Divine Beauty

The Right Skincare Products And Regime For This Winter Season -

When it comes to skincare, choosing from a plethora of products can feel downright confusing. Picking just one from rows of cleansers, toners, scrubs, moisturizers, and serums can appear a daunting task. While you spend time checking out one product after the other, the question remains the same – which skincare product is right for you?

Well, the answer depends upon the type of skin one possesses and the season of the year. While skin types can be broadly classified as dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, and sensitive, the basic skin care routines throughout the season stay the same. Just a few adjustments and you’re sorted.

Beauty Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2021 -

There are few sayings we detest more in this world than the annual clarion call for a “new year, new you.” (Seriously, what does that even mean?) But honestly, after making it through the tumultuous year that was 2020, we’ve found ourselves getting behind at least some aspect of the tired cliche. It is a new year, and while that doesn’t mean you should feel the need to change anything about yourself—internally or externally—it does signify the opportunity for something far more meaningful: a fresh start.

A fresh start is about more than just starting over; it’s about letting go of the past and looking forward to the clean slate that lies before you. That’s why instead of harping on everything that should have been in 2020, we’re choosing instead to focus on what’s possible for the year ahead. In this editor’s case, that means looking forward to the multitude of exciting new hair, makeup, and skincare trends that are set to shake up the industry and maybe even our daily routines. To help shed some light on what’s to come, we asked five of the industry’s leading retail experts to share the beauty trends that they predict will be everywhere in 2021. From neck masks (so long, tech-neck) to microbiome skincare to the rise of CBN, here are the top 10 trends to look forward to this year, according to the pros.

Microbiome-Friendly Skincare -

Microbiome health has been a buzzword in the beauty industry for some time now, but after years of overindulging in an ever-growing list of products, ingredients, and harsh exfoliants, experts agree that they expect to see a “less is more” approach to skincare take hold in 2021. “We’ve spent way too long overzealously exfoliating our skin, and it’s taking its toll,” says Choi. “[As a result,] microbiome-specific skincare and slow, conscious beauty products that meet our new normal of using skincare as self-care will continue to gain traction. At Violet Grey, we have always believed in the less-is-more philosophy, taking a mindful approach to our curation, which we believe is ever more important and relevant now and in the future. That ideology goes hand-in-hand with sustainability and the environmental impact that the beauty industry has, which will also be a major focus over the next year and beyond.”