0:00intro face application
The scene opens with a close-up, eye-level shot of a woman looking slightly upwards and to the right, talking directly to the camera. Her face is clearly divided vertically down the center by a stark white line. The left side of her face (viewer's left) appears bare, showing natural skin tone with some redness, while the right side is covered with a matte, light-colored foundation that contrasts sharply with her natural complexion. She wears a fluffy white terry cloth headband that pushes back her long, dark brown hair. Her attire is a satin-like black robe. A hand, matching her complexion, is visible briefly on the left side of her head, touching her hair. The background is a brightly lit, simple room with light-colored walls. A dark framed picture hangs on the wall behind her right shoulder. Lighting is even and soft, suggesting natural light or diffused studio lighting. Text overlay on the screen reads 'POV: 45 years old makeup artist trying viral makeup kit' and 'I literally do not feel like I have anything on my face right now'. The woman's expression is engaged and conversational. She then points a thin, silver-handled makeup tool with a light gray tip towards the white line on her nose.
0:09product overview overhead
This is an overhead, flat lay shot showcasing three round, black compacts of 'Laura Geller' makeup products. The compacts are of varying sizes, with two larger ones and one smaller one, arranged on a fluffy white surface that resembles fur or a soft rug. A green, leafy plant in a white pot is visible in the upper right corner, adding a touch of natural color. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the textures of the makeup and the white background. The text overlay reads 'this new viral Laura Geller makeup kit', indicating the products being discussed. The overall color palette is muted with the black compacts, soft white background, and pops of pink and bronze from the blushes/highlighters inside the compacts.
0:12liquid foundation application
The shot returns to a close-up of the woman's face, similar to the first scene. She is still wearing the white headband and black robe, with the white line dividing her face. Her expression is bright and she's speaking directly to the camera. She begins to apply a liquid foundation, which is a noticeably darker, yellowish shade, to the bare left side of her face (viewer's left) using a flat, orange-bristled foundation brush. She dabs several spots of the liquid product onto her cheek before starting to blend. The background is the same simple, brightly lit room. Text overlay states 'It claims to be made for more mature skin. So we're going to put it to the test. I'm going to do one half of my face with normal liquid foundation that most of us women use and I think this one is from Sephora'.
0:26liquid foundation creasing demonstration
This close-up shot focuses intently on the woman's face, which is vertically split by a white line. The right side (viewer's right) has a smooth, light foundation, while the left side (viewer's left) now shows the darker, yellowish liquid foundation applied and partially blended. The camera zooms in slightly, and she points to and exaggerates her facial expressions, such as furrowing her brow and smiling widely, to demonstrate how the liquid foundation is creasing and settling into her fine lines. The texture of the foundation on her skin appears thick and somewhat uneven, especially in areas where fine lines are present. The background remains the same minimalist room, ensuring focus on her face. Text overlays include 'already see that the color is definitely not blending very well', 'and it's already starting to like crease and settle into my fine lines', and 'It just feels really THICK AND CAKEY'.
0:41makeup kit display
The scene shifts to a medium shot of the woman, still wearing the white headband and black robe, with her face vertically divided by the white line, displaying the stark difference between the two foundations. She smiles and gestures, preparing to introduce the next product. The background shows the same light-colored wall with two framed pictures. She then presents three open Laura Geller makeup compacts (bronzer, highlighter, blush) arranged on a pink tray, sitting on top of a white keyboard. This is an overhead shot, similar to an earlier product display, but with the compacts open to reveal the product textures. The text overlay reads 'Daily Routine Natural Finish Full Face Kit'. The lighting is consistent, bright and soft.
0:48powder foundation intro
The camera returns to a medium, eye-level shot of the woman. She holds up a round, black Laura Geller compact containing a baked, swirled beige foundation, displaying it to the camera with the lid open and a mirror visible. Her face is still divided by the white line, clearly showing the contrast between the unblended liquid foundation on her left and the smoother side on her right. She then holds up a small, black, cylindrical kabuki brush with golden accents, designed for applying powder. She demonstrates its retractable mechanism. Her expression is enthusiastic. The background remains the same light-colored room with framed pictures. Text overlays appear: 'see what all the hype's about', 'I'm going to get started with their Baked Balanced and Brighten foundation', and 'And I'm going to apply it with their little retractable kabuki brush'.
0:57powder foundation application and comparison
This scene is a close-up on the woman's face. She begins to apply the baked powder foundation to the bare side of her face (viewer's left), using the kabuki brush. As she buffs the product into her skin, her expression transforms into one of pleasant surprise and satisfaction. The powder foundation quickly provides a smooth, airbrushed finish, visibly reducing redness and blurring imperfections without settling into fine lines. She makes expressive gestures, tapping her face and pointing to the smooth side, then to the side with the liquid foundation, highlighting the stark difference. The background is consistently a light-colored wall. Text overlays are used throughout: 'Oh, my gosh', 'this feels so lightweight', 'it's not settling into my fine lines', 'And it just looks so smooth and airbrushed', 'I also have some melasma and dark spots', 'and this foundation is just covering them right up', and 'Look at this guys, do you see the difference?'.
1:55blush application
The shot is a medium close-up of the woman, who is now holding a round, black compact with a shimmery, peachy-pink blush. Her face still visibly shows the divide, with the powdered side looking smooth and even. She applies the blush to the apple of her cheek on the powdered side using the same retractable kabuki brush. Her movements are gentle and precise, and her expression is one of admiration as she sees the color build. The background remains a simple, light-colored room. Text overlays include: 'Next, I'm going to add a little pop of color with this gorgeous blush', 'And we're just going to add a little pop', 'Oh that is so pretty', and 'look how it gives such a pretty glow'.
2:11highlighter application
This is a medium close-up shot of the woman, continuing her makeup tutorial. She holds up a small, black compact with a creamy, pale yellow highlighter. Her face is still divided by the white line, with the completed powdered and blushed side looking radiant. She applies the highlighter to the high points of her cheekbone and brow bone on the powdered side using a smaller, likely different brush or her finger (not clearly visible). Her expression is one of contentment and satisfaction with the overall look being created. The background is consistent with the light-colored room. The text overlay reads: 'Oh And next up is the highlighter'. The lighting remains soft and even, emphasizing the glow of the applied makeup.
