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Fragrance Cap
Metallized with a bright gold finish, a polypropylene cap was custom molded for the 50-ml bottle of Avon's Memorable fragrance. Molded with the fragrance's logo, the two-piece cap features a matte gold polypropylene insert. Two sintered weights were adhered to the inside of the cap for a luxurious, heavy feel. Risdon-AMS, Watertown, CT.
Cosmetic Package
A two-part container and a two-part cap were created
for Nina Ricci's mascara and lip gloss. The container's PVC molded interior insert was created in 17 different colors. It was then over-molded with transparent polymethylmethacrylate. For decoration, two panels
of the container were silk-screened with a frosted white finish and hot-stamped with the Nina Ricci logo. For
the mascara, the two-part cap features an overcap
that, on two panels, was silk-screened frosted white.
The cap's silver inner piece can be seen through the
two transparent panels. For the lip gloss, the overcap was lacquered with a matte silver finish, and the insert
is transparent. Techpack-MT Packaging, Techpack
Benson, New York, NY.
Innovative Razor
Schick custom developed and produced the packaging for its recently launched all-in-one Intuition razor for women. The razor's wide, ergonomic handle features rubber grips for ease of use in a shower environment. The replaceable All-In-One cartridge consists of triple blades surrounded by a Skin Conditioning Solid that lathers lightly when wet. Each replaceable cartridge comes with a cap for travel convenience. Also provided is a hook to hang the razor from in the shower. Schick, Milford, CT.
Low-Profile Pumps
Low-profile pumps were supplied for the Britto Man eau de toilette and Britto Woman eau de parfum by Romero Britto. Fashioned with a custom-anodized silver collar and actuator, the pumps feature the supplier's patented Crimpless System. To match each package's color scheme, a magenta spray insert was created for the women's fragrance, while a blue spray insert was designed for the men's. The components were supplied for the line's 50- and 100-ml sizes. Rexam Dispensing Systems, Purchase, NY.
Glass Bottle
A 2-oz skewed glass bottle was custom designed for
the Secrets by Dana fragrance by Dana Classic Fragrances. Blue ceramic silk-screened graphics decorate the bottle's clear glass. At the bottom of the bottle's back panel, the Dana logo was embossed.
The Glass Group Inc., Millville, NJ.
Label Printing
Award-winning labels such as a digitally printed flexible film label for Gillette's Good News! razor package are a supplier's specialty. The Gillette label won first place in Package Printing magazine's 2003 Excellence Awards' digitally printed flexible packaging category. Using computer-to-plate technology, the supplier can flexographically and digitally print high-impact graphics on labels and flexible packaging. Prestige Label Company, Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
Stock Jar, Cap
For its Rejuvenescence Creme, Katresha Oils and Creme selected a supplier's stock components.
A black lined urea screw-on cap and a 50-ml glass
jar were provided. The jar's frosted finish was applied
by D and F (Pico Rivera, CA). Graphics were added
by Ceramic Decorating (Los Angeles.) Arrowpak Inc., Richmond Hill, NY.