December 2008 Online Exclusives:



10 Ways to Improve Your Package Design


By Lars Wallentin


Sustainable Through and Through


Eco-friendly brands are forging packaging partnerships that make 'green' truly beautiful.

By Joanna Cosgrove


December 2008 Features:



When Function Meets Frill


Packaging suppliers are pulling out the stops and looking to other sectors to meet beauty brands' quests for innovative ways to stand out on-shelf.
By Jamie Matusow


Glass Sealing


Decorative embellishments can turn an everyday glass bottle into a sophisticated piece of art.
By Lindsay Elkins


The Rise of Airless


When it comes to dispensing trends, the popularity of airless dispensers tops the charts.
By Leah Genuario


The Luxe Pack Touch


Tactile treatments lend sense appeal to Monoco's high-end packaging show.
By Jamie Matusow


Cosmetics in the New Old World of Central and Eastern Europe


The breakup of the Soviet block resulted in the creation of new independent states turning to free markets and gaining access to better personal care.
By Greg Grishchenko


Events

January
Jan 14-14: Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) regular board meeting
February
Feb 1-1: Hair and Beauty
Feb 24-27: Personal Care Product Council Meeting
March
Mar 2-3: HBA Mid-Year Conference The X-Ceuticals Synergy: From Formulation to Novel Packaging Solutions."
Mar 10-11: Aerosol Forum
Mar 17-19: Luxe Pack Shanghai