Launching Skincare with Soul. A Clean Start for Conscious Beauty

Brand Identity, Art Direction, Packaging, Campaign
Dolly Lou / 2024

THE CHALLENGE

Dolly Lou, a clean skincare startup focused on natural body care, launched with a full product line including hand & body oil, face cream, and roll-on deodorant. I developed a modern brand strategy, designed a minimal yet bold packaging system to stand out on shelves and socials, and built a social media playbook with brand-aligned key visuals and promotional ad templates for Meta and Pinterest.

RESULTS

First 60 Days Post-Launch

Revenue:

$28K in the first 6 weeks, driven by Instagram, email marketing, and influencer micro-seeding

ROAS (Meta Ads):

2.8x return on ad spend using skin-type-specific creatives and optimized campaign targeting

Website Traffic:

9.2K+ sessions with a strong 51% mobile return visit rate, indicating early audience loyalty

Instagram Engagement:

Reached 6.4%, boosted by consistent brand storytelling and UGC campaigns

Email Revenue:

Email flows (welcome series, post-purchase, and restock alerts) accounted for 21% of total revenue via Klaviyo

IMPACT

Dolly Lou entered the skincare space not just with products, but with purpose, blending clean formulations, minimalist design, and an unapologetically soft brand voice that resonates with modern self-care seekers. From brand positioning to packaging and digital storytelling, Dolly Lou carved out its space with intention, clarity, and early traction that led to fast sellouts and community buzz.

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