MILAN, Feb 17, 2006/ FW/ --- More than just a face, Maison Guerlain has named Academy Award winning actress Hilary Swank as its muse for the next three years.

The French cosmetics company, which is part of the LVMH stable, has been for several years now, turned to its historical values to attract customers in search of more refined and more contemporary luxury.

Searching for a personality who will embody the new dynamic momentum of the house, Guerlain turned to Hilary Swank, whose roles in Hollywood are daring and unconventional has captured the imagination of modern women all over the world.

Bold and confident, yet full of emotion and truly genuine, Hilary Swank was Mr. Miyake’s protégé in the popular ‘The Karate Kid’ series, then as ‘Brandon Teena’ in ‘Boys Don’t Cry,’ the actress won her first Academy Award for ‘Best Actress.’

Hilary Swank is the third youngest woman in history to win two Academy Awards for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role." Her second Oscar came from playing the lead role opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby.

As Guerlain’s muse and spokesperson, Hilary Swank will inspire and represent Guerlain in all of its product lines.

Recently, Guerlain re-opened its prestigious boutique on the Champs-Elysees in Paris after months of renovations. The company’s successful launches of L'instant de Guerlain, Kiss Kiss lipstick and Orchidee Imperiale skincare cream has made it once again a force in the cosmetics industry.