From upscale cannabis dispensaries to all-natural cosmetics lines, plenty of companies are using apothecary branding to communicate the artisan-inspired craftsmanship and small-batch philosophies that go into the product or service. Apothecary branding has the potential to shift the consumer's perspective of a product and effectively aligns it with the values of the lifestyle, such as scientific precision and well-measured recipes.
In many cases, an overlap is evident between minimalist and apothecary-inspired branding, as both serve to communicate a certain emphasis on slow production methods that assure a more well thought out final product.
By communicating rustic, small-batch aesthetics, brands can differentiate themselves from mass-produced mainstream alternatives by highlighting the intricate details and individual flaws that make a product or service unique, charismatic and real.
30 Examples of Apothecary Branding
From Opulent Cannabis Dispensaries to Pharmaceutical Cosmetics:
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Apothecary-Inspired Coffee Shops
The New Orleans Starbucks Looks Like an Old-Fashioned Pharmacy
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Apothecary-Inspired Juice Shops
This Chemistry-Channeling Raw Juice Bar Blends Science & Healing
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Apothecary-Style Beauty Flagships
The Delbove Flagship Boutique is a Sprawling Upscale Boutique
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Opulent Cannabis Dispensaries
The Silverpeak Apothecary Wants to Make Buying Weed Luxurious
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Invigorating Health Branding
The Jugen Design Initiative Utilizes a Vintage Aesthetic
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Modern Apothecary Packaging
Noise 13 Creates the Ziesche Modern Apothecary with an Old-World Look
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Planter-Building Facades
Green Cast Injects Living Color into Urban Japan
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Apothecary-Inspired Shampoo Packaging
Ancient Herb by Carmen Km Looks Aged
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Experiental Scent Bars
Habitat Pure's Fragrance Bar Provides a Multi-Sensory Experience
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Occult-Inspired Juice Branding
This Juice Apothecary Boasts a Chic Understated Visual Brand
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Refined Apothecary Branding
The Odin Men's Grooming Kit Boasts a Sleek Nordic Aesthetic
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Truth-Inspired Beauty Branding
LG's belif Cosmetic Line Focuses on Playful Percentage Bars
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Organic Aloe Cosmetics
This Luxe Hand Cream is Part of the Artisan Barr & Co. Range
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Holistic Apothecary Branding
Tonic Room's Web Design Reflects Its Commitment to Organic Methods
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Organic Bath Salts
Etsy's Ravenscourt Apothecary Shop Boasts Naturally Scented Products
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Elegant Apothecary Branding
Reorient Tonic Packaging Looks for Inspiration from Old East
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Apothecary-Inspired Retail Spaces
Torafu Architects' Aesop Kawaramachi Store Embodies Minimalism
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Streamlined Apothecary Shops
The Aesop Yokohama and Shin-Marunouchi Stores Both Use One Material
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Detective-Themed Speakeasies
Wilson and Wilson is a San Francisco Bar Hidden Within Another Bar
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Masculine Grooming Boxes
The T&D Stash Box Mixes Old World Charm with Modern Grooming Essentials
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Simple Holistic Branding
Jugen’s Boutique Branding Identity is Clean and Contemporary
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Apothecary Chilli Bottles
The Chili Alchemist Hot Sauces Add Heat and Magic
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Herb-Infused Organic Spirits
Schramm Gin is Distilled from Potatoes and Infused With 8 Herbs
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Vintage Apothecary Branding
Bittermilk's Eclectic Visual Branding Identity is Brilliantly Hipster
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Apothecary Cosmetic Shops
The Aesop Rundle Street Adelaide Store by Genesin Studio is Serene
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Sterile Pharmacy Interiors
Herbal Pharmacy Sumiyoshido Kampo Boasts Embodies Modern Minimalism
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Organic Menopause Teas
Etsy's Boline Apothecary Offers All Natural Products for Aging Women
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Vibrantly Modern Pharmacies
The Los Austrias Chemist by Stone Design is Playfully Geometric
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Meteor-Driven Packaging
Meteoro Design is Based on Folklore
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Inaugural Bathroom Decor Collections
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Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
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Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
Eco-Friendly Soap Packagings
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Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
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Organic Gradient Sunscreens
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Scent-Inspired Streetwear
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Handcrafted Seratonin Boosters
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Luxurious CBD-Infused Fragrances
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Refillable Prescription Services
Cabinet Rx Replaces Single-Use Bottles with a Refillable System
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Artist-Created Luxury Beauty Packaging
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Intricately Crafted Homeware Capsules
L'OBJET Designs the New L’Atelier Homeware Series
Cannabis-Infused Spirits
Nowadays is the First Nationally Available Cannabis-Infused Spirit
Self-Activated Serum Sets
Exponent's Discovery Set Features Precision-Dosed Clinical Serums
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Clean Neurocosmetic Skincare
Justhuman's Clean Products Deliver Results Fast
Modern Nutrient-Packed Tinctures
Apothékary Introduces Your Wildest Greens Tincture
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Artisanal Bake-at-Home Loaves
Essential Shares Organic Bake-at-Home Bread in Innovative Packaging
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Minimalist Incense Holders
Province Apothecary's Lunar Incense Holder is Versatile and Elegant
Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines
Ivy Hall Dispensaries Debuts the Ivy Premium Line
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Minimalist Luxury Beauty Brands
Rabanne is Venturing into Beauty with Sleek, Simplified Essentials
Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns
Larsen Cognac Challenges Traditional Images & Outdated Views
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Retro-Tinged Beer-Branded Apparel
Coors Joins Huckberry to Launch a Capsule of Apparel
Targeted Clean Skincare Routines
Grown Alchemist’s Detailed Skincare Consultations is Helpful
Sustainable Hospitality Cosmetics
The L’Occitane en Provence Aromachology Collection is Eco
Pared-Down Eco-Conscious Skincare Brands
French Farmacie Debuts in the Canadian Market Via Etiket
Redesigned Organic Brand Packaging
Albertsons Unveiled a New Packaging Profile for O Organics
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Genderless Self Care Lines
Prohibition Wellness Offers Premium Wellness Products for Everyone
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Cosmetic Dermatologist Skincare Lines
Skin Pharm Offers Cosmetic Dermatology Services and Skincare
Slow Beauty Refill Programs
Kindred Black's Approach to Packaging Preserves Glass-Blown Bottles
Artistic Amaro Branding
See the Elephant Amaro Offers an Eye-Catching Aesthetic
Next-Generation Soda Branding
The New Pepsi Logo Showcases a Bold Typeface and Elevated Aesthetics
Plant-Powered Skincare Discovery Kits
Province Apothecary’s Discovery Kit Gives Consumers a Taste
Refreshing Cannabis Brand Identities
RISE Dispensaries Taps Turner Duckworth and Brand Bureau
Indigenous Jam Spreads
Tradish by Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau References Indigenous Plant Medicine
Unisex Fashion Brand Cosmetics
The A.P.C. SELF-CARE Collection Has Six Products
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Women-Celebrating Cannabis Brands
Gotham Welcomes Angel Therapy Cannabis to Its Roaster
Reusable Aperitif Bottles
Ghia's Bottle Helps Customers Creatively Repurpose Empty Packaging
Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging
The Sulapac Nordic Collection from APG Europe is Sustainable
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Cocktail-Inspired Home Fragrances
Antica Farmacista Taps the Ever-Popular Aperol Spritz Fragrance
Milan-Honoring Aperitif Packaging
The New Campari Bottle Draws Aesthetic Cues from the City
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Region-Specific Personal Care Products
Compagnie De Provence Boasts Modern Packaging & Formulas
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Unique Pre-Pollution Fragrances
O Boticário Address Its Eco Concerns with the Extinct Fragrance
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Nutrition-Focused Protein Product Branding
The New Pure Protein Branding is Bold and Eye-Catching
Artfully Abstract Tequilas
Casa Obsidiana is Sold in Sculptural, Storytelling Decanters
Artistic Perfume Bottle Packagings
The 'Do Perfume' Mellow Sign Perfume Package is a Display Piece
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Mix-and-Match Self-Care Products
The one+other Beauty and Personal Care Brand is Only at CVS
Vegan Personal Care Cosmetics
The Body Shop's Product Portfolio is Certified by The Vegan Society
Low-Dose Cannabis Seltzers
Heti Pairs THC and CBD with Indigenous Botanicals
Philosophical Kyoto Retail Stores
The New Le Labo Store Opens in Kyoto's Machiya Location
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Targeted Treatment Packaging
Cosmogen Created Pharma Care Packaging for OTC & Pharmacy Brands
Single-Origin Spices
Burlap & Barrel is Building Equitable, Transparent & Traceable Supply Chains
Botanically-Infused Skincare
Kuumba Made Offers a Legacy of Clean Beauty and Botanical Excellence
Elevated Fragrance Capsules
M. Hainey Expanded Its Fashion Offerings to Perfumes, Candles & More
Free-From Private Label Cosmetics
Clearly by Best Choice Personal Care Products are Aromatic
Styling-Targeted Haircare Ranges
Authentic Beauty Concepts Boasts a High-Performance Styling Range
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Powder Supplements Price Reductions
Apothékary Has Reduced the Prices of Its Signature Formulas
Preservative-Free Skincare
Skin at Peace Favors Small-Batch Production & Fresh Deliveries
Honey-Based Artisanal Brands
Bee Inspired® Embraces the Farm to Body® Philosophy
Revived Archival Logos
Burberry's New Campaign Features an Archive-Inspired Logo
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Holiday Self-Care Kits
Wellness Brand Waphyto Launches the New Targeted Holiday Kits
CBD-Infused Eastern Herb Blends
Divine Farmer Blends Chinese Medicine and CBD for Mental Wellness
Ceramic Olive Oil Jars
Marco Arroyo-Vázquez's Conceptual Packaging for Cugu is Durable
Luxuriously Scented Candles
Remedium's Champagne & Berries Provides an Immersive Aroma Experience
Approachable Cannabis Brands
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Accessible Cannabis Blends
Mellow Fellow Presents Itself as a Leading Figure in the Industry
Black-Owned Soothing Skincare Collections
Honey Botanicals Addresses Particular Skincare Concerns
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Angel Therapy Announces Its Expansion in the NYC Market
Authentic Vietnamese Spice Brands
Vân Vân is Authentic, Community-Centric, Educational & Stylish
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Elegantly Packaged Perfume Fragrances
Commodity Boasts the Velvet Expressive Perfume on Scentbird
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Age-Decelerating Skincare
A.P. CHEM's Skincare Targets Xennial and Gen X Consumers
Elevated Streetwear Labels
Streetwear Label Vans Launches its New Premium Brand, OTW by Vans
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Natural Wellness Product Ranges
Alevan Botanica Blends Aromatherapy and Ayurveda
Nostalgia-Branded Cannabis Products
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Ritualistic Everyday Bodycare
Embodyme Makes Body Care Part of Beauty Routines
Hand-Painted EVOO Bottles
Lopes Antico Frantoio Boasts Hand-Painted Ceramic Organic EVOOs
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Architectual Makeup Capsules
Tom Ford Teases a New Makeup Collection Comprised of "Essentials"
Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles
Western Disco and Angel Therapy Introduces a Unique Collection
Italian Artful Brand Refreshes
Iittala Refreshes its Brand as an Opus for the Glassmaking Brand
Skincare Cannabis Brand Expansions
Autumn Brands Introduces "now melt," a Self-Care Brand
Lifestyle-Conscious Cannabis Products
Trailblazer Cannabis Products Have Been Relaunched
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design
Quirky Natural Wine Bottles
Thorn & Burrow Wines' Labels are as Unique as the Wine
Botanically Blended Pre-Rolls
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Expressive Unique Furniture Designs
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Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Retro Ashtray Sets
Bogart's Little Orange Ashtray Set is Cute and Eye-catching
Vibrant Non-Alcoholic Wine Labels
Kally Wines Boast New Labels for Its Non-alcoholic Beverages
Re-Designed Family-Owned Olive Oils
Itxart Olive Oil Tells a Story Through Its Packaging
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Liquid Cocktail Garnishes
Crafter’s Sensory Potions Elevate the Cocktail Drinking Experience
Mediterranean Food Rebrands
Cypressa Undergoes a Vibrant Rebrand to Reflect its Heritage
Bourbon-Inspired Capsule Collections
Wrangler and Buffalo Trace Craft Smooth & Stylish New Capsule