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e.l.f. Cosmetics Unveils Telenovela-Inspired Big Game Campaign Starring Melissa McCarthy Ahead of Halftime<\/b><\/p>\n

e.l.f. is back at the Big Game highlighting e.l.f.\u2019s Glow Reviver Lip Oil and celebrating positivity, inclusivity and accessibility<\/i><\/p>\n

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\ne.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), a bold disruptor with a kind heart, announced today it will show up during the Big Game on Sunday, February, 8, 2026, with a telenovela-inspired campaign celebrating positivity, inclusivity and accessibility.<\/p>\n

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e.l.f. Cosmetics announced it will show up during the Big Game on Sunday, February, 8, 2026, with a telenovela-inspired campaign celebrating positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. The ad features Academy Award\u00ae\u2013nominated actor and producer Melissa McCarthy, actor and TV doctor Nicholas Gonzalez, iconic telenovela villain Itat\u00ed Cantoral, and e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nStarring Academy Award\u00ae\u2013nominated actor and producer Melissa McCarthy, actor and TV doctor Nicholas Gonzalez, iconic telenovela villain Itat\u00ed Cantoral, and e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil, this dramatic telenovela parody delivers the perfect e.l.f. twist. Our \u201ce.l.f.enovela\u201d – aptly named \u201cMelisa\u201d (me-LEE-sa, said in a deep, deep voice) – opens with McCarthy’s character awakening in a hospital bed to discover she has only one day to learn Spanish before watching the biggest reggaeton concert in America. Her unlikely savior? e.l.f.’s Glow Reviver Lip Oil.<\/p>\n

\nThe campaign draws inspiration from a highly engaged cultural conversation surrounding the details of 2026\u2019s Big Game entertainment programming, especially the halftime show. English-speaking communities embraced the idea of learning Spanish to be fully engaged with one of the most significant and shared-experience cultural events.<\/p>\n

\nThat was a perfect cue for e.l.f. and its mission to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip and face to spring into action.<\/p>\n

\ne.l.f. has a deep connection to its Latin and Hispanic community. Hispanic households represent 18% of e.l.f. buying households, 29% higher than the cosmetics category average. * To strengthen the community bond and celebrate their heritage, e.l.f. produces the telenovela series \u201cDescubre e.l.f.ecto,\u201d which is about to launch its new episodic content later in February, and produced the hit song \u201cojos.labios.cara\u201d with artist Manuel Turizo \u2013 an anthem accompanied by a full-scale music video.<\/p>\n

\nTogether with Duolingo, the world\u2019s leading mobile learning platform, we are democratizing access to language learning with an exclusive offer of a complimentary Super Duolingo subscription to all e.l.f. Beauty Squad loyalty members so they can learn Spanish without the ads. **<\/p>\n

\n\u201cEverything we do at e.l.f. marries having your head in the stars to dream big and putting your feet on the ground to make it happen. We dreamt of pairing the absurdly good benefits of Glow Reviver Lip Oil with the comedy powerhouse of Melissa McCarthy, and the antagonist superpower of telenovela royalty Itat\u00ed Cantoral during the most impactful cultural moment of the year. That wish comes true on Sunday when we show up to celebrate with our Latin and Hispanic community in a meaningful way,\u201d said Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer at e.l.f. Beauty.<\/p>\n

\nThe hero of the story is e.l.f.’s Glow Reviver Lip Oil, which has the perfect pout power for McCarthy\u2019s Rs to roll off her tongue \u2013 and her ultra-glossy, juicy lips. Glow Reviver Lip Oil has been e.l.f.\u2019s best-selling product the past two years in a row, with one sold every 2.4 seconds in 2025. ***<\/p>\n

\nA beloved global icon known for her warmth, humor, and range across genres, McCarthy brings heart and authenticity to everything she does. Her latest collaboration with e.l.f. brings that same joyful spirit to a campaign that celebrates culture, connection, and fun.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cI\u2019ve always believed that laughter is universal \u2014 it\u2019s one of the most genuine ways we connect,\u201d said McCarthy. \u201cSo teaming up with my new friends at e.l.f. and stepping into the dramatic world of telenovelas \u2014 a genre full of passion and heart \u2014 felt really special. Adding glossy, juicy lips to all that melodrama was unexpected, joyful, and just plain fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201ce.l.f. Cosmetics is a bold brand with such a fun sensibility that being invited into this campaign on one of the world\u2019s biggest stages was an absolute honor,\u201d said Gonzalez. \u201cGetting to celebrate Latino storytelling through humor, heart, and a full-on telenovela lens – alongside someone as fearless as Melissa McCarthy – felt both meaningful and wildly fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIt felt like a dream come true. I realized it wasn\u2019t just a professional opportunity; it was a recognition of my journey and my roots,\u201d said Cantoral. \u201cBeing a Latina on a stage this big, like the Big Game, means so much to me. e.l.f. represents progress. It shows that beauty can be powerful, inclusive, and accessible at the same time. Thank you e.l.f. y viva Mexico.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cMelisa,\u201d brought to life by e.l.f. partner agency 72andSunny Amsterdam, leans into genuine telenovela and soap opera production tropes, shot in 30 frames per second with hyper-saturated color and the most unnaturally even lighting imaginable \u2013 all adding to melodrama. It was directed by Tim Heidecker from Tim & Eric with creative consulting by Santiago Fabregas. Ellen K, the host of the Ellen K Morning Show, is the familiar voice on the radio.<\/p>\n

\nThe streaming spot on Peacock during the Big Game serves as the ignition point for the full campaign that will also span TV, social and digital channels.<\/p>\n

\nThe 2026 campaign builds on e.l.f.’s Big Game legacy:<\/p>\n