The video likely worked due to the impressive and recognizable "Avatar" makeup transformation, tapping into popular culture and visual trends on TikTok.
Summary
The video shows a makeup artist transforming her face into a character from the movie Avatar. She starts with a base layer of makeup and then applies intricate details to mimic the Na'vi appearance.
Structure
1Applying base makeup around the eyes
2Adding white paint drips
3Transforming into the Avatar character
4Showing the final look
Product placement
Avatar (film series) - appears as a reference for makeup transformation. Does not act. Removing it would change the context of the makeup.
Makeup brushes - used to apply makeup. Acts. Removing them would change the video.
Makeup - used to transform the creator's face. Acts. Removing it would change the video.
On-screen text
Reply to RCHP ABUNDANT 👩⚕️💉💉
Result oo
Transcript
Hi, I saw peace of heaven waiting and patient for me. And I was running far away would I love the walls someday nobody knows nobody knows.
Original caption
Replying to @RCHP ABUNDANT 👩⚕️💉💉 hope yall like this . I later used Take 9 😂😂😂😂