0:00intro talking head problem setup The scene opens with a medium close-up shot of a young adult woman facing the camera directly. She has medium-dark skin, curly brown hair with lighter highlights, and is wearing a septum piercing. She is speaking, her mouth open, and has a slight smile, conveying a friendly and approachable demeanor. Her eyes are bright and engaged with the viewer. She wears a simple grey ribbed top. The background is a plain, light-colored wall with a hint of a white cabinet or furniture piece on the right. The lighting is soft and even, suggesting indoor ambient light. Overlaid on the top center of the screen is the word 'dermalogica' in white, sans-serif font. The camera is static.
0:01product preparation The camera captures a medium shot of an East Asian woman, likely an esthetician, wearing a grey medical or spa uniform with a 'dermalogica' logo embroidered on the left side of her chest. Her hair is pulled back neatly. She is focused downwards, carefully pouring a white powder from a white and grey Dermalogica bottle into a small, matte black mixing bowl. Her hands, with neatly trimmed nails, are precise in their movements. The background is softly blurred, showing a warm, light beige wall, indicating a clean, professional environment. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a serene atmosphere. The camera is static, focusing on the careful preparation of the product.
0:02product application close up This is an extreme close-up shot focusing on the left side of a person's face, specifically from the nose down to the chin and cheek. A white, foamy product, likely a facial cleanser or mask, is being expertly applied to the skin, creating a textured layer. The skin appears clear, with a few small freckles visible. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the texture of the product. The background is completely out of focus, suggesting a clean, clinical, or spa setting. Hands, not fully visible but implied to be applying the product, move gently across the skin. The camera remains static, capturing the intricate details of the application process.
0:03product showcase talking head The scene returns to the young adult woman from the first shot, now in a medium close-up, holding a white and grey Dermalogica bottle prominently in her hands. She is smiling broadly, her head tilted slightly, and she looks directly at the camera with confident, happy eyes. Her curly brown hair frames her face, and her septum piercing is visible. She wears the same grey ribbed top. The background is a plain, light-colored wall with the white cabinet on the right. The lighting is bright and even. She gestures subtly with her free hand near the bottle, emphasizing the product. The camera is static.
0:04facial cleansing front view A close-up shot shows the same young adult woman from the earlier talking head segments, applying a white, foamy cleanser to her face. She is looking slightly upwards with her mouth open in concentration, as her hands, with metallic green nail polish, move in circular motions across her cheeks and forehead. The foamy product covers much of her face. Her curly brown hair frames her face, and her septum piercing is visible. The background is a simple, light-colored wall, slightly out of focus. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the product on her skin. The camera is static, focusing on the intimate process of skincare application.
0:06facial cleansing side view This scene provides a close-up, slightly angled shot of the same woman, continuing to apply the foamy white cleanser to her face. This perspective highlights the side of her face, allowing a clearer view of her profile as she works the product onto her skin. Her metallic green fingernails are visible as her hands move gracefully. Her mouth is slightly ajar, and her eyes are looking to the side, maintaining focus on the application. The background remains a softly blurred, light-colored wall. The direct, bright lighting accentuates the foamy texture of the product and the healthy glow of her skin. The camera remains static, offering an intimate look at the skincare routine.
0:09facial rinsing with water The scene shows a close-up of the woman, now rinsing her face. Her hands are wet, and water droplets are visible on her skin and hair as she splashes water onto her face. Her eyes are closed in concentration, and her expression is one of refreshing engagement with the water. Her curly brown hair is damp around her face. The background is a plain, light-colored wall, still slightly blurred. The lighting is bright and clean, emphasizing the wetness and the cleansing process. The camera is static, capturing the action directly.
0:10facial drying with towel eyes closed A close-up shot focuses on the woman as she gently pats her face dry with a soft, white towel. Her eyes are closed, and a subtle, content smile plays on her lips, conveying a feeling of satisfaction and freshness. Her curly brown hair is still slightly damp. The towel is held softly to her cheek. The background is a clean, light-colored wall. The lighting is soft and warm, enhancing the serene and refreshed mood. The camera is static, capturing this moment of post-cleansing comfort.
0:11facial drying with towel smiling Continuing from the previous shot, this close-up shows the woman still drying her face with the white towel, but now her eyes are open and she looks directly at the camera with a bright, satisfied smile. The towel covers part of her cheek and chin, while her eyes and upper face are fully visible. Her curly hair is slightly damp. The background remains a light-colored wall. The lighting is bright and inviting, contributing to the overall happy and refreshed atmosphere. The camera is static, capturing her joyful post-skincare reaction.
0:12solution reveal smile text overlay An extreme close-up focuses on the woman's face, specifically her eyes and mouth, as she smiles broadly, looking upwards and then glancing around, conveying pure joy and confidence. Her curly brown hair frames her face, and her skin looks radiant and clear. The lighting is warm and soft, emphasizing her glowing complexion. Overlaid on the screen are two lines of text: 'reset stressed skin' in white, sans-serif font, followed by 'dermalogica' in a larger, bold white sans-serif font, positioned centrally. The background is a soft, warm blur, keeping the focus entirely on her expression and the text. The camera slightly pushes in, enhancing the intimacy of the moment.
0:13end card happy face with hands The scene concludes with an extreme close-up of the woman's smiling face, similar to the previous shot, but now her hands are brought up to cup her cheeks, enhancing the feeling of satisfaction and self-care. She grins widely at the camera, her eyes crinkling with happiness. A gold ring is visible on her right ring finger. The same 'reset stressed skin' and 'dermalogica' text overlays remain on screen. The background is a soft, warm blur. The camera holds steady, allowing the viewer to absorb her joyful and confident expression. This serves as a strong visual end card for the product's message.
