L'Oréal Paris pulled out all the stops when they officially introduced South African actress, Thuso Mbedu as their first ever Sub-Saharan African Ambassador on Friday evening at the Sandton Convention Centre.
The beauty conglomerate also launched a revolutionary new skincare range at the event – 'Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Serum'.
According to the L'Oréal Paris website, the serum is clinically proven to instantly brighten skin and reduce dark spots.
Floating onto the stage in a stunning pink Willet Designs Couture gown with a black belt, Mbedu shared her excitement about her partnership with L'Oréal Paris and spoke about what it was like growing up with patchy and inflamed skin and not having a suitable product to treat her skin with.
She lauded the company for creating products that caters to individuals with diverse skin tones, including those of African descent.
The brief for the evening was 'Strictly black – Parisian Chic Black Tie' and attendees did not disappoint as they descended upon the Sandton Convention Centre dressed to the nines in beautiful black evening wear.
Actress and Brand Ambassador for Garnier, Natasha Thahane was one of many celebrities in attendance with a group of her friends, looking stunning in a Otsile Sefolo black beaded gown.
