The 'Lightskin Stare' refers to a specific facial expression characterized by a sultry, over-the-top 'smoldering' look, often accompanied by pursed lips and intense eye contact. Gaining massive traction on TikTok in late 2022, the meme pokes fun at a stereotypical gaze associated with light-skinned Black men trying to appear attractive or seductive. The trend is frequently paired with a slowed-down version of the song 'Sin City' by Chrishan. It is commonly used in POV videos to represent an uncomfortably intense or 'rizz-filled' encounter, evolving into a widespread meta-commentary on internet flirting culture and vanity.