What’s the biggest gimmick product you’ve seen blow up?
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I’m talking about the stuff that looks amazing on Instagram or TikTok but turns out to be a total letdown once you actually use it. Could be beauty gadgets, trendy kitchen tools, or even those “miracle” supplements everyone swears by. Which ones are all hype and zero substance, and what made you realize it wasn’t worth the money?
I'm guilty of falling for the Youtube shorts ad but was pleasantly surprised by it.
I bought the Slap Chop as kind of a joke — like one of those “As Seen on TV” impulse buys you fully expect to regret. But no lie, I actually use it all the time now. I thought it would be a flimsy gadget that would break after one onion, but it’s surprisingly solid.
It’s perfect for when you don’t want to dirty the knife for little things — garlic, nuts, herbs, onions (especially when you don’t want to cry over dicing). You just toss it in, give it a few satisfying slaps, and boom — evenly chopped. Is it gimmicky? 100%. But it’s also become a weirdly indispensable kitchen tool in my house.
Collagen supplements, hands down. I bought into the hype after seeing every influencer dump the powder into their morning coffee, but honestly? I noticed zero difference after months. No glowing skin, no stronger nails, no miraculous anti-aging. It’s basically just expensive protein powder with prettier packaging.
The kicker is that your body breaks down collagen into amino acids anyway, so there’s no guarantee it goes back into your skin or joints. The science is still super mixed, and most of the studies you see referenced are small or brand-funded.
If you really want to support your skin, I’ve had better luck with:
Retinol + sunscreen daily (legit proven to work)
Vitamin C for collagen production
Just eating enough protein from real food
Collagen isn’t terrible, but it’s definitely a product that’s all hype and subtle-to-no results for most people.
What’s the biggest gimmick product you’ve seen blow up?
I’m talking about the stuff that looks amazing on Instagram or TikTok but turns out to be a total letdown once you actually use it. Could be beauty gadgets, trendy kitchen tools, or even those “miracle” supplements everyone swears by. Which ones are all hype and zero substance, and what made you realize it wasn’t worth the money?
Slap chop.
I'm guilty of falling for the Youtube shorts ad but was pleasantly surprised by it.
I bought the Slap Chop as kind of a joke — like one of those “As Seen on TV” impulse buys you fully expect to regret. But no lie, I actually use it all the time now. I thought it would be a flimsy gadget that would break after one onion, but it’s surprisingly solid.
It’s perfect for when you don’t want to dirty the knife for little things — garlic, nuts, herbs, onions (especially when you don’t want to cry over dicing). You just toss it in, give it a few satisfying slaps, and boom — evenly chopped. Is it gimmicky? 100%. But it’s also become a weirdly indispensable kitchen tool in my house.
Collagen supplements, hands down. I bought into the hype after seeing every influencer dump the powder into their morning coffee, but honestly? I noticed zero difference after months. No glowing skin, no stronger nails, no miraculous anti-aging. It’s basically just expensive protein powder with prettier packaging.
The kicker is that your body breaks down collagen into amino acids anyway, so there’s no guarantee it goes back into your skin or joints. The science is still super mixed, and most of the studies you see referenced are small or brand-funded.
If you really want to support your skin, I’ve had better luck with:
Retinol + sunscreen daily (legit proven to work)
Vitamin C for collagen production
Just eating enough protein from real food
Collagen isn’t terrible, but it’s definitely a product that’s all hype and subtle-to-no results for most people.