dictions All experts agreed on one thing: skincare would rule the year. An increase in tailored skincare products and less consumption of makeup products to “cover up” became the popular opinion of most beauty influencers. Preventative skincare, like sunscreen or retinol, have been pushed in the consumer market. According to Dr. Dendy Engelmen for www. wellandgood.com, “..many have accumulated enough sun or environmental damage to trigger visible signs of aging, and how you treat your skin—either by furthering damage or preventing it—sets the stage for how you age.” Using these anti-aging, protective products can help prolong inevitable aging.
The Ordinary.” University of St. Francis senior, Elizabeth Ponce, shares, “I absolutely love my new skincare routine. Half of the products I use I found thanks to TikTok!” Due to increased usage of masks, “maskne” (acne from wearing masks for a prolonged time) became a popular skin problem that many had to face. The stresses of the year wreaked havoc on many faces. However, the daily habit of using a skincare routine has many people leaving 2021 with great skin and better attitudes. 2021 has been relatively predictable through trends. One thing that won’t stay in 2021 is how these trends affect our lives and our ability to improve throughout each year.
Let’s not forget the TikTok skin care trends of the year that sold out shelves of popular brands. According to www. cbinsights.com, “CeraVe, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and The Ordinary have moved up in the rankings, becoming some of the top skincare brands for teens over the past year, largely thanks to influencers on the platform. Meanwhile, Peace Out Skincare saw sales for its pore strips quadruple in just 24 hours after it was endorsed by TikTok “skinfluencer” Hyram Yarbro, while another teenager’s viral video drove nearly $850K in sales for
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