HRG’s five notable products from March
After seeing a slight dip in February, product introductions spiked for the month of March, continuing the strong start for the year so far.
For the month of March, suppliers introduced 272 new products, which is 62 more than the 210 they introduced in February and very close to the 278 products suppliers released in January. Waukesha, Wis.-based HRG reviewed 28 products in the health category, 213 items in the wellness sector and 31 items in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
Here are the ones to watch:
1. Advil Targeted Pain Relief Cream
Haleon said it has introduced the first topical pain reliever from Advil and claims it works on contact, at the source, for up to eight hours. Utilizing four pain fighting ingredients—menthol, capsaicin, camphor and methyl salicylate—Advil Targeted Relief Pain Relieving Cream is formulated to target fast relief of arthritis and joint pain, back and body aches, sprains and strains, and sore muscles with a specially designed massage applicator. It comes in a 2.5-oz. bottle.
2. Refresh Tears PF Lubricant Eye Drop
Refresh Tears PF eye drops from AbbVie is a preservative-free version of the original Refresh Tears. The drops are formulated to instantly moisturize and lubricate eyes to relieve mild symptoms of dry eyes in a multi-dose bottle. Designed for dry, sensitive eyes, the HydroCell technology is a NaCl-free glycerin-based solution that enables rehydration while maintaining the volume of cells on the ocular surface. The drops come in a .33-oz. bottle.
3. Pepto Bismol Fast Melts Soft Chews
Procter & Gamble’s Pepto Bismol Fast Melts Soft Chew Tablets provide the same fast and effective relief as Pepto Bismol liquid with a soothing mint flavor, the brand said. The chews are formulated to coat the digestive tract to quickly provide relief from nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea in a new form. It comes in a 24-ct. bottle.
4. Vitafusion Wellness MultiSoft Chews
Church & Dwight claimed that its Vitafusion Daily Wellness Multi Soft Chew provides nine key daily nutrients per serving in a chew that offers more flavor and satisfaction. Each chew is individually wrapped for easy portability and convenience. The chews come in a 30-ct. bottle.
5. Bioré Aqua Rich UV Moisturizer SPF 30
Bioré Aqua Rich UV Weightless Moisturizer SPF 30 from KAO Brands is formulated to provide protection from the harsh effects of UV exposure, such as wrinkles, pigmentation, pore degradation and dehydration. Developed without oxybenzone and octinoxate, this lightweight hyaluronic acid-based moisturizer is designed to work well under makeup without clogging pores. It provides all day hydration with no white cast on all skin types. It comes in a 1.7-oz. tube.
