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Pet-Friendly Dental Foams
Pet-Friendly Dental Foams
Bugalugs' Brush-Free Dental Care Foam Freshens Breath & Cleans Teeth
Pet owners often struggle with maintaining proper dental care for their furry companions due to the challenges of brushing their teeth but Bugalugs’ newest solution, Dental Care Foam, helps to... MORE
Virtual Pub Museums
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Pubs, revered as historical and cultural landmarks, often lack the governmental support granted to galleries and museums, and Heineken Pub Museums highlight their lack of benefits, grants and tax... MORE
Biodegradable Eye Masks
Biodegradable Eye Masks
Three Ships' Eye Masks are Infused with Upcycled Avocado Extract & Algae
Three Ships Beauty’s Brighter Days Red Algae + Avocado Biodegradable Eye Masks visibly depuff, brighten and hydrate all skin types and do so while reducing waste. In just 10 to 20 minutes,... MORE
Ultra-Hydrating Bronzing Gels
Ultra-Hydrating Bronzing Gels
Goop's Summertone Bronzing Gel Nourishes Skin with Plant Oils
Goop’s Summertone Bronzing Gel is a new launch that not only enhances skin’s radiance but also provides the double benefit of keeping skin irresistibly hydrated, providing a luminous,... MORE
At-Home Body Contouring Systems
At-Home Body Contouring Systems
Celluma Contour Simultaneously Treats the Waist, Hips and Thighs
Celluma Contour is a new at-home body contouring system that targets the waist, hips and thighs at the same time. The body contouring system taps into an innovative algorithm that optimizes light... MORE
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Colored mascara uniquely accentuates specific eye colors, like burgundy mascara complementing green eyes and brown mascara intensifying hazel eyes, and Addition Tokyo offers a wide range of colors... MORE
Expressive Body Jewelry Collections
Expressive Body Jewelry Collections
Spencer's Collaborated with Gen Z TikTok Star Kayla Malecc
Spencer’s is debuting a first-of-its-kind body jewelry collection with Gen Z influencer Kayla Malecc, known for her triple-nose piercings and unapologetic spirit. “I reached out to... MORE
All-in-One Coffee Machines
All-in-One Coffee Machines
The xBloom Studio Offers Three Levels of Automation
Following the success of the award-winning xBloom Original coffee machine, xBloom is introducing the xBloom Studio as the next innovation in specialty coffee brewing. This cutting-edge coffee... MORE
Bread-Themed Fascinators
Bread-Themed Fascinators
For the Kentucky Derby, Panera Made a Bread Hat with 3D-Printed Details
In a whimsical display of opulence fit for the Kentucky Derby, brands are creating over-the-top fascinators that convey their spirit and show off signature products, like Panera’s Bread Hat.... MORE
Color-Coded Fragrances
Color-Coded Fragrances
Helio's Color Collection Shares Playful Skin Scents with Luxe Notes
Helio’s Color Collection includes six playful scents with take-anywhere packaging that stands out for its integrated ring.   In the collection of skin scents, fragrance fans will find... MORE
Triple-Layer Cooling Pillows
Triple-Layer Cooling Pillows
Bedgear's Night Ice Performance Pillow Prevents Overheating
Excessive heat makes it difficult for people to fall asleep and stay asleep, and Bedgear’s Night Ice Performance Pillow supports sleepers’ comfort with three layers of cooling technology.... MORE
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Leisure reading groups have evolved into a cultural phenomenon, turning once-obscure books into bestsellers, inspiring movie adaptations and fostering a sense of community—and with #... MORE
King-Size Cooling Pillows
King-Size Cooling Pillows
Bedgear's Storm King Performance Pillow Boasts Instant Cooling Tech
Pillows for king-sized beds often pose a problem because they’re frequently treated as afterthoughts, leading to struggles in finding the right size, fluffiness and support to match the... MORE
Hardware Retailer BBQ Sauces
Hardware Retailer BBQ Sauces
Ace Hardware Debuted Loud Mouth Barbeque Sauces and Seasonings
Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, is venturing into the creation of sauces and seasonings with its newly launched Loud Mouth Barbeque lineup. The collection... MORE
Value-Packed Smashed Burgers
Value-Packed Smashed Burgers
Chili's Big Smasher Challenges the Rising Cost of Fast Food
Amidst fierce competition, Chili’s Grill & Bar crafted a craveable, value-packed Big Smasher burger to rival the signature offerings of fast food giants. With this new offering, Chili&#... MORE
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Pop-Tarts are the subject of Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix film, Unfrosted, and the fictional comedy about Pop-Tarts’ origin story inspired limited-edition Trat-Pops boxes. Only by tuning in... MORE
Avocado Gelato Snacks
Avocado Gelato Snacks
Avocados from Mexico and Paciugo Teamed Up to Make "Gelachos"
Throughout May, avocado lovers are invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an inventive sweet treat at Paciugo Gelato Caffe, Avo Glow “Gelachos,” featuring gelato made with fresh... MORE
AI Speech Therapy Apps
AI Speech Therapy Apps
Samsung Impulse for the Galaxy Watch Assists Users with Speech Disorders
Samsung Impulse is an AI-powered speech therapy app for the Samsung Galaxy Watch that has the potential to transform the daily lives of users with speech disorders. The app functions as a virtual... MORE
Kid-Friendly Protein Bars
Kid-Friendly Protein Bars
Ready's Kids Whole Grain Protein Bars Come in Treat-Like Flavors
Cookies and brownies are some of the sweet foods that inspired the flavors of Ready’s Kids Whole Grain Protein Bars, each of which is packed with six grams of protein and eight grams of whole... MORE
Comforting Cookie Doughs
Comforting Cookie Doughs
Grandma's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip by Deux is for Baking or Eating Raw
A comforting cookie recipe beloved by multi-generations inspired the newest product from edible cookie dough company Deux, Grandma’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. Touted as “a cozy hug for... MORE
Food-Hued Serveware
Food-Hued Serveware
The Pantone x H&M Home Collab Plays with the Colors of Citrus and Peppers
Pantone x H&M created a collection of colorful serveware to infuse meals with joy and vitality. This collection follows the collaborators’ debut collection last year and in 2024, color... MORE
Poppable Dessert Pearls
Poppable Dessert Pearls
Dessert Pearls by Nature's Premium Keep Their Shape with Cryogenic Tech
After launching Fruit Pearls, Nature’s Premium is debuting Dessert Pearls, a new frozen novelty with a yogurt pearl base and unique flavors and textured add-ins to create varieties like... MORE
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Hilton's The Taste of Zero Waste Aims to Cut Landfill Contrubitions by 50%
For Stop Food Waste Day on April 24th, Hilton launched zero-waste menus at four flagship hotels in the UK. The Taste of Zero Waste pilot program shares a special menu that will be available for a... MORE
Festive Tequila Soda Packs
Festive Tequila Soda Packs
Truly's Tequila Soda Fiesta Pack Comes with Chamoy-Coated Gummy Worms
Inspired by tales of the “tequila worm,” Truly Hard Seltzer launched its new Tequila Soda line with a limited-edition Fiesta Pack that includes taco holders, pennant flags and spicy... MORE
Mini Red Light Therapy Discs
Mini Red Light Therapy Discs
Omnilux's Skin Corrector Targets Fine Lines, Age Spots & Inflammation
The Omnilux Mini Skin Corrector is a hands-free skincare device that taps into the power of red light therapy to address common concerns like wrinkles and fine lines, redness, pigmentation and... MORE
Active Collagen Serums
Active Collagen Serums
FaceGym's Refillable Brightening Serum Boosts Collagen and Elastin
FaceGym’s latest launch is a collagen serum that targets fine lines and wrinkles and boasts brightening benefits to visibly improve the look of hyperpigmentation and dark spots. The Active... MORE
Artfully Scientific Perfumes
Artfully Scientific Perfumes
Scentologia's Immortal Potion Takes a Technological Approach to Scent
Immortal Potion is the newest fragrance by Scentologia and it’s a soft, sensual scent that fills one’s personal bubble with warmth and comfort. Providing a captivating olfactory... MORE
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
New York Fries is moving away from traditional fountain drink cups that need a plastic lid in favor of 100% biodegradable and compostable cups. The plastic-free and bioplastic-free paper cup sports... MORE
Easy-Drinking Rosé Beers
Easy-Drinking Rosé Beers
Carlsberg 1664 Rosé Blends Wheat Beer with Peach, Red Berries and Spice
During Toronto Fashion Week, Carlsberg is introducing Canada to Carlsberg 1664 Rosé, a light and easy-drinking blend of the brand’s 1664 Blanc wheat beer with hints of peach, red berries and... MORE
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Waterlogged hiking boots can turn an outdoor adventure into a soggy disaster and Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC boots were engineered with a unique design that allows water to swiftly enter and exit,... MORE
Empowering Walking Sticks
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Once viewed as symbols of frailty or dependence, walking sticks are undergoing a redesign to embody empowerment, supporting individuals to live more confidently, vibrantly and actively as they age.... MORE
Canned Octopus Snacks
Canned Octopus Snacks
Matiz's Wild-Caught Octopus Expands Tinned Fish Meals and Snacks
The popularity of canned seafood and tinned fish boards has inspired people to expand their culinary horizons beyond traditional salmon, mackerel and tuna, with some aficionados embracing delicacies... MORE
Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas
Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas
Whitebox Cocktails' Spicy Marg is Made with Green Chili & Coriander
The Margarita is currently the most-ordered cocktail in the United States and Whitebox’s new Spicy Marg is a bar-quality canned option that’s ready to crack open and enjoy. This 100ml... MORE
Pimple Patch Challenges
Pimple Patch Challenges
Florence by Mills Encourages People to Wear Spot a Spot Acne Patches
Pimple patches have become a sought-after form of self-care and expression thanks to eye-catching colors and fun shapes, and Millie Bobby Brown’s Florence by Mills brand is encouraging people... MORE
Immersive Virtual Marathons
Immersive Virtual Marathons
Peloton Created a Visual NYC Marathon Experience for the Peloton Tread
The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world and one of the most difficult to qualify for, but Peloton is giving its community the chance to participate in a virtual marathon. The 2023... MORE
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
TikTok’s influence has propelled young consumers’ interest in tinned fish to new heights and LookUp’s phone box designs take cues from the culinary sensation. The LookUp Vintage... MORE

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Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
The Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition Plays Homage to Classic Timepieces
In partnership with Realme, Rolex is venturing into smartwatch design with the special edition Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition. This luxurious smartphone in blue leather with striking gold accents pays... MORE
Perma-Dark Wash Denim
Perma-Dark Wash Denim
Levi's Stay Dark Technology Preserves the Color of Jeans
Dark wash denim’s enduring appeal lies in the way it can effortlessly transition between casual and formal settings, yet its susceptibility to fading over time has been a concern—and it’... MORE
Quiet Pickleball Paddles
Quiet Pickleball Paddles
OWL Sport's Pickleball Paddles Reduce Noise by 50%
Pickleball’s popularity has spurred brands to rapidly create innovative equipment, cutting-edge gear and technology to enhance players’ performance, and OWL Sport is now introducing the... MORE
Aromatic Rich Moisturizers
Aromatic Rich Moisturizers
Sol de Janeiro's Delícia Drench Introduces a New Cheirosa 59 Scent
Sol de Janeiro is gearing up to add another beautifully scented product to its line of best-selling body butters and body mists, and Delícia Drench—with the all-new Cheirosa 59 fragrance—will... MORE
Inclusive Performance Cosmetics
Inclusive Performance Cosmetics
Serena Williams' Wyn Beauty Products are Made to Move
Wyn Beauty is Serena Williams’ new cosmetics line created in partnership with Good Glamm Group and Ulta, and it’s debuting in hundreds of Ulta stores to share inclusive, vegan and cruelty-... MORE
Soothing Brightening Serums
Soothing Brightening Serums
The Light On Serum Combines Cica & 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
The newest launch from clean K-beauty brand Beauty of Joseon is the Light On Serum, which powerfully combines the soothing benefits of centella asiatica with Vitamin C. Although potent, Vitamin C is... MORE
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
The Build-A-Bear Sanrio line, best known for Hello Kitty, is expanding to include all-new characters that have captivated consumers for generations; Pompompurin, My Melody and Kuromi are the newest... MORE
Soft Lip Oil Sticks
Soft Lip Oil Sticks
NYX's Fat Oil Slick Clicks Nourish and Hydrate with Vegan Ingredients
Following the success of its TikTok-viral Fat Oil Lip Drip, NYX Professional Makeup is dropping Fat Oil Slick Clicks as part of its spring 2024 collection. Like the lip oils that launched before,... MORE
Smart Bird Baths
Smart Bird Baths
Bird Buddy's Bird Bath Captures Feathered Friends Cooling Off & Getting Clean
Bird Buddy’s Smart Bird Bath complements the original Smart Bird Feeder and offers a fun way to watch birds refresh themselves and get clean. This unique way to engage in birdwatching provides... MORE
Boldly Framed Lounge Chairs
Boldly Framed Lounge Chairs
Percy by NaughtOne is a Comfortable, Adaptable Seating Solution
Percy by NaughtOne is a new seating solution with a style that was informed by the simple, utilitarian design of mid-century waiting room chairs. This modern lounge chair design is the newest... MORE
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2023 runway features heeled illusion boots in different sizes that play with visual trickery and designs that are meticulously painted by hand. While the Illusion Ankle... MORE
Cherry-Powered Lip Balms
Cherry-Powered Lip Balms
Fenty Skin Lux Balm Transforms Dry Lips with a Swipe
The all-new Fenty Skin Lux Balm is touted as a leveled-up lip balm that instantly transforms dry, chapped and otherwise uncomfortable lips with the power of super-hydrating ingredients like shea... MORE
Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
The second Loewe x On collab is launching soon and this time, the partnering brands are introducing the lightweight Cloudtilt and a new brand style for On. This knitted, sock-like footwear style... MORE
Cherry Coffee Fragrances
Cherry Coffee Fragrances
Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red Melds Coffee, Florals & Juicy Cherry
Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red is a new release from YSL Beauty that promises “the coffee floral signature of Black Opium twisted with a juicy cherry accord.” This sense-awakening... MORE