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The Routine Irony
Presenting a chaotic or unglamorous habit as an essential, high-end step in a skincare regimen.
Why it works
The format creates a comedic contrast between the aspirational tone of beauty content and the messy reality of daily life. Viewers watch to see the reveal, and the relatability drives shares among those who recognize their own imperfect habits.
The structure, beat by beat
- hookFrame a messy or mundane action as a sophisticated, intentional skincare step.“Step four: aggressively wiping off my makeup with a dry towel for that extra exfoliation.”
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