L'Oréal Paris Debuts New Voluminous Mascara Campaign: The Original

NEW YORK, March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lashes speak volumes in L'Oréal Paris' new campaign celebrating the brand's iconic Voluminous Original Mascara. Called "The Original," the campaign brings together a diverse range of talent – from L'Oréal Paris spokeswomen, actresses Diane Keaton, Julianne Moore, and models Barbara Palvin and Soo Joo Park to Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry and transgender model and trans rights activist Hari Nef. All personalities featured have a unique perspective on original style, breaking rules and staying true to themselves. The first piece of the "The Original" integrated campaign will air as a television commercial beginning today across networks.

"We are excited to bring together trailblazing individuals in celebration of the mascara that women have loved for over 25 years. They each embody the essence of Voluminous Mascara – originals who continue to be fresh, creative and confident," says Tim Coolican, President, L'Oréal Paris USA. "With this campaign, we want to encourage everyone to embrace their originality, take chances and make a statement, whether they have used Voluminous Mascara for years or are discovering it for the first time."

"The Original" showcases subjects across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, industries and experiences, all with varying points of view on what makes an original. The talent come together to demonstrate the power of the eyes in seeing the world and making a mark. In addition to Diane Keaton, Julianne Moore, Barbara Palvin, Soo Joo Park, Debbie Harry and Hari Nef, models Dominique Babineaux, Katerina Tannenbam, Juanua Burga, up-and-coming actress Kiersey Clemons and television host Lauren Ezersky star in the campaign.  

The creative highlights both the mascara's iconic Original Black and bold, new Blue shades. Voluminous Mascaras is America's #1 selling mascara, beloved by celebrities, makeup artists and real women alike. It is uniquely formulated to separate lashes, resist clumping and build volume up to 5X their natural thickness. The campaign premieres on television this week and will live on social, digital and in print media in the following months.

About L'Oréal Paris:

The L'Oréal Paris division of L'Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering individuals by offering the most luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market.  The brand's signature tagline, "Because I'm Worth It," was born in the United States in 1971 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of everyone, and for more than 100 years, L'Oréal Paris has been providing individuals around the world with products in four major beauty categories:  hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L'Oréal's invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as the leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Féria, Excellence Crème, Advanced Haircare, Advanced Hairstyle, Elnett Satin Hairspray, the Ever collection, and OleoTherapy. As the #1 skin aging expert worldwide, L'Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are clinically proven to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze.  In 2014, L'Oréal Paris changed the way women interact with makeup by introducing Makeup Genius, an app that allows users to scan a L'Oréal Paris product or advertisement to virtually try on individual products or curated looks.  L'Oréal Paris' iconic cosmetics collections include Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift. For more information about L'Oréal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content, please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest @LOrealParisUSA.

*Voluminous Mascara is the #1 Mascara in the US based on sales

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