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7NEWS
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Kim Kardashian's new SKIMS shapewear for your face has everyone including Hollywood actor Anthony Hopkins talking
When reality star Kim Kardashian's brand, SKIMS, dropped its latest range of shapewear the internet was quick to attack but also snap up their new Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap. On July 29, the brand unveiled the compression garment that wraps the cheeks, chin and throat for $88 on its website. Now sold out, SKIMS says, 'This must-have face wrap boasts our signature sculpting fabric and features collagen yarns for ultra-soft jaw support.' 'Velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck allow for easy, everyday wear.' While SKIMS doesn't specify the exact benefits, the wording suggests wearing the wrap could result in contouring the face or tightening the skin. Registered nurse Kate Sowden, co-founder of BeautyFULL Cosmetic Medical Clinic, shared her opinion on the latest beauty trend. 'The face mask would work on the principle of compression and contouring, using tension to temporarily sculpt the jawline and reduce puffiness, much like a waist trainer for your face,' Sowden told 'The collagen-infused yarn is more about marketing than delivering medical-grade results, as topical collagen doesn't penetrate deep enough to impact skin structure in a lasting way.' Wearing the mask may result in short-term improvements, such as a slightly firmer jawline or reduced morning puffiness. But Sowden — whose clinic offers non-surgical cosmetic procedures — added the results would be temporary and superficial. 'It's great ahead of a night out or an event, but it's not a replacement for more targeted skin tightening treatments,' the beauty expert explained. Celebrities have also shared their views on the face wrap, with even actor Anthony Hopkins joining the shapewear debate with a playful nod to his past. The 81-year-old likened the new face wrap to the muzzle he wore as Hannibal Lecter in the iconic 1991 horror film The Silence Of The Lambs. Hopkins posted a video of himself on Instagram wearing the face wrap. 'Hello Kim, I'm already feeling 10 years younger,' Hopkins said in Lecter's eerie voice before reviving the character's iconic slurping sound. He paired the video with the caption, 'Thank you, Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner.' Kardashian seemed to embrace Hopkins poking fun at her, later posting his video on her Instagram story, writing 'I'M SCREAMING!!!!!' Australian comedian Celeste Barber, who found global fame for her Instagram parodies of A-listers, posted about the face wraps on Wednesday. 'Skims — a company so successful at making us hate our body, they've now moved onto our face,' she said. Hundreds of comments left on the SKIMS Instagram post have accused the new product of profiting off people's insecurities. 'If by innovation, you mean oppression, then yeah. Never ends. How about you just let us BE,' one person wrote. 'Wake up babe, a new tool designed to restrain women and punish their bodies just dropped. God forbid Kim K from continuing to profit over female body-shaming,' another said. The SKIMS face shapewear isn't the first time Kardashian's products have caught the internet's attention. In 2023, the company released bras with built-in nipples that drew both criticism and praise. Kardashian's new face wrap range taps into the 'morning shed' trend on TikTok, where influencers show off the wide range of face, skin and jaw-enhancing accessories they wear at night including jawline-lifting straps, overnight sheet masks and mouth tape. Mouth taping 'Mouth taping has become popular for snoring and even face-slimming claims, but from a clinical perspective, it's not a recommended cosmetic practice,' Sowden said. 'There's no evidence it changes facial structure, with the potential to even be risky for people with underlying breathing issues.' Slugging 'Slugging — applying thick layers of product on the face — with products like Vaseline can be great for ultra-dry or compromised skin barriers, especially in winter,' the beauty expert revealed. 'But it's not for everyone. 'If you're acne-prone or using actives like retinol, slugging can trap bacteria or irritants.' Face-lifting tape and chin straps 'These tools offer instant visual 'snatch' for photos or events, but they don't deliver long-term lifting,' Sowden added. 'In some cases, they can even cause skin irritation or sagging over time due to the repeated pulling of the skin.'
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Channelling Hannibal Lecter, Anthony Hopkins roasts Kim Kardashian's ‘face shaper'
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Actor Anthony Hopkins commented on Kim Kardashian's 'shapewear' for the face in a now-viral Instagram post. You know your product is 'sick' when Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter himself gives it his seal of approval. US celebrity and influencer Kim Kardashian's multibillion-dollar company Skims recently rolled out a US$48 (S$61.80) piece of headgear that it claims will sculpt the face – scoop up the cheeks, neck and chin and hold them in place – as you sleep. It bears a close resemblance to a post-surgery compression garment, with its chin wrap and Velcro closures. Reactions to this 'shapewear' for the face have been swift, sharp and sweeping, so much so that award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins – who played prolific serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the movie The Silence Of The Lambs – has joined in on the fun. Many have compared the face wrap to the muzzle-like, brownish mask strapped around the head of Dr Lecter in a scene from the movie, in which a senator questions him about her missing daughter. Channelling that scene, Hopkins posted his 'review' of Kardashian's latest promotion. 'Hello, Kim. I'm already feeling 10 years younger,' Hopkins, speaking with Dr Lecter's indecipherable stare and metallic voice, says in the video, which has been viewed more than 37 million times. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Ong Beng Seng to be sentenced on Aug 15, prosecution does not object to fine due to his poor health Singapore Recap: Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty to abetting obstruction of justice in case linked to Iswaran Singapore All recruits at BMTC will be trained to fly drones and counter them: Chan Chun Sing Singapore Pritam Singh had hoped WP would 'tip one or two more constituencies' at GE Singapore Eu Yan Sang warns of counterfeits of its health supplements being sold online Singapore Electric car-sharing firm BlueSG to wind down current operations on Aug 8 Singapore Woman, 26, hit by car after dashing across street near Orchard Road Singapore Car passenger dies after accident involving bus in Yishun He then makes the same menacing slurping sound Dr Lecter taunted the senator with, and closes it with a flat 'goodbye'. In the video's caption, Hopkins wrote, in a call-back to one of his memorable double entendres in the movie: 'Thank you, Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner.' Kardashian's tongue-in-cheek response to Hopkins' video was: 'I'm screaming!!!!' Beyond this comedic tit-for-tat, the Kardashian headgear has set off a fierce debate about advertising and women's insecurities. Some have hailed it as the future of non-invasive facial sculpting, but others have accused Kardashian and her US$4 billion company of making claims not grounded in science and making women more insecure about their looks. Skims is trying to rebrand the face wrap, typically used after intensive cosmetic surgery, as a 'must-have' that can be used every day to 'shape and sculpt' the face. But medical professionals have questioned these claims. Dr Anna Andrienko, an aesthetic doctor specialising in cosmetic procedures, told the BBC that while these garments 'may offer some temporary sculpting or de-puffing effects due to pressure and heat retention', the results are far from permanent. 'These face wraps do not deliver lasting contouring or skin-tightening results,' she said. 'At best, they can reduce fluid retention short term. At worst, overuse may lead to skin irritation, breakouts or circulation issues if worn too tightly or for prolonged periods.' Casual observers say the product is contributing to 'bad self-esteem among young people'. It adds to the many questionable beauty trends that have had people scraping, pulling and pinching at their faces or taping over their lips at night just so they can feel good when they wake up in the morning, they say. 'What that says to me is that this pressure to look beautiful has become so consuming that there is not even a moment of our day – while we are sleeping – that has not been commodified for the project of becoming more beautiful,' said Ms Jessica DeFino, a beauty critic and writer of the Review Of Beauty newsletter.
Leader Live
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Anthony Hopkins channels Hannibal Lecter while wearing Skims face wrap
The film star, 87, posted a video to Instagram in which he is wearing the band from Skims, which sculpts the face and offers 'ultra-soft jaw support', according to adverts. Sir Anthony says: 'Hello Kim. I'm already feeling 10 years younger,' before making a noise with his teeth that mimics a scene from the film when his cannibalistic character is talking about eating a person's liver. He captioned the video: 'Thank you Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner.' A post shared by Anthony Hopkins (@anthonyhopkins) The actor's portrayal of psychotic serial killer Hannibal Lecter won him the leading actor gong at the 1992 Academy Awards. In the film, Lecter is often seen wearing a tan face mask to prevent him from biting others while imprisoned. Sir Anthony is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest living actors and is also known for starring in The Silence Of The Lambs sequel Hannibal (2001) and its prequel Red Dragon (2002). Skims launched its first collection in 2019 and has already sold out of its new seamless sculpt face wrap, which is retailing for £52. Kardashian's brand will open its first UK store next summer on London's Regent Street after signing a deal with the Crown Estate.
Powys County Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Anthony Hopkins channels Hannibal Lecter while wearing Skims face wrap
Sir Anthony Hopkins has channelled his Silence Of The Lambs character in a video of him wearing the new face wrap from Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand. The film star, 87, posted a video to Instagram in which he is wearing the band from Skims, which sculpts the face and offers 'ultra-soft jaw support', according to adverts. Sir Anthony says: 'Hello Kim. I'm already feeling 10 years younger,' before making a noise with his teeth that mimics a scene from the film when his cannibalistic character is talking about eating a person's liver. He captioned the video: 'Thank you Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Hopkins (@anthonyhopkins) The actor's portrayal of psychotic serial killer Hannibal Lecter won him the leading actor gong at the 1992 Academy Awards. In the film, Lecter is often seen wearing a tan face mask to prevent him from biting others while imprisoned. Sir Anthony is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest living actors and is also known for starring in The Silence Of The Lambs sequel Hannibal (2001) and its prequel Red Dragon (2002). Skims launched its first collection in 2019 and has already sold out of its new seamless sculpt face wrap, which is retailing for £52. Kardashian's brand will open its first UK store next summer on London's Regent Street after signing a deal with the Crown Estate.
Irish Examiner
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Anthony Hopkins channels Hannibal Lecter while wearing Skims face wrap
Anthony Hopkins has channelled his Silence Of The Lambs character in a video of him wearing the new face wrap from Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand. The film star, 87, posted a video to Instagram in which he is wearing the band from Skims, which sculpts the face and offers 'ultra-soft jaw support', according to adverts. Hopkins says: 'Hello Kim. I'm already feeling 10 years younger,' before making a noise with his teeth that mimics a scene from the film when his cannibalistic character is talking about eating a person's liver. He captioned the video: 'Thank you Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irish Examiner (@irish_examiner) The actor's portrayal of psychotic serial killer Hannibal Lecter won him the leading actor gong at the 1992 Academy Awards. In the film, Lecter is often seen wearing a tan face mask to prevent him from biting others while imprisoned. Hopkins is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest living actors and is also known for starring in The Silence Of The Lambs sequel Hannibal (2001) and its prequel Red Dragon (2002). Skims launched its first collection in 2019 and has already sold out of its new seamless sculpt face wrap, which is retailing for €62. Read More Justin Timberlake says he's been diagnosed with Lyme disease
