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Cremelle - UK makeup brand reimagined with bold simplicity

Beauty & Cosmetics
Cremelle partnered with 5sum to relaunch as a modern beauty brand for a new, diverse, and confident generation. The ambition was clear: shed outdated visual codes and reposition Cremelle with a brand world that embodies bold simplicity — elegant enough for prestige, yet flexible enough to thrive in culture-driven beauty moments.
Services
  • Brand Strategy & Positioning
  • Visual Identity & Packaging Design
  • Campaign Art Direction
  • Content Production & Social Strategy
  • Digital Experience Design
Department
Brand & Campaign
Project information

The beauty market is saturated with maximalist aesthetics and overcomplicated messaging. Cremelle’s challenge was to break away and stand out by going against the grain — owning simplicity as a statement of confidence.

 

We crafted an identity that cuts through the noise with clear, stripped-back elegance — no clutter, no overdesign. The campaign system leaned into bold typography, sharp photography, and confident use of space, giving Cremelle a unique voice in a hyper-competitive category.

 

The result was a brand experience that feels authentic, direct, and modern — from packaging to social activations — making Cremelle not just another beauty brand, but a cultural signal for clarity and confidence.

Results in numbers

85%

Positive brand recall in focus groups.

65%

Increase in first-month sales vs. forecast.

2x

Campaign engagement compared to category benchmarks.

3x

Growth in social followers within 90 days of launch.

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Client quote
“A transformation that turned Cremelle into a symbol of confidence — minimal, modern, and unmistakably ours.”
— Marketing Director, Cremelle
Key moments

Stripping away clutter to make simplicity the new bold
Launch of a prestige-ready identity system
Culture-driven campaign moments that sparked engagement
Packaging design that translates simplicity into shelf impact
Digital storefront reimagined for seamless beauty shopping

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