Show Us Your Pearly Whites
It was a simple thing, a circle with a few dots and a curve that Harvey Ball created and that’s how one of the most iconic symbols that the world had ever seen was born. We are, of course, talking about the smiley face, arguably the first emoji to enter the world.
Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether it’s one someone gives to you, or one you share with another.
Whether it’s just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, World Smile Day encourages you to bring a few more smiles into the world. That’s exactly what our employees have done.
It all starts with keeping your eyes and heart open to the people around you, just the way our Digital Marketing Intern for NYX Professional Makeup, Kirane Asif. Everyone can make a difference, and this is how Kirane has gone that extra mile during her internship. She has captured the smile of our L’Oréal people during the moments in the office when they have felt most happy — that precious mid laugh. You can see all the amazing pictures captured by Kirane right here on Instagram.
Thank you, Kirane, for helping us spread the joy of a smile to the world.
Leila: “This is how happy I look knowing it’s been 7 years I am sharing my daily life at work with amazing people coming from all over the world… What we have in common? Our curiosity, passion & energy.”
Hunbal: “L’Oréal is exactly like the chocolate bar you bite into right after an hour-long session on the treadmill ;)”
Sarah: “My life at L’Oréal is all about passion!”
Lorenzo: “Finance in L’Oréal: it is all about passion and entrepreneurship… That’s what makes me happy!”
Sashi: “Gathering stories from all over the world while absolutely devouring the best desserts during lunch. Diversity makes me smile. And desserts too.”
RANA: “My recipe to a happy work life ? A spoon full of confidence, passion & good vibes !”
Maya: “It’s that bitter-sweet feeling of passion and curiosity that drives an ever-changing innovative mindset in your day-to-day”
Patrick: “Happiness for me is when I can help others and when I can make other people laugh. There’s just something about seeing people’s reactions and making them happy that is so fulfilling.”
Max: “I have a list!
The rejuvenating energy that is shared amongst the team.
Getting lost in the canteen Jungle with all my friends.
Discovering the different stories and backgrounds of my co-workers.
Sharing similarities and differences between cultures of my coworkers and myself.
Joking about cultural stereotypes that we all admit are true.
Trying to speak french, but messing up terribly.
Leaving the office. (Just kidding don’t use this one)”
Sharanya: “It doesn’t take a lot to make me smile. I usually just need a full stomach and great company. The L’Oréal canteen definitely takes care of my full stomach, and the L’Oréal tradition of eating lunch with a different person everyday takes care of the great company part!”
Juliana: “Definitely after all the internal jokes with my team, I open a HUGE smile. We have the BEST jokes for the BEST moments. The timing is just perfect and after a long laugh I just open a grateful smile!”
Your smile is something that should be worn often, so make it a priority to surround yourself with people, places, and things that brighten your day. The world is simply a better place when you smile. How about bringing that smile to L’Oréal? Choose your team now.
