In all honesty, the word "trend" always makes me balk a little. Especially when it comes to beauty, and especially as it pertains to skincare. After all, cultivating an effective routine should
Yes, good skincare should be evergreen (as one facialist I interviewed for this piece pointed out), but on the other hand, I don't know if it's quite that simple. If the past couple of years have proven anything, it's that the ebb and flow of life—the good, the bad, and the completely unexpected—will dictate and influence our habits and needs. We adapt, and collectively as a society, this can create waves of change and preferences—trends, if you will. More mask-wearing caused an influx of irritation and breakouts, which in turn, created a demand for products that could help us address that from home. More stress caused a need for self-nurturing and self-care, which in turn, created a demand for soul-warming products like candles, luxurious body oils, and anything else that might brighten our day.
With all hope, 2022 will be a continued journey toward a new version of normalcy, and yes, our thoughts and approach to skincare will likely fluctuate accordingly. Below, I'm chatting with some of the industry's best to find out which practices, rituals, and products will re-bubble and dominate in the coming year. Keep scrolling for 10 of the biggest skincare trends (there, I said it) to keep your eye out for.