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Everyone is like, PDR in this, retinol that. You know who actually knows what they're talking about when it comes to skincare? The skincare Reddits.

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Why it worked

The video taps into the 'anti-influencer' sentiment by positioning Reddit as a more trustworthy, authentic source of information than paid brand marketing.

Summary

The creator recommends specific skincare-focused subreddits as a source of genuine, unpaid expert advice. She praises the community for their deep knowledge of ingredients and pH levels.

Structure

1Dismissing mainstream skincare advice
2Introducing Reddit communities as the real experts
3Highlighting the authenticity of the users
4Praising the depth of knowledge shared

Product placement

Reddit (a) acts: the creator explicitly directs viewers to specific subreddits (r/koreanskincare, r/skincareaddictionlux) as the source of expert skincare advice, which is the entire premise and value proposition of the video. Removing the mention of these subreddits would remove the core subject of the video.

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Skincare Secrets on Reddit r/koreanskincare r/skincareaddictionlux

Transcript

Everyone is like, PDR in this, retinol that. You know who actually knows what they're talking about when it comes to skincare? The skincare Reddits. Specifically, these ones. And these people are just real people, not getting paid. They are just literally obsessed with skincare. They are in the lab every day, they are reporting back, they are talking about the pH, they are talking about ingredients, and they know what they are talking about. So good. I've learned so much. I highly commend it.

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Best no-filter skincare advice is on reddit who knew #skincareroutine #skincaretips #skincarereddit #skincareaddiction