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I tried 'slugging,' TikTok's slimiest skincare trend, and it was as gross as it sounds — but I'd still do it again

Charissa CheongFeb 26, 2022, 20:31 IST

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I tried slugging for five eventful nights.Charissa Cheong

Slugging is a popular TikTok trend where you put a layer of petroleum jelly on your face overnight.
Experts say it doesn't clog your pores and can help repair dry skin.

Slugging is a skincare trend that exploded on TikTok last year.

Use a petroleum based product like Vaseline when you slug.Charissa Cheong

I tried slugging for five nights to figure out if there was a method that would work for me.

I have issues with dry skin in the winter months.Charissa Cheong

Putting Vaseline on my face felt incredibly gross.

All slime and no smiles.Charissa Cheong

Sleeping through the night was certainly a challenge.

The pillow smudge became my biggest enemy.Charissa Cheong

I eventually decided to wrap up to avoid smudging.

Snug as a slug.Charissa Cheong

The mornings after my nights of slugging were full of inconveniences.

Just as sticky after eight hours.Charissa Cheong

I would give slugging another go, but definitely not on the daily.

Before and after.Charissa Cheong

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