From dual-component systems to pouches, cosmetic refill packaging isn't always as sustainable as it sounds, according to a cosmetic packaging expert we exclusively spoke with.

The shift is driven by stricter regulations, higher material costs, and the need for robust logistics, making reusable ...

Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring consumers will adapt, is complex.

With 95% of cosmetic packaging thrown away, packaging is one of the biggest sustainability issues facing the beauty sector. There are very limited refillable and plastic-free options available on the ...

Green cosmetics companies appear to be moving in the same direction – reusable, refillable palettes or compacts that hold colors in place with magnets. This reduces the amount of packaging and ...

Every year, 120 billion units of cosmetics packaging are produced, mostly for one-time use. Empty containers are often too small for recycling, and mixed-material items go straight to landfills.

Procter & Gamble wants to make its products more sustainable. So it’s testing refillable packages for Olay moisturizer later this year. Starting in October and running until the end of 2019 ...