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Sally Hansen continues transforming the at-home manicure game with a new launch designed to help make manicures last longer.

The brand said that the new Miracle Gel Color Grip Primer looks to extend manicures for up to 10 days by creating a tacky barrier to optimize color adhesion to the nail that provides a protective barrier from staining and chipping.

“Consumers are more committed than ever to creating a salon-at-home experience for themselves, and with that, the expectation of achieving salon results. Miracle Gel is already beloved as our high performance, long wear gel-like nail color. Using Miracle Gel™ Color Grip Primer first on bare nails upgrades your color wear and performance with its unique properties for color adhesion,” said Celia Tombalakian, global vice president for Sally Hansen

Retailing for $12, Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel Color Grip Primer can be found at mass market, drug stores, food and e-commerce retailers nationwide.

Ritual is launching a new product designed to help optimize melatonin release throughout the night to support a natural sleep-wake cycle.

The Sleep BioSeries Melatonin contains 5 mg of instant and extended-release melatonin, designed with the body’s melatonin release in mind to aid users in falling asleep and staying asleep to wake up rested, the brand said.

Consisting of a three-in-one tablet in capsule technology, the first tablet has 1 mg of instant-release melatonin, the second tablet has 3 mg of extended-release melatonin, and the third tablet adds a low 1 mg dose.

Sourced from Italy, the melatonin is Made Traceable, tested for both purity and potency and contains a vanilla essence. 

Retailing for $25 per bottle, Ritual Sleep BioSeries Melatonin is available for purchase online.

Urban Hydration’s Breath of Fresh Hair Kids aims to change how parents care for their children’s tresses and is debuting in Walmart stores nationwide. 

Products part of the line include a Co-Wash and Conditioner, Detangler and Leave-In Conditioner and Styling Lotion, which feature a formula that is free of parabens and uses such plant-based ingredients as vanilla extract, avocado oil and honey, the brand said. 

“It's been a journey working with Walmart. I’ll never forget one of my first meetings, 10+ years ago, driving to Bentonville with my newborn baby in the backseat. That baby is nearly 13 years old and now has 2 more siblings. When it comes to making care that is tangle-free and lavender fresh we’ve got it figured out and couldn’t be more excited to represent small Black Owned Businesses that are growing at Walmart,” said Psyche Terry, CEO of Urban Hydration and Breath of Fresh Hair. 

In addition, Urban Hydration also shared that its Honey collection products also will be making waves on Walmart shelves.

Picture this: it’s midnight and you’re hankering for a cheesy pizza or greasy taco but alas you have neither in your fridge!

Be better prepared for late night munchies with Chex Mix's New Cheesy Pizza and Zesty Taco flavors.

• Cheesy Pizza pieces include garlic and herbs Chex, pizza crust bagel chips, cheese puffs, and pizza sauce Chex
• Zesty Taco contains taco seasoning Chex, corn shell chips, cheese puffs, and salsa Chex pieces

Chex Mix Remix flavors are available nationwide for an MSRP of $4.29 for a 7-oz. bag and $5.49 for an 11-oz. bag.

Celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec will be the lead nail artist for Christian Cowan’s 2023 Paris Fashion Week show.

In collaboration with Creative Nail Design, Kandalec will create nail art for the show that celebrates individuality and culture and also is trendsetting.

Cowan is a British-born, New York-based designer whose celebrity clientele includes Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Cardi B and Lil Nas X among others.

The show will take place on Sept. 28 at the American Cathedral in Paris.

Ice Breakers has unveiled its newest product, which contains its classic flavors mixed with a hint of seltzer.

The new Raspberry Lemon Seltzer Sparkling Mints look to freshen breath with a fusion of sweet raspberry, zesty lemon and a bubbly fizz that is reminiscent of sipping on flavored seltzer, the company said.

“We’ve truly pushed the boundaries of refreshment with our Raspberry Lemon Seltzer Sparkling Mints,” said Taylor Schwartz, senior associate manager of brand refreshment. “This innovative product delivers a completely new sensorial experience that will redefine consumers' expectations of mints.”

Consumers can find Ice Breakers Raspberry Lemon Seltzer Sparkling Mints available in a 1.5-oz. pack at retailers nationwide.