You Beauty25 Feb 2025

Flawless Skin In Seconds: The Pimple Mask Experiment

We put a viral pimple cover-up hack to the test—does it actually work, or is it just another internet myth? We bought the product, tried it ourselves, and are here to break down the results.

Plus, a mysterious hair tool made waves in the You Beauty Facebook Group—no instructions, no clear purpose, just a lot of question marks. Erin’s went on a mission to get to the bottom of it. It's time to debrief.

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LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Check out the original Tiktok hack for Pimple Hack: Peel Off Mask for Smooth Makeup Application

APRILSKIN Calendula Flower-Infused Facial Peel Off Mask $29

OXX Haircare Styling Diffuser Brush $6

Denman Natural Bristle Single Nylon Quill Medium Grooming Brush $43

Bounce Curl Define & Styling Brush $50

Bondi Boost INFRARED THERMAL BOUNCE BRUSH $155

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Hosts: Erin Docherty & Emily Vernem

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