Oralabs, a Parker, Colo.-based supplier of personal care products, has been named the winner of the 2016 ECRM/Drug Store News Buyers Choice Award for its Waterless by Gillette Venus female shaver.
The award was presented during ECRM’s 2016 Personal Care, Grooming, Travel & Oral EPPS held July 10 to 13 in Orlando. London, U.K.-based Bulldog Skincare for Men was the finalist with its Original Beard Oil.
The two companies were selected from dozens of entries in the award program, samples of which were displayed in the ECRM hospitality area during the EPPS meetings. Buyers cast their votes based on product innovation and packaging.
Founded in 1990, OraLabs is a product developer, manufacturer and distributor of personal care products in the following categories: lip care, oral care, skin care, sun care, foot care, analgesic and antibacterial hand sanitizers. Products are manufactured and sold under OraLabs brands, Proctor & Gamble licensed brands, private label store brands, in addition to OEM & Contract Manufacturing.
Waterless by Gillette Venus requires no water to use, making it a truly portable product allowing on demand use when and where needed. The all-in-one design features a soft handle filled with a lubricating gel which the user squeezes through the application sponge. The lubricating gel (which contains Aloe) was developed to provide a smooth and waterless shave without the need to rinse, and leaves no residue or stickiness. It’s available in packs of one or two razors with a variety of merchandising and display vehicles shipping August 2016.
Bulldog Skincare for Men makes skincare, shaving and beard products that are purpose-built for men and enriched with natural ingredients. It’s Original Beard Oil was developed to create the perfect conditions for a healthy beard, using a combination of aloe vera, camelina oil, green tea and borage oil to soften and condition, while Bulldog’s own blend of essential oils leaves behind a refreshing scent. The formula also contains jojoba oil, a rich natural moisturizer, to nourish the skin underneath and reduce beard itch.