New personal care review: green energy seeking to power make-up success

A solar-powered compact case is the latest attempt to position cosmetics to an ethically minded audience, as this month's review of novel launches in the personal care industry reveals. Meanwhile, packaging innovation is also providing striking design in new face powder and fragrance launches, and hair oil is turning multifunctional with a novel cleansing and conditioning aerosol.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: new hand cream makes use of rice-based silicon

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Packaging innovation could inspire safer drug use

The role of packaging has been brought into sharp focus with the news that Reckitt Benckiser is to withdraw its Suboxone heroin substitute tablets after a study highlighted the risk of children gaining access to the bottled pills. While the UK consumer goods group will instead promote use of a film-strip variant of the drug, there are other packaging alternatives that could ensure safer drug use.

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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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PLA Innovation of the Week: "beauty from within" for men

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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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PLA Innovation of the Week: a toothbrush that reminds you when it should be replaced

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