Dove and Venus Williams launch special edition Beauty Bar with recycled packaging

  Dove has partnered with tennis champion Venus Williams to launch the Dove x Venus #KeepHerConfident Beauty Bar, a limited-edition soap that combines sustainable packaging with a message promoting body confidence among young female athletes.   The Beauty Bar is housed in a distinctive container resembling a tennis ball canister, made from recyclable aluminum. This …

Coty launches sustainable adidas ‘Vibes’ fragrance collection to boost mood

  Coty has introduced its new adidas ‘Vibes’ collection, featuring six Eau de Parfums (EDP) aimed at enhancing mood and well-being. The collection, designed in collaboration with perfumers, draws on adidas’ sporting heritage and cultural influence, offering scents tailored to different moments in daily life.   The collection includes fragrances designed for a range of …

Aptar Closures launches Lightweight 2″ Disc Top Lite for Beauty and Home Care

  Aptar Closures, a long-standing leader in dispensing solutions, has introduced a new lightweight disc top closure designed for beauty, personal, and home care products. The 2″ Disc Top Lite is the latest addition to the company’s series of disc top closures, offering a more sustainable option with a low-profile design.   The 2″ Disc …

The CIRCLE Alliance: Scaling packaging circularity to reduce plastic waste

  Unilever, USAID, and EY have launched the CIRCLE Alliance, a $21 million public-private initiative designed to address plastic pollution. The alliance aims to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain in reducing plastic use and advancing circular economies.   The CIRCLE Alliance will focus on scaling solutions that combat plastic waste, …

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 …

ProAmpac introduces curbside recyclable packaging for tissue products

  ProAmpac has unveiled its new fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 packaging, designed to replace traditional plastic film overwraps with a curbside recyclable option. Initially launched in North America, the product has proven successful and is now also available in Europe with local manufacturing capabilities.   The RP-1050 is aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to …

Henkel inaugurates advanced beauty care production facility in Riyadh

  Henkel has inaugurated a state-of-the-art beauty care production facility in Riyadh, aiming to meet the rising demand for personal care products in the Middle East. The new facility will manufacture a variety of items under the Pert brand, including shampoos, conditioners, and other specialized products.   This development marks a significant step for Henkel …

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 …

Beiersdorf introduces NIVEA Creme tin with 80% recycled aluminum

  Beiersdorf has unveiled a more sustainable version of its iconic NIVEA Creme tin, now produced with 80% recycled aluminum. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.   Sustainability Milestone Isabell Niggemann, Procurement, highlights the significance of this change: “We have integrated a minimum of 80% recycled aluminum into …