"why do you keep checking your old photos?"

@ofeemi7

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Promoted product

azelaic acid

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Why it worked

The video leverages a relatable "before and after" narrative, contrasting past insecurities with current confidence, to subtly introduce and recommend skincare products.

Summary

The video contrasts the creator's past struggles with acne, shown through old photos, with their current clear skin achieved after discovering azelaic acid. It then lists three recommended brands of azelaic acid for viewers.

Structure

1Showing old photos and mentioning past acne concerns
2Revealing the discovery of azelaic acid
3Listing recommended azelaic acid brands

Product placement

skin1004 (skincare product, ACTS - it is recommended as a safe option for azelaic acid, removing it would change the recommendation; removing it would change the video's advice) anua (skincare product, ACTS - it is recommended as a safe option for azelaic acid, removing it would change the recommendation; removing it would change the video's advice) abib (skincare product, ACTS - it is recommended as a safe option for azelaic acid, removing it would change the recommendation; removing it would change the video's advice)

Original caption

Why were people gatekeeping azelaic acid?? Anyways here are the safest options you can use: 1. skin1004 2. anua 3. abib #azelaicacid #skincaretips #acneprone #acnetips #clearskin