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The key 2026 beauty trends connect what’s inside the pack with how it’s packaged and regulated.  Navigating Cosmetic Packaging Trends 2026: Compliance, Materials and What’s Inside As 2026 approaches, packaging is shifting toward a more regulated, sustainable and sensorial future. We think brands that win will align packaging and formulas with European rules, circular materials and evolving consumer expectations around resilience, wellbeing and experience. In short: Refillable

When it comes to packaging cosmetics, the right choice can make all the difference. Packaging protects the product, attracts customers, and reflects the brand’s values.

Make informed choices that support both your brand and the planet. When sustainability is the goal, clarity is the first step. This guide is here to help you cut through the noise. Understand what qualifies as mono-material. Imagine you're the founder of a small, eco-conscious cosmetics brand. Your formulas are clean. Your ingredients are ethically sourced. Your customers care deeply about sustainability. But when it comes to packaging—where ideals meet reality—the choices su

At Norse Packaging, we believe packaging should work as hard as your product. Whether you're launching a prestige skincare line or expanding a global beauty brand, we’re here to co-create packaging that’s functional, beautiful and future-ready.

Mono-material plastics represent a meaningful step toward a more sustainable future for cosmetic packaging. When design, production, and waste management work together, the cosmetic industry can move from being part of the plastic problem—to becoming part of the solution.