# Ad summary
The ad is a UGC-style demo where a fair-skinned woman presents her 3-minute glow-up routine using EltaMD sunscreen. She demonstrates the application of the tinted sunscreen, highlights its benefits like UVA/UVB protection and the plumping effect of hyaluronic acid, and emphasizes the importance of daily SPF use for preventing early aging and skin cancers.
# Brand positioning
EltaMD positions itself as a high-quality, dermatologist-recommended skincare brand focused on sun protection and overall skin health. The brand is presented as a trusted choice among skincare professionals, contrasting with mass-market options by emphasizing expertise and clinical endorsement. By focusing on preventative care and protection against skin damage, EltaMD aligns with a health-conscious, proactive approach to beauty. The brand appears to follow category norms by highlighting core functional benefits while also pushing against a purely functional positioning by conveying an emotional value that the product is more than simple sun protection but a part of a daily beauty routine.
# Product
The ad features EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40, a sunscreen designed for daily use. It protects against both UVA and UVB rays and is formulated with hyaluronic acid to simultaneously plump and hydrate the skin. The sunscreen is available in untinted, tinted, and deep tint options. It is described as non-comedogenic, highlighting its suitability for users concerned about clogged pores or breakouts. The ad emphasizes that it's the number one dermatologist-recommended professional sunscreen brand, suggesting that it is a tried and true product that can be used every day for protection against signs of early aging and skin cancers.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished UGC aesthetic, with clean, bright lighting and simple editing. The production quality is high-end, suggesting a professional shoot made to look like a casual phone recording. The editing style consists of quick cuts between product demos and close-ups of the woman's face. The pacing is consistent with about 12 cuts per minute, synced to the spoken lines.
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# Call to action
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 00:00–00:02 The creator presents her face with no makeup, promising to show a 3-minute glow up. This is intended to draw viewers in with a quick transformation. The perspective is from the creator who is speaking directly to the camera, and it is light and upbeat.
- 00:02–00:03 00:02–00:03 The creator presents the EltaMD sunscreen product. This sets up the product reveal as the solution to getting a glow up. The perspective is from the creator, holding the product up for the audience to see.
- 00:03–00:07 00:03–00:07 The creator begins to apply the sunscreen, stating that a good quality sunscreen is the first step in your routine. This is meant to educate the audience about the importance of sunscreen. The perspective is from the creator applying product to her face, and the tone is informative.
- 00:07–00:14 00:07–00:14 The creator references that the EltaMD sunscreen was recommended to her by her dermatologist years ago. This is to convey product authority and long term use, building credibility. The perspective is from the creator while she continues to rub in the product. The tone is casual.
- 00:14–00:21 00:14–00:21 The creator references that the EltaMD sunscreen is the number one dermatologist-recommended professional sunscreen brand. This further builds authority and credibility. The perspective is from the creator as she applies the product, and the tone is matter-of-fact.
- 00:21–00:34 00:21–00:34 The creator continues to apply the product, referencing it's non-comedogenic nature, the SPF 40, protection against UVA/UVB rays, and that it contains hyaluronic acid for plumping and hydrating. This is meant to inform the audience of the product's key features and benefits. The perspective is from the creator applying the product to her face, with an informative tone.
- 00:34–00:39 00:34–00:39 The creator highlights that the product comes in untinted, tinted and deep tint options. This is meant to inform the audience about the product's variations. The perspective is from the creator applying the product to her face, and the tone is informative.
- 00:39–00:55 00:39–00:55 The creator states the importance of having a good daily SPF regardless of the weather, as it helps prevent the signs of early aging and protects against harmful UVA/UVB rays, and skin cancer. This is meant to reiterate the product benefits, and build trust with the viewer. The perspective is from the creator as she applies product to her face, and the tone is serious and caring.
- 00:56–00:59 00:56–00:59 The creator ends by showing her finished glow-up, stating that she feels good and protected and a little prettier. This is meant to show the desired result of using the product. The perspective is from the creator, smiling at the camera, and the tone is happy and confident.