# Ad summary
This video features a female creator reviewing and demonstrating several Supergoop! sunscreen products. She starts by addressing the common pain point of sunscreens leaving a white cast, then introduces Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, highlighting its invisible, matte finish and primer-like feel. She then transitions to Glow Screen, showcasing its four shades and glowy finish, suitable for dry skin or for adding luminosity under foundation. Next, she presents the SPF Powder for on-the-go reapplication without disturbing makeup. Finally, she introduces Protec(tint) as a skin-like tint with built-in SPF for lighter makeup days, emphasizing its blendability and natural finish. The ad concludes by reiterating that Supergoop! offers solutions for common sunscreen complaints.
# Brand positioning
Supergoop! is presented as an innovative and solution-oriented skincare brand that prioritizes effective sun protection without compromising on cosmetic elegance or user experience. The brand aims to occupy a space in the consumer's mind as the go-to for sunscreens that seamlessly integrate into daily beauty routines, offering diverse formulations to meet various skin needs and aesthetic preferences. It pushes against the category norm of sunscreens being heavy, sticky, or leaving a white cast, instead promoting products that feel good, look good, and provide full spectrum protection. The brand positioning is primarily functional, focusing on performance (invisible, full spectrum protection, SPF built-in) and simplicity (easy to apply, blendable), but also touches on emotional benefits like achieving a desired glow or maintaining a flawless makeup look.
# Product
The ad features four Supergoop! products: Unseen Sunscreen, Glow Screen, SPF Powder, and Protec(tint). The Unseen Sunscreen is a clear, gel-like formula that goes on totally invisible, feels like a soft matte primer, leaves zero cast, and has zero greasiness. It provides full spectrum protection and can be worn alone or under makeup. The Glow Screen is a tinted sunscreen available in four shades, designed for those who prefer a glowy finish. It can be worn on its own or under foundation, providing a natural, lit-from-within luminosity, and is particularly recommended for dry skin. The SPF Powder is a portable powder sunscreen that sets makeup and allows for reapplication of sun protection throughout the day without messing up one's face. Protec(tint) is a daily SPF tint that offers a skin-like finish with SPF built-in. It is super easy to apply, blendable, and evens out skin tone without looking like makeup. All products are presented as solutions to common sunscreen complaints, making sun protection more appealing and integrated into daily routines.
# Visual style
The ad features a bright, clean, and natural visual style with a UGC (User-Generated Content) feel, despite its polished production. The editing style uses quick cuts to transition between different product demonstrations and close-ups, maintaining a fast pace. The pacing is generally consistent, with cuts occurring every 1-3 seconds, creating an engaging and dynamic rhythm. Visual motifs include direct address to the camera, close-ups on product application, and clear product shots. Natural lighting is predominantly used, especially in outdoor shots, contributing to an authentic and aspirational feel. The audio-visual sync is well-executed, with cuts and product actions often timed to the voiceover lines, enhancing clarity and impact.
# Hooks
Spoken: Does your sunscreen give you a white cast like this?
Text overlay: DOES YOUR SUNSCREEN GIVE / YOU A WHITE CAST / LIKE THIS
Visual: Close-up of a young Asian woman (Female 1) from the chest up, facing slightly right, looking at the camera. She has long dark hair pulled back with yellow hair clips on each side, wearing a bright yellow tank top. She is applying a thick white cream to her left cheek with her right hand, making a slightly displeased, puckered-lip expression. Her left hand is also on her face. The background features light blue walls with white decorative Greek-style columns and a bust statue. The camera is stationary, tripod-style, at eye level. Lighting is bright and even. Text overlay: "DOES YOUR SUNSCREEN GIVE". / Same shot as 00:00, Female 1 continues to rub the white cream on her face, now with a slightly more neutral expression, looking at the camera. Text overlay: "YOU A WHITE CAST". / Same shot as 00:00, Female 1 continues to rub the white cream on her face and neck, now with a slightly more neutral expression, looking at the camera. Text overlay: "LIKE THIS".
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The most central frustration the product is solving is the unpleasant experience of traditional sunscreens. This is explicitly shown and stated at the beginning of the ad:
- "Does your sunscreen give you a white cast like this?"
- "So if sunscreen usually feels heavy, sticky, or leaves a cast..."
# Value propositions
- Unseen Sunscreen: 'zero cast, zero greasiness' – solves the common problem of unpleasant sunscreen textures and appearances.
- Unseen Sunscreen: 'feels like a soft matte primer' – offers a dual benefit of sun protection and makeup prep.
- Glow Screen: 'natural lit-from-within luminosity' – provides a desired aesthetic outcome in addition to sun protection.
- SPF Powder: 're-ups your sun protection without messing up your face' – offers convenient, on-the-go protection that integrates with makeup.
- Protec(tint): 'evens everything out without looking like makeup' – provides light coverage and SPF for a natural, effortless look.
# Benefits
- no white cast
- mattifies the skin
- can be worn alone or under makeup
- gives you full spectrum protection
- beautiful on their own or under foundation (Glow Screen)
- natural lit-from-within luminosity (Glow Screen)
- gives your foundation that prettiest glow (Glow Screen)
- sets your makeup (SPF Powder)
- re-ups your sun protection without messing up your face (SPF Powder)
- evens everything out without looking like makeup (Protec(tint))
# Features
- goes on totally invisible
- feels like a soft matte primer
- zero cast
- zero greasiness
- full spectrum protection
- comes in four shades (Glow Screen)
- SPF powder
- skin-like tint with SPF built-in (Protec(tint))
- super easy to apply (Protec(tint))
- blendable (Protec(tint))
# Call to action
check out Supergoop!
# Point of view
- Customer 70% – The creator shares her personal experience, preferences, and demonstrates products as a user would, directly addressing common pain points.
- Brand 30% – Product features, variety, and benefits are presented through demonstrations and comparisons, showcasing the brand's offerings.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 The creator, a young Asian woman, applies a white sunscreen to her face, making a displeased expression, and asks the audience if their sunscreen leaves a white cast like this. This sets up a common problem associated with sunscreens, immediately engaging viewers who might share this frustration. The perspective is from the customer, as the creator embodies a relatable user experience, conveyed through her direct address and facial expression.
- 00:02–00:04 She then introduces Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, squeezing a clear, gel-like product onto her hand. This transitions from problem to solution, presenting the product as a surprising and effective alternative. The perspective shifts to the brand/creator, demonstrating the product's unique texture and invisible application.
- 00:04–00:10 The creator applies the Unseen Sunscreen to her hand, showing how it goes on totally invisible and feels like a soft matte primer. This visually confirms the product's key benefits and addresses the initial pain point. The perspective remains with the brand/creator, focusing on a clear product demonstration and highlighting its functional attributes.
- 00:10–00:20 She applies the Unseen Sunscreen to her face, emphasizing its 'zero cast, zero greasiness' and how she loves wearing it alone or under makeup. She points to her chin, indicating how it mattifies the skin and provides full spectrum protection. This reinforces the product's benefits and versatility, directly addressing user concerns. The perspective is the customer's, as the creator shares her personal experience and positive results, maintaining a friendly and informative tone.
- 00:20–00:24 The creator introduces Supergoop! Glow Screen for those who prefer a 'glowy type,' showing the product tube and then four different shades swatched on her palm. This offers an alternative solution for a different aesthetic preference, expanding the brand's appeal. The perspective is the brand/creator, showcasing product variety and catering to diverse needs.
- 00:24–00:29 She blends the Glow Screen shades on her palm, demonstrating their beautiful finish and how they can be worn alone or under foundation. This visually confirms the product's aesthetic appeal and versatility. The perspective is the brand/creator, continuing the product demonstration with a focus on visual results.
- 00:29–00:39 The creator applies Glow Screen to her face, explaining she reaches for it when her skin feels dry or when she wants a 'natural lit-from-within luminosity.' She blends it with a sponge, stating it gives foundation 'that prettiest glow.' This highlights specific use cases and desired outcomes, connecting the product to personal needs. The perspective is the customer's, as the creator shares her personal preference and experience, maintaining an enthusiastic and helpful tone.
- 00:39–00:44 A split screen shows two hands, one with a matte finish and the other with a glowy finish, representing the two sunscreen options. The creator states it 'really gonna depend on your vibe for the day.' This visually summarizes the choice between the two main products and empowers the viewer to choose based on their preference. The perspective is the brand, offering a clear visual comparison.
- 00:44–00:53 The creator introduces the Supergoop! SPF Powder, showing its compact brush design and explaining she keeps it in her bag for reapplication. She demonstrates applying it to her face, noting it 'sets your makeup and re-ups your sun protection without messing up your face.' This introduces a convenient solution for on-the-go sun protection. The perspective is the customer's, as the creator shares a practical tip and demonstrates ease of use.
- 00:53–00:58 She then introduces Supergoop! Protec(tint), showing the bottle and a swatch of multiple shades on her arm. She explains it's for 'lighter makeup days' and is a 'skin-like tint with SPF built-in.' This offers another versatile option for daily wear. The perspective is the brand/creator, showcasing product variety and functional benefits.
- 00:58–01:04 The creator applies Protec(tint) to her face with a spatula and blends it with a sponge, emphasizing it's 'super easy to apply, blendable, and it evens everything out without looking like makeup.' This demonstrates the product's application and natural finish. The perspective is the brand/creator, providing a clear product demonstration and highlighting its aesthetic benefits.
- 01:04–01:08 The creator applies a white sunscreen to her arm, showing a visible white cast, then wipes it away. She then applies Unseen Sunscreen to her other arm, showing it blend invisibly. This visually contrasts the problem with the solution, reinforcing the core benefit of Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen. The perspective is the brand, offering a direct visual comparison to highlight product superiority.
- 01:08–01:10 The video ends with a shot of the Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen tube held over a shimmering blue pool, with the creator's voice advising viewers to 'check out Supergoop!' if sunscreen usually feels heavy, sticky, or leaves a cast. This serves as a final call to action and reinforces the brand's problem-solving promise. The perspective is the brand, concluding with a clear recommendation and brand association with summer/water.