Beauty Product Advertisements Through the 1950s

Instructions 1. The first slide will contain a picture of the product

and a couple of lines from the commercial for you to guess

2. The answer and the commercial will be on the following slide

1950’s Beauty Advertisements

Palmolive Soap This commercial was first released in 1950. The name originated in 1898, and the company sells associated products in various countries

“You want a beauty soap for a ________”

What do you think?

Answer ...For a beauty bath

Commercial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrIYiREd-C4

Lustre-Creme Shampoo This product launched in 1944, but was made in 1955.

How many lustre-creme products were mainly used in the 1950s?

What do you think?

Answer There were 3! There was creme, lotion and liquid.

Did you use any of these?

Commercial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGOw6j8MeYk

Drene Shampoo This product was introduced in the mid-1930’s. It was the first modern (no soap) shampoo. It was produced in early to mid-1950s

“At curtain time my hair ____ _____”

What do you think?

Answer “...must shine-so i shampoo with Drene!”

Commercial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5y5pwxelxA

Miss Clairol Hair Color Bath

This is an american personal care-product division of company Coty, that specializes in hair color and hair care, that was began in 1931. This product was a hair-coloring kit introduced in 1956.

“Your best beauty friend for ____ ____”

What do you think?

Answer “....Gray hair”

Commercial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be9MREGx7NM

Brylcreem This is a british brand of hair styling products for men. First created in 1928 by Country Chemicals at the Chemico Works.

“what's the matter…?”

What do you think?

Answer “...I forgot my Brylcreem. That’s one thing no man should forget.”

Commercial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuB1GOlqJt8

Creme PuffIn 1953 Max Factor introduced Creme Puff-the first all-in-one base and powder. They also launched their retail concealer in 1954, a flesh-colored stick called Erace.

“Creme puff the_____ ______

What do you think?

Answer “...the instant makeup”

Commercial link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ne2AbOVexs

Palmolive After Shave Lotion This product is cooling and refreshing to your face after you shave. It was also stated that is great for underarm deodorant as well

“Cools my face in seconds…”

What do you think?

Answer “...soothes my face for hours”

Commercial Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6llnXcWcswI

Discussion 1. Did you use any of these products?2. What other beauty/hair products can you think of?3. What shampoo did you use?4. What aftershave did you use, if you used any? 5. What was your favorite beauty product?