It seems like there’s new health and beauty craze every day, and it’s hard for everyone to keep up. How do you know which fads are actually worth trying and which will have you regretting the splurge? Here are six beauty trends that live up to the hype. These products are worth your time and paycheck!
Whether you’re a meat-eater or not, vegan beauty products are great for your skin. If you’ve been trying to move away from animal-tested products with a laundry list of suspicious ingredients, you should seriously consider trying a cruelty-free makeup brand. Vegan makeup companies tend to nix harmful sulfates and parabens, in favor of all-natural ingredients that you can feel good about putting on your skin. Plus, our animal friends will thank you! It’s a win-win situation!
If you’re a coffee drinker, chances are you’ve at least thought about whitening your teeth. Many over-the-counter teeth whitening options cause uncomfortable tooth sensitivity and irritated gums. Professional teeth whitening at the dentist often comes with a hefty price tag. You’ve probably seen the selfies of people with black gunk on their teeth circulating the web these days. It may look weird, but charcoal toothpaste is an excellent alternative whitening method. It can help remove surface stains AND combat bad breath.
Facial rollers are having a moment right now. It may seem odd to rub something that resembles a gemstone paint roller all over your face, but it’s truly relaxing and soothing for your skin. Once you try it, you’ll get hooked. Facial rollers decrease puffiness and inflammation in the face, improve blood circulation, and even combat signs of aging like wrinkles. These stones are naturally cool and feel refreshing against the skin. Plus, they’re pretty! What’s not to love?
In the age of smoky brows and winged eyeliner, you need to give some thought to your eyelashes as well. Mascara can be a pain. It runs throughout the day, and mascara wands can be unhygienic. False eyelashes often look noticeably fake, and who wants to deal with eyelash glue? Eyelash extensions are an amazing alternative. They last for weeks so you won’t have to bother with applying mascara for a while. They also look more natural than most store-bought false products, and they don’t damage your natural lashes.
Let’s face it; we live in a selfie nation. If you want your skin to glow and light to hit your face at all the best angles, you need highlighter in your life. Basically, highlighter attracts light and, if applied correctly, creates an illusion of brightness and height. Highlighter can be applied on the cheekbones, under your eyebrows, on the nose bridge, on collarbones, or jawline. You should use it to accentuate your best features, resulting in a more youthful glow.
CBD products are all the rage right now. There are some that you ingest and others that you put on your face! Beauty products with CBD and hemp-derived oils can help reduce inflammation and soothe facial redness. They will also prevent breakouts.
CBD products are particularly great for reducing puffiness under the eyes and can help combat signs of aging.
The Bottom Line
Sometimes trends are just passing fads that we all laugh about ten years down the line (think shoulder pads). Others gained traction for a reason; they’re fabulous and really work. You won’t regret giving these buzz-worthy trends a try.