Two Favorite Beauty Trends and Two "Hacks"
Tons of beauty trends and "hacks" come around every year, and no matter how ridiculous they are, people will probably try them for themselves.
One makeup trend that was popular last year and is still highly popular this year is major highlighting. This trend involves one using a highlighter (shimmery powder that can be purchased in many different colors) to make their face glow. Some people use a rather heavy amount of highlighter to the point where their faces look lit from within (or to the point where they might resemble a glazed doughnut). I love highlighter, and I think they look extremely pretty when applied to people's faces. When you put highlighter on top of a cheekbone, it looks gorgeous when light hits it. Some people also use colorful highlighters and can be quite artistic with the way they apply them to their faces.
Another makeup trend that has popped up over social media in the last six months or so is excessively artistic eye makeup. Now, we're not just talking about somewhat colorful/perfectly blended eyeshadows but rather, actual works of art that people create on their own eyelids. Eyelid designs can range from simple and pretty to extravagantly detailed. One girl even painted her own replica of Van Gogh's Starry Night on her eyelid. These images of people's beautiful art can be seen on social media all the time. I see these types of pictures frequently and am always amazed at the things people can do with makeup. I honestly don't understand those who criticize people who do eyelid art by calling the act unnecessary. Makeup is art, and you face is the canvas, therefore, I say go to town with it.
Another beauty related trend that has hit social media recently consists of different items one can use to apply foundation onto their faces(the colored liquid stuff for those who don't do makeup). Two of the strangest hacks I've seen are using a bra insert sponge and a condom wrapped around a beauty sponge. I think both of these "hacks" are a bit ridiculous, and I probably won't be trying them anytime soon.
For the bra insert, this tool will supposedly apply one's makeup smoothly to the face and not soak up as much product as a beauty sponge would. One supposed plus of using the bra insert is that cleanup will be a breeze. The left over foundation can just be wiped off the insert with a tissue or a towel. After this hack came out, beauty vloggers all over YouTube started posting videos of them doing their first impressions of using the bra insert to apply their makeup. Some say it works, but some also say the hack is just a dud. Any criticism of the bra insert not working did not deter the beauty company Molly Cosmetics from creating their own silicone sponge, called the Silisponge, that slightly resembles a bra insert. The product has become a best-seller because people were curious as to whether it would work or not. On Amazon, the product currently has mixed reviews.
The beauty hack featuring the condom has only recently appeared on social media but is starting to become more talked about. For the hack, one needs to take the beauty sponge of his/her choosing and simply put it inside a condom (one that is preferably clean and has been washed with some kind of soap). The condom over the beauty sponge is supposed to give the same effect that the bra insert is supposed to have with face makeup. Since the beauty sponge is nestled inside, the condom will prevent the sponge from absorbing the product and will give the makeup as much coverage as it can possibly have. Does this hack truly work for people? I'm not really sure, but it has received the same mixed reviews that the bra insert did.
All I can say is that you won't find me using either of these hacks anytime soon. I'll just be sticking to my tried-and-true beauty sponge (the Real Techniques sponge is cheap and works very well in my opinion).
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