Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Product, Packaging, Presentation, Promotion and Price Point

PRODUCTS

ELLIS LIPS

Three textures, 27 colours: Ellis Lips offer a range of looks, from stained and subtle to vivid and glossy. Products are lightweight, long-lasting and easy to apply both as fully covering shade of just a mere stain. Paraben-free and loaded with Vitamin E, they also blend into the lips without leaving a sticky residue, leaving the lips soft and conditioned, Ellis Red, the signature colour is available in all three textures.

CREAMY LIPS
For classic lipstick definition and long-wearing coverage, use soft and velvety Creamy Lips. It is a lipstick that provides pure colour, and a smooth finish that lasts overtime. Superior comfort both in application and on the lips. Plumping activities improve hydration and smooth your lips. Available in 9 shades.
WHAT - A long-wear lipstick that provides pure colour, and a shiny finish that lasts overtime. Superior comfort in both application and on lips. Plumping actives improve hydration and smooth your lips.
WHY - For classic definition: the texture of this highly pigmented, covering lipstick gives great definition to your lips, both as a fully covering shade, but also as a mere stain.
HOWApply Creamy Lips with the spongy applicator first by painting the lips with just a small amount of lipstick, then fully load the applicator to fill inside of the lips. Creamy Lips is also great for a more stained effect: just load a tiny bit of the lipstick onto the applicator, apply and blot for a matte stain. 

MILKY LIPS
A long-wear, fluid lipstick that provides highly pigmented colour, and a glossy finish that lasts overtime. Especially loved by women who do not like to feel lipstick on their lips. Milky Lips also contains plumping activities that improve hydration and smooth your lips. Available in 9 shades.
WHAT A long-wear, fluid lipstick that provides highly-pigmented colour, and a glossy finish that lasts overtime. Superior comfort both in application and on the lips. Plumping actives improve hydration and smooth your lips. Especially loved by women who do not like to feel lipstick on their lips.
WHYThe light texture of this highly pigmented, covering lipstick gives great definition to your lips, both as a fully covering shade, but also as a mere stain.
HOWApply Milky Lips with the brush applicator first by painting the lips with just a small amount of lipstick, then fully load the applicator to fill inside of the lips. Milky Lips is also great for a more stained effect: just load a tiny bit of the lipstick onto the applicator, apply and blot for a matte stain.



GLAZED LIPS
A highly-pigmented lip-gloss for an ultra-wet, yet long-lasting splash of colour that combines transparency and intensity. Glazed Lips are made from plant seed oils that improve hydration, as well as Tocotrienol (a powerful antioxidant and component of Vitamin E) plus Vitamin C, and Omegas 3 and 6 to protect your lips. Available in 9 shades.
WHATA highly-pigmented lip-gloss for an ultra-wet, yet long-lasting splash of colour that combines transparency and intensity. Non-sticky, so providing superior comfort both in application and on the lips. Plant seed oils improve hydration and protect your lips.
WHYA mega-shiny gloss to bring out your lips to the fullest, both as a covering shade, but also as a mere stain.
HOWApply Glazed Lips with the brush applicator first by painting the lips with just a small amount of gloss, then fully load the applicator to fill inside of the lips. Glazed Lips is also great for a more stained effect: just load a tiny bit of the gloss onto the applicator, apply and blot for a stain.



HOT LIPS
Hot Lips is Ellis' latest revolutionary texture for the lips. Because its absolutely packed with pigment, you'll only need a tiny but of the non-greasy Hot Lips to add vibrant colour. Hot Lips are extremely long-wearing, without the risk of drying out your lips. And remember: a little foes a very long way! Available in 9 shades.
Hot Lips is Ellis' latest revolutionary texture for the lips. Because it's absolutely packed with pigment, you'll only need a tiny bit of the non-greasy Hot Lips to add vibrant colour. Hot Lips are extremely long-wearing, without the risk of drying out your lips. A little goes a very long way.




All Ellis Lips products are suitable for each skin tone, age or style. No scent. No taste. Non-sticky. No animal testing.

ELLIS EYES

CREAMY EYES
A revolutionary, semi matte eyeshadow that provides coverage without heaviness. The lifting, firming and protecting Creamy Eyes formula glides on like velvet. Even a thin layer of this paraben-free formula is extremely long-wearing and will stay fixed until taken off with a cleanser. Para Cress flower extract stimulates natural skin-lifting capabilities. Coffee extract works to increase collagen and elastin production while also increasing natural skin defences. Creamy Eyes is ideal for a quick smoky eye, providing sufficient playtime before drying. Creamy Eyes can also be used like a pencil to line the eyes or create depth. Available in 21 shades.
WHAT - The lifting, firming and protecting Creamy Eyes formula glides on like velvet. Even a thin layer of this formula is extremely long-wearing and will stay fixed until taken off with a cleanser.
WHY - Creamy Eyes is ideal for a quick smokey eye, providing sufficient playtime before drying. Creamy Eyes can also be used like a thick pencil.
HOW - Use it like a thick pencil around the eye or in the eyelid crease, or cover the entire eyelid using the built-in Ellis Faas Creamy Eyes brush, then fade the edges with fingertips. For extra drama, experiment with layering multiple colours of Creamy Eyes. 


LIGHTS
Ellis created Lights that are much more than just highlighters. Although liquid, they dry upon application to create the illusion of metallic eyes. The texture appears moist whilst being perfectly dry with a smooth finish, so you wont feel any stickiness and you'll avoid those pesky eyelid creases. The Lights are also great to use in combination with the Creamy Eyes. Available in 5 shades.
WHAT - Ellis Lights are much more than just highlighters. Although liquid, they dry upon application. Lights have a wonderfully smooth finish, so you won't feel any stickiness and you'll avoid those pesky eyelid creases.
WHY - To create the illusion of metallic eyes, both as a fully coloured eyelid, or used topically. In combination with Creamy Eyes, the Lights give infinite possibilities to play with shadow and light - which is exactly what applying makeup is all about.
HOW - Use the brush to paint on the Light over any Ellis Faas eye shadow, even though it can also be used on its own. For the strongest effect of metallic intensity, let the Light dry where you have painted it on the eyelid. For a more subtle effect, dab it with your finger before the Light has dried completely.

MASCARA
Ellis Faas Mascara has a creamy texture that with its full brush perfectly coats, lengthens and separates each individual lash. Ideal to layer, but keeping your lashes soft to the touch. Lashes instantly appear longer, lifted and combined thanks to active ingredients such as Senegalese acacia, natural waxes and filming agents. Available in 2 shades.
WHAT - A creamy texture that perfectly coats, lengthens and separates each individual lash. Lashes instantly appear longer, lifted and combed.
WHY - A lengthening mascara for subtle or prominent accents to your lashes. Well-suited for customising different looks.
HOW - Use the elegant, long wand of the brush to stroke on one coat to accentuate your lashes with subtly, or to frame your eyes with a more dramatic effect, build up the lashes with additional coats.


EYELINER
A fabulous liquid Eyeliner that rapidly turns into a vibrant, unprecedented powdery finish while a high percentage of pigments results into an extra matte line of pure colour. With a perfectly shaped brush that ensures precision lines with each application, Ellis Faas Eyeliner gives the eye a long-wearing, sophisticated look. Available in 2 shades.
WHAT - A fabulous liquid liner that rapidly turns into a vibrant, unprecedented powdery finish while a high percentage of pigments results into an intense line of pure colour. And it stays until taken off with a cleanser.
WHY - To give the eyes a sophisticated look with an extra matte, deep line of pure colour.
HOW - Load the applicator by turning the base of the pen and draw a line close to the eyelashes.


All Ellis Eyes products are suitable for each skin tone, age of style. No scent. No creasing. No animal testing. 


ELLIS SKIN

The Ellis Skin products turn any skin into a beautiful canvas on which to add colour. The eight foundations in the Ellis Faas Collection are to be combined with their eight "sister" concealers. This reflects Ellis' years of experience discovering combinations of foundation and concealer that result in seamless coverage on any skin tone. Finish off the look with some compact powder and blush.

SKIN VEIL FOUNDATION
Ellis believes that foundation should illuminate the skin without feeling or appearing like a mask.
She was able to create her ideal foundation in Japan: Skin Veil. With an exceptional balance of high-quality ingredients such as Vitamin E and a special selection of natural minerals, Skin Veil foundation glides on in a thin layer. Within just a few minutes, the Skin Veil becomes one with the skin, diffusing light across the skin's surface. Available in 8 shades.
WHAT Foundation for porcelain skin with neutral undertone. With an exceptional balance of high-quality ingredients, Skin Veil glides on in a thin layer, blending into the skin. A foundation that illuminates the skin without feeling or appearing like a mask.
WHYTo achieve a porcelain, even skin tone. Skin Veil minerals diffuse light across the skin’s surface, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. ELLIS FAAS foundation incorporates moisturising ingredients which nourish and protect the skin.
HOWApply Skin Veil on the T-zone (forehead and nose) and fade outwards with the brush or fingertips to provide sufficient and natural-looking coverage. Within just a few minutes, Skin Veil becomes one with the skin. Apply a second layer for a more coverage.


CONCEALER
With a unique blend of ingredients such as Karite oil and rice wax, Ellis Faas concealer immediately blends into the skin for a flawless finish. Vitamin E and C in the formula hydrate and have anti-ageing and regenerating properties. The Ellis Faas concealer has a polished finish, with a formulation that offers high coverage to reduce the appearance of blemishes, pigmentation spots and dark circles. Available in 8 shades.
WHATFor porcelain skin with a neutral undertone. With a unique blend of ingredients such as Karité oil and rice wax, ELLIS FAAS concealer immediately blends into the skin for a flawless finish. Vitamins E and C in the formula hydrate and have anti-aging and regenerating properties.
WHYA formulation that offers high coverage To reduce the appearance of blemishes, pigmentation spots and dark circles.
HOWThe secret to seamless concealer coverage lies in its relation to the foundation colour: darker skin demands more contrast between concealer and foundation, while lighter skin requires foundation and concealer that are more similar in colour. Paired with Skin Veil, ELLIS FAAS concealer accommodates these dramatic differences in the requirements of different skin tones.


BLUSH
Made with essential oils, rose water and vitamins C and E, Ellis Faas Blush gives cheeks a touch of colour while cooling and toning the skin for an instant fresh look. Ellis Faas Blush ensures a dewy finish and long-lasting glow. Just apply a dot of colour directly to the apple of the cheek and fade out. Available in 4 shades.
WHYELLIS FAAS blush gives cheeks a touch of colour while cooling and toning the skin for an instant fresh look. ELLIS FAAS blush ensures a dewy finish and long-lasting glow.
HOWApply a dot of colour directly to the middle of the cheek with the signature ELLIS FAAS pen and fade out with your fingertips or with the sponge that comes with the powder.


COMPACT POWDER
Ellis Faas powder is light and transparent while feeling creamy to the touch, with a veil of natural-looking mattifying effect. Seaweed extracts provide fatty acids, giving suppleness and firmness to the skin. The powder smoothes and perfects the skin while offering unprecedented comfort and adherence for the most advanced powder of its kind. Available in 3 shades.
WHATNatural finish powder smoothes and perfects the skin while offering unprecedented comfort and adherence for the most advanced powder of its kind. Made with seaweed extract, ELLIS FAAS powder keeps skin soft and supple.
WHY - Ellis Faas powder is light and transparent while feeling creamy to the touch, with a veil of natural-looking mattifying effect. NOTE: this is a refill to fit into the cap of the Ellis Holder.
HOW Use the velvety side of the revolutionary, double-sided powder puff to dust the face.

All Ellis Skin products are suitable for each skin type. No scent. No animal testing. 





ELLIS GLOW UP

Playing with light is one of the best tricks in make up. Light emphasis on shape and glow. Attracting light to certain parts of your face will illuminate it and bring it to life. The best way to attract light to your face is with the soft focus properties of the reflective pearls in Glow Up. These finely milled particles provide radiance with a soft subtle shimmer. It leaves you with a delicate glow that helps to mask any imperfections, adding a satin-soft and porcelain finish.

Apply the luminous powder to parts of the skin which light falls first: your upper cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the cupid bow of your lip, and collarbone. Playing with light creates a seductive emphasis on bone structure, and enhances your healthy and youthful experience.

Glow Up's glide-on application gives a velvety feeling due to its micronisation technology. Glow Up also helps protect the skin from the environment because it contains vitamin E. Available in 3 shades.

No parabens. No oils. No animal testing. 

PACKAGING

All products (excluding the foundation bottle) are packaged in bullet shape click pens and additional accessories are designed to go with this such as the Ellis Holder and Clips. The reason behind this idea was Ellis could never find her makeup in her handbag so she invented these shape pens so they could be found easily. The award-winning Ellis Holder allows you to choose which products you want in there so they can all be stored in one place. The clips can connect any amount of pens and can be easily rolled up without disconnecting the chain. Again, a great way to find and easily store her products.

ELLIS HOLDER
As a professional makeup artist, Ellis keeps her makeup kits meticulously organised. But, as for many of the rest of us, her handbag was a jumble of her favourite products - just finding the lipstick she was looking for took longer than applying it. When Ellis first envisioned her own brand of makeup, she vowed to solve this "handbag jumble". Her solution is now two-fold: The Ellis Holder and the Ellis Clips.

With the award-winning Ellis Holder, you are the one in charge: when you buy it the hOLDER IS empty leaving it up to you to mix and match. You are the one choosing the products that reflect your mood or suit the occasion, and you're good to go with a customised kit filled with your choice of colours and products to do a complete look. You can also twist the bottom which allows each product to pop up, making it easier for you to take the product out.

Video taken my myself

ELLIS CLIPS
The second portable solution that Ellis invented are the Ellis Clips. The Clips can connect any amount of our signature pens - from two to as many as you like. The concept is brilliant in its simplicity: just connect the clips to each other and slide in the pens. You can roll them up and take out just the pen you want to use without disconnecting the chain.

ELLIS CASE
The Ellis Case has been designed to contain the Compact Powder refills and its sponge. Just put the powder godet into the case and a light magnet holds it in place. When it's empty, it can easily be taken out and replaced by a new one. The top part of the case has a built-in mirror.


PRESENTATION

Although Ellis Faas is available to order on most websites, Fortnum and Mason is the only department store in London with a counter to test and buy products. On my visit to London, I noticed how small yet compact the counter was. It seemed to be like a giant container/holder full of all her products in different sections. It was neatly presented and everything had its place, from eyes to lips to skin products, making it easy for the customer to browse. It also mimicked the layout of her website, how everything was in order and was easy to find.



PROMOTION

Ellis doesn't really advertise her brand like others do through magazines and tv adverts, she does it through creating short films and videos. She works with different magazines and for catwalks etc. She is always promoting her work through her website and on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. She uploads videos, face charts, her previous and current work/projects she is done/doing.

When viewing one product on the website, there will be links to other products to buy that will compliment them. For example, when you click on a foundation it will have links to a concealer and powder products. It is a clever way of promoting and getting people to additionally purchase other products. 

PRICE POINT

Personally, I find Ellis Faas reasonably priced when compared with other high end brands on the market. However for the price you do pay, I think there should be more perks or the customers such as loyalty cards or discount if you spend a certain amount etc.
The most expensive is the Skin Veil Foundation 30ml bottle at £55, and the cheapest being £17 for the compact powder. Some may find this expensive compared to high street brands but I would class this brand as high-end making it fairly priced with competitors. The most popular products are the lipsticks and eyeshadows which range at £23-£26. 


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