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December 24, 2025

Top Stories of the Year

Our Top 10 Feature Stories of the Year

Here are our most viewed feature articles of 2025.
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Top 10 Feature Stories, Ranked in Order

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Sol de Janeiro: Packaging the Joy of Brazilian Beach Culture

Sol de Janeiro is our 2025 Beauty Company of the Year for Excellence in Packaging. Congratulations!

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Solutions & Questions Abound at Cosmoprof Miami 2025

Sustainable packaging was on display, but many expressed confusion over numerous issues in the beauty industry—here's the full report in our show review.

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Beauty Shifts Into ‘Refill 2.0’

As sustainability becomes a global priority, and e-commerce booms, refillable packaging is predicted to grow and ‘conquer new frontiers.’ Key to success, say many brands and suppliers, is componentry that features a ‘simple, intuitive’ gesture.

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Why Tubes Have Become a Go-To Choice

Beauty tubes offer convenience, specialized dispensing, and eco-friendly features. Here are the latest supplier innovations, plus trending designs.

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Alternative Packaging with a Conscience

Sustainable, recyclable options abound for brands seeking something other than virgin plastics.

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Sample Packaging for Beauty: What’s New & Why Minis Are Hotter Than Ever

Minis and trial sizes are appealing to consumers—and suppliers are offering innovative solutions for all types of cosmetic sample packaging.

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Cosmetic Applicators & Makeup Brushes Designed for Results

Packaging supplier innovations for cosmetic applicators and makeup brushes improve the user experience and enhance a formula’s effectiveness.

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The New Aspects of Skincare Packaging

Suppliers are partnering with brands to deliver advanced skincare packaging—to balance aesthetics, performance, and sustainability.

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Taking Glass Packaging to a Higher Level

Suppliers specializing in glass are producing luxurious bottles and jars with statement-making, eco-friendly decorations for fragrance and skincare brands.

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Betting on Beauty Sticks to Win Over Consumers

Stick formats for makeup & skincare are drawing legions of fans—and here are the packaging suppliers offering eco-friendly & innovative sticks.