L'Oréal is giving consumers a way to take their augmented reality-based makeup try-ons to the next level by enabling a beauty adviser to place recommended products on a shopper's face during a live consultation.
The new beauty consultation service is the latest example of how serious L'Oréal is about AR technology and follows closely on the heels of the company's acquisition of AR beauty platform Modiface in March, marking the first time L'Oréal has acquired a tech company. Perfect Corp.'s YouCam app launched a similar service this year.

A number of beauty brands, including L'Oréal, Covergirl and Coty, have recently ramped up their use of AR tech to encourage virtual trial, while tapping into the popularity of beauty-related content on digital channels.

"We believe that A.R technology will transform our industry so significantly that it was essential to insource that," Lubomira Rochet, L'Oreal Chief Digital Officer
As digital technology's role in beauty grows, the company wants to ensure it's well-positioned to take advantage of the latest innovations. AR technology is one part of a broader strategy that also includes working with startups.

The future of the beauty industry lies in services, personalization and the interplay between the two, which can be significantly enhanced via digital technology, the executive noted.

Launching the AR consultation service with NYX Cosmetics, which L'Oréal acquired in 2014, makes sense because of the brand's socially driven strategy. Beauty is a popular category on social media, where consumers, influencers and beauty consultants often share tips, trends and new looks. Translating this experience over to a virtual, live consultation doesn't appear to be much of a stretch.


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https://www.mobilemarketer.com/news/loreal-buys-ar-beauty-tech-startup-modiface/519375/


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