NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION
Introducing the 2019 entrants Local and international brands are going head to head in the 2019 P C Review/Symrise New Product Competition. Entries closed at the end of June. We received 28 submissions from brand owners of various ranges and individual products, which were assessed on 25 July by our esteemed panel of judges.
T
he New Product Competition is now
brands, which are available on the South African
in its 12 th year. Since its inception,
market, an opportunity to showcase their unique,
P C Review and Symrise – the sponsor of
new products.
the competition – have been encouraging
Entries can also be products that have either
innovation in the cosmetics industry. The aim of
been reformulated or repackaged to improve the
the competition is to give local and international
original offering.
Save the date!
The P C Review/ Symrise New Product Competition awards will take place on 10 October, in Sandton, Johannesburg. We hope to see all the entrants there!
BRANDS COMPETING FOR THE TITLE
Working with renowned local cosmetic scientists, medical doctors, women with darker skin tones and marketing and advertising experts, Dr Mothoa-Frendo developed her Uso skin care range. She has entered the Uso by African Dermal Science range and the Uso 05 Active Day Cream with SPF30 in the competition.
Specialist South African scars and stretch marks brand, Bio-Oil has entered its first innovation in 30 years – Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel. Formulated without water, the oil based gel works harder and goes further than water based creams and lotions. Because substantially less product is needed to cover the same body area, Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel is not just 100 percent effective, it’s also good value.
Collagen Tri Phase, three in one serum by Hey Gorgeous is everyone’s secret to a glowing complexion. This unique serum includes a blend of skin transforming acids, nourishing botanical extracts and clinically proven actives to firm, smooth, hydrate and brighten the skin.
Environ, a globally recognised skin care brand based on science, care and beauty, has entered the Focus Care Radiance+ Range for uneven skin tone and the anti-ageing serum with multifunctional benefits – Focus Care Youth+ Avance Elixir.
365 Skin Workout by Sorbet is the newest skin care offering from the salon franchise brand. Hailing from the skin galleries of Barcelona, 365 Skin Workout is a premiere, fitness first skin care brand inspired by global pharmacosmeceutical trends. The products are multifunctional and promise repaired skin in just eight weeks.
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GR8 Skincare was founded by Dr Janine Ellenberger, a South African doctor who now lives in the USA. The products are biodegradable and FDA approved. GR8 Skincare has entered The Oil – an alternative cleansing oil – and Screen – a sunscreen formulated with physical UV filters – into the competition.
