The Clarins Team was looking for a tool which could demonstrate the intensity of UV radiation. Another goal was to increase UV awareness and the need for the appropriate SPF protection to prevent sunburn.

The USP Solutions’ challenge was to translate Clarins’ needs to a brand activation tool that enabled consumers to touch and feel the brand, thus educating consumers about using sunscreen with the accurate SPF factor. The experts at USP Solutions knew that in order to create and support brand loyalty, they had to find a way to engage the consumers’ senses.

USP Solutions developed concepts, which were sent to the Clarins marketing team for review. The experts at USP Solutions proposed that the UV Intensity technology was the best technological match for this campaign.

Once it was decided how the haptic tester experience could be implemented in the campaign, USP took complete responsibility, handling everything from artwork creation/integration to printing and on-time delivery.

The UV Intensity test area reacts by changing color when it is exposed to UV radiation. Depending on UV radiation intensity the test area changes from light to dark purple. The darker the test field, the more intense the UV radiation; in this case the sunscreen’s SPF factor must be higher be to protect the skin against sun damage.

How it works:

• Expose wristband to UV radiation.
• Depending on UV intensity, the test area will change its color ranging from light to dark purple.

The Clarins team was looking for a DEMO tool that could determine a consumer’s hydration level in an easy and reliable way. Another requirement of the demo tool was to clearly and effectually demonstrate the product’s moisturizing superiority.

The challenge for USP Solutions was to translate Clarins’ needs to a brand activation tool that enabled consumers to touch and feel the brand, thus demonstrating the efficacy of their moisturizers. The experts at USP Solutions knew that to demonstrate product truth it was necessary to find a way to engage the consumers’ senses.

USP Solutions developed initial concepts, which were sent to the Clarins marketing team for review. The experts at USP Solutions proposed that the Hydration Test was the best technological match for this campaign.

Once it was decided how the haptic tester experience could be implemented in the campaign, USP took complete responsibility, handling everything from artwork implementation to printing and on-time delivery.

The Hydration Test reacts to sebum on the skin, allowing the consumer to determine the shine level of his/her skin.

How it works:

• Peel off the BEFORE sticker.
• Press onto the back of your hand.
• Remove and compare to the moisture key.
• Next, find the serum and moisturizer that’s right for you.
• Then repeat the test with the AFTER sticker.
• Remove and compare to the moisture key to see the super-quenching results.