How A Cosmetics Promoter Helps A Brand

By Anna Carter


For many reasons the cosmetic industry has grown due to a number of factors. Not only can many products be shipped around the world but there is no typical user, making it acceptable for a regular person to have varied needs for a particular product. The cosmetics promoter can take partial credit for the growth and acceptance over the years.

Although this job title may not be a familiar one, many jobs have entailed promoting the beauty industry. Makeup artists that work in retail and photo shoots, stylists, and even someone who leads a public relations team. These people use their creative mindset to convince people to feel confident about expressing themselves. In addition, they also deliver the message that makeup can renew and bring out facial features and not flaws.

Before the internet changed the marketing game, live makeup artists were responsible for making the magic happen. If they had well known clientele like actresses and models, they could act as a walking billboard on print or events where they were likely to be photographed. Often the famous person was someone who could relate to the youth culture.

Just like fashion apparel, some beauty trends never really go out of style. For example, precision arched eyebrows are somewhat tradition but even unique items like shimmery makeup or lip gloss have their moments of popularity. When there is some variety, users often gain confident in creating a new look.

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.

It was also during this period that cosmetics began to offer more than a facial color palette. Two innovations were in its early stages of development, corrective cosmetics and mineral based products. While the latter would not become popular for another couple of decades, people became interested in makeup that could conceal imperfects like blemishes and scars while looking natural.

People loved using concealer that did not present an artificial look and, over time, the application got easier and more affordable. Mineral powder makeup products eventually became widely used. One reason was promotion, as both products presented print and televised advertisements. Live models were used to demonstrate effectiveness. At the same time, makeup artists that worked in department stores were strongly encouraged to give demonstrations that would drive immediate sales.

Overall the cosmetics marketer, who may also be known as a brand ambassador, can carry a lot of weight when it comes to the direct sales of a product. While some may give a brand a nice blog post, seeing the effectiveness or look on camera speaks volumes. In contrast to high budget ad campaigns, a regular person that gives a good presentation with a basic digital camera can help sell just as many units as a top supermodel or celebrity spokesperson.




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