Uncovering TikTok’s Most Popular Skincare Products in November 2023
It’s easy to be influenced to buy products advertised on TikTok, but do these items genuinely meet the expectations set by the hype? From serums to retinols to facial cleansers, our mission is to uncover the truth about these beauty products and find out if they are worth buying.
Garnier’s Anti-Acne Serum
Garnier’s Bright Complete Anti-Acne Booster Serum is said to help with a myriad of skin conditions, including brightening skin tone, reduce acne inflammation, and prevent new acne.
Singaporean creator @clara.slays shows her experiences in using the serum.
Waiting until the arrival of a pimple to begin usage, Clara says the serum helped in quickly fading the pimple, while also lightening her acne scars.
She recommends the serum for individuals with oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin, describing the texture of the serum as lightweight. In addition, the serum is gentle, managing to not sting her sensitive skin.
The anti-acne serum has a total of 1114 reviews on TryAndReview.com, with a 4.1 star rating out of 5 and 88% of users recommending this product.
This review gave the serum a 5-star rating, mentioning that after a few weeks of using the serum, their skin started to glow and their pimple dried up. The user added that the serum is now a skin care routine must-have.
Another user left a 2-star rating 1 year ago, saying that no significant changes were seen after using the product for a week. However, minor positives include not giving them a breakout – unlike other serums – and helping in reducing the size of her pores.
Another 1-star review made 1 year ago mentioned that the serum irritated her skin and to check the ingredients before using it as it may contain ingredients that users could be allergic to.
However, it’s noteworthy that these low-rated reviews date back to one year ago, and more recent reviews give higher ratings.
View more reviews here.
D Program Intense Enriching Serum
Japanese skincare brand D Program focuses on products for sensitive skin, and the Intense Enriching Serum is said to have anti-aging properties that increases skin moisture, strengthens your skin barrier, and decreases fine lines.
TikTok user @kerstinong tried and tested the serum, saying that her skin still feels moisturized and lightweight after a full day of activities.
The serum has a total of 31 reviews on Amazon with a 4.4-star rating. However, the reviews are all from within Japan, with no reviews coming from outside of Japan.
Nori, a Japanese reviewer rated the serum 5 stars, and said that she bought it because of a Japanese beauty expert’s recommendation. She commented that the serum is comfortable to use and her skin condition has improved, and will continue to use the product.
Another Japanese reviewer mentioned that she uses the serum once every 2 weeks, but rated it 4 stars because of its steep price. She commented that if not for the price, she would rate it 5 stars.
View more reviews here.
SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
TikTok user @itsangelaevangelista recommended SOME BY MI’s Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum as it helped improve her skin barrier and fade her acne marks.
There are a total of 323 global reviews of the retinol on Amazon, scoring 4.3 stars out of 5.
The top positive review rated the retinol 4 stars and commented that it does not leave the skin heavy and oily. The user notes that her face looks hydrated and plump in the morning, with the bottle’s smaller size being an issue. In addition, the provided dropper did not work.
On the other hand, the top critical review rated it 3 stars, saying the serum was too strong, causing a breakout after a fortnight. They added that the breakouts stopped after removing it from their routine and they previously used other brand’s retinol with no issue.
View more reviews here.
Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser
US brand Philosophy has been making inroads in our part of the world, culminating in a pop-up store at ION Orchard in October. Their signature Purity Facial Cleanser stands out from the rest, thanks to its ability to remove makeup while cleansing, making your skincare routine more effective.
TikTok creator @rayyanroulette visited the Philosophy pop-up booth in ION Orchard, and attributes his soft and smooth skin to this one-step cleanser.
The Purity Facial Cleanser has a whopping 3,787 reviews on Sephora and a 4.5-star overall rating.
A 5-star review from Singapore said that Philosophy’s facial cleanser is the only product that removes their sunscreen, compared to many other cleansers in the market.
However, a USA reviewer rated it 1 star and said that this product contains too many irritating botanicals to be used on sensitive skin.
View more reviews here.
What product should I buy?
These 4 TikTok Skincare Products have different ingredients, uses and price ranges so before buying these products, assess whether they fall within your budget and your skincare goals. Additionally, consider consulting a dermatologist to determine if you are allergic to ingredients in these products.
