case study
8 min read
20 Jan 2022

Live AQI Data & Touch Sensors Engage Users 21X More, Making Himalaya Charcoal Face Wash The Clearest Skincare Solution

Himalaya Wellness Company
Himalaya Charcoal Pollution Detox
pharmaceuticals
engagements
India

about Himalaya Wellness

A trusted global leader in herbal health and personal care since 1930, Himalaya Wellness Company offers nearly 500 products across 100+ countries. Committed to spreading “Wellness in every Home and Happiness in every Heart,” Himalaya innovates to create natural solutions that make life healthier and happier.

what Himalaya Wellness wanted

  • To create awareness and promote the product, keeping a spotlight on its natural ingredients

  • To engage with the audience and prompt them to take care of their skin with the brand’s product

  • To highlight the negative effects of air quality on skin health by positioning the brand as relevant and responsive to environmental concerns

  • To educate the target audience and boost product recall

mCanvas’ branding solution

format
live AQI data integration
touch and hold functionality
on-screen sensors
targeting
demographic: 18-45 year old females, living in metro cities
contextual: passionate about skin care
geographic: LIVE location tracking

how the campaign was executed

  • Revealing the product while highlighting its natural ingredients, by leveraging multiple on-screen interactions & functionality.

  • Utilizing LIVE Air Quality Index (AQI) data based on the user's location, the campaign emphasized the impact of air quality on one’s skin.

  • Showcasing the product’s ingredients & effectivity in an interactive but quirky environment.

execution

  • The expandable begins with a strong statement: ‘Your city’s high AQI can take a toll on your skin' while displaying LIVE AQI data, specific to the user's location. The visual of a dull-faced model surrounded by fumes reinforces the impact of poor air quality on skin health.

  • As all natural ingredients of the face wash are displayed, users need to touch and hold each ingredient on the screen to find out their benefits and effectiveness in combating skin damage.

  • After all the ingredients are showcased, the product pack-shot takes shape and the surrounding fumes disappear, symbolizing the product's cleansing effect on the skin.

  • Users are then instructed to move their finger around the model’s dull face. Once the motion is detected, the model’s face glows up, while the Himalaya Charcoal Face Wash pack-shot hovers and settles at the centre of the screen.

  • The ad concludes with a clear ‘Shop Now’ CTA button, directing users to the relevant landing page to learn more about the product or make a purchase.

see the results for yourself

2.5 MN

users reached

7.5%

engagement rate
>21X higher than industry benchmarks

10.4 secs

avg time spent

MOAT scores

54.23%

on Screen %

impressions where at least 1 pixel of the ad was in-view with focus

76.98%

In-View %

unfiltered impressions where at least 50% of an ad was In-View for at least one continuous second

79.64%

Fully On-Screen %

impressions where the ad surface was 100% on-screen for any period of time

-89.60%

IVT %

unfiltered impressions that were determined to be delivered to an invalid endpoint

campaign performance data

top devices as per engagement

xiaomi
vivoffsf
samsung
oppo
testimonial
We partnered with mCanvas and Motivator, Group M to creatively showcase the natural ingredients and effectiveness of Himalaya’s Charcoal Pollution Detox face wash with an immersive experience. By using LIVE AQI data tailored to users' locations, our ad highlighted the effects of air quality on skin health and the solution to overcome the same. We were able to communicate the transformation of a dull face due to pollution into a detoxed fresh face. The campaign reached 2.5 MN users in an interactive yet quirky environment, while positioning the product’s relevance and impact on skin health.
Pratheep Kumar, Media Manager, Himalaya Wellness
Himalaya’s mission was simple: create awareness and boost recall by promoting their face wash in an engaging mobile ad. With the spotlight on the product’s natural ingredients, the ad creative utilized Live AQIs, on-screen sensors & touch functionality to educate users about the product’s effectiveness. Partnering with mCanvas, who perfectly blend creativity with technology, the campaign achieved a remarkable 21 times higher engagement rate, setting new standards in interactive and responsive advertising.
Ayush Sharma, Business Director - Digital, Motivator, Group M
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