Avon teams with Resident Evil's Umbrella Corp. for face cream?
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Mar 7th 2009 at 11:30AM } 
Avon isn't serious with the design of its Derma-full face cream, an exact replica of Resident Evil Apocalypse's T-virus. We were astounded recently when we caught the commercial for Avon's product on television, a "skin care breakthrough," delivering "fullness perfected, not injected" for aging skin.
The beauty in all of this is not only does Avon's bottle look like that of the T-virus, but, in the film, the Umbrella Corporation's Regenerate product was also originally intended as a similar skin-rejuvenation cream. We're thinking some young marketing guy at Avon got a big laugh when he got this passed. Enjoy comparing both commercials after the break.
Avon's Derma-Full ad:
Umbrella's Regenerate ad:
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
MillRecover @ Mar 7th 2009 11:39AM
hahaha, very nice.
KiraXD @ Mar 7th 2009 11:58AM
deadmau5 avy ftw
(saw an avon flyer at work for this cream yesterday lol)
Dynamic3 @ Mar 11th 2009 3:13PM
+2 ftw
ice~ @ Mar 7th 2009 11:38AM
Hello Zombie apocalypse!!!!!!!!!!! Yeeeehawwww I'm gonna go get ma shotgun and batten down the hatches, oh baby!
reebo @ Mar 7th 2009 1:52PM
I'm already stocked up on green herbs, I should be good to go.
doreo503 @ Mar 7th 2009 2:12PM
What if I rub the cream on my P*N*S instead of my face? Will it turn into a zombie P*N*S? Will it try to eat my brain? Will i have to kill it? What if I turn into a zombie? Will I try to eat my second brain?
(Second brain AKA My P*N*S)
Latin_Trident @ Mar 7th 2009 2:55PM
Now it makes sense why hackers are putting "Beware of Zombies Ahead" on road signs! This whole time, I thought they were referring to Left 4 Dead! LOL
Lionbacker steamID: detfan1957 @ Mar 7th 2009 5:59PM
Yeah, I'm pretty sure the word penis is not censored...
Matt @ Mar 7th 2009 6:33PM
Not really necessary. Those zombies move incredibly slow. In fact, if the moronic agents that fight the zombies ever thought to walk sideways and shoot at the same time, the zombies wouldn't ever get close enough to even do anything....
Popfrogs @ Mar 7th 2009 7:11PM
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure the word penis is not censored..."
It is when your mom is watching you type over your shoulder. Now get off the computer and go clean your room doreo!
rohan @ Mar 7th 2009 8:29PM
@ latin:
that zombie sign was referring to COD:W@W not L4D since it say nazi zombies a head....
DWells55 @ Mar 8th 2009 6:42AM
When the zombie apocalypse happens, Joystiq readers need to use the internet while it is still available to post our locations. From there, we can meet up and establish strongholds. We're part of the few who are not only educated to handle such a situation, but are actively training for it. Also, we'll be able to provide the most amusing commentary after kills.
Autopsy15 @ Mar 8th 2009 2:29PM
DWells55, you best get a new icon, cause that there's MAH icon. *whips out six shooters and spits dip into a metal jar* *ping!*
ice~ @ Mar 8th 2009 3:23PM
It's a sad thing that us joystiq users want the zombie apocalypse to happen, but i can't deny how COMPLETELY FREAKING AWESOME it would be, granted i'd probably be the guy hiding in the corner sucking his thumb while cradling his xbox 360 in his arms wishing that Microsoft hadn't turned into a bunch of zombies so he can play on xbox live...but still....
DWells55 @ Mar 9th 2009 10:30AM
Hey, it's hard not to look forward to the zombie apocalypse. It'd be the most exciting and interesting thing to happen in the history of mankind. Also, we all get to shoot zombies and provide endless "told-ya-so"s to all those who laughed when we warned that the zombie apocalypse was nigh. Personally, I just want to shoot a pack of three zombies and yell "our UAV is online!" and think I'm the most clever person ever while the rest of the survivors wonder what the hell my problem is.
Remember, the time we here spend playing Left 4 Dead, CoD's Nazi Zombies, Resident Evil, Dead Rising, and similar games isn't leisure time - it's simply training for the inevitable.
CAHLITO @ Mar 7th 2009 11:39AM
hmm I'll take the stuff on the right.. or w.e. wesker's having
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Mar 7th 2009 11:58AM
Wesker:You see Chris is not the T virus what gives me super human abilities and resistance to dead itself it is also what maintains my skin enternaly young and beautiful.
Wesker:Umbrella,because I'm worth it.
Courtney @ Mar 7th 2009 11:39AM
Holy crap, the apocalypse is upon us, run for the hills!
Batzarro @ Mar 7th 2009 11:48AM
AH! Zombie metrosexuals!
FSK405K @ Mar 7th 2009 11:53AM
That's actually one of my favorite film trailers of all time.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Mar 7th 2009 11:54AM
The trailer of RE:A was way better than the movie itself.
Oh well I need other 3 people to make it to the Hospital Helipad who comes with me? and you better bring your own damn PILLS!
Rawro @ Mar 7th 2009 1:43PM
I hate helipads
Linkario @ Mar 7th 2009 6:38PM
Tabs make you feel good.
Vegeta (DAT ASS!!!) @ Mar 7th 2009 11:58AM
The Apocalypse....
It begins.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Mar 7th 2009 11:58AM
Apocalypse...Now?
Bowser Rogozhin @ Mar 7th 2009 12:15PM
He just saw the Watchman movie and, in turn, the destruction of cinema.
Lord of the Patapons (slycooper_rocker) @ Mar 7th 2009 1:04PM
the end is nigh
Joystick Hero @ Mar 7th 2009 1:58PM
The end is high?
(Green herb joke goes here)
Dan Diemer @ Mar 7th 2009 12:00PM
I for one welcome our new zombie overlords.
Ethan @ Mar 7th 2009 12:04PM
To dinner?
Dan Diemer @ Mar 7th 2009 2:15PM
Only if they want to make it to third base.
Platy @ Mar 8th 2009 12:22AM
it is a cook book !! IT IS A COOK BOOK !!!!!!
Cj @ Mar 7th 2009 12:02PM
Im telling my mom to get some. Im keeping it.
BxGT @ Mar 7th 2009 12:09PM
I am speechless.
John P @ Mar 7th 2009 12:14PM
And people said that the banks were irresponsible..
DeadRinger @ Mar 7th 2009 12:17PM
Well looks like i didn't buy that zombie kit for nothing.....
rohan @ Mar 7th 2009 2:12PM
mind if i bunk with u?
kittiechan @ Mar 7th 2009 12:20PM
The sunsilk waves of envy hair gel/cream looks the same. I think that may of been the reason I bought it in the first place.... :)
Rentaro @ Mar 7th 2009 12:45PM
Could've sworn that this was the first movie trailer and not apocalypse. Or did they reuse it for both movies?
Deeznuts420 @ Mar 7th 2009 12:46PM
your skin will be silky smooth....and buttery....and watery....and yummmmmmmmmmmm
BPMOmega [gamertag] @ Mar 7th 2009 3:31PM
Itchy.
Tasty.
Josh @ Mar 7th 2009 12:59PM
We are so screwed.
Wiizer @ Mar 7th 2009 1:05PM
Avon just needs to come out and say it...
YOU'RE THE UMBRELLA CORPORATION!!1!
BigD145 @ Mar 7th 2009 2:41PM
They certainly make a lot of stuff that will shave years off your life.
Roncore @ Mar 7th 2009 1:09PM
So funny, i saw one of these commercials on TV yesterday and immediately thought "Hmm, another RE movie?"
then i realized it was a real product then went "uh...oh...."
Sion @ Mar 7th 2009 1:13PM
Oh Gawd its Starting, OH GAWD ITS STARTING!!!
deanb @ Mar 7th 2009 1:26PM
This seems a great Mothers Day gift.
And for Fathers Day you get this;
http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2006/08/incaseofzombies.jpg
Wiizer @ Mar 7th 2009 3:36PM
For when Mom turns into the Zombie. :D
Autopsy15 @ Mar 8th 2009 2:35PM
Thank you Wiizer, that was the joke.
Lee @ Mar 7th 2009 1:51PM
OMG thats like a total 100% rip!
Or, perhaps its just lightly similar. The blue double helixy thing does no favours but christ above you dudes are looking a little close.