Olay is one of the multi-billion dollar Proctor and Gamble brands based in America and specializes in skin care. In 2009, 2.8 billion dollars of P&G’s 79 billion dollar revenue was accounted for by Olay. This is a clear indication that it is among the leading P&G brands.
The history of Olay dates back to 1949 when it was first discovered as Oil of Olay from South Africa. The founder was a Durban-born ex-Unilever chemist, Graham Wulff (1916-2008). Lanolin was a key ingredient, and hence, the name Oil of Lay. In early days, it was an exception owed to the fact that it comprised of a pink liquid instead of a cream. Wulff and Jack Wolf, the marketing partner, had tested the product’s efficacy on their friends and wives. The tests revealed that the product was not only unique, but its quality was also high.
The product’s popularity grew and within a few years it gained international recognition. The product’s name was modified in each country for consumers to find it realistic and pleasing. As a result Oil of Ulay was introduced in Ireland and UK, Oil of Olaz in Italy, France, Germany and Netherlands, and Oil of Ulan in Australia. A test market was opened in the USA in 1970 prior to its expansion to Northern Germany.
Today, Olay is linked to a wide range of products categorized as “boutiques.” Some of the product lines include Regenerist, Professional, Total Effects, Olay Vitamins, White Radiance, and Quench body lotion and body wash. In several countries including China, UK and USA, Olay is the market leader in face care. Olay was launched in India in 2007. The slogan that is currently used by Olay is “Challenge what’s possible.”
Oil of Olay Product Line
Regenerist – 28 products – regenerates the surface of the skin and superior anti-aging
Total Effects – 25 products – 7-in-1 anti-aging
Fresh Effects – 12 products – deep cleaning and hydrating for fresher looking skin
Pro-X – 11 products –anti-aging skin care, professionally designed
Complete – 7 products –moisturizers
Olay Facial Cleansing – 13 products
Age Defying Series – 21 products – repair early signs of aging
Olay Classics – 4 products – trusted and timeless skin care
Facial Hair Removal – 2 products
Body Cleansing – 35 products
Body Lotion – 9 products
Sunscreen – 3 products
Links
Home page; http://www.olay.com/Pages/DefaultFlash.aspx
Olay Products; http://www.olay.com/AllBoutiques.aspx?lang=en-US
Special Offers; http://www.olay.com/offers.aspx
Dear Sir,
I am hunting for this”Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid” Is it stopped producing totally ? I used it when I was pregnant in 1974 & 1976. My stomach has not a LINE on it that shocked those who did massage for me !! I learnt it by a friend as she did it and it worked so well for her and we spread the good news out. Too bad now we can’t buy it any more in Penang, Malaysia. A friend used RM 200 per tube and she used 6 tubes and she still has 101 lines all over her stomach as she thought it was a CHEAP product.
Thanks
Best regards,
Rebecca