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The Tariff Mitigation Secret Every Beauty Brand Should Know
In an era of shifting trade policy and rising import costs, beauty brands are facing real pressure on margins and global supply chains. But there’s a little-known strategy that many in the industry overlook — and it could be a game-changer. Duty drawback lets companies reclaim up to 99% of duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods that are later exported or destroyed. While most brands absorb these costs, those who understand and activate drawback can unlock serious financial relief and operational flexibility. Learn why this powerful tariff mitigation tactic is gaining traction and how beauty companies are starting to make it part of their strategic playbook.
Coty's Colorful Adidas Vibes Fragrances—In 25% PCR Glass
Coty has launched the Adidas Vibes fragrance collection, which it says "fuses olfactory art and neuroscience." The six new Eau de Parfums are vegan—and formulated to elevate mood and emotional well-being, the company says. Each glass bottle is decorated in "a canvas of color and motion"—with a tribute to the dynamic spirit of the Adidas brand featuring its classic three stripe design element. The bottles come in 100ml, 50ml and 30ml sizes.
LUXE PACK Monaco 2024: Luxury Packaging Innovation Roundup
LUXE PACK Monaco is the launch pad for some 300 packaging innovations each year. The packaging innovations launched at the 2024 edition of LUXE PACK Monaco ranged from AR-enhanced packs and lightweighted components to refill solutions and carbon capture plastic. Read on for Formes de Luxe's curated selection of innovations seen on the show floor.
Stoelzle Glass Group’s new CEO Dr. August Grupp on investments, pilot projects and product expansion
In September 2023, Dr. August Grupp was appointed CEO of Stoelzle Glass Group, succeeding Georg Feith. A member of the owner family, he initially joined the group in 2019 as Head of Business Unit Spirits. Formes de Luxe caught up with Grupp at LUXE PACK Monaco in October, to find out more about his development priorities for the Austrian glassmaker.
Hélène Valade, LVMH: “Rituals need to be reinvented”
After six years at Suez, Hélène Valade became Environmental Development Director for the LVMH Group in January 2020. Sourcing, second life for packaging, new materials, and innovation: she talks (...)
Ormaie reinvents fragrance refill gesture with glass ampoules
French haute perfumery house Ormaie is bringing a new gesture to the fragrance refill space with its glass ampoules. Fragrance brand Ormaie has launched small-format perfume bottles designed to be refilled with glass ampoules. The brand opted for 20ml, cylindrical faceted flacons, which have been rolled out for each of Ormaie’s nine eaux de parfum: Les Brumes, 28°, Papier Carbone, Yvonne, Le Passant, L’Ivrée Bleue, Toï Toï Toï, Marque-Page and Tableau Parisien.
Nancy Mahon, The Estée Lauder Companies: “Upskilling suppliers on climate is a critical aspect of our climate strategy”
Nancy Mahon was appointed The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) very first Chief Sustainability Officer in April 2023. She speaks to Formes de Luxe about how the cosmetics group is addressing climate (...)
A 2023 Rewind as We Gear Up for Another Stellar 2024 Edition – Free Powerful Packaging Marketing Workshop…Watch Now!
We are gearing up for another extraordinary LUXE PACK Los Angeles edition on February 14th and 15th. The 6th West Coast edition will once again take place at the Los (...)
Announcing IBA’s Los Angeles Networking Event Following LUXE PACK Los Angeles on February 16th
LUXE PACK Los Angeles is excited to be partnering up with IBA (Independent Beauty Association) for the 2023 edition. You are officially invited to expand your industry networking after LUXE (...)
“Let’s Talk Trash” with Pact Collective Station – New for 2023
Join Pact Collective, a nonprofit organization uniting the beauty industry to make packaging more sustainable. Their experts will be available on the show floor to educate attendees on the (...)
Nu Standard Launches Hydrasilk Bond System for Textured Hair
It’s the first-ever launch of a bond system curated by a Black woman— and specifically designed for textured hair, regardless of ethnicity. Nu Standard is launching its new professional (...)
Absolut Vodka & Ardagh co-invest in hydrogen-fired glass furnace
Absolut Vodka is working with Ardagh to move to a partly hydrogen energy-fired glass furnace for large-scale production in a significant step to reduce the CO2 emissions. Described as (...)
Cointreau unveils redesign of iconic bottle
Cointreau, the French orange liqueur, has launched a redesign of its iconic bottle. The most momentous of its kind in 140 years, the newly designed Cointreau bottle is strikingly different (...)
Announcing IBA as a LUXE PACK Los Angeles Show Partner
LUXE PACK Los Angeles is excited to be partnering up with IBA (Independent Beauty Association) for the 2023 edition on February 16th and 17th. IBA whose mission is to foster (...)
The Luxe Pack Community For The Win
Press Release For Immediate Release March 10th, 2022 2 years of show postponements and several variants later, many said it still couldn’t be done. The LUXE PACK community proved (...)
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute at LUXE PACK Los Angeles 2022
LUXE PACK is thrilled to announce that The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute will be a 2022 show partner. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) is a (...)
LUXE PACK Los Angeles Returns to its Original Calendar Spot in February!
LUXE PACK events are officially back! Solidified by the return and success of all the overseas events, the organization team couldn’t be any more excited to reunite at its west (...)
Hexagonal Honey Bottle Packaging Concept By Maksim Arbuzov
In the past, I’ve often found it quite hard to get excited about packaging design but this honey bottle concept by Maksim Arbuzov has completely changed my perspective. The hexagonal (...)
SAGA Grand Gin Pays Homage To Canadian History
The history of the Acadian people in Canada gets immortalized in the design for SAGA Grand Gin. Each bottle comes dipped in vibrant, highlighter yellow wax making it instantly distinguishable (...)
The Prescription Paper Pill Bottle
The Prescription Paper Pill Bottle, a first of its kind, is 100% compostable and biodegradable. Its open-source design adheres to FDA regulations for durability, light, water, and child resistance. It’s (...)