The Power of Short-Form Video for Beauty Brands
This presentation highlights the growing importance of short-form video for beauty brands, focusing on Gen Z and their unique consumption habits. We'll dive into the trends, strategies, and case studies that prove how short-form video can drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions.

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The Short-Form Video Revolution
2.5x more engaging than long-form content
30% of short-form videos achieve 81%+ watch rates
Gen Z prefers video over any other format for product discovery (57%)
Why Beauty Brands Need Short-Form Video

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20% increase in brand recognition

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Boost eCommerce conversion rates by 30%

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80% of Gen Z beauty purchases influenced by TikTok
CGI vs. Live-Action – What Works Best?
CGI: Creates eye-catching, futuristic visuals
Live-Action: Authentic, relatable, and influencer-driven
Blended Approach: Combining CGI & Live-Action delivers the best results
The Formula for Viral Beauty Content
Under 20 seconds with high-energy pacing
Hook in first 3 seconds
Influencer collaboration & UGC
Bold, high-quality visuals (CGI + Live-Action)
Platform Optimization Strategy
TikTok
Entertainment-driven, best for viral challenges and trends
Instagram Reels
Aesthetic-first, great for beauty tutorials & influencer content
YouTube Shorts
Longer retention, good for step-by-step breakdowns
Case Study – Success Story
1.2M
Views
3.65x
Follower Count
767 Hrs
Watch Time
SOSU Cosmetics leveraged CGI + live-action short-form video to drive engagement and conversions. The results were impressive, achieved 1,162,264 views against 318k followers, showing the reel went viral by reaching new viewers that were not just limited to the original follower base, viewers watched the reel an average of 2.2x and the engagement rate was high with more than 10k likes and 4.1k comments, showing how visually striking short-form video content can be highly effective.
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
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Short-form video is the most powerful tool for Gen Z beauty marketing
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Blending CGI & Live-Action maximizes engagement & conversions
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Strategic distribution on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
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