prabhuTikTok is full of skincare trends. Just when you thought you had it all figured out, a new skincare trend pops up—the latest is those fancy ‘Korean skincare’ 8-hour overnight face masks. To be honest, they do look good, but do they really make your skin full of collagen and bouncy overnight, like in the videos? Absolutely not.
Still, if you’ve fallen down the TikTok skincare rabbit hole and your FYP is full of trends, you’ll wonder which ones to follow and which to ignore.
Read on for the top TiKTok skincare trends we think you should ignore, with bonus tips on related trends to follow.
The Korean Collagen Overnight Face Masks #KoreanSkincare
These masks have taken TikTok by storm and promise to leave your skin plump and youthful by morning. The idea is enticing – who wouldn’t want to wake up looking fresh? But temper your expectations. While these masks can provide hydration and give you a temporary glow, they do not boost collagen production overnight.
Collagen is an essential protein for skin elasticity that doesn’t suddenly increase within one night of using any product – sadly, our natural collagen production slows every day. It may help if you maintain a consistent skincare routine, eat healthily, or take collagen supplements, but don’t expect miracles from an overnight mask. Yes, it’ll give you glowing and hydrated skin for the day, but it isn’t doing what it says. Anti-wrinkle injections will give you a better long-term glow – the Botox glow is no joke.
Gua Sha #GuaSha (Obviously)
The ancient Chinese method of Gua Sha, which involves using a smooth-edged tool to massage the face, is still viral on TikTok. Users think it can reduce puffiness, enhance circulation, and sculpt facial features. There’s some truth behind these claims: Gua Sha does improve blood flow and assist lymphatic drainage, giving your skin a short-lived lift.
However, it is not an elixir for ageing or sagging skin. To see significant results with this technique requires proper knowledge combined with regular practice – too much scraping could cause bruises or irritation.
If you want to try it out, buy quality tools first and watch some videos. Just moving the tool across your face won’t do anything, and it definitely won’t change the shape of your face as dramatically as the TikTok video says.
With this trend, you don’t necessarily need to ignore it; you only need to ignore TikTok.
Skincare Routines #MorningSkincare and #NighttimeSkincare
Influencers showcase their complex beauty routines involving many products – complex is putting it lightly. They’re lathering and layering these products on so much that they look like a tub of Vaseline. The glow is a bit too glowy, if you ask us. It’s good for promoting skincare awareness but can be overwhelming, resulting in harmful rather than helpful regimens.
A simpler, more consistent regimen often works best. Start with basics like gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturisers, sunscreen during daytime hours where necessary, targeted treatments, and retinol vitamin C serums tailored to specific types of concerns rather than blindly following every trend. Quality trumps quantity.
Not all TikTok trends are bad – for example, more people are focusing on applying daily SPF because of TikTok and social media. But, what works for one person may not work for another. Always do your research and see what personally works for you.
