Okay, I have a confession. I am TikTok obsessed and I'm not ashamed of it. One video on how awesome a product is and it's highly likely that I'll want to try it.
So I was not surprised when I was asked to write this article because I wholeheartedly believe that I am the perfect person for this job.
TikTok is full of skincare products and routine recommendations as well as advice from some amazingly qualified names within the skincare industry.
It's pretty awesome that we now have access to dermatological advice in our pockets. But be warned, TikTok is also full of a lot of misinformation and users sharing their unprofessional advice.
If something sounds fishy, it probably is.
Remember everyone's skin is different, something that works for someone on TikTok may not work for you. Always take any information you have seen on TikTok with a grain of salt, and seek medical advice if needed.
I am so lucky in my job as Marketing Coordinator for Skincare and Wellness that I get to try hundreds (and I mean, hundreds) of skincare products.
I have a vested interest in products that have gone viral because, ultimately, it's my job to know.
It's also great to meet with brands that have had a product go viral to see how much of a positive impact it has had on them. It's definitely an achievement in this day and age and something to celebrate.
So I put 7 viral skincare products to the test to tell you if they're worth the hype or not (hint: they are).
1. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.
What: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Fast facts:
Plumps the appearance of lips.
Designed to keep lips hydrated while you sleep.
Available in Berry, Gummy Bear, Sweet Candy, Vanilla and some limited edition ones too.
My Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask review:
I think if you cloned me a hundred times, I still wouldn’t have enough fingers and toes to count how many times the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask gets mentioned at Adore Beauty. It's quite literally an Adore Beauty staple.
It's not hard to see why this product has received so much buzz.
The packaging is cute, it smells incredible, is extremely hydrating and you can feel the benefits pretty much instantly.
The hashtag #laneigelipmask currently has 249 million views on TikTok and has been endorsed by some of the biggest influential celebrities worldwide.
It’s designed to be put on at night like a lip mask and taken off in the morning. I personally didn’t have any product left on my lips in the morning to take off but noticed how soft and supple my lips were.