I started wearing makeup and people got nicer

@candyleaf

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Why it worked

The video taps into the relatable experience of 'pretty privilege' and the societal impact of appearance, resonating with viewers who may have similar experiences or curiosities. The creator's personal story and the detailed list of makeup products used also provide practical value and encourage engagement.

Summary

The creator shares how wearing makeup has positively impacted their social interactions, leading to people being nicer and more engaged. They explain that putting effort into their appearance, including makeup, has resulted in more opportunities and better treatment, suggesting that looks can influence first impressions and social dynamics.

Structure

1Introduction: Makeup makes people nicer
2Personal experience: Increased positive interactions
3Origin story: Friend's makeover sparked change
4Social media reaction: Friends' compliments
5Realization: Makeup as a 'distribution strategy'
6Broader impact: How looks influence real-world treatment
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Original caption

The unexpected side effect I got when I started wearing makeup…. pretty privilege is real, chat Makeup used: - @Grown Alchemist primer - @Haus Labs foundation - @Hourglass Cosmetics concealer - @MERIT Beauty contour - @Saie blush - @Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez highlighter - @Benefit Cosmetics brows - @elfcosmetics lip gloss - @sephora eye shadow - @Makeup By Mario brush - @KimChi Chic Beauty setting powder Which makeup styles should I try next? #makeuptok #looksmaxx #looksmaxing #looksmaxxingtips #looksmax

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Product placement

Grown Alchemist primer (acts: used as primer, makes makeup application smoother, removing it would change the video); Haus Labs foundation (acts: applied to face, provides coverage, removing it would change the video); Hourglass Cosmetics concealer (acts: applied under eyes, provides coverage, removing it would change the video); MERIT Beauty contour (acts: applied to face, sculpts features, removing it would change the video); Saie blush (acts: applied to cheeks, adds color, removing it would change the video); Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez highlighter (acts: applied to face, adds glow, removing it would change the video); Benefit Cosmetics brows (acts: used to fill in brows, shapes brows, removing it would change the video); elfcosmetics lip gloss (acts: applied to lips, adds color and shine, removing it would change the video); sephora eye shadow (acts: applied to eyelids, adds color, removing it would change the video); Makeup By Mario brush (acts: used to apply makeup, blends makeup, removing it would change the video); KimChi Chic Beauty setting powder (acts: applied to face, sets makeup, removing it would change the video)

On-screen text

I started wearing makeup and people got nicer Ever since people started treating me nicer Hold for 2x speed more people at events would come up to me Two years ago I started dressing nicer and putting more effort into my clothing and then way more people start reaching out to me and I think makeup is the next level Especially at events when people meet so many people and they're so quick to judge based on first impressions for all of my life until now I've actually never worn makeup because I like to get ready in five minutes or less it all started with my friend Annie gave an ABG makeover and I posted that picture on Instagram 80 of my friends commented and everybody when they saw me for the next two weeks they were complimenting on how good my makeup looked that's when makeup can be a distribution strategy so not only does looksmaxing help more likes and followers it also helps people like when they meet you for the first time treat you better because you're well branded put together you put effort into your looks which people give the impression that oh she puts a lot of effort into her work as well so as shallow as it sounds people do judge you based on first impressions no matter how much we try to preach oh looks don't matter they do matter you have all the power to use that to your advantage instead potentially angry about how the you have all the power to take advantage and you got this

Transcript

Ever since people started treating me nicer Hold for 2x speed more people at events would come up to me Two years ago I started dressing nicer and putting more effort into my clothing and then way more people start reaching out to me and I think makeup is the next level Especially at events when people meet so many people and they're so quick to judge based on first impressions for all of my life until now I've actually never worn makeup because I like to get ready in five minutes or less it all started with my friend Annie gave an ABG makeover and I posted that picture on Instagram 80 of my friends commented and everybody when they saw me for the next two weeks they were complimenting on how good my makeup looked that's when makeup can be a distribution strategy so not only does looksmaxing help more likes and followers it also helps people like when they meet you for the first time treat you better because you're well branded put together you put effort into your looks which people give the impression that oh she puts a lot of effort into her work as well so as shallow as it sounds people do judge you based on first impressions no matter how much we try to preach oh looks don't matter they do matter you have all the power to use that to your advantage instead potentially angry about how the you have all the power to take advantage and you got this