# Ad summary
The ad features a woman reviewing Tula's Cult Classic cleanser for postpartum skin changes. She explains that after giving birth her skin changed, becoming dull and sensitive. She explains that she learned this is because your skin's microbiome gets thrown off balance after giving birth. She uses Tula's Cult Classic cleanser, stating that it's formulated with prebiotics, which are food for your skin's microbiome. She uses a towel to wipe off the cleanser, then reveals that the towel is clean to show the product removes her makeup, sunscreen, and germs. She reiterates that the cleanser leaves her skin feeling clean and hydrated. She finishes by stating that if you're postpartum and your skin has been feeling off, this might be the solution.
# Brand positioning
Tula Skincare aims to occupy a space in the consumer's mind as a brand that balances and nourishes the skin's microbiome. The brand aligns with the values of gentle and effective skincare. The brand seems to push against harsh chemicals, with the presenter explaining that the prebiotic formula is food for the skin's microbiome, and that it's an alternative to harsh cleansers that simply strip the skin. The brand is positioning itself as a functional skincare brand, solving the problem of a skin microbiome thrown off balance after postpartum.
# Product
The product featured in the ad is Tula's Cult Classic cleanser. It is formulated with prebiotics, which the presenter explains are basically like food for your skin's microbiome. Instead of just stripping your skin, it actually brings it back to balance. The presenter uses the product at the end of the day to remove everything from her face including sunscreen, makeup, and germs. The cleanser starts as a gel and then turns into a super soft, gentle foam. The presenter explains that it makes her skin feel super clean but doesn't give you that tight, uncomfortable feeling. The ad shows that if the viewer's skin is feeling really off postpartum, it might be their skin microbiome going crazy.
# Visual style
The ad's overall aesthetic is casual and natural. It has a UGC feel, and the production quality feels raw and genuine. The ad features static shots and quick cuts, with an editing rhythm that aligns with the beat of the background music. The visual and audio sync up well, with actions timed to music cues.
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:03 One thing nobody tells you postpartum is that your skin totally changes.
- 00:03–00:08 The speaker explains that she used to be able to use literally anything but now her skin feels super dull and sensitive. This beat introduces the skincare problem and connects it to the postpartum experience from the speaker's perspective.
- 00:08–00:15 The speaker explains that she actually recently learned it's because your skin microbiome gets kind of thrown off. She states that this basically just means your skin isn't as balanced anymore. This beat provides information from the speaker's perspective, positioning her as an expert and providing background information on the skincare issue.
- 00:15–00:18 The speaker states that she's been switching to products that actually help with that and reveals that she's been using Tula Cult Classic cleanser. This beat reveals the product solution from the speaker's perspective and presents the Tula cleanser as a helpful product.
- 00:18–00:25 The speaker shares that the cleanser is formulated with prebiotics, which are basically like food for your skin microbiome. This beat shares a product benefit from the brand's perspective, conveyed by the speaker.
- 00:25–00:28 The speaker states that instead of just stripping your skin, it actually brings it back to balance. This beat continues sharing product benefits from the brand's perspective, conveyed by the speaker.
- 00:28–00:37 The speaker shares that she likes to use it at the end of the day to remove everything from her face. She says that it removes your sunscreen, your makeup, and all the random germs her daughter rubs on her face. This beat continues sharing product benefits from the speaker's perspective, and includes a relatable situation that many mothers might find themselves in.
- 00:37–00:42 The speaker shares that it starts as a gel and then it turns into the super soft, gentle foam. This beat shares product benefits from the brand's perspective, conveyed by the speaker.
- 00:42–00:48 The speaker states that she just loves how it makes her skin feel afterwards. She explains that it makes it feel super clean, but doesn't give you that tight, uncomfortable feeling - she really hates that feeling. This beat highlights the product benefit from the speaker's perspective and positions the product as gentle and non-irritating.
- 00:48–00:51 The speaker states that she'll prove to you that this removes literally everything, and shows the audience a light towel. This introduces an element of social proof from the speaker's perspective.
- 00:51–00:54 The speaker wipes her face with the towel, then reveals that there's literally nothing on it. The speaker highlights product benefits with social proof from her perspective.
- 00:54–01:01 The speaker notes that her skin still looks and feels super duper hydrated. She notes that it's only been three weeks postpartum, but she's noticed such a difference as she switched to this cleanser. This beat conveys a customer testimonial from the speaker's perspective, showcasing the benefits.
- 01:01–01:07 The speaker finishes by stating that if you're also postpartum and your skin has been feeling really off, it might be your skin microbiome going crazy. This beat serves as a concluding remark from the speaker, calling out the audience and reiterating the problem and a possible solution.