The beauty industry is one of the most aggressive verticals in that it must portray a hyper level of perfection in order to convey a products worth, which is something these cosmetic marketing campaigns do an exceptional job of doing. As the consumer drive towards physical perfection continues on, we're seeing brands explore new territories to effectively pinpoint ways to communicate worth through a magazine page or billboard.
The cosmetic marketing industry is consistently critiqued for the overt use of Photoshopping and acceleration of an otherwise unattainable aesthetic. With that said, the artistic endeavor itself is catching the eye of consumers and activists alike for being intriguing on a variety of different levels regardless of individual perception.
30 Cosmetic Marketing Campaigns
From Occult-Inspired Cosmetic Ads to Bronzed Beach Cosmetic Ads:
Michael Hemsworth — Aug 31, 2014 — Fashion
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60s Citrus Campaigns
The MAC All About Orange Collection Revives a MOD Inspiration
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Golden Makeup Moment Ads
The L’Oreal L’Or Sunset Collection Campaign Stars Doutzen Kro
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Glamorously Gilded Makeup Ads
The Dior Golden Winter Christmas Campaign Stars Model Daria Strokous
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Prettily Sapphic Makeup Ads
The YSL Baby Doll Kiss and Blush Campaign Stars Cara Delevingne
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Ombre Cosmetic Collaborations
The Look of MAC x Proenza Schouler Collection is Like a Setting Sun
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Glam 80s-Inspired Cosmetic Ads
The NARS Cosmetics Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Model Toni Garrn
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Occult-Inspired Cosmetic Ads
The Sacred Hour Collection by Illamasqua Launches in Fall 2013
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Dewy-Skinned Cosmetic Ads
The Tom Ford Beauty Summer 2014 Campaign is Slick and Sensual
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Whimsical Powered Cosmetic Ads
The Givenchy Prisme Libre Campaign Stars Mariacarla Boscono
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Personified Pooch Shampoo Ads
The WildWash Natural Dog Shampoo Displays Humans in Their Ads
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Botanical Cosmetic Campaigns
The Flower Beauty Ad Campaign Stars Founder Drew Barrymore
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Ethereal Celeb Beauty Ads
The Cle de Peau Beaute Campaign Stars Actress Amanda Seyfried
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Split Beauty Ads
Yoke & Janneke's Half Face Makeup Ads Reveal Inner Potential
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Femme Fatale Makeup Ads
The Dior Cosmetics Fall 2014 Campaign Stars Sasha Luss
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Fond Mother-Daughter Campaigns
The 'WOW MOM' Mother's Day Campaign Celebrates Your Birth-Giver
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Vivaciously Festive Makeup Ads
The L’Oreal Million Carats Holiday Campaign Stars Bianca Balt
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Human Hair Face Adornments
The Ones 2 Watch Teams Up with Lea Peckre for a Striking Lookbook
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Bronzed Beach Cosmetic Ads
The Diorskin Nude Tan 2014 Campaign Stars a Golden Daria Strokous
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Mysterious Makeup Ads
The Max Factor X Lipfinity Campaign Stars Top Model Candice Swanepoel
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Eco Educational Cosmetics Campaigns
Beauty Brand Simple Teaches Costumers About City Skin Care
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Charitable Pinboard Campaigns
Elizabeth Arden's 'Pin It to Give It' Board Supports Cancer Patients
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Singled-Out Makeup Ads
The ck One Cosmetics Fall 2013 Campaign Showcases Flawless Faces
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Art Deco Beauty Branding
The Color Collection by Benefit Has Subtle Elements of the 1920s
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Lipstick Kiss-Collecting Campaigns
This Lush Emotional Brilliance Campaign Aims to Set a Record
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Cosmetic Celebrity Campaigns
The Gisele Bundchen Chanel Advertisements Endorse the Actress
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Tamed Celebrity Makeup Campaigns
Rhianna's New RiRi Hearts MAC Line Poster is Stunning
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Swim-Inspired Makeup Ads
The Nars Matte Multiple Collection Campaign Stars Model Toni Garrn
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Extreme Eyelash Ads
Pastel Cosmetics' Ads Show How to Wear Sunglasses with Extra Long Eyelashes
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Generational Celeb Makeup Ads
The Max Factor Summer 2014 Campaign Stars Gwyneth Paltrow
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
Clear Your Shelf for Cult Beauty's 2024 Advent Calendar
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Beauty Retailer Advent Calendars
The BEAUTY BAY Advent Calendar is Arriving Ahead of the Holidays
Natural Luxurious Makeup Collections
Chanel's Les Beiges Collection Delivers Impeccable Results
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
High-Value Advent Calendars
The Makeup Revolution 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar is Available Now
Autumnal Cleaning Product Campaigns
Mrs Hinch’s Cosy Season Collection Welcomes Autumn
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
AI-Crafted Hyper Personal Tools
L'Oréal & Meta Launch AI Hyper-Personalization
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Organic Gradient Sunscreens
COOLA's Sunscreen Packaging Designs Convey Efficacy & Innovation
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Expansive Body Care Lines
Kiehl’s Launches Intimate Care Category 'Kiehl’s Personals'
Affordable Nude Cosmetic Products
about-face Introduces the Nude Beach Collection
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Accessibility Beauty Bundles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Beauty For Every Eye' Bundle is Limited-Edition
Age-Celebrating Beauty Campaigns
Estée Lauder Canada Debuts the #BecauseOfMyAge Campaign
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
CeraVe's The One Under the Sun Shares a Love Affair with SPF
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Aromatic Cosmetic Advent Calendars
Molton Brown Christmas Advent Calendar Has 24 Surprises
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Inaugural Fashion Brand Cosmetics
Celine Beauté Will Debut a Red Lipstick This Fall
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Couture Beauty Campaigns
The Rouge Dior 2024 Campaign Film Features Four House Muses
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Connected AR Beauty Packaging
Dermatologica Uses Augmented Reality for its Immersive Packaging
Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours
L’Oréal and the Louvre Teamed Up to Offer 'Of All Beauties'
Relaunched Celebrity Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian's SKKN Will Take a Skincare-First Approach to Makeup
Informative Skincare Initiatives
Dermstore's #HonorYourSkin Campaign Features Industry Experts
Entertainment-Driven Beauty Marketing
Skincalories Creates a Unique and Musical Brand Experience
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Skincare Versatility Campaigns
The 'Expect More with Eucerin' Campaign Stars Mandy Moore
Multi-Benefit Beauty Sticks
BOOM! Beauty Supports Maturing and Menopausal Skin
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Targeted Luxury Beauty Sets
The U Beauty Holiday Sets Present a Variety of Skincare Solutions
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Color-Centric Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Absolute Collection is an Ode to the Color of the Year
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Dark Skin-Centric Beauty Brands
NaChé Cosmetics Aims to Provide a Positive Beauty Experience
Unholy Skincare Campaigns
e.l.f. SKIN's Divine Skintervention Saves All Skin Types
Fact-Checking Skincare Campaigns
CeraVe's #FactCheckYourFeed Campaign Stars Jack Whitehall
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Fragrance-Focused Cleaning Products
These Fabulosa Seasonal Collections Have Captivating Scents
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Ethical Skincare Brands
Jackie Loos Recently Founded the Eco-Conscious Tone Cosmetics
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
Mind-Skin Connection Kits
Selfmade's Securely Attached Kit Includes a Relationship Psychology Book
Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns
Boucheron's New Campaign Film Was Directed by Claire Choisne
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Adult Anti-Aging Skincare Brands
'Boomer Babe Beauty' Offers a Curated Anti-Aging Collection
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Aspirational Mature Beauty Brands
Sarah Creal Beauty Delivers Luxe Problem Solvers for Women 40+
Scream Queen Skincare Campaigns
philosophy and Sarah Michelle Gellar Partnered for a Retinol Ad
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns
The IT Cosmetics 'Keep IT Real' Campaign Takes a Comedic Approach
Proactive Modern Skincare Lines
Mimosa Lane Enters the Beauty Market, Focusing on Sun Protection
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Illuminating Multipurpose Makeup
These New Makeup Revolution Products Come in Three Variants
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Seasonal Winter Makeup Collections
Chanel's New LES BEIGES Collection is Designed for Winter
Fashion-Minded Makeup Products
The LR Zeitgard Signature Range Features 19 Products
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Targeted Treatment Packaging
Cosmogen Created Pharma Care Packaging for OTC & Pharmacy Brands
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Celebrity Skincare Expansions
Kriti Sanon's Brand Hyphen Expanded Its Line of Skincare Products
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Parisian-Inspired Luxury Skincare Lines
clé de peau Beauté Presents City of Dreamlight
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Holistic Wellness Cosmetics
GPI Beauty The Harmony Collection Has Cosmetic and Skincare Solutions
Exclusive Drugstore Collaborations
about-face beauty Expands into Canada with Shoppers Drug Mart
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Skin-Balancing CC Creams
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Has Been Revamped Ahead of the Summer
Premium Indian Beauty Kiosks
Character Cosmetics Opens its New Lulu Mall Kiosk for Indian Shoppers
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
Youth-Focused Skincare Campaigns
Przm Launches a New Consumer-Centric Campaign for Proactiv
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Celebrative Skincare Packaging
Oxy Acne Care Brand Boasts Neon Design for its 50th Anniversary
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign