News Briefs

SmartyPants is targeting gut health in children aged 4 years old and older with its new Fiber & Veggies gummy supplements. 

Specifically formulated to help support regular digestion, the product contains bioavailable nutrients including 3 g of plant-derived prebiotic dietary fiber and inulin, the company said. 

Also featuring a green veggie blend that equals about three cups of kale, the new Fiber & Veggies product carries an SRP of $17.99. 

CoverGirl is unveiling a new product that will give consumers’ skin a subtle glow. 

New from the beauty brand is the Clean Fresh Radiant Loose Powder Bronzer, which features micro-fine shimmers to illuminate and warm complexions. 

Formulated with oil absorbers to keep skin fresh and smooth without feeling dry, the powder gives off a soft focus effect that helps reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, the brand said. 

Free of talc and fragrances, the Clean Fresh Radiant Loose Powder Bronzer contains natural-origin pigments and does not contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates or mineral oil. 

Every Man Jack is drawing inspiration from the West Coast’s water locals with a new collection of bar soaps. 

The bar soaps are created from naturally derived and cold-pressed ingredients and are designed to moisturize the skin. The brand claims the soaps are formulated in a manner that reduces energy consumption and therefore results in a gentler soap.

The bar soaps are made with FSC Certified Paperboard and are available in four options—Glacier Bay, Tahoe Blue, Yosemite Falls and Pacific Drive. 

Retailing for $8 each, Every Man Jack’s new bar soaps are available for purchase online. 

Sephora is shining a light on its Beauty (Re)Purposed program, which offers a start-to-finish solution for sustainable beauty routines that avoid landfills. 

The empties collection program is designed to help reduce hard-to-recycle packaging waste in the beauty and wellness industry and offers consumers the chance to give their products a second life. 

The program works by having users clean out their beauty product packaging by removing all product and then dropping them off at their nearest Sephora location that features a dedicated bin. 

To date, Beauty (Re)Purpised has collected more than 10,860-lbs. of hard to recycle material, which equals to 217,2220 lipstick tubes, the company said. 

New from Mingle Mocktails is a beverage that contains raspberry notes and a crisp, dry finish. 

The brand announced the launch of its new sparkling raspberry rosé mocktail, which can be enjoyed on its own or as a mixer. 

"We're excited to introduce another exciting flavor to our growing portfolio," said Mingle Mocktails Founder Laura Taylor. "Prepare to add a splash of pink to your summer with our latest zero-proof option, perfect for any occasion.”

Mingle Mocktails’ new sparkling raspberry rosé flavor is available for purchase online and in select locations in a pack of four cans that retail for $13.99. 

Shoppers Drug Mart is working to reduce plastic waste with its Quo Beauty color cosmetics line. 

The retailer announced the launch of the Quo Beauty Cosmetics Free Recycling Program, which through a partnership with TerraCycle, will work towards introducing a solution for customers to recycle their empty beauty components. 

“As we work to ensure all control brand packaging is recyclable or reusable by 2025, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to eliminate the use of single-us plastics for all product packaging,” said Pat Dean, senior vice president, category management, Shoppers Drug Mart. “We are proud to partner with TerraCycle as the first major retailer to offer a recycling program for a private label colour cosmetics line, offering more sustainable choices to Canadians and reducing our impact on the planet.”

In addition, for each pound of waste shipped through the program, $1 will be donated to Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, which helps create equitable and accessible care for all women in Canada.