L’Oréal is introducing Beaumoji, an extensive emoji keyboard with 130 emoji’s representing the latest trends in hair, makeup, and skin. This is a direct link to the growing number of digital beauty enthusiasts who want to see more representation of the beauty world. The free download which can be found here on both Android and iOS.
The great part is there is a fair representation of Black men and women with different skin tones and hair textures.
“With Beaumoji, our goal is to provide emojis that beauty enthusiasts crave and speak to their unique passions, lifestyles and personalities,” Rachel Weiss, Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at L’Oréal USA, said in a press release.
This new launch is just part of the latest efforts in L’Oréal’s ongoing strategy to include more beauty into the digital world. From emoji’s of hands, lipsticks, faces, various hair colors and textures to nail polishes and even colorful Fros, L’Oréal is sharing the true individuality of beauty. While 130 sounds like a huge number to properly represent all the diverse groups in this country, many more would need to be expressed to complete the job. There will, however, be seasonal changes and we do hope they reflect those changes with diversity being a focal point.
To celebrate the launch L’Oréal is offering a contest to design your own emoji and if picked it will be added to the keyboard. Additional details can be found here.
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