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\n\tIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n
\n\tAt what point does the search for eternal youth go too far?<\/p>\n
\n\tDon\u2019t get me wrong, I fully support ten-step skincare routines. And if you want to get a little work done? Go for it. Whatever makes you feel good. But lately, the internet has gone feral over a new product from Kim Kardashian\u2019s SKIMS: a face wrap that sold out in minutes and, according to the product description, claims to \u201csculpt the face with collagen yarn.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tThe face mask looks less like a cutting-edge beauty tool and more like something a 1950s mom would wrap around her kid\u2019s head for a toothache. So if you\u2019re confused, you\u2019re not alone. We were, too \u2014 and apparently, so is the rest of the world. <\/p>\n
\n\tBut here\u2019s the best part: this isn\u2019t a one-off. There are hundreds of similar products currently on the market. So what exactly are these face wraps supposed to do?<\/p>\n
\n\tLet\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n
\n\tSculpting face masks isn\u2019t a new concept. They date back centuries (hey, just because people didn\u2019t have electricity doesn\u2019t mean they didn\u2019t want to look snatched). The goal of any sculpting mask is to contour the face, smooth out lines, reduce excess skin, and offer a more youthful look without ever undergoing the knife.<\/p>\n
\n\tInterest in facial contouring exploded in 2021 when the ancient Chinese gua sha technique went viral on TikTok. But SKIMS\u2019 version takes the trend to a whole new level \u2014 and judging by how fast it sold out, people are clearly still chasing that fountain of youth.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\tSkin Gym Morning Shed Skin Strap\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
\n\tSo, do these things actually work? Honestly, it\u2019s hard to say. Experts have mixed opinions. And personally, I\u2019m still not convinced my night cream is doing anything. But if your curiosity is piqued, we don\u2019t blame you.<\/p>\n
\n\tWhile the SKIMS wrap is currently sold out (you can join the waitlist here), we\u2019ve rounded up some great alternatives that promise similar results. From Skin Gym to R\u00e9Vive, these face contouring straps might just give you the results you\u2019re striving for, or make you look like Hannibal Lecter (don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve seen the videos). It\u2019s a toss-up. But hey, you won\u2019t know until you try. Shop our favorite picks below.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmultiple options\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tR\u00e9Vive Skincare Contour Mask\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
\t\t\t\t\tMagicStripes Chin and Cheek Lifting Mask\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
\t\t\t\t\tStylia V Line Lifting Collagen Face Mask \t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
\t\t\t\t\tPLANTIFIQUE V-Line Collagen Mask\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n