0:00intro product application
The scene opens with a vertical, medium close-up shot of a woman's face, bisected precisely down the center by a stark white line of makeup, dividing her face into two distinct halves. The left side of her face (viewer's right) appears bare, showing her natural skin tone with some redness, while the right side (viewer's left) is already prepped with a base makeup. She wears a white, fluffy terrycloth headband that keeps her long, dark brown hair pulled back. Her eyes are a warm hazel, and she has a gentle, expectant smile. A slender, silver applicator pen with a pale blue, precise tip is held by her right hand, poised to apply product along the white dividing line on the bridge of her nose. The background is a simple, bright white wall, indicating an indoor, well-lit environment. Text overlays at the top read "POV: 45-year makeup artist puts viral Laura Geller kit to the test", and at the bottom, "I'm 45 and I've been a makeup artist for over 20 years, and I'm going to try out".
0:04product overview kit
This scene provides a high-angle, overhead shot of a collection of makeup products neatly arranged on a luxurious, white fluffy surface, likely a faux fur rug or blanket. Three black, circular compacts from the "Laura Geller" brand are prominently displayed. Two larger compacts are positioned side-by-side at the bottom, open to reveal a shimmering, marbled pink blush and a golden, swirled bronzer/highlighter. A smaller compact is placed above them, also open, containing a creamy, light-toned powder. In the top left corner, slightly out of focus, is a small arrangement of vibrant green artificial foliage, providing a natural accent. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a clean and appealing aesthetic. Text overlays from the previous scene persist at the top: "POV: 45-year makeup artist puts viral Laura Geller kit to the test", and a new one at the bottom: "this new viral Laura Geller makeup kit".
0:08liquid foundation application critique
A close-up, vertical shot of the woman's face, maintaining the prominent white dividing line. The left side of her face (viewer's right) is still bare, showcasing her natural skin with some redness and visible fine lines. On the right side (viewer's left), she is actively applying a liquid foundation with a flat, light orange-bristled foundation brush. The foundation is a warm, medium beige shade, and she works it across her cheekbone, temple, and forehead. As she applies, her expression becomes more critical, highlighting how the foundation looks thick, cakes, and settles into her fine lines. She uses her fingers to point out the creasing on her forehead and around her eyes. The background is a clean, well-lit white wall. Text overlays appear sequentially: "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", "and you can 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 finally "It just feels really THICK AND CAKEY and HEAVY".
0:33laura geller kit introduction broll
The scene begins with a medium close-up, vertical shot of the woman from the chest up. Her face is still distinctly bisected by the white line, with the poorly blended liquid foundation on her right side (viewer's left) and her bare skin on the left side (viewer's right). She gestures emphatically with her right hand as she speaks, then brings her hands together to briefly display two Laura Geller makeup compacts. This shot quickly cuts to an overhead, high-angle B-roll shot identical to Scene 2, showcasing the three open Laura Geller compacts (blush, bronzer/highlighter, and foundation) on a white fluffy surface with green foliage. This quick succession visually connects her narrative to the products being introduced. Text overlays identify the kit: "And now on the other side the Laura Geller's Daily Routine Natural Finish Full Face Kit".
0:39laura geller foundation prep
A medium close-up, vertical shot of the woman from the chest up. Her face remains vertically bisected by the white line. On her right side (viewer's left) is the liquid foundation, while her left side (viewer's right) is still bare, awaiting the new product. She smiles warmly and speaks directly to the camera, holding two smaller Laura Geller compacts in her left hand initially. She then places them down and picks up a larger, round black compact, holding it open to clearly display the "Baked Balance-n-Brighten foundation" to the camera. Subsequently, she presents a small, black-handled retractable kabuki brush with soft, brownish-gold bristles. The background is a clean, bright white wall, with a framed black and white picture slightly visible on the wall behind her left shoulder. Text overlays: "see what all the hype's about I'm going to get started with their Baked Balanced and Brighten foundation. And I'm going to apply it with their little retractable kabuki brush."
0:49laura geller foundation application positive
A close-up, vertical shot of the woman's face, focusing on the left side (viewer's right) where she is applying the Laura Geller "Baked Balance-n-Brighten" foundation. The white line continues to divide her face. She uses the small, retractable kabuki brush to gently buff and blend the powder foundation onto her cheek, jawline, and forehead. The foundation seamlessly covers her skin, creating a visibly smoother, more even-toned, and natural-looking finish, especially in contrast to the heavily creased appearance on the opposite side of her face. The lighting is soft and even. Her expression is one of genuine delight and satisfaction, her eyes wide and her lips curved in a broad, happy smile. The background is a plain, light-colored wall. Text overlays: "Oh, my gosh this feels so lightweight it's not settling into my fine lines And it just looks so smooth and airbrushed".
1:00laura geller coverage demonstration
A medium close-up, vertical shot of the woman, her face still bisected by the white line. On the left side (viewer's right), the Laura Geller foundation is visibly smooth and even. She continues to apply the powder foundation with the kabuki brush to her neck and jawline on the same side, ensuring full coverage. She then gestures with her hand, touching the left side of her face (viewer's right) to emphasize the transformation, and points to a darker spot on her untreated skin. Her body language and expression are confident and impressed by the product's ability to cover imperfections like melasma and dark spots. The background is a clean, bright white wall, with two framed black and white pictures visible behind her left shoulder. Text overlays: "I also have some melasma and dark spots and this foundation is just covering them right up. Look at this guys Do you see the difference?"
1:09laura geller blush introduction
A medium close-up, vertical shot of the woman, her face still marked by the white dividing line. Both halves of her face now have foundation applied, though the difference in texture and finish is evident. She maintains an upbeat, expressive smile while speaking directly to the camera. In her left hand, she holds an open, round black Laura Geller compact, showcasing a stunning, marbled pink blush. Her eyes sparkle with excitement for the next step. The background is a light-colored room with white walls, and a framed black and white picture is visible behind her. Text overlays: "Next, I'm going to add a little pop of color with this gorgeous blush".
1:13laura geller blush application
A medium close-up, vertical shot of the woman, focused on her face as she applies the Laura Geller blush to the left side (viewer's right). The white dividing line remains visible, creating a visual comparison with the other side of her face. She uses the small, retractable kabuki brush to gently swirl and buff the luminous pink blush onto the apples of her cheek, extending slightly up towards her temple. The blush provides a natural, radiant "pop" of color, giving her skin a healthy, glowing appearance. Her expression is one of pure delight, with a broad, genuine smile and shining eyes as she admires the beautiful glow. The background is a plain, light-colored wall. Text overlays: "And we're just going to add a little pop. Oh that is so pretty look how it gives such a pretty glow".
1:22laura geller highlighter introduction
A medium close-up, vertical shot of the woman from the chest up. Her face is still distinctly bisected by the white line. She beams at the camera, speaking with enthusiasm, and holds an open, round black Laura Geller compact, displaying a soft, creamy-colored highlighter powder to the viewer. The background is a clean, bright white wall, with a framed black and white picture visible behind her. Text overlays: "Oh And next up is the highlighter And this one is in French vanilla I'm just going to do a little pop under the brow bone".
1:29laura geller highlighter application
A close-up, vertical shot of the woman's face, focusing intently on the left side (viewer's right) as she applies the Laura Geller highlighter. The white line dividing her face is still clearly visible. She uses her right index finger to precisely dab the creamy, light-toned highlighter powder onto two key areas: first, directly under her left brow bone, and then delicately to the inner corner of her left eye. The highlighter provides a subtle, luminous lift and brightens these areas, completing the "airbrushed" effect. Her expression is concentrated but satisfied, with a slight smile hinting at her approval of the final touch. The background is a plain, light-colored wall. Text overlays: "to lift the eye. The inner corner of the eye."
