Since coming onto the social media scene, TikTok has been the go-to app for almost anything and everything. Among the tips and tricks posted daily are a few beauty trends that have emerged and taken the world by storm.
From nails to skin, here are a few TikTok beauty trends you should know.
Skin cycling
Lifestyle and beauty publication PureWow states that the term was first coined by dermatologist Whitney Bowe. The beauty trend involves alternating exfoliation days with recovery days in one’s daily routine to get the benefits of products without aggravating the skin barrier. “The beauty of skin cycling is that you can adjust your cycling schedule to meet your skin where it is,” says Whitney to PureWow.
@drwhitneybowe #greenscreen Skin cycling is a flexible framework. Here’s your guide to #skincycling if you are sensitive or new to #exfoliation or #retinoids ♬ original sound – Dr. Whitney Bowe
Reverse makeup/underpainting
While some dispute who popularised the trend, many are crediting celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips for the reverse makeup or underpainting technique. According to the Australian beauty publication A-Beauty, the reverse makeup technique is a process where one applies contour, highlight and blush before applying foundation. The aim is to assist in blending makeup flawlessly, while also seeing how much foundation is needed.
@jorinedorcelus I tried the Mary Phillips Makeup it’s a win!! #underpaintingmakeup #blackgirlmakeup #maryphillipsmakeup #maryphillipstechnique ♬ Hide Away – Daya
Glazed donut nails
Suitable for any season, there are only four steps to achieve this TikTok trend. PureWow notes that all you need is a base coat, soft white nail polish, a top coat and a chrome effect lacquer.
@jesslizs I get the hype ?✨ #diynails #haileybeibernails #easynailsathome #nailart #naturalnails #gelnails #chromenails #amazonnailfinds ♬ La dolce vita (In via Veneto) – Remastered 2017 – Carlo Savina
Faux freckles
Easy to try, this trend involves using makeup to create natural-looking freckles on the bridge of the nose and around the cheekbone area to give a sun-kissed look, explains A-Beauty.
@radgalyanna Would you try this? #fauxfreckles #freckles #glowymakeup #makeuptutorial #beautytips #howto #blackgirlmakeup #milani ♬ Pink Champagne – Abby Roberts
90s Grunge makeup
Forget the bright eye makeup or red lip. A-Beauty also shares that smudged eyeliner and dark lips are making a comeback to give that 90s grunge feel.
@mariahh.monet 90s grunge makeup ft blonde brows #makeup #grungemakeup #90smakeup #blondebrows #blackgirlmakeuptutorial ♬ Gangsta Boo – Ice Spice & Lil Tjay
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