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Glass Dropper Bottles for Liquid Wellness Products: When Are They the Right Packaging Choice?

May 7, 2026
The wellness market is changing. Consumers are no longer only buying tablets and capsules; they are building daily routines around liquids, drops, powders, gummies, oils, concentrates and functional formats. For brands, this shift creates a much bigger packaging question. It is no longer enough to ask: What bottle can hold this product?The better question is: […]
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Airless Pump Bottles: How They Work, Key Benefits and How to Choose the Right One
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Airless Pump Bottles: How They Work, Key Benefits and How to Choose the Right One

June 9, 2025
Airless pump bottles have become one of the most important packaging formats in skincare, beauty, personal care and topical healthcare. They are often chosen for premium products, but their value is not only about appearance. Airless packaging can help protect sensitive formulations, improve product evacuation, support controlled dispensing and create a cleaner user experience from […]
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Serum Packaging for Beauty Brands: In-Stock Glass Dropper Bottles & Alternatives
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Serum Packaging for Beauty Brands: In-Stock Glass Dropper Bottles & Alternatives

June 4, 2025
For skincare, haircare and beauty brands, serum packaging has to do more than look good. It needs to support the formula, help customers apply the product accurately, protect the contents during use and present the brand in a way that feels premium, professional and credible. Whether you are launching a facial serum, scalp treatment, beard […]
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Is Aluminium Packaging Safe for Skincare and Cosmetics?
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Is Aluminium Packaging Safe for Skincare and Cosmetics?

June 2, 2025
In the UK and across Europe, the demand for sustainable, safe, and stylish packaging in the beauty industry is rising. Among the materials gaining traction, aluminium stands out – and for good reason. It combines lightweight durability with exceptional product protection and environmental responsibility, making it a top choice for skincare and cosmetic brands committed […]
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Plastic Packaging With 35% PCR: What You Need to Know Before 2030
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Plastic Packaging With 35% PCR: What You Need to Know Before 2030

April 16, 2025
By 2030, the packaging landscape will have changed for good. Under the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), any plastic packaging placed on the EU market must contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. That’s a hard line, not a suggestion. And it’s closer than many realise.   If you’re a […]
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Driving Sustainability: The UK’s Advancements in Aluminium Packaging Recycling
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Driving Sustainability: The UK’s Advancements in Aluminium Packaging Recycling

February 3, 2025
The UK’s aluminium packaging recycling sector has made significant strides in recent years, with 2024 proving to be a particularly strong year for progress. According to data from the Environment Agency’s National Packaging Waste Database, the third quarter of 2024 saw a 15% increase in recycling volumes compared to the same period in 2023. A […]
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Transforming Beverage Packaging with Aluminium Bottles
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Transforming Beverage Packaging with Aluminium Bottles

January 24, 2025
Consumers today demand more than ever from the products they purchase and engage with; they seek an experience that aligns with their values and enhances the brand story. This is where aluminium bottles stand out as the ultimate choice for bold, sustainable, and premium packaging. At BlueSky, we’re proud to lead the way in offering […]
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The Role of Epoxy Phenolic Inner Lacquer in Aluminium Bottles
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The Role of Epoxy Phenolic Inner Lacquer in Aluminium Bottles

January 17, 2025
For beverage brands, product safety and quality are non-negotiable. From spirits to juices and ready-to-drink beverages, the packaging must protect the integrity of the product while maintaining a premium feel that aligns with brand values. Epoxy phenolic inner lacquer is a solution that ensures aluminium bottles meet these high standards.   What is Epoxy Phenolic […]
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Custom Colour Matching for Caps, Closures, and Bottles
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Custom Colour Matching for Caps, Closures, and Bottles

January 16, 2025
Colour is one of the easiest packaging details to underestimate. A bottle can be the right shape. A cap can fit perfectly. A pump can dispense exactly as it should. But if the colours do not work together, the finished pack can feel disjointed. For personal care, beauty, healthcare, home care, wellness and contract-filled products, […]
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Aluminium Tubes for Personal Care and Beauty Products
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Aluminium Tubes for Personal Care and Beauty Products

November 18, 2024
When it comes to packaging personal care and beauty products, aluminium tubes are fantastic for liquid formulations. Combining functionality, sustainability, and eye-catching aesthetics, aluminium tubes are a great choice for brands looking to make an impact in the competitive beauty and personal care markets. From deodorant balms to primers, creams and ointments, aluminium tubes provide […]
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Packaging and Formula Compatibility: What Brand Owners and Fillers Need to Know
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Packaging and Formula Compatibility: What Brand Owners and Fillers Need to Know

November 8, 2024
Choosing packaging is not just about finding a bottle, jar, pump or closure that looks right. The pack also needs to work with the formulation, the filling process, the closure system, the label, the supply chain and the way the customer will use the product. That is where packaging and formula compatibility matters. A bottle […]
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Closure Torque: How to Apply Caps, Pumps and Sprayers Correctly
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Closure Torque: How to Apply Caps, Pumps and Sprayers Correctly

November 5, 2024
Closure torque is one of those packaging details that can be easy to overlook until something goes wrong. A cap may look secure. A pump may appear to fit. A sprayer may feel tight by hand. But if the torque is not right, the finished pack can still leak, loosen, crack, fail a seal or […]
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Understanding AQLs: Ensuring Quality in Primary Packaging
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Understanding AQLs: Ensuring Quality in Primary Packaging

November 5, 2024
When buying primary packaging for any product, quality assurance is paramount. At BlueSky, we utilise Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) standards to ensure every batch of bottles, jars, tubes, or caps meets your expectations. Our AQL process is designed to ensure consistency of product quality, giving our clients confidence in the packaging they receive and ensuring […]
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How to Choose the Right Pump Dispenser for Your Product
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How to Choose the Right Pump Dispenser for Your Product

September 4, 2024
Selecting the appropriate pump dispenser for your product is crucial in ensuring that your customers have a satisfying and functional user experience. The type of pump you choose can significantly impact the dispensing efficiency, product preservation, and overall appeal of your product packaging. Here’s a guide to help you make the best choice. 1. Understand […]
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Boston Round Bottles: Uses, Materials and How to Choose the Right Bottle
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Boston Round Bottles: Uses, Materials and How to Choose the Right Bottle

August 30, 2024
Boston Round bottles are one of the most recognisable bottle shapes in packaging. With their cylindrical body, rounded shoulders and narrow neck, they offer a simple, practical format that works across personal care, healthcare, home care, animal health, industrial and specialist liquid products. They are not the most unusual bottle shape. That is part of […]
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How to Choose the Right Shampoo Bottle for Your Brand
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How to Choose the Right Shampoo Bottle for Your Brand

August 27, 2024
Choosing a shampoo bottle is not just a design decision. The bottle has to protect the formulation, work with the right closure, feel good in use, support your brand positioning and perform through filling, transport, retail and everyday bathroom use. A bottle that looks great in a mock-up can still be wrong for the product […]
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