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When it comes to achieving clear and glowy skin, it seems like most ideas are worth trying out at least once. For some, that includes rendered beef fat.
That’s right, content creators began touting beef tallow—which is the fat that separates from the meat while it cooks slowly over low heat—as the answer to clear skin. In their words, just swap out your moisturizer for the tallow and say “hello” to perfect skin.
TikTokers swear by it, experts have some beef with the saturated fat on the skin.
“Beef tallow will have a similar feeling on your skin as Vaseline and its fatty properties will help create a moisturizing barrier,” board-certified dermatologist at SINY Dermatology Dr. Rebeca Teplitz told E! News. “It will help with dryness. However, the side effects may not be worth it.”
She noted that beef tallow—which is considered comedogenic since it can clog pores—can actually do the opposite of its intended goal and cause breakouts.
Teplitz emphasized, “Despite social media users showcasing positive effects, I would not recommend patients use beef tallow as a moisturizing agent.”
As for what she does recommend as a solution for clear skin?
“Try oil-free noncomedogenic moisturizers, which will hydrate the skin without clogging pores,” she added. “Ingredients like niacinamide can reduce inflammation or ceramides can help maintain the skin barrier. Hyaluronic acid or glycerin can also moisturize the skin by trapping in water.”
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Although swapping out a regular moisturizer for beef tallow sounds outlandish, with the rise of searches for “natural” alternatives, it sounds enticing for viewers. In fact, TikToker Nara Smith shared a May 2024 video of husband Lucky Blue Smith making his own lotion after running out of his usual product using beef tallow.
At the same time, another video went viral of a young woman, @superglowingg, saying that her skin was “flawless” and “so glowy” after using the tallow for two weeks. But just because a product is more natural than one with more ingredients, it doesn’t make it any better.
As P Frank MD practice dermatologist Connie Yang told NBC News, “Natural is not always better. Things like poison ivy are natural — does not mean it’s good for your skin.”
For more viral TikTok beauty trends, read on.
(E! News and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.)
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Dotted Makeup Hack
The dotted hack was one of TikTok's most useful techniques, as it not only saves time and feels weightless on the skin but doesn't waste your makeup. Instead of layering foundation, concealer, blush, etc. on top of each other, you simply dot the products in the areas you want them and blend them out from lightest to darkest.
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"I'm Cold"
Partly inspired by Kylie Jenner's snowy getaway in 2019 as well as the winter season, beauty devotees created the illusion of having flushed cheeks, a Rudolph-red nose and bright under-eyes. The look mimicked the natural flush your skin gets when you're outside in the wintertime.
Glazed Donut Nails
Thanks to Hailey Bieber, having a glossy manicure was the epitome of chic. The model's affinity for dewy skin and high-shine makeup eventually trickled down to her nails, sparking a glazed donut nail mania. She debuted the shiny claws at the 2022 Met Gala in May, which were painted in a pearlescent white. But
throughout the year, Hailey refreshed her glazed donut manicure with a chocolate and holiday version.
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DIY Period Face Masks
TikTok users quickly rode the (red) wave of period face masks, with the hashtag amassing more than six billion views. As the name suggests, people took their period blood, generally collecting it from a menstruation cup, and smeared it over their faces in the hopes of waking up with clear skin. But dermatologists weighed in on the trend, with Dr. Geeta Yadav putting it simply, "Aside from the fact that it is free, there is zero advantage to using menstrual blood on your skin."
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Vampire Skin
If you're still fantasizing about Robert Pattinson's glistening skin as Edward Cullen in Twilight, August Sombatkamrai, a.k.a. @imonaugust, created the dazzling vampire skin effect. By mixing foundation with silver liquid glitter, your dream of sparkly skin can become a reality.
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Foundation Frothing
After Glamzilla frothed her beauty products in what she described as "weird makeup science," she inspired people to froth their foundation a latte. By adding a few drops of foundation into a cup or bowl of water, users blended the two ingredients together, which resulted in a mousse-like foundation. However, chemist Ginger King warned against the technique.
"When you introduce water to products," she told Allure, "you increase the [chance of] bacteria contamination."
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"W" Blush Technique
The "W" blush makeup hack was summer's hottest trend, allowing people to get a sun-kissed glow without ever having to step foot outside. To partake in the fad, all you had to do was draw a "W" on your cheeks and across the bridge of your nose, either with a liquid or cream blush (which made gliding the product and blending it out a lot more seamless).
Manga Lashes
Inspired by a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, the Manga Lashes trend played up the anime characters' eyes. To achieve the look, TikTokers either cut lash strips into small chunks or used individual lashes and separated the hairs into clumps with glue. The spikey, doll-like finish added extra drama to their makeup.
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DIY Bleached Eyebrows
TikTok's very own bleached eyebrow filter influenced people to rock the bold look IRL, with many of them creating at-home dyes. But it's important to note that bleaching your brows, especially without the proper tools or training, can cause side effects.
"Ingredients used to bleach the hair [that include] high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can cause serious burns," Michelle Henry, a New York City-based dermatologist, told Allure. "If the solution is too strong, brows and hair can be damaged. Significant burns can also cause permanent hair loss."
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Skin Cycling
Unlike some of the potentially risky beauty trends to emerge from TikTok, skin cycling is actually worth implementing into your routine. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe, who is credited with coining the term, recommends creating a four-night skincare schedule.
Night one is for exfoliation, night two is for retinoids and nights three and four are your recovery nights, where hydration and barrier repair are key. Then you repeat the process.
And while the idea of skin cycling isn't necessarily a new concept (it's just been given a buzzy name), there's no denying its benefits. As Dr. Bowe told E! News in July, "You can get more out of your skincare products and see real changes in your skin."
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