A woman has gone viral on TikTok after revealing her hack to look ‘forever young’ – with skin tape.
She showed off the botox-like results in a video of her bare face, with the adhesives covering her forehead, eyebrows, nose and laugh lines
Valerie, 25, from Canada, explained that she originally started the practice because of her “very asymmetrical eyebrows” — but has now embraced the ritual on other parts of her face.
The clip, in which the beauty and fashion influencer shares her tutorial for the hack, has garnered more than 2.5 million views and around 309,300 likes, and even received a seal of approval from model Julia Fox.
Valerie, 25, from Canada (pictured left and right), explained that she originally started the practice because of her “very asymmetrical eyebrows.”
The clip has garnered more than 2.5 million views and around 309,300 likes, and even received a seal of approval from model Julia Fox
“If you think I look crazy, it’s because I’m crazy. I’ve had my face taped for a while now and it really works and I love it,” she told TikTok. “I want to show you how to do it, why I’m doing it and where – and the results.
Valerie explained in detail that she started the practice — using a sticky skin tape typically used for bandages — because her uneven brows “drive her insane.”
She explained how she started taping her eyebrow up to raise it, before attaching another piece of tape horizontally across her forehead.
Valerie claimed this helps prevent wrinkles caused by her face “crunching” when she sleeps.
Valerie explained that she started the practice — using a sticky skin tape that’s typically used for bandages — because of her uneven brows, which “drive her insane.”
While the influencer said she used to have a fine line on her forehead, she hasn’t had any wrinkles in that area since the taping method.
She then began incorporating bands around her mouth to counteract her “very visible” laugh lines — which she “loves” but doesn’t want to get “too hard.”
Finally, she tapes her nose to raise the tip, which she says reduces puffiness despite having a 17-year rhinoplasty.
In the morning she removes the tapes and demonstrates the effect on TikTok.
While the influencer said she used to have a fine line on her forehead, she hasn’t had any wrinkles in that area since the taping method
“Usually my smile lines are so visible, but now you can’t even see them,” she gushed. “And I wake up with my nose looking really thin, which I love.”
Valerie also warned those with sensitive skin to be careful with the tape and suggested using an oil to remove it to avoid irritation.
“Love it, it really works guys,” concluded.
She captioned the popular post: “Botox? We don’t know them’.
The TikTok received thousands of comments from viewers – including Julia Fox, who said: “Omggg I thought I was the only person who did that.”
“I definitely do,” added another user. “I have the same thing with the eyebrows.”
Valerie (pictured left and right) also warned those with sensitive skin to be careful with the tape and suggested using an oil to remove it to avoid irritation
Valerie (pictured) has gone viral on TikTok after revealing her hack to look “forever young” – with skin tape
The TikTok received thousands of comments from viewers, including both positive and skeptical reactions
While some users were fans of the DIY method, others criticized the desire to stay young – and implored them to “break free”.
One person said, “Nothing can stop aging, it’s a natural process, all these things can only diminish the appearance of it.”
However, many set out to try the hack as some shared stories of others swearing by it.
“You tell me I can fix my asymmetrical eyes/brows with a frigging piece of tape,” wrote one commenter.
“Not I’m gonna look like a mummy tonight,” joked another viewer.
“This is sooooo true, my grandmother has been doing this her whole life,” wrote one user. “She’s almost 80 and her face is smooth like baby.”