ICONS America has been featured across three articles in Global Cosmetic Industry’s November issue, highlighting our latest packaging innovations, expert insight and growing role in shaping what comes next in beauty packaging.

The features spotlight ICONS America across sun care, 2026 beauty trends and packaging design, with commentary from Sue Nichols, ICONS Group CEO.

365 Days of SPF: Sun Care Shines Year-Round

In “365 Days of SPF: Sun Care Shines Year-Round,” Global Cosmetic Industry highlights our latest panstick innovations and the growing role of stick formats in sun care packaging.

As SPF becomes an everyday category, brands are looking for formats that make reapplication easier, cleaner and more convenient. Sunsticks offer a portable, mess-free solution for targeted application across the face, lips and body, helping consumers reapply protection whether they are at the beach, commuting or on the go.

ICONS America’s latest panstick innovations include a variety of mono-material PP options, chubby formats, refillable sticks, push-up designs, flat and slant tip cups, multiple fill sizes and a new in-mold matte mini stick in a 2g size.

2026 Beauty Preview: From Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

ICONS America was also featured in “2026 Beauty Preview: From Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers,” sharing insight into what brands and consumers are looking for as the beauty industry moves into 2026.

As brands look for packaging that feels more distinctive, functional and consumer-focused, ICONS America continues to support demand for tactile designs, custom tooling, tube innovation and flexible supply solutions.

The feature also highlights how we strategically balance domestic U.S. manufacturing with the flexibility of our international supply network, helping brands respond to evolving market needs while maintaining access to a broad range of packaging solutions.

Packaging Inspo: Design & Fun Meet Sustainability

In “Packaging Inspo: Design & Fun Meet Sustainability,” Global Cosmetic Industry features several ICONS America innovations that combine tactile design, playful formats and sustainability-led thinking.

The article highlights our pillow-shaped applicator range, including duo-end slant tip lipsticks, duo-end pencils and slimline wand packs, each designed to bring a soft, sensory application experience to beauty routines.

Also featured is our Multini tottle family, offering versatile mini packaging options with multiple applicator choices and compact formats for lip, eye, face and skincare formulations.

The feature also spotlights our refillable PP jar with built-in spatula, showing how functional details can support convenience, hygiene and more considered packaging design.

Packaging That Works Harder

Across all three features, one clear theme comes through: beauty packaging has to do more than hold product.

Today’s brands are looking for formats that support everyday use, improve application, deliver stronger shelf appeal and create a more memorable consumer experience, while also supporting clearer sustainability stories.

From SPF pansticks and pillow applicators to Multini tottles, refillable jars and flexible supply solutions, ICONS America continues to develop packaging designed around how consumers discover, carry, apply and repurchase beauty today.

To read the full features in Global Cosmetic Industry’s November issue, visit the links below:

Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine – 365 Days of SPF: Sun Care Shines Years-Round

Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine – 2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine – Packaging Inspo: Design & Fun Meet Sustainability

To learn more about ICONS America packaging solutions, contact info@iconsbeauty.com.