# Ad summary
This ad promotes lenses by associating them with zodiac signs. The ad showcases different types of lenses a Taurus may like.
# Brand positioning
This ad positions lenses as an expressive way to connect with astrology. The brand clearly aligns itself with the values of creativity, self-expression, and astrology by matching different types of lenses to the zodiac sign, Taurus. The brand pushes against category norms by avoiding direct product claims or functional attributes, and instead choosing to use the product as a means of self-expression, connecting lenses to a broader lifestyle and emotional sensibility. The brand uses a personal and fun tone.
# Product
The ad features several lenses and lens styles. The purpose of the lenses is to alter the wearers appearance by adding a filter-like effect. The ad shows a cosmetic mask filter, which adds a periwinkle cosmetic mask and a flower to the wearer's face. It also shows a Taurus VHS filter, which adds the Taurus sign to the wearer's face and a VHS effect. Lastly, the ad shows a croissant filter, which makes the wearer's face appear like a croissant. The lens products can be used for self expression and fun.
# Visual style
The ad has a casual and playful aesthetic, with a slightly polished feel. It has static shots, and quick cuts, which supports the fun tone. The pacing is consistent. The audio and visuals are synced, such as the croissant filter moving along with the beat of the music.
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# Call to action
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:03 00:00–00:03 The creator introduces that she is picking lenses based on the zodiac sign Taurus and will show lenses that scream Taurus season. This is intended to convey the concept of the video and its association between lenses and zodiac signs, which is told from the brand perspective through the creator and expressed in a fun, informational tone. This captures the viewer's attention by associating lenses to zodiac signs.
- 00:03–00:10 00:03–00:10 The creator demonstrates a cosmetic mask lens filter by showing it applied to her face and saying, "Tauruses love self care, but also on top of that the little flower, like it gives very cutesy, like this is peak Taurus energy." The message here is that this specific lens filter gives Taurus energy and is conveyed through the brand's perspective via the creator, told in a positive tone. This enhances the concept by offering a visual representation and example of the concept.
- 00:11–00:17 00:11–00:17 The creator then mentions you could do something like the Taurus sign filter because you obviously have the Taurus sign. Here, the message highlights another lens product for Taurus zodiac signs, and its classic and vintage feel. This is shown via the brand perspective through the creator, and expressed in a fun tone. This is a continuation of the previous storyline.
- 00:17–00:27 00:17–00:27 The creator continues to say, "I think that there's something like classic, maybe a little vintage. They, you know, they like what they like. And I feel like that matches the VHS vibe." The message here is that the lens filter matches a classic, vintage Taurus vibe. This is shown via the brand perspective through the creator, and expressed in a fun tone. This is a continuation of the previous storyline.
- 00:28–00:34 00:28–00:34 The creator then showcases a croissant lens filter and states that she knows viewers are thinking "croissant, food, Taurus." She claims when she thinks of Taurus, she thinks of a foodie. This highlights a third potential lens filter, playing off the stereotype that Tauruses are foodies, which is intended to connect lenses with zodiac signs. The message here is conveyed from the brand perspective via the creator and expressed in a sarcastic, fun tone. This shows another potential type of lens Taurus zodiac signs would like.
- 00:35–00:48 00:35–00:48 She continues, while wearing the croissant lens filter: "And like, yeah, I am the croissant. I am the butter, I am the flakes. I am everything that you want and more. That is a Taurus! Like, I don't know, y'all just got it. And there's nothing better than putting your face on a croissant." The message is to state that Tauruses are everything people want and more, matching the croissant lens. This is conveyed from the brand perspective via the creator, and the tone is fun and hyperbolic. This enhances the croissant lens product to the zodiac sign, Taurus.
- 00:49–00:51 00:49–00:51 The creator ends the video by asking viewers if they think there is any lens that she missed, and to let her know in the comments. The message here is to get viewers engaged in the comments. This is from the brand's perspective via the creator, and the tone is fun. This provides a call to action for engagement.