We’ll admit: theAllurestaff has learned a fair share of beauty trackfrom TikTok.

The latest example flooding social media?Face tapingto smooth fine lines.

What is face taping?

greek marble bust with tape on it on a lavender background

Channing Smith // Allure

So can a week of face taping actually make as big of a difference asyour favorite firming serumor injectable?

Is it safe to tape your face?

Also, common sense is a key factor here.

If you bought the tape at Home Depot, it’s probably going to screw up your skin.

Does face taping work?

In short, no.

The logicsoundslike it makes sense though, right?

To put it even more simply: it’s just not that easy.

“There are numerous factors at play that taping just doesn’t address.”

What are alternatives to face taping?

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure or tape for that matter.”

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