Branding

Packaging

Art Direction

Cleo Cosmetics

A minimalist brand identity and packaging system for a skincare line focused on clean beauty.

Dark cosmetic jars and foliage on a stone surface.
Dark cosmetic jars and foliage on a stone surface.

Client:

Cleo Cosmetics

Duration:

2 weeks

Overview

Cleo Cosmetics approached me with a vision: to create a brand that felt clean, empowering, and elevated — without leaning into tired beauty clichés. The result? A visual identity that’s soft, strong, and confident — much like the products themselves.

The Process

We started with brand strategy and positioning workshops to define Cleo’s tone and audience. From there, I developed a logo suite inspired by simplicity and natural elegance, paired with a muted, feminine color palette and modern serif typography.

Packaging played a major role — with minimal layouts, recyclable materials, and clear labeling to emphasize the brand’s ingredient transparency. I also supported the launch with art direction for product photography and social content.

Visual Elements

  • Logo design with custom ligature

  • Full brand system (typography, color palette, icons)

  • Product packaging for 6 SKUs

  • Instagram story templates and social tiles

  • Visual guidebook and packaging specs

Black and white display of cosmetic items on a pedestal.
Black and white display of cosmetic items on a pedestal.
Black and white display of cosmetic items on a pedestal.

Results

  • 35% boost in online sales within the first month of rebrand

  • Featured in 4 indie beauty blogs/magazines

  • Consistent 5-star reviews for packaging and unboxing experience

  • Gained 1.2K new Instagram followers post-launch

  • Helped Cleo secure a retail partnership with an organic wellness store

Close-up of cosmetic jars with "LUNA ALOE" on the label.
Close-up of cosmetic jars with "LUNA ALOE" on the label.

The branding work exceeded our expectations — it felt like you understood our values better than we did. Our packaging now turns heads, and sales have grown noticeably since launch.

Elena Moore, Founder, A woman in a colorful striped top.

Elena Moore

Founder

Cleo Cosmetics

The branding work exceeded our expectations — it felt like you understood our values better than we did. Our packaging now turns heads, and sales have grown noticeably since launch.

Elena Moore, Founder, A woman in a colorful striped top.

Elena Moore

Founder

Cleo Cosmetics

The branding work exceeded our expectations — it felt like you understood our values better than we did. Our packaging now turns heads, and sales have grown noticeably since launch.

Elena Moore, Founder, A woman in a colorful striped top.

Elena Moore

Founder

Cleo Cosmetics

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