Avon continues the Hello Green Tomorrow project, launched in 2010 and continued in 2011, to motivate people globally to help restore ‘lungs of the earth,’ critically endangered tropical forests of South America and Indonesia. The initiative coincides with the UN World Environment Day in June.
cosmetics & perfumes
Consumers like when brands offer them more than they expect and amaze them with new product offerings, which could never be predicted. Following in the footsteps of Diet Coke with its nail polish and Virgin Atlantic with the lip gloss, Malibu Coconut Flavoured Rum has revealed its own make-up kit worth £20. The new set, which includes a mirror, coconut-flavoured lip gloss, eyelash curlers and eye shadow, is given to those who buy a Malibu drink for themselves and a friend at 4,000 participating UK outlets these months through the end of summer. For this promotion, the alcohol drinks brand teamed up with cosmetics brand, Models Own, which provided the make-up items.
L’Oréal USA is proud to announce the L’Oréal Women in Digital Program, a new initiative that will celebrate and nurture women working in technical and digital roles. L’Oréal Women in Digital will promote the design of new and innovative technologies that will address the needs of the beauty industry with technology created by women and for women.
Maybelline New York is welcoming a new spokesmodel, Charlotte Free, who will promote the brand’s product with her iconic extravagant touch. To announce the partnership, the brand has launched a bizarre spot staring the newcomer and Patrick Pope, P’Trique of viral videos ‘Sh*t Fashion Girls Say’ on Maybelline New York’s official channel on YouTube. Titled ‘#TopChicret —Announcing Charlotte Free as New Face of #1 Cosmetic Brand in the World,’ it is telling the good news in a humorous and light-hearted manner, mimicking the way the information spreads in the chick gals world.
For generations, Olay has helped women of all ages look and feel their most beautiful. Many of these women have told us that the person who represents true beauty to them is not a model or celebrity, but their moms. So, in celebration of moms everywhere, Olay is working to give special recognition to one million moms by Mother’s Day. Beginning April 13, women are invited to log on to www.facebook.com/Olay, and sign our online declaration to acknowledge their moms as their ‘Beauty By Example’ women who are beautiful inside and out, and have inspired them in so many ways. As part of our effort to recognize amazing women everywhere, moms and daughters alike, Olay is contributing up to one million ounces of product to look good feel better, a national public service program dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of women undergoing treatment for cancer. Consider it ‘Beauty By Example’ in action.
Salvatore Ferragamo is looking for girls who are embodying the vibrant nature of the fashion brand and are sharing its passion for style and upscale urban environment. The luxury fashion market player has launched a new initiative dubbed The Girls About Town as part of the promotion of its latest fragrance Signorina, “a subtly cheeky and fresh scent that celebrates chic girls who are timelessly modern and creative with a hint of audacity,” and is inviting everybody to join the movement. So far, the insider content on the website is shared by five female socialites, who are inviting audience into the world of glamour city life.