News Briefs

Odor freshener company ~Pourri is broadening its portfolio with the introduction of its new Before-You-Go Potty Pods. 

The 2-in-1 odor freshener and toilet bowl cleaner dissolves on contact with water and offers a plant-based solution to remove odors from the bathroom, the company said. 

“Let’s face it, most toilet bowl solutions kinda stink—literally,” said Suzy Batiz, founder and CEO of ~Pourri. “Our goal with Potty Pods was to craft another product that incorporated our fan-favorite toilet spray to remove those funky bathroom odors and simultaneously keep the bowl clean while you're handling business. We couldn't be more excited to roll this out and continue our mission to leave the world {smelling} better than we found it!”

~Pourri’s Before-You-Go Potty Pods are available for purchase in 20-ct. containers that retail for $9.99 and 5-ct. packs for $5.99 online and at such retailers as Ulta Beauty and Amazon. 

Kiss’ imPress Press-On Manicure line is rolling out a co-branded collaboration with AriZona that features a limited-edition collection of nail designs inspired by the beverage line. 

The AriZona x imPress line includes four styles that come with kits that include the nails, a prep pad, mini nail file and manicure stick. 

The styles include Cherry Blossom, Original Lemon Tea, Watermelon and Fruit Punch. 

“At imPress Press-On Manicure, we are always looking for brand partners who can help us to deliver exciting, on-trend designs,” said Kristin Giarrusso, global marketing director. “We are very excited to join forces with AriZona, because our companies are so aligned in our unwavering passion for quality, affordability, and consistent innovation… and we love that there is an unexpected element of surprise and delight with this partnership as well! Together, we are able to introduce a new fashion nail concept that inspires both beverage and beauty fans to express themselves while sipping their favorite drinks.”

The AriZona x imPress Press-On Manicure collection retails for $9.99 per kit and is available for purchase online. 

Neutrogena is offering a new solution for consumers suffering from acne. 

The brand is introducing its new Adapalene Acne Treatment, which is formulated with .1% adapalene. 

The product’s formula works to help regulate skin cell turnover to keep pores from clogging while also targeting two primary causes of acne, the company said. 

Additionally, the new product is free of fragrance, phthalates, dyes and oils, and can also be used to fade the look of acne marks over time. 

Retailing for $29.99, the treatment is available for purchase on Amazon and at mass retailers nationwide. 

Q-tips has revamped the packaging  its cotton swabs to include more modern graphics. The brand is rolling out its new look after celebrating its 100th birthday. 

The company said that the new packaging is focused on showcasing how Q-tips are utilized and includes updated examples to represent better the people who use them. 

Consumers can spot Q-tips’ new packaging across shelves at Walmart and Target, with club stores coming in the near future. 

Physicians Formula is helping consumers achieve a sun-kissed look with its new Butter Glow Bronzing Serum. 

Formulated to give skin a bronzed look, it features a buildable formula infused with illuminating minerals and Murumuru Butter, Cupuaçu Butter and Tucuma Butter from the Amazon, the company said. 

Made to be easily blended into foundation, moisturizer, sunscreen, or primer for a subtle hint of color, the serum also contains a non-greasy formula that easily blends into the skin. 

Retailing for $16.99, Physicians Formula’s Butter Glow Bronzer Serum can be found at drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide, as well as online. 

Versed’s skin care/makeup hybrid line — Mood Lighting Glow Drops — is debuting a new hue. 

The newly launched Sheer Rose Gold hue features polyglutamic acid to hydrate the skin, as well as antioxidant-rich blackberry extract in aiding to strengthen the skin’s barrier, and superfine, light-reflecting pigments to give skin radiance, the brand shared. 

Joining the previously launched Sheer Bronzed and Sheer Golden hues, the new Sheer Rose Gold contains a buildable and weightless formula that can be mixed into moisturizer or foundation for a soft-focus finish or all-over glow. 

Retailing for $19.99, Versed’s Mood Lighting Glow Drops in the new Sheer Rose Gold shade can be found for purchase online on the brand’s website and Amazon.