From cosmetics to clothing, there has been a significant rise in the use of science-inspired packaging. This approach allows brands to align themselves with pharmaceutical companies and better convey the effectiveness of their products.
One of the most innovative forms of scientific branding involves changing the shape of the packaging. Instead of opting for traditional bottles and tubes, companies are now packaging their products in medicinal-looking jars and beakers. Examples of this approach include the brown glass bottles used to package Cafe Fred Cold Brew and the test tube-shaped containers created for the DNAEGF Renewal skincare line.
Beyond the shape of the container, science-inspired packaging can also extend to the label. This can include packaging that mimics the look of a doctor's script, labels that reference the periodic table and the inclusion of the medical cross. By emphasizing the scientific properties instead of the holistic benefits, this approach helps to give the product legitimacy in the eye of the consumer.
40 Examples of Science-Inspired Packaging
From Clinical Beauty Branding to Chemist Perfume Bottles:
Katherine Pendrill — Apr 12, 2016 — Marketing
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Youthful Remedy Branding
The Look of Herbalist & Alchemis' Products Makes Ancient Alchemy Modern
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Androgynous Molecular Branding
This Unisex Branding Identity is Fresh and Eccentric
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Glittery Eye Gloss Branding
This Eye Drops Packaging Design Fuses Clinical and Cosmetic
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Chemist Perfume Packaging
Valiram Perfume Uses a Scientific Branding Aesthetic
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Futuristic Coffee Bag Designs
Supersonic Coffee Beans Boast Chic Metallic Packaging
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Precious Detergent Bottles
DuploClean's Glass Bottles Appeal to Those Who Love Tidy Aesthetics
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Nutritional Anti-Aging Beverages
Nutricosmetics is a Line of Cosmetic Supplements by Functionalab
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Clinical Beauty Branding
This Cosmetics Concept for an Organic Beauty Brand is Ultramodern
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Clinical Cosmetics Branding
Boine Clinic's Brand Identity is Translated with Minimalist Imagery
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Elemental Medicine Packaging
Esteve's Topionic Packaging References the Periodic Table of Elements
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Clinical Haircare Collection
M32 Natural is a Clinical Haircare Range with Sleek Branding
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Scientific Juice Packaging
The Liquidology Cold Press Juicing Bar has a Lab-Themed Aesthetic
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Private Label Spa Skincare
The Nubia Skincare Range Was Conceived by Montreal's Nubia Spa Vert
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Clinical Cosmetics Packaging
The Laboratorio Ahal Boasts Understated Scientific Branding
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Botanical Cold Brew Branding
LOKAL Cold Brew Marries Indonesian and North American Inspirations
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Dirt-Inspired Wine Labels
These Wines Sport Labels That Visually Describe the Dirt They Came From
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Scientific Snack Packaging
Canna Chocolade's Brand Identity Mimics the Periodic Table of Elements
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Scientific Serum Skincare
The Pure Elements Line of Face Products Feature High Oil Concentrations
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Occult-Inspired Juice Branding
This Juice Apothecary Boasts a Chic Understated Visual Brand
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Truth-Inspired Beauty Branding
LG's belif Cosmetic Line Focuses on Playful Percentage Bars
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Sparkling Matcha Drinks
This Drink is Designed to Deliver the Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea
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Clinical Eyelash-Enhancing Lines
Realash Cosmetics Boasts Sleek Packaging for Its Organic Range
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Ritualistic Gin Branding
The Packaging for Gillemore Gin is Inspired by Black Magic
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Scientific Sock Packaging
Argentum's Sock Box Packaging Includes Elements from the Periodic Table
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Clinical Iced Coffees
Flavored Iced Coffee Products Offer Doses of Delicious Distraction
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Scientific Skincare Vials
Hyalu's Skincare Packaging Resembles High-Tech Tools from a Laboratory
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Modern Male Skincare Lines
Ernest Supplies Creates Effective Eco-Friendly Cosmetics for Men
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Clinical Cold Brew Branding
The Branding for Cafe Fred Cold Brew is Apothecary-Inspired
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Herbal Cosmetics Branding
The Ahal Beauty Line is Eco-Conscious and Indulgent
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Naturalistic Olive Oil Packaging
Zoo Studio Designs the Branding for Rocarell
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Medicinal Earplug Packaging
3M's Earplug Packaging Takes the Shape of a Pill Bottle
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English Elemental Skincare
Scaramouche and Fandango is an Inspired Men's Beauty Range
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Prescriptive Produce Packaging
Nature's Pharmacy is a Branding Concept for Fruits and Veggies
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Apothecary Chilli Bottles
The Chili Alchemist Hot Sauces Add Heat and Magic
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Chromatic Drugstore Packaging
The Rexall Be Better Brand Boasts a Vivid Visual Identity
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Medicine Bottle Beer
This Brand of German Brew Makes No Promises of Life-Changing Flavors
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Candy-Like Mineral Packaging
Drew Ehrgott Designs for the Natural History Museum of Utah
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Clinical Pore-Refining Lines
The Pore Medic Line by Dr Jart+ is a Trusted Purifying Regime
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Poison-Inspired Packaging
Poxed is a Student Project with an Interesting Concept
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Slick Whisky Packaging Redesigns
Glenfiddich Debuts a New Visual Identity for Its Packaging
Modernized Whisky Designs
The Macallan Elevates Brand Identity Across its Core Collections
Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines
COS Expands into the Fragrance Market with cos perfumery
3D-Printed Packaging Molds
Unilever Partnered with Serioplast on 3D-Printed Packaging Solutions
Twistable Refill Packaging
Hyléance Beauté's puRe Twist is a Refillable Packaging Innovation
Portable Fragrance Samplers
The Balenciaga Discovery Box is Made to Be Experienced on the Go
Exceptional Tequila Packaging Designs
PATRÓN Tequila Unveiled a Bottle and Packaging Redesign
Mood-Altering Fragrances
Each EDP in the LR Mood Infusion Collection is Scientifically Backed
Science-Led Teen Skincare
Teen Beauty Brand indu is Stepping Away from Makeup to Focus on Skincare
Bird-Shaped Food Packagings
Yu Guang and Fu Yu Han Design the Big-Billed Bird Food Concept
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Transparency-Focused Rebranding Campaigns
Scott’s Protein Balls Boasts Updating Packaging & More
Premium Organic Spirits Packaging
Eight Lands Unveils Its New Organic Speyside Gin And Vodka Looks
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Sustainable 3D-Printed Packaging Lines
APC Packaging's Adapte Collection is Innovative
Fragrance Refill Stations
L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch Fragrance Refill Fountains
Fully Recyclable Oil Packaging
The New Frylight Packaging Has a Fully Recyclable Spray Pump
Alchemy-Inspired Perfume Sets
The Alchemy Collection's Eau de Parfums Evoke Silver and Gold
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Prestigious Lifestyle Products
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 Expands Its Lifestyle Offerings
Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
The Arcade Beauty Paper Packette is Made with 80% Paper
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Sensorial Texture Formulation Collections
Seppic Unveils the Beauty Cosmic Odyssey Collection
Refillable Haircare Bottles
Hairstory Launched Patent-Pending Packaging for New Wash
Dual-Chamber Beauty Packaging
Clarins Uses Dual-Chamber Packaging to Merge Formulas at Application
Reusable Water-Flavoring Bottles
The HOLY Syrup Bottle Was Created with Greiner Packaging
Fragrance-Focused Innovation Challenges
Indovinya Runs an Open Call for the Personal Care Industry
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Refillable Glass Packaging Designs
Bormioli Luigi Unveiled the 'Swing' and 'Reverre'
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Movement-Based Perfume Bottles
Swirling Perfume by Receptor is Packaged Like a Spinning Top
Shelf-Stable Packaging Solutions
Amcor’s Retort Bottle Innovation is Good for Nutritional Shots
Hidden-Message Champagne Labels
Dom Pérignon Introduced Knockout’s Concealed Shield Feature
Lightweight Circular Wine Packaging
Vetropack combines lighter bottles with reusable wine systems
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Potent Science-Backed Skincare
Acure Skincare Debuted New Branding and Products for Spring
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Longevity-Driven Skincare
SILAB Developed Myrtle-Based Skincare Targeting Cellular Aging Pathways
Multipurpose Metallic Spray Bottles
The 'NUBE' Spray Bottle Concept is Stylish and Refillable
Canned Liquid Soaps
Niul Cosmetics Packages Its Soap in Aluminum Cans
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Sculptural Fragrance Bottle Designs
Coverpla Crafts Mystère Bottle for Egoscentrique CliMax & Tell
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Luminous Beverages Branding
Rithm’s Enlite Embodies Refreshing Wellness Visuals
Bio-Based Monomaterial Skincare Packaging
These Lumene Moisturizer Jars are Easy to Recycle
Functional All-Natural Fragrances
Biology Fragrances Blends Functional Wellness & Modern Perfumery
Emotional Wellness Neurocosmetics
The Skin-Brain Axis Inspired Gotha Cosmetics' Neuroaura Concept
Holiday Beauty Advent Calendars
HH Science™'s Special Holiday Box Features 12 Products
Futuristic Personal Care Fragrances
Parfex Launches FutureSkin Nova Collection
Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Marine Biotech Skincare
Dulcie's Packaging Uses a Bio-Based, 100% Home-Compostable Material
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Heritage Beverage Branding
Schweppes Redesign Updates Packaging and Revives the Skittle Bottle
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Aesthetic Neuroscience Fragrances
SIX7 Activates Memory & Behavior Through Scent-Based Compounds
Paper-Made Juice Packaging
The Tetra Park Tetra Brik Aseptic is Made with Up to 80% Paper
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Child-Resistant Beauty Droppers
Virospack Created the Beauty Industry's First Childproof Dropper
Recyclable Shrink Sleeves
Bio&Me uses recyclable sleeves on clear kefir bottles
PCR Cosmetic Droppers
Virospack Launches Its PCR Cosmetic Droppers Line
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles
Chloe Wine Collection's Limited-Edition Packaging Emphasizes Aroma
Venice-Inspired Luxury Fragrances
Bottega Veneta's New Fragrance Capsule is Ethereal & Creative
Glass-Lined Plastic Beverage Bottles
The KHS Supreme Bottle Delivers Glass-Like Performance
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Barrier-Boosting Soap Ranges
Lifebuoy is Evolving from Germ Protection to Science-Led Skin Health
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Reusable Packaging Supermarket Trials
Amcor and Ocado are Working Together for a Packaging Project
Sculptural Whisky Decanters
Artistry in Oak Reimagines the Bottle as a Bronze-Branched Sculpture
Modernized Beverage Packaging Designs
Seagram's Escapes Debuts New Packaging and Its Latest Flavor
Sculptural Glass Bottles
Thomas Heatherwick Creates a Glassware Collection for Bombay Sapphire
Dosage Control Droppers
The Quadpack Dropify Bottle Simplifies Skincare with a One-Handed Gesture
AI-Powered Fragrance Development
Unilever Expands Fragrance R&D With New India Hub
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Biotech Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal and Institut Pasteur Team Up to Advance Skin Health Science
Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging
This SIG Aluminum-Free Full Barrier Solution Reduces Material Use
Recyclable Scent Label Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Introduced Scent Green® Label
Aluminum Metal Fragrance Bottles
Chanel's Chance Eau Splendide Unveiled With Reengineered Bottle
Biotech Body Sculpting
Provital Introduces Metabolism-Driven Body Actives
Periodic Table Packaging Concepts
BLANKO Design Studio Unveiled Men-Focused SIDA Haircare Brand
Elegant Rum Packaging Designs
Zacapa Rum Debuts a Striking Redesign for Its Premium XO Expression
Mono-Material Packaging Designs
Free the Birds Introduced Mono-Materials for Skinimalism Packaging
Colored Perfume Pump Covers
Silgan Introduced Aspire Chroma Pump Designer Dispensers
Mystery-Driven Beauty Brands
Enigma Launched with the Philosophy That Beauty Should Be Personal
Heritage-Inspired Sophisticated Whisky Packaging
The Glendronach Distiller Highlights Its Elegance
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Paper-Packaged Olive Oils
Jordan Olivenöl Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Debuting a New Bottle
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Soft Structural Packaging
The Project Ara Explores Air‑filled Biomimicry as a Design Material
Creative Collectible Spirits Bottles
Old Log Cabin Distillery Elevates Its Bottle Aesthetic
Indulgent Cosmetic Packaging
Sensorial Food Inspired Albéa's Sugar Rush Packaging Collection
Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles
Takeya Recently Launched the Kintsugi Collection
Premium Wellness Packaging Systems
Abox Agency Designs a Premium Naturare Brand Identity
Sustainable Luxury Packaging
Silverhand Estate Pairs Premium Wine with Reusable Packaging
Aluminum Medicine Bottles
Cabinet Health's All Day Allergy Relief Packaging Cuts Plastic Use
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging
The APC Packaging Adapté Collection is Adaptable
Aluminum OTC Packaging
Foster & Thrive's Products Come in Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Redesigned Skinny Tea Packaging
Skinny Boost Offers Canisters for Its Skinny Tea Line
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Elevated Pet Care Packaging
FURminator® Introduces the New Spill-Resistant Pet Shampoo Packaging
Sophisticated Tequila Packaging Designs
El Mayor Tequila Has Unveiled Redesigned Packaging
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
Spanish Brewery Anniversary Packaging
Estrella Damm Launches New 150th Anniversary Packing Designs
Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging
The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes
Shellworks' Compostable Pipette Consists of Plastic-Free Material
Glass Bottle Packaging Designs
Vetroplas Debuts the Renato Bottle René Pump And Dropper Options
Planetary-Inspired Glassware Capsules
Pentagon Design Creates the Spherical Mars Collection
Skincare Delivery Shifts
Nuon Medical Reframes Skincare with Tech-Integrated Applicators
Customizable Packaging Solutions
Wax Paper Global Has Introduced an Innovative Packaging Solution
Modular Wellness Packaging System
Presentable Introduced vial Multivitamin Identity
Sensorial Fragrance Samples
Arcade Beauty's ScentSeal Features a Gel Formula That Applies to Skin
Giftable Hand-Shielding Lotion Kits
Gloves in a Bottle Boasts the Hand Shielding Lotion Gift Set
Regal-Style Packaging Collections
Hunter Luxury Unveiled 'The Regency Collection'
Aluminum Refill Bottles
SunKiss Products Packages its Products in 'Forever' Aluminum Bottles
Plastic-Reduced Food Packaging
SPAR Austria Trials Meat Packaging That Uses 70% Less Plastic
State-Of-The-Art Product Development Labs
Brentwood is Upscaling Its Medical Packaging Process
Refillable Jar Solutions
Uriage x Medicos Partner for the Cica Daily Repairing Cream Concentrate
Retro Snack Rebrands
Back to Nature Unveils California-Inspired Nostalgic Packaging Design
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
Glowing Water Bottles
Wonders of Nature Inspired Nalgene's GloWyld Collection
High-Performance Solid Cosmetics
Groupe GM Introduces Solid Labs for Solid Cosmetic Production
Reduced-MOQ Cosmetic Services
Cosmetic Innov Access Launched by Édith Almenara and Walid Ouennich
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
Aptar Beauty Adds Twist-to-Lock Mechanisms for Leak-Resistant Sprays
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
Glowing Relief Packaging Features Photoluminescent Ink
Design-Led Beverage Packaging
CREALIS Develops Integrated Packaging Solutions for Alcohol Brands
Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts
NOS Design Creates the NUBE Concept of Spray Bottles
Artisanal Pour Bottles
The Polished Jar Has Introduced a New Line of Artisanal Pour Bottles
Refined Bourbon Bottle Designs
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Unveiled its New Core Packaging
Minimal Toilet Sprays
Capsule Repackaged Bathroom Etiquette as a Design Object
Science-Inspired Pop-Ups
30atoms Designed an Airport Retail Space Around Molecular Aesthetics