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Allurion goes Public: Created by Canadian-born Harvard, MD, Makes it to the NYSE
Allurion, a global leader in Weight Loss Technology, has become publicly listed through Business Combination with Compute Health Acquisition Corp. and will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ALUR.”

Introducing Nature’s Sunshine’s: Power Line Featuring Power Beets and Power Greens - Providing the highest quality natural health products since 1972
Introducing Nature’s Sunshine’s: Power Line Featuring Power Beets and Power Greens. Feel nature's power with Nature’s Sunshine’s new Power Line. The Power Line features Power Beets: The Superfood Performance Booster and Power Greens: Whole Superfoods Performance Greens.

**New** from OLAPLEX® Volumizing Blow Dry Mist. Wet hair. Dry hair. Every style. Every hair type.
Elevate any blowout and protect from damage as you style for faster, healthier-looking blowouts. Wet hair. Dry hair. Every style. Every hair type. However you use it, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist from OLAPLEX stays undetectable for lasting body and bounce and hair that still looks and feels touchably soft, shiny, and healthy.

Help Us Celebrate Olaplex’s 9th Birthday - National Olaplex Day
We have some exciting news to share! National Olaplex Day and its 9th birthday are here, and this year, we are thrilled to announce that Blend PR will be working with Olaplex as their dedicated PR agency.

Introducing THE Collection by EVO BIO SCULPTURE
Introducing THE Collection by EVO. THE Collection. An eclectic set of 5 striking shades, curated by an elite group of talented global nail technicians. These uniquely bold colours give nails a funky and fashionable edge. Each shade has been carefully selected and named after the artist who created it, offering her style on your nails.

SIAL CANADA UNVEILS ITS 2023 PROGRAMMING!
SIAL CANADA UNVEILS ITS 2023 PROGRAMMING: A POWERFUL AND UNIFYING THEME
The 2023 edition of SIAL Canada aims to positively shape the future, by opening the debate around a powerful and unifying theme, “Own the Change”.
Adopted by the entire SIAL network, this theme is an industry-wide call-to-action, to seize the reins of change and reimagine the future together.

A Safer Anti-Obesity Alternative To Ozempic - Here’s What You Need To Know
By now, we’ve all heard, scrolled or seen the latest weight loss trend that is dominating social and mainstream media with celebrities and influencers like Mindy Kaling, Kim Kardashian and Remi Badar who are weighing in on the trendy Injectable Weight Loss medications and their experience with them. These injectable weight loss medications, which are actually intended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, are taking the weight loss industry by storm.

boscia’s exciting *NEW LAUNCH* Sake Treatment Water
boscia is thrilled to announce the launch of their innovative treatment water formulated with Sake hydrates! The Sake Treatment Water brightens and refreshes the look of the skin’s tone and texture to prep for maximum absorption of treatments, serums, and moisturizers.

Ontario-Based 220KM Inc. Launches Revolutionary Naturally Sourced Beauty Products that Promote Science, Biodiversity and Sustainability called Critical Cosmetics
220KM Inc., a company driven by science and biodiversity and a passion project for its founder, Ravi Gukathasan, has launched its latest range of naturally sourced beauty products called Critical Cosmetics. It focuses on whole food ingredient face masks and hair masks that are good for both you and the environment. 220KM Inc. has one goal: to "connect you with their vision and values through their products." These products are Nutrient Rich, Stone Ground, Freeze Dried, Zero Waste, Regenerating Ecosystems, and Food Grade!

Nature’s Sunshine Announces Partnership with the National Lacrosse League’s Toronto Rock - While continuing to provide the highest quality natural health products since 1972
Nature’s Sunshine and the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced this week that they have entered into a partnership. Nature’s Sunshine will supply Toronto Rock professional lacrosse players with product to support their training sessions including NutriBurn Protein Powder, MCT Powder, Rejuvenaid, Solstic Energy, Collagen Powder, and Liquid Chlorophyll.

FORM Face + Body Donates $100k to North York General Hospital for Breast Cancer Research
FORM Face + Body announced a donation of a $100,000 to North York General Foundation to advance breast cancer care as part of their 'Reconstruct Hope' initiative, aligning with Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) day

amika’s *NEW* Jumbo High Tide Deep Waver launches—amping up the barrel size of their best-selling High Tide Deep Waver for a looser wave.
The original High Tide Deep Waver’s 0.7” barrels give a tighter, more-defined look while the new Jumbo High Tide Deep Waver’s 1.25” (32mm) barrels are ideal for longer hair types and those wanting looser, natural-looking waves. The original deep waver will remain in amika's collection.

️NEW: amika Refill Shampoo + Conditioner Pouches planet-friendly packaging
In amika’s mission towards sustainability, they are thrilled to launch refill pouches of our best-selling shampoos and conditioners.
These new, sustainable pouches will allow you to refill your existing shampoo + conditioner bottles—just unscrew the top and pour into your empties—and will lower carbon emissions by 98.4%, compared to traditional, virgin plastic bottles (when used for 1 year, compared to their traditional HDPE packaging).

BRAND NEW LAUNCH from boscia: Cica Soothing Universal Cream
The new frontier for anti-aging, boscia’s Cica Soothing Universal Cream is a holistic means to treat premature skin aging at the source. This multi-benefit face and body gel-cream is gentle enough to be used anywhere on the body, and is lightweight enough to layer over your facial and body serums, or hydrating enough to be used it on its own. This product will efficiently tackle skin dryness, dullness, uneven tone, texture, loss of elasticity, and fine lines and wrinkles caused by inflammation and aging.

FirstBase Skincare™ Enters the Canadian Clean Beauty Market With DOUBLE DOSE Organic Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
FirstBase Skincare™ has broken into Canada’s clean beauty industry this year with the launch of the DOUBLE DOSE Organic Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid that will revolutionize expectations of clean beauty products. Fueled by a holistic vision and the need for efficacy and credibility, the line follows an inside-out, less-is-more approach, relying on proven clinical actives and ECOCERT® COSMOS ORGANIC certified formulas to cover all the bases for beautiful skin. Following their initial launch will be the release of 7 more skincare products, as well as internal treatments.

The ultimate PRIDE skincare survival guide
Summer is an exciting time for Blend PR as PRIDE happens all across Canada over the months of June, July, and August. Blend PR’s founder Chris Binet is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and he wanted to share his top beauty picks to keep your skin looking fabulous with his PRIDE skincare survival guide.

Voir elevates its “Walk In The Sun” VEGAN haircare ritual with a new essential, Moisturizing Heat and UV Protecting Mist
As part of VOIR Haircare‘s mission to expand and promote its commitment to HAIR WELLNESS, the award winning Canadian clean haircare brand now offers a complete lineup of products to ensure an always perfect hair day. This month, they are introducing the Moisturizing Heat & UV Protection Mist to their fully VEGAN & cruelty-free collection, ‘A Walk in the Sun’. 3 more products will be launched to fulfill all of your haircare needs.

The *NEW* 3D Daily Thickening Treatment launched JUST in time to ring in the New Year with some serious volume!
amika’s new daily leave-in treatment has been formulated with Redensyl™* to encourage hair growth while visibly delivering immediate volume to the roots. The weightless treatment also adds natural shine and allows hair to be more manageable - setting the perfect foundation to grow thicker, more dense hair!

Introducing the Rapid Repair Clarifying Elixir and Hydra Revive Treatment by Bella Aura
Introducing Luxury skincare brand, Bella Aura. The philosophy behind Bella Aura was to create a line of multi-purpose products that are suitable for all skin types. The products were formulated by advanced skin science with true simplicity, functionality, sustainability & diversity to create a complete transformative skincare. Below is more information on Bella Aura’s hero product, as well as the supporting product to complete your skincare routine.

amika’s Holiday sets are now available! Inspired by NYC and its amazing food scene!
amika’s new Blowout Buffet Blow Dryer Brush and Styling Set, Blowout Buffet Blow Dryer Brush and Styling Set , Gotta Have It Bestseller Mask Indulgence Set, Blonde Appetit Bust Your Brass Toning and Repair Set, The Kure-All Strength and Repair Set, Hydration Station Wash, Treat and Style Set, Back for Seconds Dry Shampoo and Shine Set, and Bite-Sized Best Seller Travel-Sized Set!