April Fools or Fabulous? 10 Outrageous Beauty Products That Actually Exist

April Fools or Fabulous? 10 Outrageous Beauty Products That Actually Exist

Is it April Fools’ Day… or did the beauty world just go completely off the rails? From snail slime serums, and bee venon to vampire facials and butt masks, sometimes it’s hard to tell if a product is pure genius or just someone’s idea of a prank gone too far.

In the spirit of the day, Barbie’s Beauty Bits rounded up some of the most outrageous beauty products that sound like a joke… but are 100% real.

So buckle up, beauties. You might laugh, but you’ll definitely want to know if that bird poop facial is really a thing. (Spoiler: it is.)

1. Bird Poop Facials (a.k.a. Nightingale Droppings)

Nope, not a typo. Geishas have sworn by this centuries-old treatment, and it’s now a legit spa service. The Geisha Facial® at Shizuka New York uses purified nightingale droppings (yes, really) to exfoliate and brighten the skin. It’s only available in their NYC spa, but it’s proof that skincare is not for the squeamish.

2. Snail Mucin Everything

This one crawled out of the garden and straight into your skincare routine. Slimey, yes. But packed with peptides, glycolic acid, and skin-healing powers. The cult-favorite COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a K-beauty staple you can grab on Amazon, Ulta, or even YesStyle if you’re feeling international.

Barbie’s Beauty Bits even dove deeper into this gooey skincare craze in a blog post all about Bizarre Skincare Ingredients That Actually Work. Spoiler: snail slime made the list, and it’s surprisingly effective when it comes to hydration and soothing irritated skin.

3. Lip Plumper That Feels Like a Bee Sting

You know the ones: they tingle, they burn, and they puff your lips up like you just got stung by a wasp. Too Faced wasn’t playing when they launched their Lip Injection Maximum Plump, available at Sephora and Ulta. It’s not for the faint of pout.

But bee venom in skincare? That’s a whole new buzz. Some high-end brands, like Venofye, are using bee venom in everything from eye creams to serums to give your skin a firming, youthful boost—minus the actual sting (unless you count the price tag). These little jars can cost more than a night at a five-star resort.

Barbie’s Beauty Bits covered the sting-credible science behind it in Why The Heck Do I Need To Add Bee Venom To My Skincare?. So how does this work? Well, it is claimed as nature’s Botox, as bee venom tricks your skin into thinking it’s been stung, triggering collagen production and circulation for a plumper, firmer look.

It’s skincare that packs a buzz… and it might just bee worth the hype.

4. Vampire Facials (Kim K Approved)

Want glowing skin? Well, now you can—with some blood. Yes, you read right: just draw your own blood (well, not you… a professional), spin it in a centrifuge, and microneedle it back into your face. Known as the PRP Facial or Vampire Facial, this treatment is all the rage at med spas. It’s not something you can order online (thankfully), but it is very real—and very red-carpet-approved.

5. Snake Venom Eye Cream

You read that right. Brands like Rodial have tapped into synthetic snake venom peptides to help freeze muscle movement around the eyes—basically a Botox-lite effect. Their Snake Eye Cream O2 is available on Rodial’s site and even on Amazon. No snakes were harmed, but your fine lines might be.

6. Face Gym (Because Your Cheeks Need Reps Too)

Why should your booty get all the lifting? FaceGym offers in-person facial workouts that literally train your face muscles for a more sculpted look. You can visit their studios in LA, NY, or London—or shop their at-home tools and skincare line directly from their site. It’s the only workout where you lie back and let someone else do the work.

7. Gold-Infused Skincare

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend? Well, maybe just go for the gold! Because nothing screams glowing skin like slathering your face in it. One popular brand that’s been around for a while and actually works is Peter Thomas Roth with his 24K Gold Mask, available at Sephora, Ulta, and Amazon. Does it work? Maybe. Does it make you feel like Cleopatra? Absolutely.

8. Jellyfish Collagen Cream

Yes, jellyfish. I’m a big fan of K-beauty brands, and this, my beauties, is a thing. Jellyfish collagen is claimed to be rich in proteins that help firm and hydrate. The Saem’s Cell Renew Bio Micro Peel Soft Gel is one such product, and you can find it on Amazon. It’s more of a curiosity than a skincare must… but hey, we’ve put stranger things on our face.

9. A Bra for Your Boobs… While You Sleep

This one sounds like a joke your bestie would text you at midnight—but it’s real. There’s now a pillow bra designed to keep your girls separated while you sleep. Enter the Sleep & Glow Silk Pillow Bra, a luxe little contraption that helps prevent chest wrinkles caused by side sleeping and skin creasing.

It’s basically a buffer that rests between your boobs while you sleep, so gravity doesn’t squish everything together. WHAT??? But if you’ve ever woken up with those dreaded cleavage wrinkles, you know they’re no laughing matter.

Is it weird? A little. Is it genius? Maybe. Is it available online right now? You bet your boobs it is.

10. Butt Sheet Masks

Butt wait… why should your face have all the fun? Bawdy Beauty created butt sheet masks to hydrate and firm your derrière. And you have to love all the fun names, like “Bite It” and “Shake It.” These masks are plant-based, collagen-packed, and available at Ulta or Amazon. TikTok loved them. Your cheeks might think they are BUTT-iful too.

Final Thoughts

Well, hope you enjoyed that, my beauties. But as you can see, in the beauty world the line between a “game-changer” and “gimmick” is pretty close.

But hey, if it makes your skin glow or your lips pop—even if it’s a little weird—so what? That’s half the fun. Just remember: on April 1st, trust no one… except maybe your aesthetician.