15 Makeup Trends We Need to Leave in the Past
Let’s face it: makeup trends are like that one bad ex—we’ve all had them, and for some reason, they keep coming back. The makeup world is ever-evolving, but not always for the better. Some trends, quite frankly, need to take a long walk off a short runway. What worked on the ‘gram back in 2016? Maybe it’s best left there. Yet here we are, seeing the same outdated, impractical, or downright questionable makeup looks popping up like your most annoying high school acquaintance in your Facebook feed.
Now, this isn’t to say we shouldn’t experiment. Makeup is supposed to be fun! But when the fun starts to look a little too much like a failed Pinterest DIY, it’s time to reevaluate. Let’s break down 15 makeup trends we desperately need to leave behind because the beauty world deserves better, and honestly, so do we.
Overly Contoured Faces
Contouring was meant to subtly enhance your features, not make you look like a Marvel action figure. Somewhere along the way, contouring became an extreme sport, and the result is a face that looks more like it was carved out of granite than gently sculpted. Less is more, people. Save the heavy chiseling for sculptures, not your cheekbones.
Overdrawn Lips
Kylie Jenner made it cool, and for a minute, it was the thing to do. But at some point, overdrawn lips went from giving you that “full pout” look to making it appear as if you’ve just had a fight with a Sharpie. Let’s retire the marker-like lip lines and focus on enhancing what we have—not drawing outside the lines like a toddler.
Excessive Highlighter
Glow is good, but when your face starts reflecting more light than a disco ball, it’s time to tone it down. Highlighter is meant to accentuate the high points of your face, not make you look like you’ve just emerged from an oil spill. Let’s leave the blinding highlight to the runway, shall we?
Instagram Brows
Remember when brows were supposed to look, you know, like actual hair? The Instagram brow—too dark, too thick, and too perfect—is more painted-on than a mural. Eyebrows should have a soft, natural shape and not look like they’ve been sketched with a permanent marker.
Baking Your Face
The term “baking” belongs in the kitchen, not on your face. While it works for a flawless red-carpet look, the reality is that most of us are not walking down a red carpet every day. Baking can leave your skin looking cakey and overly dry. Let’s keep the baking to cakes and cookies, not our under-eyes.
Fake Freckles
Look, if you’ve got freckles, flaunt them. But drawing on fake freckles? Really? There’s something bizarre about painting on what others have naturally and sometimes want to hide. Let’s leave faux freckles in the past where they belong and embrace our natural skin—whether freckled or not.
Matte Liquid Lipsticks
Matte liquid lipsticks had their moment, but let’s be honest, they’re not the most comfortable thing to wear. Unless you’re into cracked lips that feel like the Sahara Desert, it’s time to switch to something more hydrating. There are plenty of ways to have long-lasting lip color without sacrificing moisture.
Feather Brows
Sure, it was cool for about 15 minutes on social media, but feather brows make it look like you lost a bet with a bird. Eyebrows combed into little spiky sections might be fun for editorial shoots, but they’re definitely not office-friendly—or anywhere else friendly, for that matter.
Over-the-Top Lashes
Lashes so big they look like they could fly you to the moon? Let’s calm it down a notch. While long, luscious lashes are a dream, there’s a point where it just becomes too much. Unless you’re starring in a Broadway production, there’s no need for lashes that look like they belong on a drag queen’s wish list.
All-Out Glitter
Glitter is fun in theory, but in reality, it ends up everywhere—except where you want it. The aftermath of a glitter-heavy makeup look can have you looking like you lost a battle with a kindergarten craft project. Let’s save the sparkle for special occasions and ditch the everyday glitter explosion.
Dark Liner and Nude Lips
We’ve seen this one before, and it’s not cute. The harsh contrast between a dark lip liner and a super nude lipstick can make your lips look, well, unsettling. Instead, opt for a liner that blends more naturally with your lip color. The ’90s are over, let’s leave this trend behind too.
Over-Filled Lips
Lip fillers aren’t going anywhere, but there’s a fine line between enhancing your pout and looking like you’ve been stung by a hive of bees. When lips are overfilled to the point where they no longer resemble actual lips, it’s time to take a step back. Subtlety is key, not duck-bill vibes.
Too Much Blush
Blush should give you a soft, healthy glow—not make you look like you just sprinted a mile. Overloading on blush is one trend that needs to go. A light dusting is enough to bring color to your cheeks; there’s no need to go full clown mode.
Rainbow Eyeshadow
It was cute for festival season, but rainbow eyeshadow doesn’t exactly scream “everyday chic.” While it’s fun to play with color, there’s a fine line between artistic expression and looking like you had a fight with a box of crayons. Let’s leave the rainbow for parades and pride events.
Carved-Out Brows
Can we all agree that carved-out brows—those perfect, sharp edges outlined with concealer—are a little too much? Your brows don’t need to look like they were sculpted with a ruler. Soft, natural brows are where it’s at, so let’s wave goodbye to the geometry lesson on our faces
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