New personal care review: lip cosmetics hope success is sweet

Novelty confectionery flavors in lipstick headline this month's roundup of product innovations from the personal care industry, with unusual new varieties making their debut in both Brazil and the US. Elsewhere, in bath products, indulgence is being emphasized by a pack resembling a bottle of chocolate sauce, while a supplement launch is offering men the possibility of "beauty from within."

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New personal care review: energy meets fragrance in new roll-on launch

This month's roundup of novel personal care launches looks at a new energizing roll-on product that could increase consumer options for convenient, on-the-go energy. Meanwhile, skincare launch highlights include a face mask for use at different stages of the menstrual cycle, and soft drinks have inspired a new ginger ale hand soap.

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New personal care review: toothbrushes get a handle on replacement indicator technology

This month's rundown of the latest personal care launches looks at how toothbrush indicator technology is taking strides forward, with a recent innovative launch featuring an integrated device in the handle showing when the toothbrush should be replaced. In other news, the trend for personal care products to mimic indulgent food continues with the launch of a bath soap "chocolate bar."

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PLA Functional Innovation of the Month: weight loss supplement turns to chili

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New personal care review: condoms pursue "all-natural" path

In this month's summary of the latest innovations from the personal care industry, condoms are looking to attract eco-friendly consumers with the debut of a new vegan 100% natural latex range. Meanwhile, in bath and shower products novel formulations include a three-in-one product infused with pheromones and a debut for stevia, as the in-vogue sweetener expands its reach beyond food and beverages.

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New personal care review: antibacterial silver finds new home in nail varnish

In this month's run-through of the latest launches from the personal care industry, an antibacterial silver ingredient is part of a novel formulation in the nail varnish category. In other news, a US company could court controversy with the launch of a lipstick for babies, while a soap product takes its cues from confectionery in a bid to enhance its indulgence appeal.

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New personal care review: hanging soap looks to hook in consumers

The practical issue of storing soap in the shower is being addressed by a novel solid shampoo with a hanging hook, a product featured in this month's rundown of personal care innovations. In other news, speed and convenience are the focus of a new one second nail varnish remover, while the allure of smoking seems to be the inspiration behind an unusually designed face powder pack.

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New personal care review: intimate gel targets the perfect date

In this month's rundown of novel personal care launches, one manufacturer is set to cause a stir with the launch of an arousal gel combined with a cinema ticket promotion that promises a perfect date. Meanwhile, the dual phase concept has moved to the lip balm category, and an indulgence-oriented supplement based on chia is a novel arrival on the functional scene.

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New personal care review: lozenges are the cure in new hangover remedy

A new hangover remedy in the form of a lozenge is among the products to feature in this month's summary of innovations and novel launches from the personal care industry. Other products include a baby care range in unusual light bulb-shaped packaging and a line of nail varnish seeking to attract tech-savvy younger consumers through references to social media.

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New personal care review: a more indulgent way to kill germs

This month's roundup of the latest innovative personal care launches sees antibacterial hand-rubs - a category that has come into focus following recent concerns over pandemic diseases - become more mainstream, with one launch offering a range of indulgence-oriented fragrances. In other news, an on-the-go dietary supplement paste and an aerosol blusher are two of the more unusual recent launches.

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