Notable launches from Nintendo, Uniqlo, Madewell, Blueair, Schick and more


Uniqlo’s AIRism mask is built with three layers of fabric, including a non-woven filter and an inner mesh layer that’s soft against skin and helps block UV rays. The mask’s outer layer wicks away moisture, and it’s designed with smoother seams to create a streamlined look. It features elastic ear loops and is machine-washable. Masks come in packs of three and are sold in four sizes: Small (for kids), Medium, Large and Extra Large. They’re available in five colors: Black, White, Brown and two shades of Blue, one lighter and one darker.
Drew Barrymore is expanding beyond her Walmart homeware line, Flower Home, by launching Beautiful Kitchenware, a brand of small kitchen appliances. Right now, Beautiful offers six pieces in Sage Green, including an air fryer, which sold out in less than 24 hours. Appliances have a matte finish, gold hardware and touchscreen technology. Attachments for the brand’s coffee maker and blender are also dishwasher-safe. On March 29, Beautiful will launch more products, including kitchen tools, pots and pans and more. Products will be available in additional colors towards the end of the month, as well.
Schick’s new men’s razor is the first fully recyclable disposable razor, and the only disposable razor on the market made with 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, the brand claims. Both the razor itself and its packaging is recyclable, and Schick launched a recycling program that allows people to mail in their razors for free so the company can recycle them properly. The razor features an ergonomic handle, three blades and a comfort strip that’s made with aloe and vitamin E to soothe skin.
Madewell’s new shoe, the Court Sneaker, is constructed with eco-friendly materials, including sustainably-made leather. The outsole is designed with recycled rubber and rice husks, and the shoe’s laces are made from cotton farmed by nonprofit Better Cotton Initiative, which is the world’s largest cotton sustainability program. Additionally, instead of throwing out leather with small imperfections, Madewell uses it in the upper leather of the Court Sneaker. The shoe features cushioned insoles, too. It’s available in four styles: Blue Glen Plaid, Desert Olive, Coastal Orange Multi, Sheer Pink Multi.
HexClad, which makes stainless steel and nonstick cookware, released a 14-inch frying pan, its largest frying pan to date. It comes with a lid and features handles that stay cool even over high heat. The pan’s aluminum middle layer ensures that heat is evenly distributed across the cooking surface, and its patterned hexagon top layer creates a series of peaks and valleys that prevent food from sticking and allows you to sear ingredients. The pan is dishwasher- and oven-safe.
DIY brand We Are Knitters is offering a new collection of punch needle kits, all of which are designed for even the most amateaur crafters to easily use. Each kit features a different pattern and comes with a punch needle, yarn, embroidery hoop, and instructions. Products featured in the collection include the Rainbow Punch Needle, Cosy Punch Needle, Street Punch Needle and Sunshine Punch Needle. When you order a kit, you can customize it, choosing from a selection of meriwool, baby alpaca and recycled yarn colors.
Pieces featured in Naked Cashmere’s spring/summer 2021 line are designed with intertwined cotton and cashmere, which creates a lightweight fabric that keeps you cool in warmer temperatures. Hoodies, dresses, shorts and pants are inspired by vintage 90s athleisure. Clothing is available in neutral colors like Silk, Rain, Alabaster and Storm Grey, as well as pastel shades such as Seafoam, Cloud Blue and Glacier.
This compact appliance makes both espresso and American drip coffee. It utilizes illy’s iperEspresso capsules, which can be purchased separately and come in a variety of flavors. The machine features two buttons, one for coffee and one for espresso, making it easy to use. It has a removable, refillable water tank, automatically ejects used capsules and has a built-in draw that stores up to seven used capsules. The coffee machine comes in three colors: Red, Black and Cape Town Blue.
Blueair’s new DustMagnet air purifiers feature two stainless steel pre-filters that are constantly being positively charged, attracting particles like dust and pollen before they settle on surfaces. Air purifiers are equipped with Blueair’s HEPASilent filtration technology, which allows the brand to use filters that are less dense and require less air pressure than traditional HEPA filters. This results in a quieter and more energy efficient air purifier, Blueair claims. The DustMagnet is designed with a top surface that doubles as a side table, and it’s Wi-Fi enabled — you can control it using the Blueair app or Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. The DustMagnet comes in four models that cover rooms ranging from 238 to 380 square feet, as well as two finish options: Standard White and Premium Light-Grey.
Cleancult’s hand sanitizer bundle comes with two glass dispensers and two cartons of hand sanitizer. The hand sanitizer is an FDA-approved disinfectant and its formula is made from plant-derived ingredients. It’s proven to kill 99.9 percent of germs and moisturizes hands while cleaning them. When your dispenser is empty, you can refill it and recycle the carton the hand sanitizer comes in. The dispensers come in two colors — Off White and Periwinkle — and the hand sanitizer is fragrance-free. In addition to hand sanitizer, Cleancult makes a variety of other zero waste cleaning products like hand soap, all purpose cleaner and laundry detergent.
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