Swiss cosmetics brand Valmont Cosmetics is using Thinfilm’s NFC solutions to transform beauty products into consumer beauty experiences.
A partnership and related market trial has been formed by Thin Film Electronics with CMSmartconnect and Valmont Cosmetics.
This NFC enabled packaging is claimed to deliver customers of Valmont with specific beauty advice through the simple tap of a smartphone.
The Swiss cosmetics company claims to be offering anti-aging products which cater to the customers worldwide. With this method, Valmont opines that the interaction can be a two-way dialogue and can strengthen its customer relationships.
Valmont’s line of anti-aging products will now feature a ‘tap here to discover more’ call to action. With a simple smartphone tap, consumes can be instantly directed to a customised web page of Velmont, where one can read more about the brand and learn more the ingredients, receive instructions for applications, preview complimentary products and to buy products online.
Each of the SpeedTap tags have a unique ID, which can fully integrate with Thin Film’s CNECT cloud-based software platform, which can let the brand to manage marketing campaigns, monitor real-time tapping activity and to generate detailed analytics and reporting.
Valmont Cosmetics CEO Sophie Guillon said: “We chose Thinfilm’s SpeedTap tags because of their unique ability to facilitate one-to-one conversations with our customers and to extend those relationships beyond the spa and retail environments.
“When our customers engage with us using this mobile technology, we can instantly provide custom advice and learn more about their needs. Making our cosmetics packaging interactive gives us a way to ensure proper usage, drive re-orders, and build closer ties with our loyal customers.”
Thinfilm CEO Davor Sutija said: “We’re pleased that Valmont Cosmetics chose to integrate our SpeedTap technology in their premium anti-aging product line. This unique collaboration with CMSmartconnect and Valmont marks Thinfilm’s first NFC solutions field trial in the cosmetics industry.
“Our NFC solution for brand-to-consumer applications opens new pathways for premium cosmetics brands like Valmont to directly connect with their customers, enhance brand loyalty, and drive repeat purchases.”
