# Ad summary
A female creator introduces Tower 28 Cooling Eyeshadow Sticks, highlights their suitability for sensitive skin, and demonstrates all nine shades by applying them to her arm and eyelids. She praises their easy application and shimmery finish, positioning them as a quick and effective solution for eye makeup.
# Brand positioning
Tower 28 is presented as a beauty brand that prioritizes sensitive skin. The ad implicitly positions it as a brand that offers effective makeup solutions for those who typically struggle with irritation or sensitivities, making beauty accessible and comfortable. The brand aligns with values of inclusivity and care for skin health, while still providing trendy, high-quality makeup products (shimmery, glossy finish). This positioning is functional (solves a skin problem) and somewhat emotional (allows sensitive individuals to enjoy makeup). It pushes against the norm of makeup often causing irritation by offering a gentle alternative.
# Product
The product is "Cooling Eyeshadow Sticks" from Tower 28. They are designed for "people with sensitive skin," specifically those with "eczema-prone skin, sensitive skin, textured eyelids," or "eyelids...prone to irritation." The sticks come in "9 different shades," are "$20 each," and come in "small, travel-friendly packaging." They are noted for "glid[ing] on super easily" and having a "shimmery" finish. Specific shades mentioned include "Avalon" (a true pink), "Bungalow" (a gold), "Chateau" (a champagne, which gives a "glossy, wet-looking finish"), "Garden" (a bright purple), "Roxy" (a gold with pink undertones), "Studio 28" (a plum), "Troubadour" (a golden amber), and "Whiskey" (a chocolate brown). The ad highlights their "one and done" nature for quick eye makeup. The primary USP is their formulation for sensitive eyes and their ease of application and shimmery, glossy finish. They are used for daily eye makeup, particularly for quick looks or when someone wants a simple, effective solution. The packaging is described as "plastic-y" rather than "super lux," which might address a potential purchase barrier by managing expectations while emphasizing product quality.
# Visual style
The ad features a polished yet authentic UGC-style aesthetic, filmed in a well-lit home environment, suggesting a relatable and approachable feel. The production quality is high, resembling a professional beauty influencer review. Editing consists of quick cuts between the creator speaking directly to the camera, close-ups of product application on the eyelids, and close-ups of arm swatches. The pacing is dynamic, driven by the creator's clear and concise explanations and demonstrations, and the rapid transitions between shots of her face, application, and swatches. There is a strong audio-visual sync where the visuals directly illustrate the spoken descriptions and shade names. The overall feel is bright, clean, and engaging, fitting for a beauty product review on social media platforms.
# Hooks
Spoken: Tower 28 just came out with cooling eyeshadow sticks.
Visual: Medium close-up of Female 1 (creator) against a bright, light-colored room. She is holding a cluster of five light purple eyeshadow sticks, bringing them close to her face and then moving them down. Her long, dark brown hair frames her face. She is looking directly at the camera, smiling slightly, and speaking. The camera is stationary, frontal, and at eye level. / Close-up of a forearm with 9 distinct glittery eyeshadow swatches in various metallic and colorful shades. The arm is resting on a fluffy white rug, with direct sunlight casting shadows. The swatches are neatly lined up. The background is a blurred white and light grey room with a plant visible on the right, matching the previous shot. The camera is stationary and angled overhead. / Medium close-up of Female 1, identical to 00:00, but she is now holding two light purple eyeshadow sticks, one in each hand, bringing them together in front of her. She looks at the camera, speaking.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
Sensitive eyelids: "If you have eczema-prone skin, sensitive skin, textured eyelids, if you're somebody whose eyelids are very prone to irritation." Difficulty with complex eye makeup: "When I don't know what to do with my eyeshadow, I just do an eyeshadow stick on the lid and then a bronzer in the crease and I call it a day."
# Value propositions
- Cooling eyeshadow sticks (implied comfort for sensitive eyes)
- Designed for people with sensitive skin (inclusive, problem-solving makeup)
- Glide on super easily (convenience, effortless beauty)
- Small, travel-friendly package (on-the-go convenience)
- One-and-done type of eyeshadow (time-saving, simplified routine)
- Love the shimmer (desirable aesthetic outcome)
# Benefits
- Helps with "eczema-prone skin, sensitive skin, textured eyelids, [and] eyelids... prone to irritation."
- Allows for "one-and-done type of eyeshadow."
- Quick and easy application for eye makeup.
- Achieves a "glossy, wet-looking finish."
# Features
- cooling eyeshadow sticks
- designed for people with sensitive skin
- for eczema-prone skin
- for sensitive skin
- for textured eyelids
- for somebody whose eyelids are very prone to irritation
- come in nine different shades
- $20 each
- small, travel-friendly package
- glide on super easily
- most of the colors swatched beautifully
- shimmer
- Avalon... a true pink
- Bungalow... a gold
- Chateau... a champagne color
- Chateau... gives like a glossy, wet-looking finish to the lid
- Garden is a bright purple
- Roxy is a gold that has some pink undertones to it
- Studio 28 is a plum
- Troubadour... a golden amber
- Viper... an Earl Grey
- Whiskey... a chocolate brown
# Call to action
None used
# Social proof
- "I never knew I needed a cooling eyeshadow stick... until now." – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
- "Ooh, that one is really pretty." – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
- "I think I just found my favorite one." – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
- "I have to say, across the board, most of the colors swatched beautifully." – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
- "I love the shimmer." – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
- "I'm somebody who loves an eyeshadow stick" – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
- "these are perfect for somebody like me who just wants like a one-and-done type of eyeshadow." – Female 1 (Influencer/Reviewer)
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The video is presented by an individual creator sharing her personal experience and review of the product, using "I" statements and a conversational tone.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:03 The creator holds multiple lavender eyeshadow sticks and excitedly announces that "Tower 28 just came out with cooling eyeshadow sticks." This immediately grabs attention by introducing a new product from a known brand (implied) and highlighting a key feature (cooling). The tone is enthusiastic and direct, setting up the video as an informative review from a customer/influencer perspective.
- 00:01–00:03 A quick cut to a close-up of an arm with multiple shimmery eyeshadow swatches in various colors provides an immediate visual demonstration of the product's aesthetic appeal and range. This serves as a visual hook, showing the end result before diving into details.
- 00:03–00:04 The creator returns to the frame, holding two sticks, and suggests, "Let's swatch them and see what they're all about." This invites the viewer to join her in discovering the product, maintaining a friendly, engaging tone.
- 00:04–00:08 The creator explains that these are "cooling eyeshadow sticks" and that the "idea behind them is that they are designed for people with sensitive skin." She gestures with her hands, emphasizing the key benefit. This clarifies the product's unique selling proposition and target audience directly from the customer's perspective.
- 00:08–00:15 She elaborates on who the product is for: "If you have eczema-prone skin, sensitive skin, textured eyelids, if you're somebody whose eyelids are very prone to irritation, this is supposed to be designed for you." She uses specific language to address common pain points, showing empathy and authority. The tone is informative and reassuring.
- 00:15–00:19 She re-holds the sticks and states they "come in nine different shades" and are "$20 each." She also mentions she has "all nine to swatch for you." This provides practical product information and promises a comprehensive demonstration, building anticipation.
- 00:19–00:27 The creator demonstrates the packaging, twisting the stick up to show the product amount. She notes its "small, travel-friendly package" but admits the "packaging to be honest doesn't feel super lux, it feels kind of plasticky." This adds an element of honest, transparent review, building trust with the audience, while still highlighting portability.
- 00:27–00:30 She transitions with "but the product inside..." and then "Let's see how it swatches," creating a build-up to the performance demonstration.
- 00:30–00:33 She applies a shimmery, light pink eyeshadow (Avalon) to her eyelid. As she applies, she expresses surprise and delight: "I never knew I needed a cooling eyeshadow stick... until now." This acts as a mini-testimonial, conveying genuine positive reaction and reinforcing the "cooling" feature.
- 00:33–00:36 She holds up the stick and names the shade, "Avalon, which is a true pink," showing the product and its name. This provides clear identification for viewers interested in specific colors.
- 00:36–00:38 The scene transitions to her arm, where she swatches "Avalon." This visually confirms the color payoff and texture on skin.
- 00:38–00:40 She applies "Bungalow," a gold, to her other eyelid. The application is smooth and easy, visually demonstrating a key feature.
- 00:40–00:44 While applying, she says, "And these glide on super easily," explicitly stating a benefit. This is followed by an arm swatch of "Bungalow."
- 00:44–00:47 She applies "Chateau," a champagne color, to her first eyelid over Avalon. This shows how the shades can be layered.
- 00:47–00:54 She describes "Chateau" as giving a "glossy, wet-looking finish" and suggests it's "the shade for you" if "you're into that trend." This targets a specific aesthetic preference. An arm swatch follows.
- 00:54–00:58 She applies "Garden," a bright purple, to her other eyelid over Bungalow. Another smooth application.
- 00:58–01:00 An arm swatch of "Garden."
- 01:00–01:03 She applies "Roxy," a gold with pink undertones, to her first eyelid over Chateau and Avalon.
- 01:03–01:08 She compliments the shade, "Ooh, that one is really pretty," showing personal preference. An arm swatch follows.
- 01:08–01:16 She applies "Studio 28," a plum, to her other eyelid over Bungalow and Garden. She exclaims, "I think I just found my favorite one." This creates excitement and highlights a standout shade. An arm swatch follows.
- 01:16–01:21 She applies "Troubadour," a golden amber, to her first eyelid over Roxy, Chateau, and Avalon. An arm swatch follows.
- 01:21–01:28 She applies "Viper," an "Earl Grey," to her other eyelid over Studio 28, Garden, and Bungalow. An arm swatch follows.
- 01:28–01:36 She applies "Whiskey," a "chocolate brown," to her first eyelid over Troubadour, Roxy, Chateau, and Avalon. An arm swatch follows.
- 01:36–01:41 A quick cut to a close-up of her arm with all swatches, reinforcing the earlier visual hook. She notes that "most of the colors swatched beautifully" and she "love[s] the shimmer." This summarizes her positive impression of the product's visual performance.
- 01:41–01:52 The creator returns, holding all the sticks, and shares her personal affinity for eyeshadow sticks for quick makeup. She says, "I'm somebody who loves an eyeshadow stick. When I don't know what to do with my eyeshadow, I just do an eyeshadow stick on the lid and then a bronzer in the crease and I call it a day." She concludes that "these are perfect for somebody like me who just wants like a one-and-done type of eyeshadow." This positions the product as an easy, everyday solution, reinforcing its benefit for a specific type of user and solidifying her recommendation.