2022 is drawing to a close, and again, it’s time to see another year in review – to ponder upon goals accomplished, carried forward, and yet to be set. And like all things, the beauty industry is also gearing itself to throw out a hack or two.
With the oh-so-open lifestyle of Tiktokers in particular and Gen-Z in general, a new makeup trend pops up almost daily. While some are worth a try, others make you question the trendsetter’s sanity.
This blog is about the latter – let’s dive straight into four 2022 makeup trends online that are best left to perish under the curse of oblivion.
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1. Henna Freckles, How Faux is Too Faux?
Cultural appropriation or not, Instagrammers and Tiktokers will not stop at anything to run their trend brigade. And 2022 is the year they decided to develop an evolved version of freckles on face.
The freckles pen went out the window and entered the humble henna or mehendi cone. Now, this trend is not just weird or “taking it a little too far.” It could adversely affect the skin because most hennas available in the market are not FDA-approved and come loaded with chemicals and dyes.
Moreover, since henna lasts for a long time on the face, any allergy developed from applying it will also likewise! The world is better off without fake freckles, so this is one trend we can safely say goodbye to.
2. From Eyebrow Slit to Clean Shave
If there is one area of the face that has endured the most assault this year, it’s undoubtedly the eyebrow. Gen-Z, in particular, seems to be obsessed with reshaping their eyebrows, even to the extent of shaving it all off!
Yes, 2022 marked the year when Tiktokers went all bald below their forehead, making others raise their (fully intact) eyebrows. Single slit? Maybe. Bejewelled slit? Depends. But, clean shave? No can do! This is one trend that needs to bid its final farewell before 2023 arrives.
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3. To Let Under-Eye Be or Now to Be, Is that the Question?
Who could have thought that the skincare and makeup industry (as far as the online influencers are concerned) could turn for the worse through under-eye bags? It was only yesteryear when women and men feared “dark circles,” considering them a sign of lack of sleep or overwhelming stress.
But such is not the case today. Where some are taking contour makeup too far, almost resembling a clown, others are choosing the other extreme. Though Sara Carsten started this Tiktok trend to accept and embrace her under-eye circles that wouldn’t go away, things have taken a menacing turn. Product Description : No matter what you do, almost everyone is plagued by some degree of puffiness, dark circles and lines in that under eye area (if you don’t have this issue, we’re seriously envious!) The Neemli Caffeine and Cucumber Under Eye cream is armed with stimulating caffeine and refreshing cucumber seed oil to target the stubbornness of the area to leave your under eyes looking bright, fresh and smooth. How to Use : Apply lightly around the eye area to soothe and firm. Use after cleansing, toning and serum. Benefits of using this product : Minimizing Dark Circles & Puffiness: Caffeine being an active ingredient in this cream effectively works on stimulating blood vessels around the eyes to improve circulation and brighten the area around the eyes. It also helps in absorbing accumulated water around the area, reducing puffiness and swelling. When used together with other natural ingredients like cucumber seed oil, which contains ascorbic and caffeic acid, it gives an overall brightening effect that leaves you looking fresh and rested. Firming & Toning Under Eye Area: Caffeine helps wake up tired eyes by reducing the appearance of dark circles through its vasoconstrictive properties, giving skin a firm appearance. Rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E, cucumber seed oil strengthens the skin’s barrier while improving both firmness and elasticity. Under Eye Hydration: This cream provides extra moisture and care to the delicate under eye area. A great natural hydrating agent, cucumber seed oil improves moisture retention in the skin, keeping it soft, hydrated and elastic. Hyaluronic acid helps sooth and hydrate skin by creating a hydration barrier and getting rid of dullness and dryness. Product Ingredients : Purified Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, *Olive (Olea europaea) Oil Cyclomethicone, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate Glyceryl Mono Stearate. Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Shea Butter, Heptyl Undecylenate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20/Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1/Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, L Arginine, Allantoin, *Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Oil, Carrot Seed(Daucus Carota Sativa) Oil, Cucumber Seed (Cucumis Sativus) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Gluconate, Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Seed Oil, Avocado (Persea Gratissima) Oil, *Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Oil, Caffeine powder, D-Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) oil, Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Oil, Matricaria (Chamomilla Recutita) Oil. *Organic Cerftified Brand Name : Neemli Naturals
Other influencers are deliberately creating dark circles, really glaring ones – side effects of the hustle culture.
4. The Holy Grail of Glass Skin
What a time to be alive when people hate the natural texture of their skin! Every (beauty) social media influencer has at least one video dedicated to achieving that (superficially) flawless, shiny glass skin.
And what about those who religiously follow their tutorial? Forget about glass skin, they do end up with way more lubricant/highlighter than one needs and a bonus ten-pound of insecurities. How about shedding it all off and starting 2023 on the right note?
Yes, leave all permutation and combination involved in achieving a flawless glossy finish and embrace your skin’s natural texture – it is beautiful!
It’s a Matter of Taste (Pun Intended!)
While the above-mentioned makeup trends are a no-no for 2023, some procedures or applications are subjective. For instance – teeth filing or the use of sunscreen cream. Many people benefit from enamoplasty (which enhances their smile), and sunscreen is especially good when applied the right way.
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