youth equals self-assurance, […]

What are the most popular Christmas beauty gifts in the United States?

A new research undertaken by Yves Rocher USA using Google Trends looked at the most popular beauty presents in each US state a few weeks before Black Friday, which marks the start of the annual holiday shopping frenzy in the United States. While beauty gifts are usually a success, perfume gift sets are a particularly […]