0:00intro talking head explaining
A medium close-up shot features a woman in her late 30s or early 40s, with a fair complexion, speaking directly to the camera. Her short, dark brown hair is styled casually around her face, which appears to have minimal makeup. She wears a black and white striped off-the-shoulder top with a black bra strap visible on her right shoulder. A delicate gold necklace is visible around her neck, and she has a small star tattoo on her right shoulder. Her expression is engaging and friendly as she explains something, using hand gestures. The background is a softly blurred indoor setting with warm lighting, suggesting a cozy home environment. A text overlay at the bottom of the screen reads, 'Why I stab my face with needles....'. The overall color palette is natural and warm.
0:05measuring face with ruler
A close-up shot focuses on the woman's face as she demonstrates an action. She holds a transparent ruler vertically against the center of her face, aligning it with the bridge of her nose. Her left hand is holding the ruler, with her fingers positioned at her forehead and cheek. Her right hand, holding an orange pencil, carefully draws a light, visible vertical line down the center of her forehead, following the edge of the ruler. Her blue eyes are focused and looking towards the camera, slightly past the ruler. The background remains a blurred, warm indoor setting. A text overlay at the bottom of the screen reads, 'Maybe you're skeptical. If this really works, don't worry, I get that a lot.'. The scene maintains a natural, well-lit ambiance, emphasizing the details of her skin and the tools.
0:09marking face for treatment
A slightly tighter close-up shot continues to show the woman's face, specifically focusing on her right hand as it continues to mark her face. The transparent ruler is held firmly in place by her left hand, extending from her forehead down past her nose. Her right hand, holding the orange pencil, draws a continuous, light vertical line down the bridge of her nose and across her philtrum, extending towards her chin, perfectly bisecting her face. Her blue eyes are still focused on the task, looking slightly upward. The background is an abstract blur of warm indoor lighting. Text overlays read, 'Let's do a side by side, I'm going to Micro-Infusion, only one side of my face. This will put my Micro-Infusion to the ultimate test.'. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the details of her skin and the marking process.
0:16explaining product setup
A medium close-up shot shows the woman adjusting her hair, using a white clip to hold back a section near her temple. She faces slightly to the left, revealing the vertical white line drawn down the center of her face, dividing it into two halves. Her left hand is at her temple, her right hand briefly rests near her chin. She looks thoughtfully towards the left. The background is a blurred interior space, with warm ambient light filtering in. A text overlay reads, 'Okay, let's cover what this product is and what I'm going to be using.'. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the clear definition of the line on her skin and her calm expression.
0:19unboxing product head
A close-up shot focuses on the woman's hands as she holds up a small, white, sealed paper packet. The packet has black text and graphics printed on it, including what appears to be product information and a barcode. She uses both hands to tear open the top of the packet, revealing a clear plastic component inside. Her light pink manicured nails are prominent in the frame. Her face is out of focus in the background, with only a hint of her dark hair and striped top visible. The background is a soft, blurred indoor setting. A text overlay reads, 'Each application is going to use a brand new head of 24 karat gold-plated needles.'. The scene is brightly lit, ensuring clarity on the product packaging and the woman's actions.
0:21showing microinfusion vial
A close-up shot showcases the woman's hands holding a tiny, clear glass vial with a small, golden-hued liquid inside. Her fingers with light pink manicured nails are visible, gripping the vial. The vial has 'CURO Micro-Infusion' printed vertically on its side in small, black lettering. The woman's face is out of focus in the background, with her bright blue eye just visible, adding a human element without diverting attention from the product. The background remains a blurred, warm indoor setting. A text overlay reads, 'new head of 24 karat gold-plated needles.'. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the transparent vial and the liquid within, suggesting precision and quality.
0:23demonstrating needles
A very tight close-up shot focuses on the micro-infusion device's head, which consists of many tiny, gold-plated needles housed within a clear, rounded plastic cap. The woman's hands, with light pink manicured nails, are holding and turning the device to show the needle array. Her face is visible in the background, out of focus, with her blue eyes looking intently at the device, enhancing the sense of detailed examination. The background is a soft, warm blur. A text overlay reads, 'These are going to create tiny little micro-channels, which will gently push the serum'. The lighting is direct and bright, making the individual gold needles clearly visible and emphasizing the intricate design of the device.
0:26first face application
A close-up shot shows the woman applying the micro-infusion device to her right cheek, near her temple. The device, held in her right hand with light pink manicured nails, is pressed against her skin, and a clear, shimmering serum is visibly dispensed onto her face. A white hair clip is visible at her temple, holding back her hair. The white vertical line from the previous scene is still visible down the center of her face. Her blue eye is open and looking straight ahead, maintaining a calm expression. The background is a shallow depth of field, blurring into a warm interior. A text overlay reads, 'into your skin to help refresh itself.'. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the serum's application and the subtle sheen on her skin, indicating the product's effect.
0:30applying to under eye
A close-up shot continues the micro-infusion application, focusing on the woman's right cheek and under-eye area. Her right hand, with light pink manicured nails, is gently gliding the clear micro-infusion device with gold needles across her skin, just beneath her eye and towards her nose. A trail of clear serum is visible on her skin. The white vertical line on her face is still clearly defined. Her blue eye is open and looking slightly upward. Her mouth is slightly parted, and her lips appear glossy. The background is a soft blur of a warm interior. Text overlays read, 'Maybe I'm a mind reader because I know right now you're thinking, does it hurt?'. The lighting is bright and even, emphasizing the subtle movement of the device and the texture of her skin.
0:34applying to cheek with redness
A close-up shot details the micro-infusion application on the woman's right cheek. Her right hand, with light pink manicured nails, is moving the clear micro-infusion device, which contains golden needles, in small circular motions across her cheekbone. The serum is still visible on her skin, and a noticeable, blotchy redness is starting to appear on the treated area, indicating the skin's reaction to the micro-needling. The white vertical line dividing her face is still distinct. Her blue eye is open and focused, and a small white hair clip holds back hair on the left side of her head. The background is a soft, warm blur. Text overlays read, 'Me personally, I find this relatively painless. I've done a lot of things that hurt. I know that we all vary in different pain tolerances.'. The lighting is bright, highlighting the redness and the glistening serum.
0:40applying to lower cheek and chin
A close-up shot continues the micro-infusion process, focusing on the lower part of the woman's right cheek and jawline. Her right hand, with light pink manicured nails, moves the clear micro-infusion device downwards, following the curve of her jaw. The treated skin is noticeably red and glossy with serum, especially around her cheekbone and near her chin. The white vertical line dividing her face is still present and runs through her chin. Her blue eye is open and focused, looking slightly upward and to the left. The background is a soft, blurred indoor setting. Text overlays read, 'In that case, I might rate it to maybe Velcro against your skin.'. The scene is brightly lit, emphasizing the progression of redness and the texture of the skin as the serum is applied.
0:45applying to mouth area
A close-up shot captures the woman meticulously applying the micro-infusion device around her mouth area, specifically above her upper lip and along her nasolabial fold on the right side. Her right hand, with light pink manicured nails, guides the clear device in small, precise motions. The treated skin on her right cheek and around her mouth is visibly red and glistening with the applied serum. The distinct white vertical line still divides her face. Her blue eye is open, looking upwards and slightly to the left, indicating focus. Her lips are slightly parted and glossy. The background is a soft, blurred indoor setting. Text overlays read, 'It's totally manageable. They say beauty is pain, but with this it might be a little bit of a sting for a big glow. Totally worth it, right?'. The bright, even lighting emphasizes the redness, the serum's sheen, and the delicate movements of the application.
0:51half face comparison
A medium close-up shot presents the woman facing directly into the camera, showcasing a stark contrast between the two halves of her face. The right side, which has been treated with the micro-infusion device, is visibly red, blotchy, and glistening with serum. The left side remains its natural, untreated complexion. The white vertical line meticulously drawn earlier is still clearly visible, perfectly bisecting her face and emphasizing the 'side-by-side' comparison. Her dark brown hair is styled short, and a white hair clip is visible at her left temple. Her blue eyes are open and looking forward, and she has a subtle, knowing smile on her glossy lips. The background is a blurred, warm indoor setting. Text overlays read, 'See the redness? That's totally normal. You can already see that this side is tighter.'. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the dramatic difference in skin appearance.
0:56treated side close up
A close-up shot focuses solely on the right side of the woman's face, which has undergone the micro-infusion treatment. The skin is distinctly red, with some areas appearing more intensely flushed and blotchy, and a uniform sheen from the applied serum is visible across the entire treated area. The white vertical line from the center of her face is visible along the left edge of the frame, indicating the boundary of the treated area. Her blue eye is open and looks straight ahead, conveying a calm demeanor. The background is a soft, indistinct blur. Text overlays read, 'By the end of the day, the redness will be gone, but the glow is going to stick around.'. The bright, diffused lighting emphasizes the redness and the healthy glow of the skin after treatment, highlighting the immediate effects.
0:59applying to neck
A close-up side profile shot shows the woman applying the micro-infusion device to her neck. She tilts her head slightly upwards and to the right, exposing the left side of her neck. Her right hand, with light pink manicured nails, holds the clear micro-infusion device and glides it across her neck in vertical strokes. The skin on her neck is visibly red and covered in a glossy layer of serum, similar to her treated face. A gold chain necklace is visible around her neck, and a small star tattoo is on her right shoulder. A white hair clip is still visible at her temple. Her blue eye is looking upwards. The background is a blurred, warm indoor setting. Text overlays read, 'I highly recommend that you don't skip out on your neck and your chest. If the serum has a hard time coming out at this angle, just open up your bottle and tap a little bit onto your skin and then go back with the needle head.'. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the redness, serum sheen, and the contours of her neck.
1:44applying to hand
A close-up shot shifts focus to the woman's right hand, which is held up and slightly angled towards the camera. Her palm faces down, and her fingers are curled into a soft fist, showing the back of her hand and knuckles. Her left hand, with light pink manicured nails, is holding the clear micro-infusion device and gently applying it to the back of her right hand, using small gliding motions. Her face is blurred in the background, with her blue eyes barely visible, emphasizing the action on her hand. The background is a soft, warm blur. Text overlays read, 'If you're extra like me, I would definitely do the top of your hands. These areas quite literally tattletale on your age the quickest.'. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the texture of her skin and the precise application of the device to her hand.
1:50outro talking head post treatment
A medium close-up shot returns to the woman, now addressing the camera directly. Her face shows the results of the micro-infusion treatment, with the right side still slightly flushed and glowing, and the left side appearing normal. The white vertical line is no longer visible, or has faded. Her dark brown hair is styled casually. She wears the same black and white striped off-the-shoulder top. Her blue eyes are bright, and she has a confident, satisfied smile on her glossy lips. The background is a softly blurred indoor setting with warm lighting, consistent with the earlier scenes. A text overlay reads, 'As promised, I'm coming back at the end'. The scene concludes with a warm and positive tone, showcasing the immediate effects of the product.