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Lanera Creative Brief: Script 3 (Before and After)

One 30–40 second UGC skit for Lanera Luxury Foundation, filmed by one creator aged 55–65 at home, with 3 hook takes and raw files. Written so a creator who has never heard of Lanera can film it without asking a single question.

At a glance

Item Detail
Brand Lanera Cosmetics
Product Lanera Luxury Foundation (Soft Matte Liquid Foundation)
Format UGC mini-story (skit), 9:16 vertical
Length 30–40 seconds
Talent 1 woman, 55–65. Partner optional (voice or hands only)
Locations 2: bathroom or vanity mirror, living room couch
Deliverables 1 body take, 3 hook takes, B-roll, all raw files
Usage rights Paid ads on Meta and TikTok, 90 days
Creator fee $200 (product shipped free by Lanera)
Deadline Raw files 7 days after product arrives

1. Objective

Make Problem Aware women 50+ believe a foundation can stay put on mature skin, so they tap through to the shade quiz.

2. Product & Offer

Every fact below is copied from the Lanera product page, checked on 5 Nov 2026. If it isn't in this table, don't say it on camera.

What Exact wording / fact
Product name Lanera Luxury Foundation
Brand line "A Full Coverage Foundation Formulated For Women Over 40"
Mature skin FAQ: "designed specifically for mature skin"
Key benefits (page checklist) Full coverage, doesn't settle into wrinkles, hides age spots and blemishes, all natural look
Formula facts (FAQ) Hypoallergenic, oil-controlling, lightweight, 24-hour wear
How to apply Shake, then gently tap onto skin with a damp sponge. A small amount, built up as needed
Shades 10 (L1 Ivory to L10 Sienna) + a shade quiz on the site
Price $29.97 for 1 bottle (listed regular price $60)
Bundle 2 bottles for $59.94
Guarantee 30-day money-back guarantee
Shade match Wrong shade? Lanera replaces it free
Reviews Rated 4.8/5 from 4,000+ on-site reviews

Brand check needed: The page shows "90 Days" once and "30 Day" five times. This brief uses 30 days until Lanera confirms. Free shipping is listed for orders over $60, so don't promise free shipping on the $59.94 bundle.

3. Audience

She's 50–65, still cares how she looks, and is tired of foundation that makes her look older by lunchtime.

Real customer quotes (use for tone, not as script lines):

"My husband told me I look younger since I started using Lanera. I am 58 and was looking for a foundation that would not settle into my wrinkles." Sara M., verified review

"I'm 61 y/o and this is my 2nd order. This makeup is awesome, does not settle into my wrinkles." Cheryl B., verified review

"I am 55... It doesn't cake up on my face and it lasts all day." Tammy H., verified review

4. Key Message & Allowed Proof

The one thing she should remember:

"It doesn't settle into my lines, so I finally look like myself again."

Proof you're allowed to say or show:

Proof How to use it
Rated 4.8/5 from 4,000+ reviews On-screen text near the end
30-day money-back guarantee Said or shown in the CTA
Free shade replacement Said once, to handle "what if the shade is wrong?"
Doesn't settle into wrinkles Said in your own words, and shown in a close-up
The demo itself Close-up of smile lines still smooth later in the day

The demo is the strongest proof. Showing beats telling.

5. Concept & Script

A short, warm before-and-after story told by you, about you. Framework: Before → After → Bridge.

Hooks (film all 3, same body after each)

Hook Type First frame Line (said + on screen)
A (main) Personal story Close-up of you at the mirror, smiling as you blend "At [your age], my husband told me I look younger. Here's what changed."
B (risk test) POV Partner's hand on your shoulder in the mirror, you grinning "POV: you're in your 50s and your husband still says you look younger"
C Mistake Close-up of foundation cracking in your smile lines "The foundation mistake I made for years after 50"

Hook B is a deliberate risk test. Film it, but we may not run it.

Body script (about 30 seconds)

Time Said Shown
0–3s Hook A, B or C See hooks table
3–10s "For years, my foundation looked fine at 8am and awful by lunch. It sat in every line." Mirror close-up: foundation creased in smile lines
10–16s "I tried primers, setting spray, expensive brands. Same thing." Quick shots of 2–3 old products on the counter
16–24s "Then I tried Lanera. It's made for mature skin, and it doesn't settle into my wrinkles." Shake bottle, label to camera, tap on with a damp sponge
24–30s "It's 4pm and look, still smooth. And yes, he noticed." Close-up of smooth smile lines, then you laughing on the couch
30–35s "They have a shade quiz, and if the shade's wrong, they swap it free. 30-day guarantee too." Phone screen showing the shade quiz, then you holding the bottle

6. Shot List

10 shots, 1 woman (partner optional, hands or voice only), 2 locations, 1 filming day.

# Beat Shot type Action (one per shot) Location & props Audio Priority
1 Hook A Close-up Blending foundation, smiling into the mirror Vanity mirror, window light Live Must
2 Hook B Medium Partner's hand on her shoulder in the mirror, she grins Vanity mirror None (text only) Must
3 Hook C Extreme close-up Old foundation creased in smile lines Vanity mirror Live Must
4 3–10s Close-up Touches creased foundation, small "ugh" face Vanity mirror, wearing old foundation Live Must
5 10–16s Insert 2–3 old products (brand labels turned away) Bathroom counter Voiceover Should
6 16–24s Insert Shakes the bottle, label facing camera Vanity Voiceover Must
7 16–24s Macro Taps foundation on with a damp sponge Vanity Voiceover Must
8 24–30s Extreme close-up Smile lines still smooth, filmed 6+ hours after applying Vanity, same light as shot 4 Live Must
9 24–30s Medium Laughing on the couch, partner off-camera says something nice Living room couch Live Should
10 30–35s Insert Phone showing the shade quiz, then holding the bottle Couch Voiceover Must

Production notes

7. Deliverables & Specs

Send raw clips only. Our editor cuts the final ads.

What Spec
Hook takes 3 hooks (A, B, C), 2 takes each
Body 1 full take of the body script, plus 1 backup take
B-roll All 10 shots on the shot list
Format Vertical 9:16, 1080×1920 or higher, 30fps
Audio Clear voice, no background music, quiet room
On-screen text None. We add captions in the edit
Light Natural window light, face lit from the front
File names LAN_S3_HookA_take1.mp4, LAN_S3_Body_take1.mp4, LAN_S3_Shot08.mp4
Delivery Google Drive folder link, within 7 days of the product arriving
Revisions Up to 2 re-takes of specific shots if a shot doesn't match the brief

8. Do's & Don'ts

These protect the ad from being rejected and the brand from complaints. When in doubt, leave it out.

Do Don't
Talk about your own age ("At 58, I...") Tell the viewer their age ("You're 55..."), except in Hook B
Say it "doesn't settle into my wrinkles" Say it "removes," "erases," or "fixes" wrinkles
Say "I feel like myself again" Say "makes you look 10 years younger" or any number of years
Use a real result you filmed (shot 8) Fake the result with filters, beauty mode, or editing
Mention the 30-day guarantee and free shade swap Say "90-day guarantee" or "free shipping"
Show the Lanera label clearly at least once Show other brands' names or logos
Keep the partner moment warm and light Make him look cold or cruel in the "before"
Wear your own everyday clothes Use heavy glam makeup on the eyes or lips that distracts from the skin

Beauty filters are a hard no. Turn off all beauty modes and face smoothing on your phone.

9. References & Logistics

Reference ads (watch for pace and tone, don't copy):

Ad What to take from it
Lanera "POV: You're 67" Real age makes it feel personal. We say it about ourselves instead
Lanera car testimonial Casual, chatty delivery. Feels like a friend, not an ad
Lanera "At 64, that's everything" Specific benefit (doesn't settle into wrinkles) said simply

These reference ads use AI-generated presenters. We want a real person on camera.

Timeline (example dates, confirm when booking):

Step Date
Brief sent and accepted 9 Nov 2026
Product ships 10 Nov 2026
Product arrives (2–4 business days) about 13 Nov 2026
Raw files delivered 7 days after arrival, about 20 Nov 2026
Re-takes, if needed within 3 days of feedback

Rights & payment:

Contact: Moe, Creative Strategist. Questions before filming are welcome. One message with all questions is easiest.

Sources: Lanera product page (checked 5 Nov 2026) · Meta Ad Library

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