Rewriting Beauty’s Rules

How we launched beauty's first truly Afropolitan brand and won a CLIO

  • Launch a beauty brand that would redefine inclusivity in an industry where diversity often feels like an afterthought. Our mission? Create a campaign that celebrated authentic representation while establishing UOMA as a serious player in global beauty.

  • True inclusivity isn't just about shade ranges—it's about cultural understanding, celebration, and joy. By returning to Sharon Chuter's birthplace of Lagos, we could create something that went beyond traditional beauty campaign territories into genuine cultural storytelling.

  • Create the first truly Afropolitan beauty campaign, weaving together local talent with global diaspora to showcase diversity as it really is: a tapestry of colour, rhythm, and joy.

    • Shot in Lagos, capturing authentic energy and spirit

    • Cast locally and from global diaspora

    • Celebrated diversity beyond shade range

    • Created a new visual language for inclusive beauty

    • Built a brand world where unity meets creativity

    THE DREAM TEAM

    • Photography: Nadine Ijewere

    • Direction: Meji Alabi

    • Styling: Nathan Klein

    • Location: Lagos, Nigeria

    • Talent: Local and diaspora models

    • Creative Direction: Spring Studios

  • We created:

    • Groundbreaking launch campaign

    • Complete brand identity

    • Visual guidelines

    • Print collateral

    • Digital assets

    • Retail experience

THE IMPACT

The numbers spoke volumes: Half a billion organic impressions in first 3 months • CLIO Award winner • Global press coverage • Retail placement in premium locations • Industry benchmark for inclusive launches

An electrifying campaign… the very definition of diversity
— Pulse

The headlines

UOMA Beauty is showing how to launch a brand in 2019
— Glamour
The brand making inclusivity the new normal
— Elle
Half a billion organic impressions in first 3 months

WHY IT WORKED

Success came from authenticity: Shot in founder's birthplace • Local talent alongside global faces • Joy as a central theme • Unity through celebration • Cultural depth over surface diversity

THE LEGACY

UOMA's launch created: • New standards for inclusive campaigns • Fresh visual language for beauty • Authentic representation blueprint • Industry recognition • Cultural conversation shift

The Delight Factor

This wasn't just about launching another beauty brand—it was about creating a movement. When you lead with authenticity and joy, magic happens.

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