Monday, May 8, 2017

How A Cosmetics Promoter Helps A Brand

By Anna Carter


The cosmetic industry is at its peak when it comes to sales and worldwide recognition. Once considered a necessity for women going out on the town, is now a movement that knows no class, gender, or income bracket. One person that can take the credit for the diversity in wearing makeup is the cosmetics promoter.

This marketing position may have a unique title but the role is hardly new and a deep understanding of makeup and its audience are necessary in order to be successful. In the past, other jobs have incorporated promotions into their regular jobs. Photographers, people who work in hair and makeup, as well as those responsible for styling high profile individuals. Sometimes it takes a brave person to change styles to a group of people accustomed to one way of doing things. However, its promotion and innovation that have helped many feel better about how they look and potential to attract others.

Prior to people using social media for promotional purposes, those in fashion and pop culture would look makeup artists to create something new. While print and runway models were the first to show off fashion trends, some actresses and recording artists could be given credit for new ways to apply makeup. Anyone who is into beauty or fashion may have one or two people they look to for inspiration.

Some cosmetic styles, like the heavy eyeliner Cleopatra look, are a throwback to an earlier time. Other trends like glitter, lipstick shades in primary or secondary colors, are also part of the fashion circle that goes around almost every generation. When new ideas gain popularity, the more wearers begin to feel confident in themselves.

Like men who wear makeup on and off the stage. While it gained some popularity in the early eighteenth century, men wore makeup to cover imperfections related to age and sun damage. Then in the 1980s, the cycle started again with British recording acts like Culture Club and Duran Duran. The image promoted back then was both glamorous and eclectic. Though some would call this period the precursor to gender bending in pop culture, it did lead to more people expressing their true selves with makeup.

While some felt the freedom to experiment with colors, two beauty innovations were in the making. Corrective makeup that gave a natural look and natural multiuse powders were promoted by clerks who worked the makeup counter, as well as advertisement showing the real results. As a result, concealers and foundations made to cover scars and discoloration grew faster than cosmetics made from finely ground minerals.

Media ads showed real before and after photos while some department store makeup artist gave careful demonstrations on live models. This was a true testament that cosmetics could serve a purpose. These products also gave hope to people unable to wear traditional makeup products.

Promoting cosmetics can be done in a number of ways but knowing the audience is key. While some still like to see how a product looks on camera before buying, a nice presentation helps. Sometimes, a simple testimonial can drive sales just as fast as an agency ad campaign using a model or famous person.




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