L'Oréal Paris The Brush Contest

Are you a beauty junkie, like I am? If you are, then have you heard of The Brush Contest by L'Oréal? If you haven't, then read on.

L'Oréal Paris is launching a global search for the best makeup artists and if you're Malaysian, you are invited to join this amazing contest!

To WIN the chance to join the L'Oréal Paris Makeup Designer team on a one year contract, worth 100,000€, all you have to do is create and share a daring new look in a video tutorial. And when I say "daring", I mean it. You have to go all out with your look for this contest. Go crazy with your eyeshadow colors, try on vibrant colors you never thought you can wear on your eyes!

More details about this contest :

L’Oréal Paris proudly announces The Brush Contest, the world’s first-ever international makeup designer contest happening exclusively on YouTube.

The world’s number-one beauty brand will launch its new international Makeup Designer platform via an online contest, the first of its kind! The adventure will gather contestants from 13 countries including France, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Italy and Turkey.

The Brush Contest is open to professionals, amateurs, bloggers, vloggers and YouTubers. Just two rules to apply: you have to be a true beauty junkie and be at least 18 years old.

Those lucky enough to make it to the final round will have a front seat at the hottest beauty event of the year: the Grand Finale broadcast from Paris on YouTube on May 1st, 2015. This star-studded evening—hosted by none other than L’Oréal Paris star Spokesperson and woman of worth Eva Longoria—will celebrate L’Oreal Paris passion for color and its makeup designer edge.

“This event marks the very first time that a new makeup designer unveils their creative spark, online, broadcasted on YouTube. Backed up by the expertise of our talented makeup designer Karim Rahman, The Brush Contest offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join L’Oréal Paris’ dream team of makeup designers” exclaims Cyril Chapuy, L’Oréal Paris Global Brand President. “The Brush Contest mirrors L’Oréal Paris’ core values, and enables every woman to effortlessly create the most magical makeup looks and immerse themselves in the art of color”. 

Next, some FAQs that you need to know :

What’s in it for the Winner?

Nothing short of a dream come true: a one-year makeup designer contract with L’Oréal Paris valued at 100,000€!

The cherry on top? Join L’Oreal’s behind-the-scenes team at the most glamorous happening of the year: the Cannes International Film Festival.

What makes it so appealing?

The contestants enter for a chance to compete in the finale to showcase their skills by making over the industries top models from our L’Oréal Paris roster such as Lara Stone, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes or Barbara Palvin.

The L’Oréal Paris’ ambassadresses will also play a key role in cheering on contestants throughout the selection process by sharing their own personal news, videos and pictures on the YouTube platform and on their own social media accounts.

The Countdown

Action-packed months from January to May 2015

19 January – 12 February:

o The Brush Contest kicks off with national recruitment campaign. Contestants

to post videos (3 minutes or less) on their local YouTube channel revealing a full makeup look inspired by the theme “Color Clash”.

o Join the international competition at thebrushcontest.com!

16 February – 22 March:

o Public vote for the Top 30 videos to choose Top 10 finalists.

o Find out how you can win RM1000 Watson cash voucher by participating in

‘Guess who’s the winner for Malaysia L’Oreal Paris Makeup Designer’ amongst the Top 10 finalists at www.facebook.com/lorealparismalaysia

8 March:

o Meet The Brush Contest Top 10 Finalist at L’Oreal Paris Flagship store at

Watson’s Alamanda with free makeover!

o Find out more at www.facebook.com/lorealparismalaysia

23 – 31 March:

o Announcement of National winner and he or she will represent Malaysia for

the international competition in Paris. Mentored by the brand’s color experts, candidates will explore new creative fields and experience beauty in the making.

1 May:

o The Grand Finale will be broadcast online. Eva Longoria hosts a jury of beauty

and fashion experts in Paris at what promises to be the event of the year.

And finally, some facts about this lovely brand!

ABOUT L’OREAL MAKEUP DESIGNER / PARIS

More than any other brand, L'Oréal Paris understands women’s deepest beauty desires. The unrivalled champion of color, L’Oréal Paris has a mission: to enhance women’s natural beauty through its talented and creative global makeup artists.

The exceptional looks created by L’Oreal Paris are inspired by women around the world and bear the signature spirit and allure of Parisian elegance.

The world’s most advanced scientific research and innovative designs create avant-garde formulas and textures that make every product unique. L’Oreal Paris strives to make beauty dreams come true. 

Please note the deadline for entries is 12 February 2015. 

You can find out more about the contest and how to enter here: https://thebrushcontest.com

GOOD LUCK!!!