HOW WE BUILT Reeh FROM SCRATCH

The story we'd tell you in person — not the one for the boardroom.

The name, the logo, the formula, the campaign — how each one actually came together.

REEH LABS / JOURNAL
the lists were endless...
Brainstorm list of names
Lawyer chat screenshot
Steamed mirror photo
ENTRY NO: 01 THE ORIGIN STORY
01 / THE NAME

THE NAME BEHIND THE BRAND

It took us 3 failed trademark attempts and multiple breakdowns to get to Reeh.

We wanted our name to hold a meaning close to “feeling seen.” So while brainstorming names with 2 Es, which were crucial to our branding, we came across HEER, a name associated with 'something precious'.

We loved the name, but it didn't quite feel like us yet. So we spelt it backwards, and 'Reeh' was born. To our surprise we found out that Reeh literally means 'to see' and 'a companion.'

It's like it had been waiting to be found by us. And it's everything we stand for — to make you feel precious, seen, and to be your companion.

IDENTITY DESIGN / JOURNAL
Reeh Branding
our identity
Branding 1
mirror reflection
Branding 2
Reeh Orange #FF6301
ENTRY NO: 02 BRAND ARCHITECTURE
02 / THE BRANDING

THE BRANDING BEHIND THE BRAND

The inverted E in our logo symbolises a mirror. A reminder to see yourself as you are. It's also where our tagline, "SEEN AS YOU ARE," comes in.

The Es reflect your inner and outer self. How you feel on the inside, how you express yourself on the outside. We want to be a part of both. Every interaction, experience, and product is built around making you feel seen on both sides.

And then comes our brand colour, orange. Orange represents innovation, warmth, and approachability. It radiates positivity and that's exactly how we want you to feel when you interact with Reeh. She's all that.

FORMULATION & LAB
12
Months R&D
48
Iterations
50+
Testers
600
Surveyed
Product 1
batch #48 testing
Product 2
texture approved
tweak until stability & sensorials align
ENTRY NO: 03 R&D JOURNAL
03 / THE PRODUCT

THE PRODUCT BEHIND THE BRAND

12 months of R&D. 48 iterations. Trials on 50+ people from our community.

We're obsessive when it comes to our products because we want to build your next-gen beauty staples, products make their way into your routine.

We spoke to 600 people about their eye makeup habits. Brought 50+ of them in to test our formulation. Then tweaked it further based on their feedback.

That's how we want to build our products: intentionally, and with our community.

CAMPAIGN BTS / JOURNAL
Campaign photo 1
Campaign photo 2
Campaign photo 3
3 individuals • 3 personalities • 3 ways
ENTRY NO: 04 COMMUNITY FACES
04 / THE CAMPAIGN

THE CAMPAIGN BEHIND THE BRAND

Our first Reeh campaign was brought to life by a women-led team of first-timers, reflecting the people we're building Reeh for.

3 individuals, 3 different personalities, and 3 ways of wearing the product.

We wanted to go the extra mile and show you how each shade looks across different skin tones. So you know exactly how it'll show up on yours.

Yes, it took more time. And cost us a lot more. But we wanted to get it right, so you can feel confident in every purchase you make here.
Find more of the campaign on our Instagram: @reehlabs

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OUR CIRCLE / JOURNAL
Community Testing
community day
come build with us...
Building Together
building together
ENTRY NO: 05 VIP ACCESS
05 / THE COMMUNITY

THE COMMUNITY BEHIND THE BRAND

This is only the start. Want to be a part of what's next?

We're currently building our product pipeline across all categories within makeup, and we want you to help us shape it!

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INNER CIRCLE PASS
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