Don’t Follow TikTok ‘Dimple Making’ Hack

I'm not saying all hacks on TikTok are bad.  I've gotten some amazing tricks of the trade when it comes to international travel from the infamous "Chinese Spy App." <g>  What I am saying is when it comes to Tik Tok's "challenges" (eating Tide Pods, anyone?) or beauty hacks, you might want to take a step back.  The latest of the latter comes from A TikTok user by the name of @arwaakhu who's offered up a tip for creating dimples where there are none.

I guess this is the part where I say, "I'm a guy.  I do not get the need by 'the strange breed woman' to do this whatsoever."  I can honestly say, I've NEVER heard a guy utter the following, "Yeah, I just can't be with that girl.  She doesn't have dimples in her cheeks."  Seriously, say it out loud.  Preposterous, right?  Anyway, here's the deal.  According to "Arwa" (via Allure.com) To start, Arwa sinks one finger into each cheekbone for 30 seconds and twists it back and forth in a circular motion. Soon after, she repeats the process with what appear to be lip pencils. The video concludes with Arwa softly grinning at the camera while showing off her newly made dimples. 

Wait for it, dermatologists (ie REAL experts) are saying pump the brakes. They say dimples are genetic.  Barring plastic surgery, you either have them or you don't.  Further, according to the New York Post, dermatologists are warning against use of the "Dimple-Maker."  Basically, this implement pinches the inner and outer sides of the cheek to create temporary indentions.  However, if used for prolonged periods, this tool can block blood flow and destroy fatty tissue.  Oh, and it can also lead to hard lumps, scars, and irreversible damage. YIKES!

Ladies, none of that is good.  And again, guys don't care.  So, just stop.

The No7 Beauty Experts report that searches for 'clean girl aesthetic' increased by 250% this month as the new 2022 trend continues to dominate the beauty scene.

This TikTok beauty trend has over 9.7 million views, making it the one to beat for 2022. A clean girl aesthetic includes minimal makeup, slick back hair, and basic jewelry.

One of the first celebrities to start the trend was Kendall Jenner. Her most popular look was slick back hair and fresh makeup. Here are 5 easy steps from No7's beauty experts for creating the clean girl look you can check out below.

Exfoliating your skin before applying makeup is the key to smooth makeup application. To remove dead skin cells, you should exfoliate 2-3 times a week. It helps give your skin a glow which is part of the ‘clean girl aesthetic’.

No matter whether you wear makeup or not, sunscreen should be your first step in your skincare routine. After applying your moisturizer, apply sunscreen liberally to protect your skin from the sun. The sunscreen also helps keep your skin tone even. 

Makeup lasts longer when you use a primer. A shimmering sunscreen will bring your skin to life and, together with the glow from the sunscreen, will help you to achieve that 'lit from within' look.

Cream products are essential for achieving the 'clean girl' aesthetic because it helps your skin show through. Cream products like tinted moisturizers and blushes blend seamlessly into the skin and create a look that doesn't look like you spent hours applying them.

Brows should be combed through and put into place with a brow gel or glue and filled in with a light eyebrow pencil where the sparse areas are so they still look natural and fluffy.