# Ad summary
A UGC-style ad demonstrating the application and all-day wear of Rare Beauty's new foundation. The ad follows the content creator throughout a typical day, starting in the morning and ending in the evening, to showcase the product's performance and longevity.
# Brand positioning
Rare Beauty is presented as a modern and accessible beauty brand that emphasizes real-world wearability and functional performance. The brand aligns with the lifestyle of a young, busy individual who juggles various daily activities but values a polished and smooth makeup look throughout the day. The ad demonstrates that Rare Beauty products can keep up with an active schedule without sacrificing quality, promoting an effortless yet effective approach to beauty. The brand positions itself as a go-to for everyday beauty needs, fitting seamlessly into the routine of a practical, on-the-go consumer.
# Product
The featured product is Rare Beauty's new 3-in-1 foundation, designed to prime, cover, and set the skin in one application. It is formulated to provide buildable, smoothing coverage with a natural matte finish. The product melts perfectly with other products, offering a versatile base for a complete makeup look. The foundation is presented as a time-saving solution for individuals with busy lifestyles, addressing the need for long-lasting, reliable makeup that withstands the demands of a full day of activities. The ad underscores the product's ability to maintain a smooth appearance, even after hours of wear.
# Visual style
The ad has a casual, UGC-style aesthetic, simulating content made by a typical customer. The editing style includes quick cuts and jump cuts to maintain a fast pace and engage the viewer. The production quality is a hybrid, combining polished commercial elements (clear product shots, makeup application) with the raw, unfiltered feel of user-generated content (slightly shaky camera work, natural settings). The pacing is brisk, with approximately 15 cuts per minute, contributing to a sense of energy and immediacy. Text overlays are timed to the music beats and product actions, creating an audio-visual sync that enhances the ad's flow.
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# Call to action
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 The ad begins with the content creator stating she's doing an "all-day wear test" of the new Rare Beauty foundation, setting the stage for a real-world trial. The creator's tone is enthusiastic and relatable, inviting viewers to follow along as she tests the product's longevity. This hook is designed to draw in viewers who are interested in long-wear makeup solutions and enjoy watching personal experiences with products.
- 00:02–00:11 00:02–00:11: The creator demonstrates the application of the foundation, highlighting its 3-in-1 functionality (primes, covers, and sets). The visuals emphasize the buildable and smoothing coverage, as well as the natural matte finish. She also mentions that the product melts perfectly with other products. This provides a visual explanation of the product’s key features and is designed to show its versatility and ease of use.
- 00:11–00:12 00:11–00:12: A quick cut transitions to the statement, "time to put it to the test", signaling the start of the all-day wear segment. This creates anticipation and sets up the upcoming showcase of the product's performance under various conditions.
- 00:12–00:29 00:12–00:29: The ad presents a montage of the creator going about her day, showing the foundation's wear at different times (9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM). These scenes include her at a lecture, walking outside, in an elevator, at a store, and in a lab setting. These segments show the foundation in various real-world scenarios, implicitly demonstrating its ability to withstand different environments and activities. The timestamps overlaid on the screen highlight the product's longevity and stability throughout the day.
- 00:29–00:36 00:29–00:36: The creator shows her makeup at 7:00 PM, noting that it is "still so smooth hours later", emphasizing the product's long-lasting effect. This is reinforced by her holding up the foundation and concluding that "this formula ateee", demonstrating satisfaction with the product's performance. This reinforces the product's benefit, leaving the viewer with a clear message about the foundation's wearability.