You flick on your TV—expecting a glowing face, dynamic visuals, authentic emotion… and instead you get oddly smooth skin, stiff movements, and that uncanny “AI glow.”

Redditors noticed immediately. Threads under r/ChatGPT critics called the ad a “soulless AI mash-up” from a big-name Indian beauty player.

One user lamented, “This is hilariously bad… main guy slowly changes complexion… like Michael Jackson”. It wasn’t just fluff; people feel deceived.

What Viewers Are Yelling About

Reddit anger and mockery poured in:

“I saw it on TV today and I was flabbergasted.” “It’s going to be cooookeeed when it plugs into emotional aspects…” “It jumps and pans too fast… cheesey graphics… not a bad story, just AI.” “I fucking hate it!” 

It’s not just that it looked fake—it’s that people felt manipulated. Where once ads reflected real humans, emotions, and texture, AI seemed to flatten everything into digital perfection—and viewers aren't buying the illusion.

Why This Backlash Matters

AI-generated ads promise cost and speed, but they also bring unintended consequences:

A Facebook-focused subreddit even labelled these ads “AI-slop,” with users begging platforms to ban them. Yes—that’s how blatant people felt it was.

The Need for Human Touch in Beauty Ads

When every crease, freckle, and micro-expression disappears behind code, brands risk fading behind the hype.

Glow & Lovely’s Real-World Lesson

Glow & Lovely rebranded after a massive backlash over bleaching and misleading claims. They committed to real messaging and diverse representation, not AI facades.

Indian consumers rewarded that authenticity with continued trust. The lesson? Human-first visuals still drive connection.

The Premium Creative Alternative

Admigos is rewriting the beauty visual playbook:

Admigos stands for creativity infused with integrity, making every campaign feel rich, real, and resonant.

How to Build Better Beauty Ads

1. Scan real skin, not AI models – keep texture and imperfections alive.
2. Direct genuine expressions – emotion delivers relatability.
3. Refine with craft – use motion design and lighting, but avoid perfection smooth.
4. Be transparent – label stylized ads; create empathy.
5. Balance art and honesty – evoke aspiration, without erasing realness.

Admigos has perfected this balance: cinematic visuals that feel lived-in, not fabricated.

The Bottom Line

AI beauty ads may save a few dollars, but they’re costing audience connection. People notice when something’s off. That’s why Admigos works with real talent and artists to deliver real beauty, in real focus—with emotion, story, and texture. In a world leaning into digital imitation, authenticity becomes the ultimate luxury.

Want your beauty visuals to resonate instead of repel? Admigos crafts ads that feel human and sell with soul.