Cheryl Neoh, Alisson Sandoval, and Erica Swallow entered the 2009 L'Oreal Brandstorm competition with the goal to create Maybelline's first fragrance. The team created a fragrance based on emotions inspired by color. The fragrance line included Champagne Darling, Crimson Devotion, Carefree Cobalt, Silver Starlet, Viva Verde, Playful in Pink, and Little Black Dress.