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Premium Cosmetic Packaging Materials for Fragrance & Skincare
Cosmetic packaging materials for fragrance & skincare
Explore our materials for cosmetic packaging that compliments the product inside. From concept to final delivery, we enjoy working with brand owners, designers and converters to develop creative cosmetics packaging that expresses and enhances brand identity. It may not seem obvious, but there is an art to science. Let’s work together using the latest technology and materials to create beautiful skincare and fragrance applications, such as perfume caps and cream jars.
Design freedom using cutting-edge ionomer technology
Creativity should not be inhibited by material capabilities. We’ve designed SURLYN™ Ionomers to support your creative process – not limit it. Whatever statement you are looking to make, SURLYN™ Ionomers can help you get there.
Unique neutral transparency, even with thick walls, and glossiness.
Distinctive container shapes and decoration techniques.
Moldability, even in complicated shapes or overmolded objects, for an elegant look.
Soft feel and less fingerprint marking.
Excellent chemical and scratch resistance.
Cosmetic packaging materials
Explore our portfolio of products for cosmetic packaging.
An easy material to work with
Design freedom is wonderful, but if your material is difficult to work with your design will still be limited. The SURLYN™ Ionomers portfolio offers,
- Easy-to-process blow-molding resins with good scratch resistance, chemical resistance, squeezability and barrier performance.
- High transparency and glossiness without the need for an additional production step in injection molding, one step frosted effects, and more.
Cosmetic packaging resources
Major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new SURLYN™ Ionomers grades
Creating bio-based cosmetic packaging with SURLYN™ REN Ionomers.
Transforming plastic waste for cosmetic packaging with SURLYN™ CIR Ionomers.
LVMH and Dow intend to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across major perfume and cosmetics brands.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cosmetic Packaging Materials
Cosmetic packaging materials are the materials used to create beauty and personal care packaging, including perfume caps, cream jars, bottles, closures, and dispensers. Common materials include plastics, glass, metal, and specialty polymers such as SURLYN™ Ionomers, which help deliver premium aesthetics, durability, and design flexibility while supporting more sustainable packaging solutions.
SURLYN™ Ionomers are used in cosmetic packaging to create premium components such as perfume caps, cream jars, closures, and fragrance packaging. They are valued for their crystal-clear appearance, durability, scratch resistance, and design flexibility, helping beauty brands create high-end packaging that enhances the consumer experience.
Yes. Dow's SURLYN™ portfolio includes solutions that can support more sustainable cosmetic packaging. SURLYN™ REN Ionomers are produced using bio-based renewable raw materials, SURLYN™ CIR Ionomers are made with circular feedstock derived from mixed plastic waste and select SURLYN™ Ionomers can incorporate post-industrial scrap into applications such as perfume caps, helping brands advance their circularity goals.
Ionomer resins, such as SURLYN™ Ionomers, are ideal for cosmetic packaging because they combine exceptional clarity, durability, and design flexibility. They enable premium packaging for applications like perfume caps and cream jars while offering excellent scratch resistance and a high-quality finish.
Yes. SURLYN™ Ionomers are widely used for perfume caps because they offer exceptional clarity, durability, and a premium finish. They enable distinctive, high-quality designs that help fragrance brands create visually striking packaging while maintaining long-lasting performance.
Dow offers a range of cosmetic packaging solutions for beauty and personal care applications, including SURLYN™ Ionomers for premium fragrance and skincare packaging. These technologies help brands achieve high-end aesthetics, durability, design flexibility, and packaging solutions that can support sustainability and circularity goals.
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