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4 TikTok Beauty Products That Are Never Worth Your Time, According To An Esthetician–They Do Nothing!

April 21, 2022 by Lisa Cupido
shefinds | beauty

If you find yourself constantly amazed at the sheer volume of TikTok beauty content out there, as well as the unique and sometimes genius hacks you’ll see that address everything from acne to glass skin, you’re not alone. TikTok Beauty has taken the world by storm. And some of the hacks are definitely worth adding to your daily routine and can even save you a ton of money — we’re all for that. But proceed with caution and a healthy dose of skepticism because everything isn’t always as it seems, especially on social media and particularly when it comes to beauty and skincare. If you sometimes sit and imagine dermatologists shaking their heads or shouting “no!” at the screen when they see TikTok skincare advice, you’re not wrong. And if you’ve ever wondered which four TikTok beauty products are never worth your time, we’ve got the scoop from estheticians and professional beauty experts — avoid these four at all costs. 

Liquid chlorophyl 

“While many claims about adding liquid chlorophyl in water to clear acne went viral, dermatologists and cosmetologists are yet to prove it,” says Ksenia Sobchak, Dermatologist at loxabeauty.com. “@elletaylor929 was among the TikTok content creators that narrated their success story, saying it enhanced the skin’s redness and texture. But I refuse to agree because it is not convincing. It may be promising but science must look into it.”

Lube primer 

“Since when has lube started being applied on the face?” Sobchak asks. “I am against the idea because lube is mainly for sex no matter the modification in the names. Several TikTok users shared the usefulness of lube makeup primer, noting that it smoothens the glide and makes the base fresh and perfect. But I always warn my clients against mixing sex accessories and makeup. The former mostly contains chemicals that can leave you with acne and skin irritation.”

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Sea salt acne applicant 

 


This is a DIY makeup product and personally, Sobchak says she don’t recognize it as such. “Perhaps sea salt is great for skin redness and inflammation,” Sobchak says. “But I do not recommend it for treating acne. Using the product may only delay your appointments with a specialist. You may also develop scarring and hyperpigmentation.”

 


Pore vacuums and extraction tools

 


Surely you’ve seen numerous TikToks of people using conspicuous-looking devices to suck out oil and blackheads from pores — but the success stories could be dwarfed by the ones with regrets. “Strong pore vacuums that claim to unclog pores and extraction tools, in my opinion these tools can injure the skin, resulting in bleeding and broken capillaries, and they can also cause scarring,” says Kenneth Byrd, Owner & Co-Founder of CurlCentric

 


Bottom line: don’t be wowed that easily by TikTok beauty hacks. Check with your dermatologist before starting a new routine or product to make sure it’s the real deal and won’t do damage to your skin. 

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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