was so excited to get my makeup done but the saxophone get getting LOUDER...

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Why it worked

The video leverages a highly relatable 'expectation vs. reality' narrative that encourages audience engagement through shared experiences and opinions on beauty services.

Summary

A creator shares her disappointment after a professional makeup session did not match her inspiration photos. She ultimately decides to redo her makeup herself before her event.

Structure

1Creator introduces the situation of getting professional makeup done
2Shows inspiration photos provided to the makeup artist
3Describes the specific look requested
4Shows the final result from the makeup artist
5Shows the creator's own attempt at redoing the makeup

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was so excited to get my makeup done but the saxophone get getting LOUDER... showed her these inspo pics exactly -said I wanted a soft glam look!! -medium to full coverage -super bronzey/sunkissed look

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was so excited to get my makeup done but the saxophone get getting LOUDER... showed her these inspo pics exactly. said I wanted a soft glam look!! medium to full coverage, super bronzey/sunkissed look. I redid the makeup at home before my event. am I tripping? the MUA was literally the sweetest but this look was not flattering at all on me.

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I redid the makeup at home before my event 🥲 am I tripping?? the MUA was literally the sweetest but this look was not flattering at all on me #browngirlmakeup #makeupartist #makeuptrial