8 best viral beauty products the internet loves
From putting snail mucin on your skin to watching the dead skin fall off your feet, these are the icky beauty trends that actually work.
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When you think of beauty trends that capture the world’s attention, it’s generally deliciously creamy face masks or punchy lipstick shades that spring to mind.
Lately, however, beauty trends that are more on the gross than glamorous side have been catapulted onto the global stage thanks to their bizarre yet highly efficacious qualities.
From snail mucin-infused skincare products to milky foot peels, we’ve rounded up the icky beauty trends going viral. The one thing they have in common? They truly work and they have thousands of fans to prove it.
Right now you can take 15 per cent off COSRX’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence plus save up to 40 per cent on a range of other beauty buys as part of Adore Beauty’s Afterpay Day sale.
GROSS BUT VIRAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU NEED TO TRY
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, Adore Beauty, $32 (down from $38)
Korean beauty brand COSRX is known for bringing out left-of-centre but very products, and the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is no exception.
It’s formulated with snail mucin which helps replenish moisture, soothe and repair your skin. Snails have the ability to recover themselves when injured, so the same effect is used in this essence – and no snails are harmed in the process.
It also promises to have a lightweight texture, absorbing quickly and feeling non-greasy on the skin.
The essence has racked up an overwhelming amount of positive reviews. From over 12,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, the product has been described as being “amazing” and making the skin look “softer, smoother and brighter”.
Someone also said it “may sound gross but this seriously is the single best product I’ve ever put on my face!”
Can’t get enough of snail mucin? You can also try the COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream for $24 (down from $43).
The Face Shop Smile Foot Peeling Mask, iHerb, $10.27
If you suffer from dry and flaky skin on your feet, you may want to give this unique foot peeling mask a red hot go. It’s infused with natural plant-derived ingredients to soften rough skin and gently remove calluses, making your feet feel fresh and smooth.
In the days that follow after using the foot mask, you’ll start to notice the calluses on your feet slowly start to fall off. Warning; you may find some dead skin in your socks or at the bottom of your bed.
The peeling skin went viral on TikTok in 2021, with users’ foot peeling videos racking up millions of views.
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask, Sephora, $46
Watch your pores disappear before your eyes with the Instant Detox Mask from Caudalie.
The mask promises to cleanse the skin, remove excess oil and tighten pores, all thanks to the help of coffee and pink clay.
The beauty product absolutely blew up on TikTok with sales skyrocketing – users say they are “obsessed” and you can “actually see it working” to refine pores, saying the results are “crazy” good. So why not try it out for yourself?
Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch 24 Patches, Amazon Australia, $11.15
Before the world was introduced to pimple patches, there was toothpaste and tea tree oil. Now, all you need is one of these patches on the area of concern to help absorb and extract the pus, prevent scarring and promote healing.
You get 24 patches in three different sizes, depending how big or small the pimple is.
The Cosrx Pimple Patches have racked up almost 15,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and countless customers have said they’re “effective” and “actually work”.
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Beauty Mask, iHerb, $16.69
With over 13,000 five star ratings on iHerb, The Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask is for those who like to experiment with Korean beauty techniques. Just take a look at some of the photo reviews on iHerb – this mask literally creates bubbles on your face!
It’s been described as being “excellent” and “doesn’t leave your skin dry but actually soft and smooth.”
The carbonated bubble clay mask uses mud and charcoal to cleanse the skin, as well as carbonated water, collagen and green tea to moisturise and hydrate the complexion.
Black Chicken Remedies Cuprum Tongue Cleaner, Nourished Life, $12
Yes, your tongue can be a cause of bad breath, so take care of your oral hygiene with this unique tongue cleaner from the brand Black Chicken Remedies. It might seem a little weird at first because you are literally scraping the build-up off your tongue – but it does work.
It’s made from 100 per cent copper as the metal is bacteria-resistant and most effective at cleansing. Using this everyday will reduce the bacteria that coats on your tongue, leaving you with fresh and clean breath.
My Glow 2 Original Glove, $34.95
The My Glow 2 Original Glove is a natural skincare remedy that’s designed to fight dry skin, remove fake tan, blackheads, stretch marks, scarring and so much more.
It’s handmade from silk and uses an ancient Turkish technique where the unique weave of the silk is what exfoliates the skin.
Five-star reviewers have said “I was shocked at how much dead skin rolled off” and “I was truly shocked when I used it for the first time … you need this!!!”
I’ve used the glove myself and I have to say, it’s pretty gross but cool to see all the dead skin come off your body.
Blackhead Remover Kit 7Pcs, Amazon Australia, $7.64
Blackhead removal is a big trend on TikTok, with users loving to watch the satisfying videos of the blackheads, pimples and more being pulled out. So now, you can do it from the comfort of your own home with you very own seven piece kit from Amazon.
All the tools are double-ended so in reality, you’ve actually got 14 tools to use. It comes with triangular loops, angled loops, pointed needles, spoons and more. And it’s all packaged in a small leather box.
We love that the tools are easy to use and clean, plus they’re all equipped with an anti-slip handle so you’ve got total control over your skin.
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