Beautyworld ME 2024 spotlights Clean Beauty and Sustainable Packaging

  The 28th edition of Beautyworld Middle East, scheduled from October 28 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will showcase regional and international brands focused on sustainability and ethical practices in the beauty industry. Spread across 15 halls, this year’s event has expanded by 12% compared to 2023, hosting over 2,000 exhibitors, with …

Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures launch world’s first paper bottle with fiber cap

  Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025.   Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …

ALPLAhana unveils mono-material dispenser with down-lock function

  ALPLAhana, a collaboration between the packaging specialist ALPLA and South Korea’s HANA Innovation, has introduced its first fully plastic down-lock dispenser pump at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai, scheduled for October 28-30. The innovative dispenser, made entirely from 100% polypropylene, aims to enhance recyclability while minimizing the number of components.   Sree Hari R …

Gidea PAC unveils expanded sustainable packaging innovations at BeautyWorld Middle East 2024

  Gidea PAC will showcase its expanded range of sustainable packaging solutions at BeautyWorld Middle East 2024, set to be held from 28 to 30 October at Booth Hall 3, 3-E36. Building on last year’s success, the company aims to highlight its advancements in eco-friendly packaging.   Addressing environmental concerns, Gidea PAC has developed new …

Huda Beauty unveils new logo and packaging redesign

  Huda Beauty, the prominent Dubai-based cosmetics brand, has announced a major rebranding effort, including a new logo and revamped packaging. The changes were revealed in a video on Huda Kattan’s YouTube channel, which has garnered over one million views.   The redesigned logo features a lowercase, sans serif font with rounded edges, aiming to …

ALPLA and zerooo develop reusable PET bottles for cosmetics

  ALPLA and SEA ME GmbH’s zerooo have introduced a new line of reusable PET bottles designed for cosmetic and personal care products. Starting in September, brands in Germany will begin offering products like shampoo, shower gel, and body lotion in these 300-millilitre bottles. The bottles come in clear, milky white, and brown and are …

Iconic Woodacity® 2.0: Aptar Beauty and Quadpack’s revamped wood-finished refillable lipstick

  Aptar Beauty and Quadpack have introduced the updated Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 refillable lipstick, building on their successful collaboration from the previous year. The revamped product enhances sustainability and user experience by integrating new wood finishes and an innovative closure system.   The Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 combines Aptar’s advanced Iconic mechanism with Quadpack’s custom wooden …

Beautyworld and BeautyMatter release report on MENA beauty industry

  Beautyworld, in collaboration with BeautyMatter, has unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the evolution, current state, and future prospects of the beauty industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Beautyworld x BeautyMatter 2024 Middle East Market Report offers new insights, data, and intelligence about this rapidly expanding market.   Currently valued …

Lancôme partners with Aptar Beauty for refillable Idôle Eau de Parfum

  Lancôme has launched a refillable version of its iconic Idôle Eau de Parfum, underscoring the brand’s commitment to sustainability. This new initiative features the Classic INUNE fragrance pump from Aptar Beauty, known for its advanced design and environmentally friendly components.   A Move Toward Sustainability The refillable Idôle bottle represents Lancôme’s efforts to promote …

Carrefour promotes Plastic Free July with sustainable initiatives

  Carrefour, operated exclusively by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, is marking Plastic Free July by encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives across its stores. Starting July 3, the retailer will eliminate all plastic bags every Wednesday, coinciding with International Plastic Bag Free Day.   As part of this initiative, Carrefour is offering customers …