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?
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.
Detox Teas. I’ll never get those hours back from running to the bathroom. 🙃 These “flat tummy” teas are just glorified laxatives. They don’t “detox” anything; your liver and kidneys already do that. All I got was cramps and dehydration. Save your money and drink regular tea or water.
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?
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.
Detox Teas. I’ll never get those hours back from running to the bathroom. 🙃 These “flat tummy” teas are just glorified laxatives. They don’t “detox” anything; your liver and kidneys already do that. All I got was cramps and dehydration. Save your money and drink regular tea or water.