Why it worked
The video uses a highly creative and unexpected visual metaphor (a face on a lip balm tube) to capture attention and make the product memorable. This artistic approach aligns with the "work of art" narrative, making it shareable and engaging.
Summary
The video creatively presents CeraVe's Healing Lip Balm by superimposing animated eyes and lips onto the product tube, framing it as a "work of art." The visual emphasizes the lip balm's role in lip protection and healing.
Product placement
CeraVe Healing Lip Balm: ACTS - it is the central focus of the video, with animated eyes and lips superimposed, and is presented as a product that heals and protects lips. Removing it would fundamentally change the video's content and message. CeraVe: APPEARS - it is the brand name on the lip balm tube and on other tubes in the background. Removing it would not change what happens in the video, but would remove brand identification.