"I Will Not Recover From This": Young Woman Calls Out Skincare Brand Over Damaging Side Effects
- A young lady took to social media to call out a skincare brand for the way it caused her skin to look
- The viral TikTok video showcased how her face looked after applying the cream and included her thoughts
- Comments poured in from online users who filled the post with their opinions, while some asked questions
A woman has caused a stir on social media after sharing a video showing the alarming side effects of a skincare product.

Source: TikTok
Woman shows skincare product’s effects on her skin
In the now-viral clip, which was shared by TikTok user @bophelo095, the young woman confidently displayed her face, revealing visibly lighter skin and peeling off, leaving her disappointed.
While taking to her caption, @bophelo095 called out the brand, saying:
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"Gentle magic is a bleach. I don’t know if I will recover from this."
The video has sparked a wave of reactions, with many users sharing similar experiences while others expressed support and demanded a formal response from the company. Many emphasised that the responsibility lies with brands to be transparent and safe.
At the time of publishing, the skincare company has not issued a public statement. This incident has reignited conversations around product safety and the need for stricter regulations in the beauty industry.
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SA chimes in on the woman's skincare fail
The online community took to the comments section to express their thoughts on the woman's skincare cream gone wrong, saying:
Elainekgope shared:
"Kanti, which gentle magic do you guys use?"
I am Macekoane expressed:
"People don't understand. With gentle magic. You don't use all de products. Use soap and serum."
PoliteM stated:
"It removes dead skin, and after that, you'll be fine and glowing."
Landzź replied:
"The only good thing from Gentle Magic is the serum; leave everything else."
Mandisa nkosi shared:
"Me right now I look like I have vitiligo."
Miss M commented:
"Where did you guys buy those Gentle Magic?? I use it and my skin is normal I am not light skin."
Tsunami replied:
"The toner is a bit harsh on the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. You can dilute the toner with water and only use it at night and or use it 3 times a week, combine that with the serum and soap. Don't forget a good sunscreen during the day, hope this helps."

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