Brand Guidelines

The definitive reference for Rageism Beauty’s brand identity, voice, visual language and creative direction. For internal and agency use.

Version 2.0 • March 2026
12
Sections
7
Award Wins
40+
Target Audience
Section 01

Brand Overview & Mission

Rageism Beauty is an Australian-made, pro-ageing beauty brand designed specifically for women 40+. We don’t focus on making women look younger — we focus on helping them look like the best version of themselves.

Mission

To create and market cosmetics specifically for women over 40. To fuel a movement against ageism and transform the way women feel about ageing and themselves.

Purpose

To show that beauty, style and sex appeal are ageless, timeless qualities derived from an earned inner confidence.

Brand Facts

FoundedAustralia
FounderDoris Humunicki
CategorySkincare-cosmetic hybrid
CertificationsAustralian Made & Owned, Vegan, Cruelty-Free
Websiterageismbeauty.com.au
AwardsMultiple beauty industry awards

The Rageism Difference

Our products are developed based on how skin changes over time — including hydration loss, texture changes, pigmentation and sensitivity. We operate as a hybrid between skincare and colour cosmetics. No other cosmetic range has our target market. We have a unique selling proposition.

Section 02

Brand Pillars

Four foundational pillars hold up the Rageism brand house. Every touchpoint, creative asset, and communication should reinforce at least one of these pillars.

Pure

High-quality mineral-based cosmetics specially formulated to enhance and complement mature skin.

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Ethical

Not tested on animals. Vegan. Australian made and owned. Responsible and transparent.

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Empowering

For women with attitude. The Rageism movement is more than cosmetics — it’s confidence reclaimed.

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Authentic

Real women. Real results. An Australian brand with genuine purpose and honest product claims.

Section 03

Target Audience

Primary: Women 40+

Women experiencing a shift in how makeup performs on their skin. They’re frustrated because what used to work no longer does — and they feel the beauty industry has forgotten them.

Their Pain Points

  • Makeup no longer sits smoothly
  • Foundation settles into lines and creases
  • Skin appears dull and lacks glow
  • Increased redness and pigmentation
  • Skin becomes drier and more reactive
  • Hormonal changes (incl. menopause) impact makeup longevity

In their words: “Makeup just no longer works.”

Psychographic Profile

  • Confident, not apologetic — embraces ageing rather than fighting it
  • Values quality over quantity — will invest in fewer, better products
  • Digitally engaged — active on social media, shops online
  • Community-minded — responds to brands with purpose and values
  • Seeks education — wants to understand why products work
  • Frustrated by mainstream — feels overlooked by conventional beauty brands

The Emotional Journey

Frustration → Loss of confidence → Discovery of Rageism → Relief and empowerment → “I feel like myself again”

⚠️ Important Note on Language

Women do not want to think of themselves as “older” — so don’t draw overt attention to age. Reference maturity through imagery alone. Use inspirational statements that reflect success, experience and confidence rather than age brackets. Focus on the “why” (confidence, empowerment) not the “who” (age group).

Section 04

Brand Voice & Tone

Rageism’s tone of voice is confident, sophisticated, bold and witty. We are irreverent and edgy — for women who refuse to fit stereotypes and won’t be ignored or patronised.

Voice Spectrum

Confident
ModestBold
Sophisticated
CasualRefined
Witty
SeriousPlayful
Irreverent
ConventionalRebellious
Warmth
ClinicalNurturing

Channel Adaptations

Social Media

Tone: Bold, witty, community-driven

Example: “Break up with your makeup. It’s not you — it’s your foundation.”

ReelsStoriesPosts

Paid Advertising

Tone: Problem-solution, confident, direct

Example: “Makeup that moves with your skin, not against it.”

Meta AdsGoogle AdsDisplay

Email & Website

Tone: Warm, educational, empowering

Example: “Your skin has changed. Your makeup should too.”

EDMProduct PagesBlog

✅ Do

  • Speak with our audience, not at them
  • Use language that empowers and validates
  • Reference confidence, experience, and individuality
  • Be witty and irreverent (“I don’t look good in beige”)
  • Focus on how products make women feel
  • Use customer language: “doesn’t sit in my lines”, “looks like skin”

❌ Don’t

  • Use “anti-ageing” — we are pro-ageing
  • Reference specific ages in copy (“for 50-year-olds”)
  • Use clinical or medical language
  • Promise to make anyone “look younger”
  • Sound apologetic about ageing
  • Use patronising or condescending tone
  • Default to “mature” as a euphemism
Section 05 — Brand Manifesto
It is time to rage against today’s age obsession.

Over 40. Over 50. Over 60. Whatever. We’re over it.

We love the skin we’re in. The delicately traced songlines of our lives. The whispered suggestions of lovers, past and present.

These things make us who we are. They are to be embraced. Not apologised for.

We will show them off with pride, in our best light.

THIS IS RAGEISM
Section 06

Colour Palette

A refined, predominantly black and white palette anchored by signature rose and blush tones. The secondary palette adds depth and versatility across digital and print.

Primary Palette

Aa
Rageism Black
#1D191A
Aa
Pure White
#FFFFFF
Aa
Rageism Blush
#F6A0A5
Aa
Deep Rose
#FB5682

Secondary Palette

Aa
Warm Cream
#ECDECC
Aa
Soft Stone
#DFDEDB
Aa
Charcoal
#3C3839
Aa
Award Gold
#D4A85C

Pantone References (Print)

PMS 072C
Azure
#0032A0
PMS 3275C
Emerald
#00B388
PMS 246C
Magenta
#812990
PMS 1585C
Tangerine
#FF7F32
PMS 199C
Red
#CC0033

📋 Colour Usage Notes

Primary palette should dominate all touchpoints. Black and white form the foundation, with Rageism Blush as the signature accent.

Deep Rose is reserved for CTAs, highlights, and emphasis.

Pantone references are for print/packaging applications only. Secondary Pantone colours appear sparingly and should not dominate digital touchpoints.

Section 07

Typography

Logo Font
TURNPIKE
Used exclusively for the Rageism Beauty wordmark. Do not use for body copy or headings.
Packaging Font
Gotham Thin
Used on product packaging and labels. Clean, minimal, sophisticated.
Website Primary
Sweet Sans Pro
Primary web font used across rageismbeauty.com.au. Clean and modern sans-serif.
Website Secondary
Quicksand
Secondary web font for accents and navigation elements.

Recommended Digital Hierarchy

ElementFontWeightUsage
H1 HeadlinesSweet Sans ProBold (700)Page titles, hero sections
H2 Section TitlesSweet Sans ProSemi-bold (600)Section headings
Body CopySweet Sans Pro / HelveticaRegular (400)Paragraphs, descriptions
CTAsSweet Sans ProBold (700)Buttons, action links
CaptionsQuicksandRegular (400)Image captions, metadata
AdsHelvetica / Sweet Sans ProBold + RegularPaid creative
Section 08

Product System

Rageism products are formulated across three key principles designed to address how skin changes over time.

💧

Hydration

To prevent caking and dryness

Light Reflection

To restore glow and soften lines

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Flexibility

So makeup moves with skin, not against it

Product Range

ProductSkin Issues AddressedKey IngredientsPerformance
PrimerLoss of glow, dryness, texture, cakingMica, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Silica, PeptidesRestores luminosity. Creates flexible base.
ConcealerPigmentation, dark circles, creasingFlexible pigments, Vitamin E, Amino AcidsBrightens and corrects without heaviness.
FoundationRedness, uneven tone, caking, dullnessMineral pigments, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin EEvens tone with skin-like finish.
Face Glow OilDryness, dullness, loss of radianceJojoba Oil, Vitamin E, essential fatty acidsRestores lipid barrier and natural glow.
Makeup RemoverSensitivity, dryness, barrier damageJojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, antioxidantsGentle removal. Supports barrier health.

Bundle Strategy

Entry Point

Starter Pack

Includes: Face Glow Oil + Primer + Foundation

Solves: “Fix how makeup sits”

Lower barrier to purchase. Builds confidence quickly. Pathway into full system.

⭐ Hero Bundle

Award-Winning Pack

Includes: Primer + Correcting Concealer + Foundation

Solves: “Fix how skin looks overall”

Full transformation system. Highest trust. Strong AOV driver. Best for before/after content.

Section 09

Customer Language

These are the words our customers use. Mirror this language in all communications to build instant recognition and trust.

What Customers Say

“Doesn’t sit in my lines”
“Looks like skin”
“Finally something that works”
“Hydrating and comfortable”
“I feel like myself again”
“No more caking”
“Natural glow”
“Not heavy”
“Makeup just no longer works”

Conversion Drivers

🎨

Shade Matching

Reduces hesitation and purchase anxiety

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Returns Policy

Reduces risk and builds purchase confidence

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Bundles

Simplifies decision-making

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Awards

Builds trust and social proof

Section 10

Creative & Ad Guidelines

Approved Creative Hooks

Use these as starting points for ad copy, social captions, and email subject lines:

Break up with your makeup
Makeup that moves with your skin
No more caking or dryness
Bring your glow back
Designed for how skin really changes
It’s not you — it’s your foundation
I don’t look good in beige
It’s a pity you can’t get into me

Problem → Solution Structure

Hook TypeExample
Pain point lead“Foundation settling into lines?”
Curiosity lead“The reason your makeup stopped working”
Social proof lead“‘Finally something that works’ — Sarah, 54”
Product benefit lead“Makeup that hydrates instead of cakes”
Movement lead“We’re over anti-ageing. We’re pro-you.”

High-Converting Formats

  • Before & After UGC — Real women, real results
  • Creator testimonial reels — Authentic product demos
  • Application tutorials — Educational, builds confidence
  • Product close-ups on skin — Texture and glow focus
  • Founder story — Doris’s journey, brand purpose

Raging Beauties — Brand Slogans

“Raging Beauties…
don’t do things by half”

“Raging Beauties…
are no shrinking violets”

“Raging Beauties…
vibrancy never fades”

Section 11

Photography & Visual Style

Strong, arresting images of women 40+ who revel in their individuality and personal sense of style. Never apologetic. Always confident.

Rageism Beauty
Doris Humunicki
Lifestyle

Photography Principles

  • Subjects: Real women 40+ (not models made to look younger)
  • Expression: Confident, direct gaze, self-assured
  • Styling: Edgy, individual, stylish — not corporate or conservative
  • Lighting: Natural, warm, skin-flattering — show texture honestly
  • Retouching: Minimal. Enhance glow, don’t erase lines
  • Backgrounds: Clean, minimal — subject is the hero
  • Colour grading: Warm tones, slight desaturation, luxury feel

Visual Identity

  • Mood: Confident sophistication meets edgy rebellion
  • Contrast: Black & white with selective colour (rose/blush accents)
  • Product shots: Clean, elevated, minimal props
  • Lifestyle shots: Women living fully — not “gracefully ageing”
  • UGC standard: Authentic but well-lit — real bathrooms, real mirrors, real skin

Positioning Approach

Bridge aspirational (celebrity-level imagery) with accessible (everyday women). Borrow from celebrity aesthetic but contextualise with real, relatable women.

✅ Visual Do’s

  • Show natural skin texture — embrace lines as “songlines”
  • Feature diverse women (ethnicities, body types, styles)
  • Include application process shots (before/during/after)
  • Use strong, direct eye contact
  • Show women being active, social, powerful

❌ Visual Don’ts

  • Over-airbrush or “de-age” subjects
  • Use stock photography of generic “senior” women
  • Show women in passive, domestic-only settings
  • Use clinical before/after lighting (medical aesthetic)
  • Include CC-licensed stock images
Section 12

Competitive Positioning

The Gap in the Market

Competitors sell the product, not the why. Rageism has the opportunity to sell the why — confidence, empowerment, and self-acceptance — while competitors remain focused on product features alone.

BrandPositionRageism Advantage
Look Fabulous Forever“Makeup for older women” — educational, tutorial-focused, UK-basedLFF is gentle and educational; Rageism is bold, edgy, and empowering.
Rodin (Olio Lusso)Luxury oils, celebrity-adjacent, aspirational NYC brandRodin is exclusive and unattainable. Rageism is accessible and authentic.
MAC / L’Oréal Age PerfectMass market, celebrity-endorsed mature linesAdd-on lines from youth-focused brands. Rageism is purpose-built from the ground up.
Morgan Annie CosmeticsAustralian competitor targeting similar demographicRageism has stronger brand identity, content library, and the movement narrative.

Rageism’s Unique Position

No other cosmetic range has this target market with this brand identity.

🎨 Purpose-built formulation  ×  💪 Empowering brand movement  ×  🇦🇺 Australian authenticity

Awards & Recognition

2026 Beauty Shortlist Awards

Rageism Beauty received outstanding recognition at the 2026 Beauty Shortlist Awards, cementing our position as Australia’s leading pro-ageing beauty brand.

Rageism Awards

🏆 7 Awards Won

🏆 Best Age Positive Brand
🏆 Best Makeup Brand — Menopause
🏆 Best Foundation — Menopause
Loose Mineral Powder Foundation
🏆 Best Makeup Product — Menopause
All Day Foundation, Correcting Concealer, Illuminating Primer
🏆 Best Concealer
Correcting Concealer
🏆 Best Primer
Illuminating Primer
🏆 Best Brow Product
Fabulous Brow Kit
Visual System

Iconography Kit

Complete visual icon system extracted from rageismbeauty.com.au — 23 custom SVG icons organised by function, organised by function.

🌟 Brand Promise Icons

These six icons form the homepage trust strip, communicating Rageism’s core brand promises at a glance. They use a 33×33 viewBox with line-art styling and currentColor for fill, making them adaptable to any colour context.

Tailored to Mature Women
Tailored to Mature Women
tailored-to-mature-women.svg
Trusted & Reviewed
Trusted & Reviewed
trust-and-reviewed-icon.svg
Australian Made
Australian Made
australia-icon.svg
Cruelty Free & Vegan
Cruelty Free & Vegan
cruelty-free-vegan-icon.svg
100% Natural Ingredients
100% Natural Ingredients
100-natural-ingredients-icon.svg
Award Winning
Award Winning
award-winning-icon.svg

🛒 E-commerce Icons

Trust strip icons reinforcing the shopping experience — delivery, packaging quality and returns policy. These use stroke colour #111111.

Shipping/Delivery
Shipping / Delivery
Group.svg
Premium Packaging
Premium Packaging
packaging-icon.svg
Fuss-Free Returns
Fuss-Free Returns
fuss-free-return.svg

📱 Social Media Icons

Instagram
social-instagram.svg
Facebook
social-facebook.svg
Pinterest
social-pinterest.svg

⚙️ UI / Navigation Icons

Functional interface icons used throughout the site for search, navigation, user accounts and calls-to-action. Clean, minimal line-art style at consistent stroke weights.

Search
Search
ui-search.svg
User / Account
User / Account
ui-user.svg
Chevron Left
Chevron Left
ui-chevron-left.svg
Chevron Right
Chevron Right
ui-chevron-right.svg
Arrow Right
Arrow Right
ui-arrow-right.svg
Calendar / Booking
Calendar / Booking
ui-calendar-book.svg
CTA Arrow
CTA Arrow
ui-arrow-cta.svg

✨ Decorative Elements

Decorative connector graphics used in the ‘Find My Shade’ three-step process. These contain colour fills and gradient treatments that are part of the brand’s visual identity.

Step Connector 1
Step Connector 1
decorative-step-01.svg
Step Connector 2
Step Connector 2
decorative-step-02.svg
Step Connector 3
Step Connector 3
decorative-step-03.svg

📜 Usage Guidelines

Content Library

Brand Assets & Content Library

Access all brand imagery, video content, guidelines documents and creative assets from the shared content folders below.

📁 Google Drive Folders

📷
Content Library — Imagery & Video 2023-2026
Primary content library with all brand imagery and video assets from 2023 through 2026.
🎥
Coverage / Riser Reels — Influencer Content
Influencer and creator content from the Riser program.
📂
Additional Content Folder
Supplementary brand content and assets.

📦 Dropbox Folders

📑
Filing Cabinet — Brand Guidelines & Assets
Brand guidelines documents, brand strategy files and reference assets.
📸
Rageism 10-24 — October 2024 Shoot
Photography from the October 2024 brand photoshoot.
📸
Studio Before & After (Tamara 2022)
Before and after studio photography from the 2022 Tamara shoot.
🎥
Katherine Videos
Video content featuring Katherine.
🏆
Award Logos
Official award logos and badges for use in marketing materials.
⚠️
DO NOT USE — No Rights
⚠️ This folder contains content that Rageism does NOT have usage rights for. Do not use any assets from this folder.
📂
Additional Dropbox Content
Supplementary brand content and assets.

🎥 Video Files — Beauty Shortlist Awards 2026

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Winners Compilation
Full winners compilation video — Beauty Shortlist Awards 2026.
🏆
Powder Foundation Award
Powder Foundation category award video.
🏆
General Award Video
General category award announcement video.
🏆
Award Winning Kit
Award-winning kit highlight video.
🎄
30-sec Christmas
⚠️ Remove violet before use — no violet can be used in any Rageism creative.