# Ad summary
The ad follows a customer review format to demonstrate the use of Drunk Elephant products over 8 weeks. It shows a woman, identified as a customer, describing her experience with the products. The ad incorporates a time-lapse approach, showing the weekly progress of her skin and highlighting the positive changes she experienced. The narrative structure includes the customer's initial concerns about her skin, her routine using Drunk Elephant, and the final results that improved her confidence.
# Brand positioning
Drunk Elephant is portrayed as a skincare brand focused on providing effective solutions for various skin concerns, particularly for women undergoing bodily changes like those postpartum. The brand is presented as one that promotes confidence and improved skin health through consistent use of its products. It stands out by offering a routine that helps users achieve a natural glow and resolve issues like acne scars and hyperpigmentation without relying on heavy makeup. The brand's positioning is functional, focusing on the visible improvements and benefits users can experience.
# Product
The ad features several Drunk Elephant products, primarily focused on skincare routines designed to improve skin clarity, reduce acne scars, and enhance overall skin health. The featured products include the C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, described as contributing to a natural glow, and other products that help reduce flaky or dry skin. The products are intended for women, particularly those experiencing skin changes due to bodily transitions, and are designed to be incorporated into a daily skincare regimen. The unique selling proposition emphasizes the effectiveness of consistent product use over time, with the ad highlighting visible improvements within an 8-week period. The ad addresses the purchase barrier of skepticism by showing a real user's journey and results, emphasizing the products' ability to deliver noticeable improvements.
# Visual style
The ad has a hybrid aesthetic, blending UGC-style footage with polished commercial elements. The first part of the ad has a lo-fi, selfie-style production quality, mirroring content found on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Later sections transition to a more polished commercial look, indicating a higher production value. The editing style combines quick cuts in the product demo sections with static shots in the testimonial segments. The pacing is moderately quick, syncing with the speaker's dialogue and the demonstration of product application.
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:03 00:00–00:03 At one point, I did have really, really nice skin and then once you had the kid, you're kind of going through all these different changes within your body. The ad opens with a woman talking about how her skin has changed after having a child, conveying a sense of vulnerability and honesty to engage viewers who may share similar experiences. The audience experiences this from the customer's perspective, communicated through her casual tone and personal revelation.
- 00:03–00:09 00:03–00:09 I kind of lost confidence, right? The woman continues by stating that she lost confidence due to skin changes, setting a tone of relatable frustration and prompting viewers to empathize with her situation. It is communicated from her perspective, with a focus on her emotions conveyed by her tone and facial expressions.
- 00:09–00:12 00:09–00:12 I hope to have more clear skin as I'm getting older. The woman shares her hope for clearer skin as she ages, conveying a desire for a positive change. The goal is to inspire hope and optimism in viewers who may also want to improve their skin. The experience is from her perspective, sharing a personal aspiration conveyed through her hopeful tone.
- 00:12–00:16 00:12–00:16 These photos are so cute from Drunk Elephant. Look at that. The woman introduces Drunk Elephant, expressing excitement about the brand. It is communicated from the customer's perspective. The intent is to create interest in the brand. It’s conveyed by the speaker's enthusiastic tone.
- 00:16–00:38 00:16–00:38 The woman applies Drunk Elephant products over several weeks. The message is to show a before and after transformation with Drunk Elephant products to instill trust. The moment is experienced from the customer's perspective, demonstrating the product's ease of use and integration into her routine, with the intent to showcase the brand's ability to deliver visible skin improvements over time.
- 00:38–00:45 00:38–00:45 Week seven of my Drunk Elephant journey and I honestly have never been happier with my skin and just having like a routine and regimen. The woman gives a testimonial about her Drunk Elephant journey, expressing happiness with her skin and the benefits of having a consistent routine. This is from the customer's perspective, aiming to build trust and credibility by highlighting her satisfaction with the products and routine. The tone is genuine and enthusiastic, making the testimonial more persuasive.
- 00:45–00:51 00:45–00:51 8 weeks later. The ad transitions to show her transformation, setting the stage for her to share her experience after using the products for an extended period. This transition is from the brand's perspective, emphasizing the overall transformation. The intent is to build anticipation and highlight the tangible results of using Drunk Elephant products.
- 00:51–01:03 00:51–01:03 I think what changed for me is like in the past I was always picking up whatever and just giving up on my skin. So I think it was just kind of following through the process and just sticking with it was just really beneficial. The woman explains that following through with the process and sticking with the routine was beneficial. The experience is from her perspective, reinforcing the idea that consistent use of the products leads to better skin health. It’s communicated with an authentic tone.
- 01:03–01:14 01:03–01:14 Fast forwarding to even this week and I was like, oh, I have more of a glow in those areas that I was a little uncomfortable with. A split screen comparison highlights the before and after effect, emphasizing the reduction in acne scars and hyperpigmentation, and the overall improvement in her skin's appearance. This is communicated from both the brand and customer perspective, aiming to visually demonstrate the tangible results of using Drunk Elephant products, reinforcing the message of transformation and improved skin health.
- 01:14–01:22 01:14–01:22 Honestly, I think the C-Firma after putting my SPF, I just feel like a glow and I don't feel like I need anything else. It's been nice. I just feel more confident. The woman states that she feels more confident because of using the products, reinforcing the emotional benefit of improved skin health. The intention is to create an emotional connection and reinforce the idea that Drunk Elephant products can lead to greater confidence.