I Tried TikTok’s Viral 30-Day Skin Trend—Here’s the Unfiltered Truth
BEFORE: My Skin and My Skepticism I’ve battled uneven texture, stubborn breakouts, and an unpredictable combination of oily and dry zones for years. So when TikTok promised “glass skin in 30 days,” I was intrigued—but wary. The trend involved slugging, morning ice facials, barrier-repair serums, and a lineup of pricey products hyped by influencers. I decided to follow it—every day for 30 days—and see what would really happen. WEEK 1: The Glazed Donut Meltdown By the third day, my skin was acting up. Breakouts flared, redness increased, and the heavy occlusives felt suffocating. My morning routine left me feeling sticky, and my confidence dipped. I debated quitting—but I pressed on, telling myself that it might be a "purge" phase. WEEK 2: A Glimmer of Change Something shifted around day 14. My skin tone appeared more even, and those painful breakouts from Week 1 began to calm down. Friends commented that I looked “well-rested,” even though I wasn’t sleeping any better. I reali...
