Livestream is a “golden” land for the cosmetics industry, but not everyone knows how to turn a skincare consultation into an effective sales script. A well-prepared livestream script – even a simple one – can increase the closing rate by up to 35%., according to statistics from DPS.MEDIA's campaigns for beauty industry SME clients. So, if you're looking for ways to increase sales without investing too much in advertising, start with the very content you speak every day.
The most important thing in a skincare livestream script is to clearly define the goal and viewer persona right from the start. Not everyone watching the livestream is a potential customer – but when the content addresses what they care about, you'll keep them engaged long enough to create conversions. From our experience running over 120 livestream campaigns for cosmetics businesses, we found: A coordinator may not know makeup, but if they stick to the script with the right insight – orders still close steadily..
To achieve that, the script can't just be a simple product introduction. It must be a combination of storytelling, practical knowledge, and sales triggers at the right time. For example, instead of saying “This cream whitens skin”, tell the story of customer A who struggled with dull skin after childbirth and improved after just 3 weeks of use. A short story tied to a real person – a real situation – is the key to building trust and motivating purchase action.
Remember: what you say in the first 10 seconds determines 70% of whether viewers stay or leave. That's why we always recommend starting with a question that hits the need: “Are you experiencing dry, rough skin or breakouts after using the wrong skincare?” This structure helps create instant psychological connection and sets the stage to introduce the product at the right time.
Finally, the livestream doesn't end at the “end stream” button. An effective script is when it opens up a chain of post-livestream interactions: inbox, follow, subscribe for offers, etc. That's when you truly win trust, not just close sales. And when you do well from start to finish, you don't need to livestream every day but can still maintain a sustainable sales rhythm.
Build a skincare livestream script tailored to Vietnamese consumer behavior
Understanding purchasing behavior correctly helps close sales effectively
according to a report from Nielsen Vietnam, over 70% of Vietnamese consumers prioritize real-life experience before making cosmetic purchase decisions, especially in skincare. Therefore, an effective livestream script should not only focus on product information – but also integrate emotional elements, interaction, and direct feedback. DPS.MEDIA recommend a 3T model in livestreams: Understand psychology – Build trust – Drive action.
A typical example is the case of the local brand L.The – after applying the livestream series “Beautiful Skin with a Plan”, they recorded a 35% increase in conversion rate compared to traditional media. Each live session starts with a real customer story, followed by a product demo with an influencer, and ends with a mini-game and limited-time discount code, sparking the “FOMO” shopping mentality – common among Millennial and Gen Z consumers in Vietnam.
Segment the livestream script according to the consumer psychology model
Based on the AIDA model (Attention – Interest – Desire – Action), DPS.MEDIA suggests building the script as follows:
| Segment | Content to deploy | Suggested duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attention | Grab attention with a “hook” – trending TikTok question, hot dermatology topic | 1-2 minutes |
| Interest | Introduce the product using language that addresses the real “pain points” (dry skin, acne-prone skin, etc.) | 3-5 minutes |
| Desire | Real demo + before/after video + genuine customer sharing | 5-7 minutes |
| Action | Call to action: Flash sale, free gifts with statistics on nearly out-of-stock items | 2 minutes |
In particular, the livestream needs to be SEO optimized right from the product description and caption using high-search keywords such as: “effective acne treatment routine”, “skincare for teenagers”, “serum for post-acne skin recovery”. At the same time, use an integrated chatbot with live comment to automatically close orders, doubling efficiency without additional manpower.
Create personalized experiences for each viewer group
Consumers in Vietnam have the habit of thoroughly checking reviews before buying cosmetics. Therefore, in the livestream, segments are customized for each viewer group such as:
- Sensitive skin group: In-depth consultation from dermatology experts, with concise clinical research citations.
- Student group: Suggest routines under 300K but still covering basic steps.
- Over 25 age group: Focus on anti-aging and safe brightening with natural ingredients.
This classification not only enhances personalized experience, but also increases average watch time up to 3 times – according to data collected from recent livestream campaigns by DPS.MEDIA.
Optimize livestream duration and content to effectively retain viewers
The optimal duration should fall within the customer's “attention span”
According to Livestream Universe research (2023), viewers usually start to lose focus after 20 minutes if the content is not engaging enough. Therefore, DPS.MEDIA recommends SMEs limit skincare livestream duration to about 15 – 30 minutes, especially during peak interaction hours (from 8pm – 10pm).
An effective way to retain viewers is to divide the livestream into small sections with clear scene transitions:
- Minute 0–5: Introduce yourself and the program (can use a light CTA such as sharing the livestream to receive gifts).
- Minute 5–15: Demo the skincare routine with actual products, combined with sharing small tips.
- Minute 15–25: Real-time Q&A session, inviting customers to interact using reactions.
- Minute 25–30: Close orders through mini games, limited-time offers, or reviews from previous customers.
Content should be “interwoven” between knowledge and purchase stimulation
The HEA formula (Hook – Educate – Action) has been successfully applied by DPS.MEDIA with clients in the cosmetics industry. In a recent campaign for a local brand in Ho Chi Minh City, by arranging content in an engaging order “starting with an interesting fact about skin – providing skincare knowledge – closing with a convincing solution”, the livestream achieved a viewer retention rate of over 65% and increased revenue by 27% in 4 days.
| Stage | Targets | Technique |
|---|---|---|
| Hook (0–3 minutes) | Create curiosity | Use the question “Have you been washing your face correctly?” |
| Educate (4–20 minutes) | Provide value | Demo skincare techniques, explain common mistakes |
| Action (end of session) | Close orders | Flash sale, discount codes for live viewers |
The content flow should have clear “inhale – exhale” points
not every moment in a livestream needs to be focused on selling. DPS.MEDIA recommends interspersing “relaxation moments” in the content so viewers can… take a mental break – this is a principle similar to the “pause point” in storytelling (cited from Harvard Business Review, 2021).
For example, right after demoing a skincare step, you can quickly switch to answering comments or telling a funny story about a customer experience – not overly commercialized but still naturally engaging. This approach creates an appealing rhythm like a piece of music, keeping the audience “listening without getting bored”.
Combining educational and entertaining elements increases natural engagement
Livestreams are not just for selling but also a stage for sharing knowledge
From experience running hundreds of livestream campaigns for the beauty industry, DPS.MEDIA has found that live sessions achieve higher order closing rate by 37% when combining both educational content and entertainment – also known as the model edutainment. It's not simply about describing the product; successful livestreamers all know how to tell the story of the skin, share fundamental scientific knowledge, and explain the mechanisms of ingredients. At the same time, they create a friendly atmosphere through humorous situations, witty comments, or simulated skin challenges.
A typical example is the livestream of the local skincare brand H.Nature. Instead of just presenting the serum ingredient list, they led with a mini quiz game “What is your skin type?”, then gave advice right during the livestream. As a result, that live session attracted more 1,200 comments naturally in just 40 minutes, growth 5 times higher than the previous average.
Leverage the standard script structure of “education – emotion – experience”
To maintain interaction throughout the livestream, DPS.MEDIA recommends that SMEs use the following three-layer content model:
| Stage | Core element | Content suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction (0-5 minutes) | Education | Share common mistakes in skin care or explain the characteristics of each skin type |
| 2. Main content (5-25 minutes) | Emotion | Testimonials from customers, real-life stories, livestream reactions to results after using the product |
| 3. End of session (25-30 minutes) | experience | Mini game, skincare quiz, vote for the product combo that suits each person |
This alternation not only keeps viewers engaged but also creates a positive psychological impact, making them ready to buy because they see real value in front of them. According to a 2022 Harvard Business Review study, consumers tend to buy from brands that provide information that “helps them feel smarter”.
Tips for choosing skincare products that are easy to close high sales in livestreams
Choose products based on skin needs – a key factor to increase closing rates
According to a 2022 Kantar study on cosmetic consumer behavior in Vietnam, online buyers are increasingly prioritizing products that are “suitable for their skin type rather than famous brands.” Therefore, DPS.MEDIA recommends that SMEs, when building livestream scripts, should focus on products according to specific skin issue groups such as:
- Oily, acne-prone skin: Prioritize products containing Salicylic acid, Niacinamide, Tea Tree
- Dry skin: Focus on Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide, Glycerin
- Sensitive skin: Choose minimal, fragrance-free products containing Panthenol or Madecassoside
A prominent case study from the local brand L.D. Beauty shows that when switching from mass display livestreams to scripts focusing on products that “clearly treat post-acne dark spots,” orders increased by 180% in just 3 weeks. This shows that choosing products based not on popularity, but on customer pain points, is the real formula for effective sales closing.
Integrate a product list according to the script to help hosts advise more easily
| Skin type | Common issues | Recommended products |
|---|---|---|
| Oily skin | Oily shine, large pores | BHA cleanser gel + 10% Niacinamide serum |
| Dry skin | Flaky, tight and dry | Hydrating toner + Ceramide-containing moisturizer |
| Sensitive skin | Easily red, irritated | Non-foaming cleanser + Centella Asiatica serum |
Based on this chart, the livestream team can structure content more coherently, increasing viewer trust. According to analysis from the report Strategy & Messaging in Live Commerce (McKinsey, 2023), the more clearly a livestream defines the problem and specific solution, the higher the conversion rate.
Select products based on new consumer behaviors – a sustainable growth strategy
In Vietnam currently, consumer trends are shifting towards “journey-based skincare” – meaning customers no longer choose individual products, but want a whole logical skincare routine. DPS.MEDIA suggests SMEs should prepare small combo products including:
- The trio of cleansing – hydrating – moisture locking for skincare beginners
- “After Acne Recovery” combo” including recovery serum + regenerating cream
- Morning brightening skincare set with AHA toner + gentle moisturizer + sunscreen
Livestreaming around “curated solution packages by need” will increase the chance of selling multiple products in one consultation, instead of just a single item. This is also a tactic many beauty KOLs have successfully applied, with order downsizing rates halved compared to before.
How to weave brand stories to build trust in every broadcast minute
Build brand identity from real stories
One of the most effective ways to build trust in livestream sales is to tell a real, relatable, and emotional brand story. According to research from The Journal of Marketing Research, consumers remember stories 22 times more than pure information. In skincare livestreams, instead of just describing product ingredients, share the personal journey of the founder or real customers who have experienced and transformed their skin.
A real example: A customer who once suffered from severe dermatitis due to work stress but regained confidence thanks to using the brand’s full care set. When shared with before-and-after images, this story creates a clear connection and raises viewer retention rate to 78% after just the first 30 minutes of the livestream (data from DPS.MEDIA’s real project with ACE Skin, Q1/2024).
Emotional highlights evoke empathy – making it easier to close sales
Research from Harvard Business Review shows that customers make purchasing decisions based on emotions up to 95%. In livestreams, weaving in “small but real” details such as:
- A customer feeling comfortable looking in the mirror without makeup for the first time
- Confident mom goes on TikTok after using acne treatment toner
- Office workers reduce stress because they no longer worry about oily skin during meetings
…will create a natural attraction. Stories should usually be told at the time minutes 12–18 of the livestream – the stage when viewers have stabilized their emotions before making a purchase decision.
Shape brand authority through characters and language
Below is a sample structure that DPS.MEDIA recommends for SMEs applying storytelling to livestreams:
| Time | Content | Storytelling strategy |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 minutes | Brief introduction about the brand | Use single-person narration, positioning past – present |
| 4-10 minutes | Share user stories | Lead with a character, insert real-life comments |
| 11-18 minutes | Present the product | Recount the user's journey – achieved results |
| 19+ minutes | Strong offers & CTA | Recall the emotions from the previous story |
through the experience of executing over 200 livestream campaigns at DPS.MEDIA, when a brand dares to “open up” and tell real stories — not just the glamorous parts — viewers’ trust is built on a solid foundation.. That is the key to closing sales easily in an increasingly crowded livestream market that lacks quality content.
Tips for using calls to action skillfully without making viewers uncomfortable
Create CTA as a natural part of shared content
instead of just “reminding customers to buy”, let the call to action (CTA) blend smoothly into the content flow. According to research by Harvard Business Review, consumers respond 37% more positively to suggestive CTAs rather than direct action-pushing ones.
A typical example from DPS.MEDIA’s client – the C.Skin cosmetics brand. In a livestream sharing a nighttime skincare routine, the host didn’t say “Buy cleanser X now,” but instead:
- “If you see your skin improve like mine after 2 weeks of use, you can check out this line.”
- “The serum I’m using here was last month’s bestseller – I’ll pin the link below if you’re interested.”
Softening the call to action like this creates an authentic feeling, like a suggestion from a friend, not pressured but still effective.
Use high-softness CTA tables to optimize instant decisions
A technique DPS.MEDIA recommends is using CTA boards with clear, intuitive information about benefits – effectiveness time – promotional price. This stimulates viewers’ brains to quickly process information and make decisions.
| Products | Effect after | Livestream offer |
|---|---|---|
| C.skin cleansing gel | 3 days: less oil, clear blackheads | 99K (original price 155K) |
| HA+ Serum | 5 days: firmer, brighter skin tone | Buy 1 Get 1 – Only during livestream |
Automatically, users recognize the opportunity and value without being “pushed”. Such “soft CTA boards” also help maintain a smooth viewing experience, especially effective in segments showing before-after results or nighttime care routines.
Apply behavioral psychology principles in message design
According to Daniel Kahneman – Nobel-winning psychologist, people are often driven by System 1 (automatic, fast), so the shorter and easier to digest the call to action, the more effective it is.
Based on that, DPS.MEDIA advised a local skincare brand to apply the following 3 types of CTAs in their livestream:
- Emotional guidance: “Does anyone feel like their skin has been dull lately like mine? Use this for 3 days and you’ll clearly see it brighten up.”
- FOMO-based CTA: “Only the first 10 people to comment ‘bright skin’ will get this combo!”
- Incorporating customer stories: “Ms. Mai, my customer, 43 years old, used to be afraid to use AHA because of her sensitive skin. She tried this serum 4 times and loved it, she even came back to thank me.”
Thus, CTA is no longer just a call to action, but a bridge that inspires, builds trust, and motivates purchasing decisions through understanding.
Measure effectiveness and improve scripts after each skincare livestream
Set up a system of evaluation metrics after livestreams
To improve the script for each skincare livestream session, businesses first need a specific set of measurable indicators. This not only helps determine the performance of the livestream, but also creates a data foundation to optimize the script.
- Viewer retention rate: What percentage of viewers stay until the end?
- Interaction rate: Number of comments, likes, direct Q&A compared to total viewers.
- Order closing rate: Conversion rate from consultations to actual orders.
- CTR of supporting links: Link to website, cart, landing page, etc.
According to Nielsen’s report (2023), livestreams using a “Customer Question Rate” above 15% often have 2.3 times higher revenue than usual. DPS.MEDIA applied this model for skincare clients in Ho Chi Minh City, combining realtime chatbot & question analysis over time — thereby identifying the ”golden point” of interaction to adjust the script.
Analyze bottlenecks and adjust according to real data
A typical case study is the local cosmetic brand LavyLush, partnered with DPS.MEDIA. After the first 4 livestreams, although viewership was quite high (~1,200/session), the order closing rate was below 3%. We implemented a performance analysis chart for each script segment:
| script segment | Retention rate | Interaction rate | Closing orders (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product introduction | 89% | 4% | 0.8% |
| Demo usage | 76% | 15% | 2.9% |
| Order closing offers | 63% | 21% | 5.2% |
Results show that placing offers & call-to-action in the middle — instead of at the end — increases order closing by 70% in subsequent livestreams. This aligns with research from Harvard Business Review (2022) on early offer allocation to leverage impulse buying behavior in video commerce spaces.
Optimize scripts with technology & user feedback
According to behavioral psychology, users tend to respond better to conversational segments that are familiar, using “mirror language” — reflecting exactly the keywords mentioned by viewers. DPS.MEDIA suggests integrating AI NLP to analyze keywords asked by viewers in each session, helping the scriptwriting team update dialogue content closer to consumers.
Additionally, sending a super-short 3-question survey after the livestream (via inbox/Zalo) helps collect extremely valuable qualitative feedback for fine-tuning next time. Thus, each livestream is not just a sales opportunity, but a dynamic A/B testing step — transforming the script into a true “sales machine”.
Your past journey
A skincare livestream script doesn’t need to be complicated, but must be focused and tailored to customer needs – that’s the key to attracting viewers and increasing order closing rates. If you grasp the structure, know how to lead content, and combine interactive elements, then “turning viewers into loyal customers” is no longer out of reach.
At DPS.MEDIA,we understand that every business has its own story and livestream viewers are the gateway connecting the brand to the hearts of customers. The strategies we suggest always revolve around practicality, ease of application, and optimization for SMEs – where every order is significant. Try applying the simple formulas presented, and you’ll see a clear difference in livestream sales effectiveness.
Additionally, you can expand your script to related topics such as: livestream reviewing new products, quick makeup tutorials for busy people, or how to use a comprehensive skincare set for each skin type. Each content piece is an opportunity to connect more deeply with your target customers.
If you want to dive deeper into content planning, combining advertising, or developing a loyal customer community via livestream, don’t hesitate to connect with the DPS.MEDIA team. We are always ready to accompany you on your journey to conquer the digital market.
Have you ever tried livestream selling? Share your experiences, ideas, or any questions you have by leaving a comment below. DPS.MEDIA looks forward to hearing from and engaging with you!
