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@iliabeauty From DIY highlights, to birthday blush, to glowy GRAMMY Awards makeup - @Danielle Haim pulls past looks from The Beauty Album, feat. deep cuts from @haimtheband’s photo archives. #iliabeauty #haimtheband #daniellehaim #skintint #summermakeup

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Length · 12 Jun 2026
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Video #34003 · Speaker address

Celebrity shares old photo albumfrom @iliabeauty

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Overview

Danielle Haim from the band HAIM reminisces about her beauty evolution by sharing old photographs for an ILIA Beauty campaign. She starts with a story about a beauty mishap, then shows a photo from her 18th birthday to discuss her early makeup choices, and contrasts it with a more recent, refined look from the Grammys, explaining her current preference for natural-looking skin.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Share relatable past failure
  2. 2Contrast past vs. present
  3. 3Articulate evolved philosophy
  4. 4Reaffirm authenticity

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
StorytimeNostalgia HighlightBehind The Scenes
Elements
B-Roll CutawayJump CutTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 25%

the beauty album FEATURING DANIELLE HAIM

Verbal hook · 65%

One beauty mishap I remember...

Visual hook · 10%

A medium shot of a celebrity sitting on a bed in a well-lit, aesthetically pleasing room, looking up thoughtfully, which creates an immediate sense of introspection and storytelling.

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Hook template

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One [topic] mishap I still think about...

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  • — One investing mishap I still think about...
  • — One wedding planning mishap I still think about...

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Begin with a self-deprecating and highly relatable anecdote about a past failure or mistake related to the video's topic, establishing immediate authenticity.

Payoff

A warm, collective sign-off that breaks the fourth wall, leaving the viewer with a positive, friendly impression and a sense of connection.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Retrospective Glow-Up

The video leverages personal artifacts (like photos) to create a 'then vs. now' narrative, framing a personal evolution that culminates in a philosophy that aligns with a product or brand.

  1. 1

    The Universal Mishap Hook

    The narrator shares a specific, slightly embarrassing story from their past, creating a common ground of shared experience with the audience.

  2. 2

    The Context Set

    The narrator and any collaborators formally introduce themselves and the setting, grounding the video and transparently establishing any brand partnership.

  3. 3

    The 'Before' Exhibit

    The narrator presents a tangible artifact from their past (e.g., a photo, an old project) and provides commentary that highlights both its charming and flawed aspects, reinforcing vulnerability.

  4. 4

    The 'After' Exhibit

    The narrator presents a contrasting artifact from the present that demonstrates significant growth or evolution, creating a satisfying 'glow-up' moment.

  5. 5

    The Philosophy Deconstruction

    The narrator explains the mindset, strategy, or inspiration behind the 'after' example, connecting their growth to a specific, replicable philosophy.

  6. 6

    The Core Principle Statement

    The narrator explicitly states their current guiding principle or core belief on the topic, which serves as the video's central thesis and aligns with the brand message.

  7. 7

    The Authenticity Anchor

    The narrator concludes by acknowledging that imperfections still exist, preventing the 'after' state from feeling unattainable and reinforcing the theme of authenticity.

Themes

  • Nostalgia
  • Beauty Evolution
  • Authenticity
  • Self-acceptance

Techniques

  • Personal Storytelling
  • Archival Photos
  • Brand Collaboration

Post caption

From DIY highlights, to birthday blush, to glowy GRAMMY Awards makeup - @Danielle Haim pulls past looks from The Beauty Album, feat. deep cuts from @haimtheband’s photo archives. #iliabeauty #haimtheband #daniellehaim #skintint #summermakeup

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    the beauty album

  • contextual · beginning

    FEATURING DANIELLE HAIM

Transcript

One beauty mishap I remember, there were a few summers where our mom, like, would tell us, put lemon in your hair. It'll lighten it up. Raw. Hi. We're Haim, and we're on set with Ilya today, and I'm Danielle. Okay. My photo from my youth is my eighteenth birthday with my winged eyeliner, but I also have, like, a huge pimple just on my cheek. So cute. I had some blush on. The more recent let me see. Ah, the Grammys. I felt very pretty. Way better than this. The inspo was, like, fresh blush, nothing nothing too heavy. I love my skin to just look super natural, cover up all the pimples and zits, but They're there. They're there. But hopefully, you can't see them.

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