# Ad summary
This ad begins by challenging viewers to re-evaluate their current collagen supplement, suggesting they might be wasting their time if it's not delivering results like healthier hair, skin, and joints. It sets up a 'test' for collagen products, explaining the importance of different collagen types (I, II, III, V, X), Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Biotin for various bodily functions. The creator shares her personal struggle with ineffective collagen supplements, highlighting her own discovery of Obvi Collagen Peptides, which contains all the necessary ingredients and effectively dissolves. She shares personal results after two months, emphasizing her husband's unsolicited observation, and offers a link to the product with a 90-day guarantee, encouraging viewers to test their own supplements first.
# Brand positioning
The brand, Obvi, is positioned as 'The Obvious Choice' and a solution for individuals who are actively trying to improve their health and appearance through supplements but are frustrated by the lack of results from other collagen products. It aims to occupy a space in the consumer's mind as a trustworthy, effective, and complete collagen solution that understands the science behind collagen absorption and utilization. The brand pushes against the norm of other collagen brands that offer incomplete formulas, promoting a functional approach rooted in comprehensive ingredient profiles rather than just marketing hype. Its positioning is functional, emphasizing performance through its full spectrum of collagen types and supporting ingredients, leading to emotional benefits of improved confidence and well-being.
# Product
The featured product is Obvi Collagen Peptides, an unflavored collagen powder designed to support hair, hair growth, nails, skin, and joints. It works by providing five specific types of collagen (Type I for skin, Type II for joints, Type III for muscles, Type V for hair, Type X for bones), which the ad suggests are essential for comprehensive benefits. The product is for individuals currently taking collagen supplements who are not seeing desired results, or anyone looking to improve the health of their hair, skin, nails, and joints. Key features include 20g of collagen per scoop, fortification with Hyaluronic Acid (for smooth joints, plump and hydrated skin from the inside), Biotin (for better hair and nails by helping the body make keratin), and Vitamin C (which the body uses to build collagen). The ad highlights that unlike many other collagen products, Obvi contains all these crucial ingredients. It's meant to be easily incorporated into a daily routine, such as by scooping it into coffee. A key USP is its ability to dissolve completely without a weird taste or clumps, making it convenient and palatable. The ad implies it addresses the purchase barrier of ineffective supplements by offering a complete formula that delivers visible results.
# Visual style
The ad features a hybrid visual style, blending a scrappy, authentic UGC (User Generated Content) feel with moments of polished, instructional graphics. The overall aesthetic is bright, clean, and relatable, largely due to the use of natural light and everyday home settings. The editing rhythm is fast-paced, characterized by quick cuts between shots (estimated 1-2 cuts per second at times) to maintain engagement and move swiftly through information. There are frequent jump cuts, especially during the creator's spoken segments, reinforcing the authentic, unscripted feel. The production quality leans towards UGC, with selfie-style camera framing, occasional handheld shakiness, and direct address to the camera, which supports the intended tone of a 'casual friend' sharing vital information. Visual motifs include the recurring black and white filter to denote pain points or negative experiences, sharply contrasting with vibrant color for positive outcomes or product reveals. Audio-visual sync is prominent, with text overlays appearing precisely as the voiceover delivers key information or as visuals illustrate the points (e.g., hair clump appearing when 'hair still falling out' is spoken). The pacing is consistently quick throughout, with little variation, driving the narrative forward without lingering.
# Hooks
Spoken: Stop taking collagen until you check for these four things. Seriously, you might be wasting your time.
Text overlay: Stop taking collagen / until you check for these 4 things / You might be wasting your time
Visual: 00:00–00:01: A blonde woman, Female 1, in a light pink long-sleeved shirt and black cargo pants, stands in a modern kitchen. She is facing forward, head tilted slightly, holding a white ceramic mug to her mouth, taking a sip. Her right hand holds the mug, and her left hand is in her pocket. The background features white shaker-style cabinets, a light grey marble-patterned countertop, and a stainless steel range burner. A framed picture and an antique-style alarm clock are on the counter to her left. The camera is stationary and tripod-mounted, framing her from the waist up. The lighting is bright and even, likely natural light from a window. / 00:01–00:03: A brunette woman, Female 2, wearing a light beige sleeveless top and a ring on her left hand, is seated, holding a white supplement bottle with an orange lid. She looks down at the bottle with a contemplative expression. The background is a plain light-colored wall. The camera is stationary, a medium shot focused on her upper body and the product. Lighting is soft and bright.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The central pain point is the frustration and disappointment of consistently taking collagen supplements without seeing any noticeable or desired results, leading to a feeling of 'wasting time' and effort. "You might be wasting your time" (00:03-00:04), "why you've been taking it for months and nothing's changed" (00:07-00:09), "Your hair's still falling out", "Your skin still looks dull", "Your knees still hurt when you wake up" (00:09-00:13), "I was so annoyed. I'd been taking it for almost a year. And you see nothing" (01:06-01:08, 01:11-01:15).
# Value propositions
- You might be wasting your time (if your collagen isn't comprehensive)
- This might explain why you've been taking it for months and nothing's changed (problem with other products)
- The supplement industry doesn't want you to know (about comprehensive formulas)
- It's like buying wood but no nails. You can't build a thing (collagen without Vitamin C is ineffective)
- You're missing a big piece (without Hyaluronic Acid)
- Collagen alone won't cut it. You need both (referring to Biotin and Collagen)
- You don't have a collagen problem. You have a bad formula (reframing the user's issue)
- It's not you. It's the product. (reassurance and blame shift)
- Only 1 passed all 4 (highlighting rarity and efficacy of Obvi)
- They do a 90 day guarantee thing so you can just get your money back if it doesn't work for you (risk-free purchase)
# Benefits
- Your skin (Type I)
- Your joints (Type II)
- Your muscles (Type III)
- Your hair (Type V)
- Your bones (Type X)
- Keep your joints smooth (Hyaluronic Acid)
- Keep your skin plump and hydrated from the inside (Hyaluronic Acid)
- Better hair and nails (Biotin helps your body make keratin)
# Features
- 5 Types of Collagen
- 20g Collagen Per Scoop
- Fortified with Hyaluronic Acid
- Fortified with Biotin
- Fortified with Vitamin C
- Unflavored
- Actually dissolves
- No weird taste
- No clumps
# Call to action
I'll drop the link below if you want to check it out
# Social proof
- "I stopped finding clumps of hair in my brush every morning" – Female 1 (Creator)
- "Then my nails got harder" – Female 1 (Creator)
- "Then my husband asked what I was doing different" – Female 1 (Creator)
- "I didn't tell him anything. He just noticed" – Female 1 (Creator)
# Point of view
- Customer 95% – The ad is primarily told from the perspective of a user sharing her personal journey, struggles, and discoveries with collagen supplements, using 'I' statements and showing her own experiences.
- Brand 5% – A small portion of the ad provides direct, instructional information about product features and benefits, presented as objective facts about collagen and its components.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 00:00–00:01: A woman in a kitchen, holding a white mug, sips from it. On-screen text reads "Stop taking collagen". The voiceover immediately commands attention and creates curiosity by challenging the viewer's current routine.
- 00:01–00:03 00:01–00:03: Another woman sits, reviewing a bottle of supplements. Text reads "until you check for these 4 things". The voiceover explains that viewers might be wasting their time, building a sense of urgency and hinting at crucial, overlooked information. The perspective shifts to the brand/expert, establishing authority.
- 00:03–00:04 00:03–00:04: The first woman's face, in black and white with a concerned expression, touches her cheek. Text says "You might be wasting your time". This emphasizes the negative outcome of ineffective collagen, adding emotional weight and personal relevance for the viewer. The black and white filter contributes to a serious, slightly distressed tone.
- 00:04–00:06 00:04–00:06: The woman is now in color, holding her phone, looking at the camera with a slight smile. Text reads "I want to show you something". The tone shifts from concern to helpfulness, promising a solution and engaging the viewer directly.
- 00:06–00:07 00:06–00:07: She looks at her phone, text overlay reads "This might explain". The woman takes a sip from a yellow drink through a straw, text continues "why you've been taking it for months". The suggestion of a long-standing, unresolved problem increases relatability and emphasizes the ad's impending revelation.
- 00:07–00:09 00:07–00:09: The woman makes a frustrated face, scrunching her nose. Text states "and nothing's changed". This visual and textual reinforcement of frustration resonates with common user experiences, making the problem tangible and the ad's message more impactful. The black and white filter returns to highlight the negative experience.
- 00:09–00:10 00:09–00:10: A shot of a drain with a clump of hair, overlaid with text "Your hair's still falling out". This directly illustrates a common problem, making it highly relatable to the target audience and reinforcing the pain point.
- 00:10–00:11 00:10–00:11: A close-up of a neck and décolletage, in black and white, text reads "Your skin still looks dull". Another concrete example of a problem, visually emphasizing dullness and continuing to build a narrative of unaddressed issues.
- 00:11–00:13 00:11–00:13: The woman sitting on a bed, rubbing her knees, text says "Your knees still hurt when you wake up". This addresses joint pain, expanding the scope of problems collagen is supposed to solve and further establishing the creator's empathy with the viewer's struggles.
- 00:13–00:15 00:13–00:15: A hand stirring a pink liquid in a glass next to a collagen powder tub. Text says "Most collagen fails a simple test". This transitions to the solution-seeking phase, introducing the idea of a 'test' to discern effective collagen from ineffective ones. The voiceover now takes on an informative, expert-like tone.
- 00:15–00:16 00:15–00:16: The woman sips her drink in bed, text says "And no one tells you this". This creates a 'secret knowledge' or 'insider tip' narrative, positioning the ad as a helpful exposé against a misleading industry.
- 00:16–00:18 00:16–00:18: A factory interior with conveyor belts, text states "The supplement industry doesn't want you to know". This further solidifies the 'insider knowledge' angle and suggests a potential industry cover-up, heightening viewer engagement.
- 00:18–00:19 00:18–00:19: Text appears over the factory scene: "Here's what to look for". The ad now pivots to providing specific, actionable advice, fulfilling the promise of revealing the '4 things'.
- 00:19–00:20 00:19–00:20: The woman holds three different supplement bottles, looking confused, text reads "Flip it over". The visual confusion mirrors the potential confusion of consumers, and the instruction prepares them for the first step of the 'test'.
- 00:20–00:21 00:20–00:21: Text on screen: "Check the collagen types". This introduces the first critical element of the 'test'—understanding collagen types. The voiceover is clear and instructive.
- 00:21–00:22 00:21–00:22: A close-up of skin, text says "Type I is for your skin". This provides direct, functional information about collagen type I, immediately linking it to a desired benefit.
- 00:22–00:23 00:22–00:23: A woman's bare legs, text reads "Type II is for your joints". Clear, concise information about collagen type II, linking it to another key benefit.
- 00:23–00:24 00:23–00:24: A woman flexing her arm, text says "Type III helps your muscles". Information on collagen type III, further detailing its benefits.
- 00:24–00:25 00:24–00:25: A woman brushing her long hair, text reads "Type V supports your hair". Information on collagen type V, addressing another common concern.
- 00:25–00:26 00:25–00:26: A woman climbing stairs outdoors, text says "Type X builds your bones". Information on collagen type X, completing the list of key types and their associated benefits.
- 00:26–00:27 00:26–00:27: The woman from the beginning is looking at a supplement bottle, text asks "Does it have all 5?". This prompts viewers to apply the knowledge to their own products and highlights the inadequacy of single-type collagen.
- 00:27–00:28 00:27–00:28: A hand scooping powder from a generic collagen tub, text says "Most brands give you 1 type". This visual directly illustrates the problem of insufficient collagen types in competitor products.
- 00:29–00:30 00:29–00:30: The same hand scoops again from the tub, which is now black and white, text reads "Maybe 2". This reinforces the limited offerings of other brands and strengthens the problem statement.
- 00:30–00:31 00:30–00:31: A frothy coffee mug, text states "That's not real collagen". The voiceover clarifies that limited types don't constitute 'real' collagen, building on the educational aspect.
- 00:31–00:32 00:31–00:32: A woman rubbing her foot, text says "That's a piece of what your body needs". This emphasizes the incompleteness of other products, reinforcing the problem of wasted effort.
- 00:32–00:34 00:32–00:34: An animated visual of cellular structures, text reads "Now look for vitamin C". This transitions to the second crucial ingredient, using an engaging visual to illustrate internal processes.
- 00:34–00:35 00:34–00:35: The animation continues, text says "This one's huge". The voiceover emphasizes the critical importance of Vitamin C.
- 00:35–00:37 00:35–00:37: Animated cells connecting, text reads "Your body uses vitamin C to build collagen". This explains the functional role of Vitamin C, linking it directly to collagen production within the body.
- 00:37–00:38 00:37–00:38: The animated structure is incomplete, text states "Without it". This creates a sense of impending consequence, leading into the explanation of Vitamin C's absence.
- 00:38–00:40 00:38–00:40: Animation of white spheres passing through a tube, text reads "the collagen just passes through you". This graphically illustrates the inefficiency of collagen without Vitamin C, making the 'wasting time' concept tangible.
- 00:40–00:41 00:40–00:41: The woman in black and white looks into the camera, text says "It's like buying wood but no nails". This uses a relatable analogy to explain the inability to utilize collagen without Vitamin C, making it easy to understand and emphasizing the futility of an incomplete product.
- 00:41–00:42 00:41–00:42: A woman in black and white, clasping her hands, looking distressed. Text reads "You can't build a thing". This emotional visual reinforces the frustration of not achieving results, further connecting with the audience's pain points.
- 00:42–00:43 00:42–00:43: A dropper dispenses liquid into a bottle of hyaluronic acid. Text says "Next, hyaluronic acid". This introduces the third crucial ingredient, visually demonstrating its form.
- 00:43–00:44 00:43–00:44: A woman applies a clear liquid to her legs. Text reads "This keeps your joints smooth". This shows a direct application and benefit of hyaluronic acid, linking it to joint health.
- 00:44–00:46 00:44–00:46: A woman touches her cheek with liquid on her skin. Text states "It keeps your skin plump and hydrated". This highlights the skin benefits of hyaluronic acid, visually showing application and its hydrating effect.
- 00:46–00:47 00:46–00:47: The woman smiles, looking directly at the camera, text says "from the inside". This emphasizes the internal, systemic benefits of the product, connecting it to overall wellness.
- 00:47–00:48 00:47–00:48: The woman's face, reddish and concerned, text asks "No hyaluronic acid?". This prompts viewers to check their current products and sets up the consequence of its absence.
- 00:48–00:49 00:48–00:49: The woman looks distressed, touching her cheeks, text reads "You're missing a big piece". This reinforces the idea of an incomplete product, emphasizing a gap in efficacy.
- 00:49–00:50 00:49–00:50: A bottle of biotin, text says "Last one, biotin". This introduces the final key ingredient, presenting it clearly.
- 00:50–00:51 00:50–00:51: The woman smiles, touching her hair and face, text states "If you want better hair and nails". This links biotin directly to desired aesthetic benefits, using a positive visual.
- 00:51–00:52 00:51–00:52: The woman's full face, looking happy, text reads "you need this". The direct statement creates a sense of necessity and urgency.
- 00:52–00:54 00:52–00:54: An animated visual of internal biological processes, text says "Biotin helps your body make keratin". This explains the functional mechanism of biotin, adding scientific backing.
- 00:54–00:55 00:54–00:55: Animated biological structures, text reads "Collagen alone won't cut it". This reiterates the importance of a comprehensive formula, countering the idea that collagen alone is sufficient.
- 00:55–00:56 00:55–00:56: The animation continues, text says "You need both". This clearly states the necessity of a multi-ingredient approach.
- 00:56–00:57 00:56–00:57: A close-up of collagen powder in a scoop, text reads "Here's the hard part". This sets up a moment of truth, raising the stakes and preparing the viewer for a potential negative revelation about their current product.
- 00:57–00:59 00:57–00:59: Text appears over the powder: "If your collagen failed 2 of those checks". This explicitly refers back to the previously outlined criteria, encouraging immediate self-assessment.
- 00:59–01:00 00:59–01:00: A hand covered in hair, text says "you don't have a collagen problem". This re-frames the problem, shifting blame from the user to the product.
- 01:00–01:01 01:00–01:01: A close-up of dry, peeling skin on a foot, text reads "You have a bad formula". This provides a clear, concise diagnosis of the problem: the product itself is flawed. The visual emphasizes skin issues.
- 01:01–01:02 01:01–01:02: The woman, in black and white, looks frustrated and inspects her hair. Text states "That's why you've been so good about it". This empathizes with the viewer's consistent effort, reinforcing that the problem isn't their dedication but the product. The black and white filter again highlights frustration and lack of results.
- 01:02–01:04 01:02–01:04: A hand uses a frother in a mug of coffee. Text says "You scoop it into your coffee every day". This visually demonstrates a common consumption method and emphasizes the routine.
- 01:04–01:05 01:04–01:05: The woman sits in a chair, drinking coffee, text reads "You don't skip". This reinforces the user's diligence and commitment.
- 01:05–01:06 01:05–01:06: The woman is still drinking coffee, text says "You do the work". This further validates the user's effort, strengthening the emotional connection.
- 01:06–01:08 01:06–01:08: The woman, in black and white, makes a sad, tired face, text states "And you see nothing". This starkly contrasts effort with lack of results, deepening the pain point. The black and white filter and her expression convey disappointment and exhaustion.
- 01:08–01:09 01:08–01:09: The woman looks hopeful, touching her face, text reads "It's not you. It's the product.". This provides reassurance and a clear culprit, alleviating self-blame and paving the way for the solution. The black and white filter briefly fades to color then returns to black and white.
- 01:09–01:10 01:09–01:10: The woman's face, in color, text says "I ran this same test on mine". This shifts to the creator's personal experience, establishing credibility and relatability through her own journey.
- 01:10–01:11 01:10–01:11: The woman's profile, in black and white, text reads "a few months ago. Failed 3 out of 4". This validates her personal struggle and underscores the widespread issue of ineffective collagen products. The black and white filter shows disappointment.
- 01:11–01:13 01:11–01:13: The woman lays down, covering her face with her hand, text says "I was so annoyed". This visual and textual expression of annoyance is highly relatable to frustrated consumers. The black and white filter emphasizes distress.
- 01:13–01:15 01:13–01:15: The woman in a pink hoodie drinks coffee, text reads "I'd been taking it for almost a year". This highlights the significant time investment and frustration, amplifying the problem.
- 01:15–01:16 01:15–01:16: The woman uses a laptop, text says "So I went looking". This describes her proactive search for a solution, mirroring what many viewers might do.
- 01:16–01:17 01:16–01:17: The woman uses her phone in a dimly lit room, text reads "I checked like 12 brands". This demonstrates the thoroughness of her search and the widespread nature of the problem.
- 01:17–01:18 01:17–01:18: The woman stands in a kitchen, looking at her phone, text says "Most failed. A few passed 2 or 3". This highlights the difficulty in finding an effective product, reinforcing the problem before revealing the solution.
- 01:18–01:20 01:18–01:20: The woman sets down her phone and glass of water. Text reads "Only 1 passed all 4". This builds suspense and anticipation for the reveal of the successful product.
- 01:20–01:21 01:20–01:21: A hand holds up the Obvi Collagen Peptides container, text says "It's called Obvi". The product is finally revealed, linking the solution to the entire problem-solving narrative.
- 01:21–01:22 01:21–01:22: A close-up of the Obvi container, text reads "5 types of collagen". This immediately highlights a key differentiating feature, directly addressing one of the initial 'checks'.
- 01:22–01:23 01:22–01:23: Animated spheres (Vitamin C), text says "Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid". This visually represents the presence of the other crucial ingredients, reinforcing the complete formula.
- 01:23–01:24 01:23–01:24: Animated spheres (Biotin), text reads "biotin". Completing the list of essential ingredients, solidifying the product's comprehensive nature.
- 01:24–01:25 01:24–01:25: Animated spheres (all ingredients), text says "all there". A concluding statement emphasizing the product's completeness.
- 01:25–01:26 01:25–01:26: A hand uses a frother in a glass of white liquid, text reads "And it actually dissolves". This addresses a common issue with powders, highlighting the product's ease of use and pleasant experience.
- 01:26–01:27 01:26–01:27: The woman in a white robe sips from a mug in her kitchen. Text says "No weird taste, No clumps". This reinforces the positive user experience, eliminating potential barriers to daily use.
- 01:27–01:29 01:27–01:29: A hand stirs coffee in a mug, with other Obvi containers in the background. Text reads "I just dump it in my coffee and forget about it". This highlights the effortless integration into a daily routine, emphasizing convenience.
- 01:29–01:30 01:29–01:30: The woman in a pink fleece sips from a mug outdoors, text states "I'm not saying it's magic". This sets realistic expectations while maintaining credibility.
- 01:30–01:31 01:30–01:31: The woman continues sipping, text reads "But two months in". This begins the personal testimonial, providing a timeframe for her results.
- 01:31–01:32 01:31–01:32: The woman brushes her hair, looking happy. Text says "I stopped finding clumps of hair in my brush every morning". This is the first concrete, positive result, directly addressing an earlier pain point (hair loss).
- 01:32–01:33 01:32–01:33: The woman smiles, touching her hair, text reads "That was my first sign". This marks the beginning of her positive transformation, making the experience relatable.
- 01:33–01:34 01:33–01:34: A close-up of fingers and nails, text says "Then my nails got harder". Another specific, positive result, directly addressing another pain point.
- 01:34–01:35 01:34–01:35: The woman laughs with a man at a cafe, text reads "Then my husband asked". This introduces external validation, a powerful form of social proof, hinting at noticeable changes.
- 01:35–01:36 01:35–01:36: The woman smiles at the camera, text says "what I was doing different". The direct quote emphasizes the observable nature of her results.
- 01:36–01:37 01:36–01:37: The woman continues smiling, text reads "I didn't tell him anything". This adds a touch of playful secrecy and further emphasizes the naturalness and subtlety of the transformation.
- 01:37–01:38 01:37–01:38: The woman smiles, text says "He just noticed". This is the ultimate social proof: an unbiased, external observation of positive change.
- 01:38–01:39 01:38–01:39: The woman looks at the camera, smiling, text says "Anyway". This signals a transition from personal story to action.
- 01:39–01:41 01:39–01:41: The woman in a pink fleece, holding a mug, looks up, text reads "I'll drop the link below if you want to check it out". This is a clear call to action, providing a pathway for interested viewers.
- 01:41–01:43 01:41–01:43: The Obvi product next to a glass of water, text says "They do a 90 day guarantee thing". This offers reassurance and reduces purchase risk, addressing potential skepticism.
- 01:43–01:45 01:43–01:45: Close up on the Obvi label, text reads "so you can just get your money back". This reinforces the risk-free aspect of the offer.
- 01:45–01:46 01:45–01:46: The Obvi product on a counter with water drops, text says "if it doesn't work for you". This further emphasizes the guarantee and builds trust.
- 01:46–01:47 01:46–01:47: The woman smiles at the camera in a bathroom, text asks "But honestly?". This creates a personal, sincere tone, bringing the narrative back to her genuine advice.
- 01:47–01:48 01:47–01:48: The woman smiles at the camera, text says "Just run the test on what you have first". This provides a final, valuable piece of advice, encouraging independent verification and demonstrating confidence in her information.
- 01:48–01:49 01:48–01:49: The woman sips her coffee in the kitchen, text reads "You might be surprised". This final statement reinforces the potential for revelation and surprise, encouraging viewers to take action.