0:00intro talking head
The scene opens with a medium close-up shot of a Black woman with short, dark, closely-cropped hair. She is looking directly into the camera with a neutral, slightly inquisitive expression, her lips glossy. She is wearing a navy blue, ribbed sleeveless top with a collar. The lighting is soft and even, coming from the front-right, creating subtle highlights on her cheekbones and lips, suggesting natural daylight. The background is softly blurred, showing an indistinct light-colored wall with a framed abstract artwork featuring black and white circular shapes, and part of a lamp shade on the right. The overall color palette is muted, focusing on the deep blue of her top and her warm skin tone, contrasted with the light background. The camera is static.
0:01product showcase hourglass foundation front
A close-up shot focuses on a dark-skinned hand holding an 'Hourglass Luminous Glow Foundation' tube. The hand has light pink manicured fingernails. The metallic, gold-bronze tube is sleek and reflective, with the 'H' logo prominently displayed in dark brown. The lighting emphasizes the sheen of the tube, creating bright highlights. The background is completely blurred and dark, making the product stand out. The woman's arm and a part of her navy top are visible in the lower left, also blurred. The shot effectively highlights the premium appearance of the product. The camera is static.
0:02product showcase hourglass foundation back
A close-up shot of the back of the Hourglass foundation tube. The hand from the previous scene is still holding the tube, and its light pink manicured fingernails are visible. The metallic, gold-bronze surface of the tube is highly reflective, showing blurred reflections of the environment. The shade number '22' is clearly visible in a small white box, along with fine print product information (ingredients, brand details, 'Made in USA'). The background remains dark and out of focus, drawing attention solely to the product details. The lighting is soft but highlights the metallic finish effectively. The camera is static.
0:04foundation application close up
This sequence features a series of close-up shots demonstrating foundation application. The camera maintains a tight focus on the woman's face, predominantly her right cheek and under-eye area. She uses a fluffy, dense makeup brush with a dark handle and white-tipped bristles to blend a medium-brown foundation onto her skin. The product appears creamy and blends seamlessly. The lighting is soft and consistent, enhancing the natural glow of her skin. The background is a blurred domestic interior, with a glimpse of an abstract artwork. Her expression is focused and calm. The camera slightly pans and adjusts to follow her hand and the brush movements, showcasing the blending process from multiple angles on her cheek and forehead. Her glossy lips remain prominent.
0:14foundation showcase and blend
The shot returns to a medium close-up of the woman, now holding the Hourglass Luminous Glow Foundation tube in her left hand while blending the product on her right cheek with a brush in her right hand. She looks at the camera with a subtle smile, then shifts her gaze as she continues to blend. Her skin appears even and radiant. The lighting remains soft and natural. The background is the same blurred domestic setting. She is demonstrating the product's effectiveness while actively using it. She then turns her head slightly to the left, then back to the center, showcasing the blended foundation on her face. The camera is static.
0:17concealer wand close up
A sharp close-up shot focuses on a concealer wand held by a hand with light pink manicured nails. The tip of the doe-foot applicator is covered in a medium-brown, creamy concealer product. The background is blurred, showing the woman's face out of focus and the top of the Hourglass foundation bottle. The lighting is soft, highlighting the texture of the concealer. The camera is static, isolating the product for clear viewing.
0:19concealer application
The camera returns to a medium close-up of the woman's face. She applies dots of a lighter, yellowish-toned concealer under her right eye, near the inner and outer corners. Her expression is focused, looking intently into a mirror or off-camera. The lighting is soft and bright, illuminating her face. The background is softly blurred, showing a hint of the abstract artwork. Her skin already appears smooth and even from the foundation. The camera is static.
0:20concealer and highlighter application
This segment combines blending concealer and applying a liquid highlighter. The shot is a medium close-up of the woman's face. She blends the previously applied concealer under her right eye using a small, dense brush. Her expression is focused. Subsequently, she uses a doe-foot applicator to apply a shimmery, peachy-gold liquid product, likely a highlighter or liquid blush, to her cheekbone and temple area in three separate, precise strokes. The lighting is soft, emphasizing the natural glow on her skin and the shimmer of the applied product. The background remains a blurred domestic setting with a faint abstract artwork. The camera is static, capturing the detailed movements of her hands.
0:24blending highlighter
The scene is a medium close-up of the woman's face as she blends the recently applied shimmery liquid product on her right cheek and under-eye area. She uses a small, dense makeup brush with white-tipped bristles. Her expression is focused, and her gaze is directed away from the camera, presumably into a mirror. The lighting is soft, highlighting the seamless blend of the product into her skin, contributing to a radiant finish. The blurred background with the abstract artwork provides a subtle, non-distracting setting. The camera is static, allowing for clear observation of the blending technique.
0:26product showcase hourglass powder
A close-up shot of a dark-skinned hand with light pink manicured nails, holding a clear, round jar of 'Veil Translucent Setting Powder' by Hourglass. The label, 'Translucent Deep', is clearly visible on the bottom of the jar. The jar has a dark, reflective lid. The lighting is soft, emphasizing the product details and the clarity of the jar. The background is blurred and dark, isolating the product. The camera is static, providing a clear view of the setting powder.
0:28opening powder jar
A close-up shot of the woman's hands as she unscrews the metallic brown lid from the Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder jar. Her light pink manicured nails are prominent as she manipulates the jar. The lid is partially opened, revealing a hint of the light-colored powder inside. Her face is out of focus in the background. The lighting is soft and direct, making the details of her hands and the jar clear. The camera is static, focusing on the action of opening the product.
0:29powder detail and brush dip
This close-up shot reveals the interior of the opened Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder jar. The metallic gold rim of the lid is visible, filled with a fine, light-beige powder. A soft, dense makeup brush with white-tipped bristles dips into the powder, picking up a generous amount. The background shows the woman's face softly blurred. The lighting is bright and direct, emphasizing the powdery texture and the golden sheen of the lid. The camera is static, capturing the action of preparing the brush.
0:31powder application on face
This sequence shows the woman applying the translucent setting powder to various areas of her face. The camera maintains a medium close-up, focusing on her upper face, particularly around her eyes, forehead, and cheeks. She uses a fluffy, dense makeup brush to gently pat and sweep the powder onto her skin. Her eyes are often closed or looking down in concentration. The lighting is soft, highlighting the matte, yet radiant finish the powder provides. The background is a consistently blurred domestic setting. The camera slightly adjusts its angle to follow her hands and brush as she works on different parts of her face, ensuring a smooth, even application.
0:41final makeup look
The scene concludes with a medium close-up of the woman showcasing her finished makeup look. She looks directly into the camera with a confident and satisfied expression, offering a subtle smile. Her skin appears luminous and smooth, with a soft, natural radiance. Her short, dark, closely-cropped hair frames her face, and her gold earrings shimmer gently. Her glossy pink lips and subtle eye makeup complete the polished yet effortless look. The lighting is soft and even, enhancing her glowing complexion. The blurred domestic background with the abstract artwork and lamp remains consistent. The camera is static, allowing the viewer to appreciate the final result.