Lancôme and Extime Duty Free join hands for Beauty Never Stops campaign at Paris CDG

Beauty never stopped over the summer at Paris CDG thanks to an immersive and retailtainment-focused pop-up from Lancôme

FRANCE. L’Oréal Travel Retail teamed up with Extime Duty Free (the joint venture between Lagardère Travel Retail and Groupe ADP) on Lancôme’s Beauty Never Stops pop-up campaign at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

The activation, which ran from 1 July to 10 September, invited travellers to indulge in a curated Parisian beauty experience that combined luxury, personalisation and entertainment. The central display featured Lancôme’s hero fragrances, skincare and makeup lines, creating a seasonal beauty hub for summer travellers.

(Above) Travellers received personalised postcards designed by French fashion illustrator Marc-Antoine Coulon as special souvenirs; (below) a digital Paris Summer Guide offered bespoke travel tips featuring more artwork by Coulon 

At the forefront of the campaign was Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle fragrance. Other highlights included UV Expert, a skincare essential for sun protection alongside a selection of vibrant makeup products, including bronzers and palettes.

These products formed a comprehensive beauty offering, catering to travellers’ needs for both every day and holiday beauty essentials.

The Beauty Never Stops campaign incorporated a strong retailtainment element. Travellers could capture memorable moments at a photo booth with an Eiffel Tower backdrop, providing a personalised touch to their journey.

Renowned French fashion illustrator Marc-Antoine Coulon designed exclusive Parisian-themed postcards, offering travellers a keepsake to send to loved ones or take home as a souvenir of their travels.

French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura fronted the Beauty Never Stops campaign, showcased via large digital screens at Paris CDG

Adding further depth to the experience was the personalised Paris Summer Guide. This interactive, phygital offering invited travellers to answer a series of questions, resulting in a bespoke city guide packed with hidden Parisian gems and tailored beauty advice from Lancôme. This innovative feature also brought Marc-Antoine Coulon’s fashion illustrations to life.

Exclusive gifts further enhanced the campaign, with travellers receiving a stylish summer bag that embodied Parisian style and elegance.

Lancôme’s Beauty Never Stops campaign was fronted by celebrated singer-songwriter Aya Nakamura, known for her bold and vibrant persona. Her involvement and youthful energy were showcased via large scale digital screens throughout the airport, resonating with Gen Z travellers and enhancing the brand’s appeal to this younger audience. ✈

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