I’m a beauty expert – 3 common pieces of advice I would NEVER follow having worked in the industry

WHEN it comes to skincare and makeup, there is a world of products available and lots of rules that come with them.

However, beauty experts say some of these guidelines are actually myths that do nothing to help your complexion.

TikTok user Sarah Palmyra shared the three pieces of advice she refuses to follow having worked in the beauty industry.

The first piece of advice Sarah told viewers to ignore is purchasing eye cream.

“If someone tells me I need eye cream, that’s a red flag. I feel they’re just trying to sell me something,” Sarah told her followers.

She explained: “I love eye cream, but its definitely not a necessity. Sunscreen, retinol, hydrating serums will go such a long way you may never want [eye cream].”

The beauty expert went on to discuss a common myth when it comes to skincare.

“Anyone who ever tells you ‘if its burning it means its working’ – red flag,” Sarah said.

She continued: “It should tingle at the most, and even then you should be careful.”

“Anything that’s warming is probably giving you some kind of irritation, especially if you’re sensitive,” Sarah concluded.

Sarah told viewers that a common mistake when it comes to skincare is “activating your products in between your hands.”

“Unless its a cleansing balm or cleanser, you don’t need to do this,” she explained.

Sarah continued: “Do not waste your money by applying the majority of your moisturizer and serums to the palms of your hands.”

“If you’re applying sunscreen chances are you’re not getting enough protection because half of it is going on the palm of your hand,” she said.

Sarah also added that using foundations or creams with SPF included does not mean your skin is being sufficiently protected from UV rays.

Sarah’s followers took to the TikTok comments section to share their thoughts on the advice.

“If my regular moisturizer is not good for the skin around my eyes, I don’t want it,” wrote one viewer.

Another user said: “Exactly how I feel about eye cream.”

“1000% agree about wasting products by rubbing them into the hands or fingertips!!!!” commented a third person.