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Floratropia disrupts traditional fragrance pack codes
A newly launched French brand, Floratropia is out to shake up premium fragrance with its doypack formats. “More perfume, less packaging” is one of the driving principles behind this fragrance player that brands itself as clean, natural and[…]
Kure Bazaar enters lipstick segment with reloadable packs
French luxury clean beauty brand Kure Bazaar, which launched in 2012 with a range of eco-friendly nail polishes, is entering the lipstick segment with a sustainable approach to packaging. “This next year is important for us as we work to[…]
Cartier bets on simplicity with new scents
Les Épures de Parfum, a new trio of fragrances from Cartier Parfums, offers scents designed for those “seeking simple olfactory beauty, rather than more sophisticated scents,” explains perfumer Mathilde Laurent. The three fragrances, Pur Muguet,[…]
Atelier Materi fragrances: a celebration of materials
With Atelier Materi’s pared-down range and architecturally minimalist bottles, designer Véronique Le Bihan celebrates the discreet charm of traditional luxury. Jovoy Paris, on the French capital’s rue de Castiglione, curates a multitude of niche[…]
Alberto Morillas’ Mizensir celebrates spring with Solar Blossom
Notes of paradisone and neroli evoke water splashing on hot tiles; orange blossom and sambac jasmine bring to mind the scent-saturated warm air of Andalusia and a touch of vanilla surabsolute hints at gourmandise: with Solar Blossom, Alberto[…]
Montblanc unveils faceted women’s fragrance
Interparfums’ new women’s fragrance pillar for Montblanc, Montblanc Signature, is housed in a generously faceted glass bottle (Bormioli Luigi). Conceived by in-house designer Mark Eisen, it pays homage to the luxury writing brand’s iconic ink[…]
Small Beer Brew takes the no-low route
Yet more proof that the no-low movement is extending its reach into niche segments, Small Beer Brew Co. is a South-East London-based brewer that is enjoying the renaissance of an age-old tradition: small beer, a beverage consumed throughout the[…]
Don Papa Rum: punchy art from the Philippines
For the past four years, Don Papa Rum, a premium small batch brand from Negros Occidental, Philippines, has been organizing art competitions in partnership with Art Fair Philippines to encourage up-and-coming artists from around the country. The[…]
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Pure Shots present reloadable packs
With its reloadable packaging, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Pure Shots skincare range is putting plastic reduction on center stage. The packaging development strategy for YSL Beauté’s Pure Shots launch fits in with beauty group L’Oréal’s[…]
Shiseido’s new Baum brand celebrates the merits of wood
Baum, a new prestige beauty brand launched by Japan’s Shiseido Group, celebrates “the power of trees” in both formula and packaging. Upcycled wood and refills are a key feature of the range. Wood constitutes a major element of the brand’s[…]
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20%
The contribution of packaging to the environmental footprint of cosmetics products (source: Quantis)