The Next Decade of Beauty Packaging: What Comes After Plastic Reduction?

According to industry reports, reducing plastic use is becoming a common choice across the beauty industry.

UDN explores packaging innovation in materials, structures and user experience, helping brands turn sustainable ideas into products that consumers can easily understand and feel.

01 More Recyclable Materials

The value of sustainable packaging is not only about reducing resource use, it is also about helping resources return to the recycling system and be used again.

UDN continues to explore new material solutions to help packaging become more environmentally friendly and more efficient.

·PCR

Sourced from milk, juice and other beverage bottles. Max 50% for tube sleeve and Flip-top cap, 100% for head and screw cap.

·Sugarcane-based Plastic

Reduces greenhouse gas emissions(not biodegradable).

·Ocean Bound Plastic

Post-consumer recycled bottles from the coast or abandoned ocean fishnets, ropes.

·Edible Oil-based Resin

Made from bio-based waste and residue oils.

02 More Efficient Product Use

Problems such as product residue, excessive dispensing, and inaccurate application can all lead to product waste.

Therefore, future packaging design needs to focus more on how to help consumers use products more efficiently.

UDN Packaging Solutions

·Drip Tube

A precise flow control, delivering exactly the right amount with each drop, helping consumers reduce product waste.

·Ophthalmic Tube

Unique design with sharp tube head. Easily control the amount and the area to apply.

·Mini Tip Tube

Precise dosage control, prevents waste. Mini and portable for on-the-go beauty.

·Pinpoint Tube

One press, one drop. Specific area with precise amount.

The color for TPE applicator can be customized.

03 More Intuitive User Experiences

As consumer needs become more specific, future packaging should help consumers understand how to use the product.

UDN Packaging Solutions

·Hair Tube & Comb Tube

Liquid release from teeth, nourishing hair and hair roots.

Two orifice styles are available for your options: on the bottom of the comb or on the top of the comb.

·Roller Ball Tube & Massage Rolling Tube

Provide a cool and comfortable massage feeling during use.

The number and material of the rollers can be customized.

·Soft Tip Tube

Soft tip with TPE material, resilient and gentle touch.

Different head types are available to meet various lip care needs.

·Cushion Tube

Soft silicone gel applicator with a skin-like, elastic touch.

Precise for delicate textures like eye cream, lip tint, and serum.

·Sponge Tube

Sponge applicator or silicone rubber pad. Applying and leaving skin clean.

Sustainable packaging is no longer defined by plastic reduction alone. It is about making every material choice, every dispensing action, and every user interaction more purposeful.

UDN continues to explore sustainable packaging innovation to help brands create packaging solutions with greater environmental value for the future.