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TikTok-Fueled Kids’ Beauty Boom Draws Dermatologists’ Warnings

Experts urge parents to avoid cosmetic routines for children, citing studies on irritation risks.

Overview

  • A Pediatrics study of TikTok “Get Ready With Me” videos found routines using about six products per session, with the most-viewed clips containing up to 21 potentially irritating actives and frequently featuring brands like Glow, Drunk Elephant and The Ordinary.
  • Rini, backed by Shay Mitchell, markets hydrating face masks to children as young as three, with packs of five selling for about $35.
  • Evereden targets pre-teens with face mists, toners and moisturizers and reports annual sales above $100 million.
  • Teen YouTuber Salish Matter’s Sincerely Yours launch drew tens of thousands to a New Jersey mall, prompting police reinforcements.
  • Researchers including Laurence Coiffard advise limiting children to hygiene basics and sunscreen, warning of allergy risks and potential exposure to endocrine-disrupting substances.