# DIY Virtual Moustaches Schick Adds Mo's to Your Photos By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-12-05 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-virtual-moustaches-schick-adds-mos-to-your-photos References: [streetattack](http://streetattack.com/blog/?p=243) & [schickfreeyourskin.au](http://www.schickfreeyourskin.com.au/go3d/) As part of their "Free Your Skin" campaign, Schick has created a web portal that allows you to [upload your photo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface), choose your preferred facial hair option, and then send the results to your family and friends. If you've always wondered what you would look like with a bushy upper lip, this is your opportunity to virtually fulfill your [facial hair fantasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-oneblade-body-royale). Check out our Trend Hunter team below. **Implications** - [Interactive applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal) have become a necessity for any advertising campaign. This is because the consumer wants to feel a connection with the brand. Therefore, by creating an app that allows interaction while maintaining the campaign message and having a fun element, companies can have a better chance at a successful campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Advertising:** Creating interactive applications as part of advertising campaigns allows consumers to connect with a brand and increases the chances of a successful campaign. - **Virtual Try-on:** Developing web portals or apps that enable users to virtually try on different options, such as facial hair, enhances the user experience and allows for fun and creative exploration. - **Personalization in Marketing:** Utilizing tools that allow users to upload their own photos and personalize their experience fosters a stronger connection between the consumer and the brand. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic companies can incorporate virtual try-on features into their marketing strategies to allow customers to experiment with different looks before making a purchase. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage interactive advertising techniques, like virtual try-ons, to engage customers and provide a more immersive shopping experience. - **Digital Marketing:** The rise of interactive applications in advertising highlights the need for digital marketing professionals to stay up to date with innovative technologies and creative ways to engage consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahl-style-selector.md) - [Authentic Men-Targeted Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentargeted-campaign.md) - [Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-movember-campaign.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md) - [Mental Health Snack Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movember-tubes.md) - [Honest Shaving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/any-hair-anywhere.md) - [Shaving Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-island.md) - [In-App Face Swaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapmyface.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md)