I love feeling snug. Whether it’s lace-up corsets or lymphatic drainage bodysuits, I find comfort in being wrapped up. So when Skims launched their Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap—a compression garment that hugs your cheeks, chin, and throat—I knew I had to have it. Right away.

Inspired by post-facelift wraps, Skims describes it as their “first-ever face innovation,” made from their signature sculpting fabric with collagen yarns for soft jaw support. The internet was quick to mock—but also buy—the face wrap. Even Anthony Hopkins joined in, joking about its resemblance to Hannibal Lecter’s muzzle from The Silence of the Lambs. The demand was so high that I couldn’t get one myself and had to beg the PR team and even text the brand’s founders (yes, Kim Kardashian and Emma Grede). Eventually, one arrived overnight—straight from Kim’s personal stash to my home in Austin.

Unboxing it (in Skims’ signature minimalist packaging, of course), I faced my first challenge: how to put it on? Beyond recognizing the earholes, I was clueless. My fiancé and I stood over the dining table, puzzling it out like we were solving a math problem in Good Will Hunting. Should the wrap fasten at the base of my throat? But then there wasn’t enough fabric to wrap around my head. And what about my cheeks—should they be tucked under for lymphatic compression or left out for comfort? Twenty minutes later, I was finally strapped in. Would I emerge with Makeup by Mario-level cheekbones?

Lymphatic specialist Flavia Lanini, who works with Kardashian and other celebrities, explains that the wrap is based on medical-grade facial compression garments. “These are designed to apply gentle, even pressure to reduce swelling and support healing after procedures like facelifts or buccal fat removal,” she says. “Wearing it can help the lymphatic system—if used intentionally.”

To test its benefits, I wore it after my skincare routine while doing light activities to stimulate lymph flow: walking the dog, watering plants, reading. My face flushed red almost immediately. After an hour, I noticed a subtle slimming effect along my jawline—like a tiny bit of buccal fat had vanished.

Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kseniya Kobets notes that, like corsets or compression stockings, the wrap’s effects are “very temporary—if they exist at all.” Wearing it on a walk down Austin’s busy South Congress, I waited for someone to comment. A few stares, but no questions—not even a “Hey, is that the Skims Face Wrap?” Guess Southern politeness won out.

But dermatologist Dr. Dev Patel warns that tight, non-breathable fabrics can trap sweat and bacteria, increasing breakouts and irritation—especially for acne-prone or sensitive skin.

So what’s the verdict? Lanini advises against relying on the wrap alone. “Supporting the lymphatic system requires hydration, movement, breathing, and manual techniques,” she says.Apparently, no wrapping is needed.

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