🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

Walgreens Launches Dupes of Viral Skincare Products

Walgreens just launched affordable new alternatives to popular luxury products. Here’s a quick summary:

• Walgreens is introducing a new in-house skincare line inspired by prestige brands🆕

• Products include dupes for viral skincare products like Sol de Janeiro Brazilian BumBum Cream, Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA  Night Treatment, and many of The Ordinary serums🧴

• Prices range from $8.99 to $22.99, with the goal of providing high-quality skincare at accessible prices🏷️

• The launch comes amid growing demand for skincare dupes📈

• TikTok has played a significant role in popularizing the dupe trend🔥

• Walgreens plans to grow its premium skincare assortment with new products with a goal of staying ahead of beauty trends while offering consumers affordable options✅

Beef Tallow Skincare: TikTok’s Latest Trend for Glowy Skin

This Women’s Health article dives into TikTok’s newest trend - beef tallow skincare. Here are some pros and cons:

PROS

• Beef tallow contains fatty acids (oleic, palmitic, stearic, linoleic).  These fatty acids are known to hydrate and support the skin’s barrier function✔️

• Users on TikTok report smooth, hydrated skin after using beef tallow📝

• Minimalists and eco-conscious users love that beef tallow is natural and reduces waste by repurposing a byproduct of the food industry♻️

• Beef tallow has been used for skin conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis, in the past, due to its moisturizing properties🥩

CONS

• Contrary to claims on TikTok, beef tallow does not contain significant vitamin A and cannot provide the anti-aging benefits associated with retinoids❌

• For oily, acne-prone skin, beef tallow could be comedogenic and clog pores. Some studies also suggest that concentrated beef tallow may cause irritation and increase sensitivity to sunlight☀️

• The meaty smell may also be off-putting to those seeking a more pleasant skincare experience🥩

MY TAKE

• Better alternatives exist for hydration and anti-aging👩🏽‍⚕️

🔥TRENDING TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM SOUNDS

Here are some early trending sounds on Instagram and TikTok that can be used with “text on screen” videos or as background music for educational content🔥

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