EX·TRACTS Show Selects Best New Products, Packaging

The EX·TRACTS show, held January 25-29 at Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and colocated with the New York International Gift Fair (NYGIF), included exhibitors of cosmetics, perfumes, skin care, bath and body care, beauty accessories, hair care and natural and organic products. Awards were presented in a number of categories, including Best of Show, which went to Voluspa (Los Angeles) for its James Boyce candle collection, packaged in palownia wood boxes. In the Best Packaging category, Twist and Pout (Denver, CO) won for its Twist and Pout Lip Balm SPF-20, presented in a patented ball. Packaging finalists were Sohum Cosmetics (San Jose, CA) for its Petite Perfumette and Jimmy Belasco (Dallas, TX) for its Eco Series.

Awards were also presented in Bath & Body, Beauty Accessory, Cosmetic & Fragrance and Natural/Organic, with winners and finalists selected from more than 70 entries by a panel of trade magazine editors, including Beauty Packaging’s editor Jamie Matusow. Criteria included innovative design, creative use of materials/construction and use of new materials/technology.