Skincare

From Medicube’s Collagen Jelly Cream to Dr Melaxin eye patches and TikTok’s so-called “Botox in a bottle”, I’ve been putting viral skincare products to the test. Here are 10 I’ve actually used — including the products I’ve reordered, the ones I’d skip and those that simply don’t live up to the social media hype.

Cold weather can quickly leave lips feeling dry, flaky and uncomfortable. Our simple five-step autumn lip care routine covers gentle smoothing, moisture, protective balm, SPF and lip colour, plus the everyday habits that can help keep lips soft as temperatures fall.

TikTok has another viral skincare product on everyone’s radar, but does the Dr. Melaxin Calcium Cemenrete Dark Spot Cover Eye Cream actually live up to the hype? We tested the brightening eye cream to find out whether it’s skincare, makeup or the perfect hybrid.

At the centre of this TikTok trend are two ingredients: niacinamide and hyaluronic acid—both hugely popular, but designed for very different things.

The Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi Balm has gone viral across TikTok, promising plumper, hydrated skin with the power of PDRN. We put the handbag-friendly balm to the test to see whether it’s a genuine skincare hero or simply another social media sensation.

I tried the viral Dr Melaxin eye patches after seeing them everywhere on TikTok. Here’s my honest review after using them daily for weeks.

The Dr Melaxin Cactox Cooling V-Up Mask has gone viral on TikTok thanks to claims of a more sculpted jawline and reduced puffiness. After using it twice a week for two months, I share my honest thoughts on whether this trending Korean beauty product is worth the hype.

We put Dr. Melaxin’s viral Eyephalt Retinol Eyebag Cream to the test to see whether it can really reduce puffiness and fine lines.

Anxiety has always shown up on my skin. When stress left me with an itchy, flaky scalp, I turned to the old-school remedy Polytar shampoo. Here’s my honest experience, why coal tar shampoos have stood the test of time and whether it’s earned a permanent place in my bathroom cabinet.

The Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Overnight Wrapping Mask has gone viral across TikTok, but is it actually worth buying? I tested it every other night for two weeks to see whether it really brightens skin, improves texture and delivers that sought-after glow. Here’s my honest, unsponsored review.