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In the world of beauty, everything changes rapidly: what seemed like a must-have yesterday can evoke confusion today. Not all trends are equally good, and not every one deserves a place in the daily routine. We have taken care of you and compiled a list of six beauty trends that it's time to send to the archive along with memories of the downsides of the glossy noughties and controversial life hacks from social media.

Sticky lip gloss

Gloss with a thick texture is a return to the era of glamour, which is not always appropriate. Yes, it shines beautifully on the lips, but it clings to hair, stains clothes, and leaves a sticky feeling — an effect that hardly adds comfort or confidence, especially in windy weather or during any tactile contact.

Modern glosses with a weightless texture and nourishing formula feel much more pleasant.

Overdoing self-tanner

Uneven streaks, a harsh reddish tint, and stains on clothing are side effects of self-tanner that can easily ruin a look. This is particularly noticeable in the cold season when the contrast with the neck and hands becomes obvious. Instead of striving for a bronzed hue, it’s better to embrace your natural skin tone and choose makeup that highlights it.

After all, even fashion shows today are more often opting out of tanning in favor of naturally light skin, which is much more aesthetically pleasing than an "over-salted" tone.

Sharp eyebrows

Eyebrows with a graphic outline, full filling, and a defined border at the bridge of the nose have long gone out of style, yet some continue to follow them. The problem is that such makeup looks unnatural and makes the face visually heavier: it rarely suits anyone — there’s too much sharpness in the features.

Instead of this trend, it’s better to choose a soft blend, a light pencil, or gel. Let the eyebrows follow their natural shape rather than a scheme from an old tutorial.

Slugging with petroleum jelly

The trend of slugging — covering the face with a thick layer of petroleum jelly — came from Korean skincare but has sparked debates among dermatologists. And rightly so: petroleum jelly can create a "greenhouse effect," clog pores, and provoke breakouts if the skin is prone to oiliness or acne. Yes, it retains moisture, but along with it, it traps impurities.

It’s much safer to use a moisturizer with ceramides or a serum with hyaluronic acid: the effect will be similar but without the consequences.

Matte lipsticks with super long-lasting texture

When matte liquid lipstick first appeared, it seemed like a brilliant invention: it lasts for hours, leaves no marks, and looks stunning. But unfortunately, it does not spare the lips: it dries them out, emphasizes peeling, and makes the face look tired. Such lipsticks do poorly in winter or dry air.

An alternative is creamy and satin textures with nourishing oils: they not only look lively but also care for the skin of the lips.

10-step skincare

A multi-step skincare routine may seem right and "professional," but in reality, it overloads the skin and the wallet: layers of toner, essence, serum, cream, and oil do not always work together and can sometimes even interfere with each other.

Instead, it’s better to choose a few proven products suitable for your skin type. And, most importantly, remember to focus on consistency rather than quantity.

Beauty trends come and go, but only comfort and naturalness remain eternally relevant. Listening to yourself is more important than following lists on social media: anything that causes discomfort can be confidently crossed out, and you can seek your own beauty recipes. After all, the best trend is the one that makes you happier.