Extracts In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Extracts winners: Colorlab Cosmetics took "Best in Show" at the Extracts beauty and wellness trade show in New York for its Colorlab Custom Cosmetics line of custom-blended lipstick, gloss, foundation and mineral powders; the award was announced Aug. 14. In the bath and body category, Dr. Carolyn's Collection won for its Exfoliating Pumice Scrub for feet. Mommy Makeup was honored within the cosmetic and fragrance category for its "multitasking" Pretty-n-Polished makeup kit. Among natural and organic products, Danielle & Company took the prize for its Lemongrass Organic Shea men's body wash designed to elevate mood, cool down the body and bestow mental clarity, according to Extracts. Finally, the award for "Best Packaging" went to Chic Baby for is gendered scents for babies; the elaborate box for the scents is shaped like a house and decorated with hearts...
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