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L'Oreal's slogan 'because you're worth it' has come to epitomise banal narcissism of early 21st century capitalism easy indulgence and effortless self-love all available at a flick of the credit card.
Geoff Mulgan
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Geoff Mulgan
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 1
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