While many see TikTok as the go-to platform when they’re on the hunt for beauty advice, social media has recently been earning a bad rep for promoting skincare trends that hinder rather than help. Yes, your social feed is a great place to soak up some skincare inspiration, but it’s important to know how to distinguish between the good and the bad.
If you’ve been thinking about switching up your skincare routine based on a video you’ve seen online, read on as Celestolite talks through the TikTok skincare trends that are actually worth trying. Anything that’s not on this list? Proceed with caution.
Slugging
While the visual impact and quirky name of the slugging trend may have shot it into the spotlight, this is a technique that dermatologists have been recommending for years. It involves turning to an occlusive ointment, like petroleum jelly, as the last stage of your skincare routine. It forms a thick seal over the skin’s surface in a way that not only firmly locks in all of the other products you’ve applied, but also blocks moisture from evaporating away.
If dehydration is a common occurrence for your skin, this is a trend that you need to try. The key to success is to apply a super-hydrating serum, like the Celestolite Mars Stellar Serum, underneath your slugging layer. This will ensure that your skin cells feel deeply quenched.
Slugging is best done overnight. However, if you have oily skin, this could end up trapping sebum in your pores. Rather than avoiding slugging altogether, try applying your occlusive layer for a shorter length of time – a couple of hours instead of overnight. This way, your skin will still benefit from a moisture boost, but you won’t have to worry about clogged pores and breakouts.
Skin Cycling
Skin cycling is a very clever and strategic approach to skincare. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the few TikTok skincare trends that dermatologists wholeheartedly support! It involves rotating different skincare ingredients over the course of four nights, alternating nights where your skin is stimulated with nights where it can recover. The purpose of this is to minimize irritation while allowing the skin to become gradually accustomed to certain products/ingredients, making it particularly useful for anyone with sensitive skin.
How does skin cycling work in a practical sense? On the first night, carry out your skincare routine as normal, but exfoliate your skin with a gentle exfoliator, like the Celestolite Estrella Facial Peel, after you cleanse.
On the second night, skip the exfoliator but add in a retinoid. Skin cycling is a good way to introduce your skin to the potency of certain retinoids, such as the retinol found in the Celestolite Luna Luminous Touch.
Then, on nights three and four, focus on recovery. Turn to products that leave your skin feeling soothed and replenished, like the Celestolite Jade Spectra Night Capsules.
Double Cleansing
While double cleansing may have begun as a trend, it could now be considered a mainstream practice. It has been permanently adopted into skincare routines all over the world, becoming a go-to technique for many.
Why has double cleansing become such a hit? It’s because a double cleanse is so much more effective than a single cleanse. Yes, over-cleansing can be an issue if double cleansing is done too often, but for those who struggle with excessively oily skin or live in a very polluted area, double cleansing gives them a way to thoroughly cleanse their skin.
If you’d like to give this trend a try, start by cleansing your skin with an oil-based cleanser. Since oil attracts oil, this step gets rid of the oil-based impurities on your skin. Once you’ve rinsed that off, follow up with a water-based cleanser, like the Celestolite Estrella Cleanser Mousse. This will clear away any residue from your first cleanse while also doing a great job of tackling water-based impurities.
Skin Icing
If you often struggle with skin that looks inflamed or puffy, skin icing is one of the TikTok skincare trends that you should definitely learn more about. As you probably know, cold temperatures have long since been used to reduce the appearance of inflammation, and this trend takes full advantage of that.
What exactly does skin icing involve? It’s as simple as applying cold temperatures to your skin. The most basic way to do this is by wrapping a few ice cubes in a clean cloth and then gently massaging that bundle over your skin for a minute or two.
If you’d like to take this trend further, use a refrigerated skincare tool, such as a gua sha tool. Alternatively, storing a face serum or cream in the fridge for a couple of hours before using it will also allow your skin to benefit from those chilly temperatures. In addition to having a soothing effect on the complexion, the cold will also give blood circulation a boost, leaving your skin with a rosy glow!
Skincare Fridges
While we’re on the topic of refrigerating skincare products…
Skincare fridges are one of those skincare trends that, at first, many view as pointless. However, delve a little deeper into the subject, and you’ll see that this is a product that’s surprisingly worthwhile. Not only can refrigerating your skincare calm and de-puff your complexion, but it’s also a great way to maintain the potency of certain active ingredients, while extending the shelf life of some of your skincare products.
Why can’t you just use the fridge in your kitchen? You could, to begin with. However, skincare fridges run a little warmer to avoid affecting the consistency of thicker skincare products. You also won’t have to worry about cross-contamination. By all means, start with the fridge in your kitchen. However, if you decide that you enjoy applying chilled products to your skin, it would be worth considering investing in a dedicated skincare fridge.
High-Tech Skincare
Over the years, technology has been making itself a bigger and bigger part of the skincare industry. So, it should come as no surprise that some of TikTok’s most influential skincare trends are tech-related. TikTokers all over the world have been getting experimental when it comes to bringing technology into their routines, and certain devices have been producing spectacular results.
LED light therapy is one form of skincare tech that has really made a name for itself. There are numerous clinical studies to back up how LED light therapy can boost the complexion. Research shows that it can help with the appearance of everything from wrinkles to discoloration to inflammation. Thanks to the impressive selection of at-home LED light therapy devices available on the market (the Photonix-2 Eye Wand is one of our favorites), accessing this tech is now easier than ever.
Microcurrent facial toning wands are also on the rise. These devices make use of electrical currents to stimulate the facial muscles. The result is skin that looks firmer and more toned.
Skinimalism
Gone are the days of elaborate 10-step skincare routines. The skincare trends of 2025 are all about keeping skincare simple, bringing forward the skinimalism trend that has been brewing beneath the surface. Again, this is a trend that experts fully support. For the past few years, dermatologists have been seeing an increasing number of issues related to skin barrier damage. Much of this can be attributed to overly long skincare routines.
Skinimalism takes things in the opposite direction. It consists of using not much more than just the basics, but turning to multitasking formulas with high-quality ingredients to ensure that your skin doesn’t miss out.
If you haven’t already taken steps to simplify your skincare routine, we’d highly recommend giving this one a try. Start by ensuring that you have good essentials. A gentle cleanser, a hydrating moisturizer, and sun protection are all key. Then, add in one or two multipurpose extras, depending on your skin’s needs, such as an antioxidant serum or a moisturizing eye cream. Focus on preserving your skin’s natural protective barrier, and you’ll see some great results.
High-Performance Face Mists
While some skincare trends are all about certain concepts or techniques, others focus on specific products. One product type that has been taking social media by storm lately is high-performance face mists. These mists are a step away from the water-dominant mists that people were previously turning to. Instead, they’re now filled with humectants, making them much more effective at hydrating the skin.
For this reason, dermatologists are now firmly behind the use of face mists. Rather than drying your skin out even further, which is what a lot of watery face mists do when the moisture ends up evaporating away, these formulas draw moisture to the skin and then keep it there. This enables them to quickly plump up the complexion. They give the skin a dewy glow that can easily be topped up whenever needed.
Under-Eye Patches
Do you ever find yourself struggling with puffy, tired-looking eyes? If so, under-eye patches are one of the skincare trends that you need to know about. These eye masks are placed onto the skin under the eyes for 15 minutes or so, after which they reveal skin that looks firmer, brighter, and smoother.
While under-eye patches can be purchased as standalone products, there are some versions, like the Celestial Renewal System, that incorporate the rest of the face too. These under-eye patches are accompanied by matching face masks. This way, the rest of your face will also be able to benefit from the supple and dewy finish that this mask formula provides.
Choosing the Right Skincare Trends to Try
Some of the skincare trends that you see on social media can be downright dangerous, making it important to know what’s what if you’re planning on revamping your skincare routine based on what your favorite influencers have been saying. The trends above are all deemed to be safe and beneficial, so go all out when it comes to pampering your skin with those products and techniques!
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