# Ad summary
This ad features a woman in her car demonstrating tarte's Shape Tape Effect concealer. She applies two dots of concealer under one eye and blends it in with a brush. She points out how well it covers redness, acne, and dark circles while smoothing and brightening the skin.
# Brand positioning
tarte is presented as a beauty brand that offers high-performance cosmetics to achieve a flawless and youthful look without invasive procedures like Botox. The brand values simplicity and effectiveness, positioning itself as a go-to solution for consumers seeking quick and visible results. tarte leans into functional benefits, promising to cover imperfections and enhance natural beauty effortlessly.
# Product
tarte's Shape Tape Effect concealer is a liquid concealer designed to provide full coverage and a smoothing effect. It's for anyone looking to conceal redness, acne, and dark circles. The concealer brightens and lifts the under-eye area, resulting in a smoother appearance. The product is presented as a liquid alternative to Botox, delivering noticeable results with just two small dots applied under the eyes. The ad highlights that the product is now available at Sephora.
# Visual style
The ad has a UGC feel, with natural lighting and filming inside a car. The editing consists of quick cuts between the presenter speaking and applying the product. The production quality is casual and authentic, fitting the tone of a product recommendation from a friend. The pacing is consistent, maintaining a natural rhythm of speech and action.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:01-00:02 This is liquid botox.
Text overlay: BOTOX? NO, IT'S JUST THE... / SHAPE TAPE EFFECT / NOW AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA!
Visual: 00:00–00:01 The shot is a close-up of a fair-skinned person with long blonde hair wearing a lime green beanie and a black and white patterned jacket in a car. She's holding a tan concealer tube with purple designs and a black-and-white striped Sephora bag in front of her. / 00:01–00:02 The shot is a close-up of the same person applying the concealer to her face in the car. The lighting is natural.
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
The ad implies a desire to have clear, smooth skin by addressing the common problem of facial imperfections such as redness, acne, and dark circles: “Covers redness, acne, & dark circles”
# Value propositions
- Shape Tape Effect: Achieve botox-like results without the injections.
- Covers redness, acne, & dark circles: Provides a full coverage solution.
# Benefits
- Covers redness
- Covers acne
- Covers dark circles
- Skin appears smoother
- Brightens & lifts under eyes
# Features
- Liquid concealer
# Call to action
None used.
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The entire ad is told from the perspective of a customer who is enthusiastic about the product.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 The ad opens with the presenter in her car, holding up a bag and the Shape Tape Effect concealer, suggesting a recent purchase.
- 00:01–00:02 00:01–00:02 The presenter positions Shape Tape Effect concealer as an alternative to Botox, clarifying that it's “liquid botox.” The brand's perspective is conveyed through a functional claim.
- 00:02–00:03 00:02–00:03 The presenter applies two dots of the concealer under her eye, demonstrating ease of use. The perspective shifts to a customer, and the tone is casual.
- 00:03–00:07 00:03–00:07 The presenter uses a brush to blend the concealer and emphasizes how well the concealer covers redness, acne, and dark circles, while also smoothing the skin. The presenter is speaking from the customer's POV, impressed with the smoothing effect.
- 00:07–00:09 00:07–00:09 The presenter reinforces the availability of Shape Tape at Sephora, as a call to action. The brand's voice is direct and promotional, pushing for immediate purchase.