Hey guys! It’s Nyla Elise, with the ultimate guide to what’s trending in beauty and self-care
from TikTok! If you’ve been scrolling through BeautyTok (aka my second home), you
know 2025 is all about glowy skin, effortless glam, and self-care that actually works. So,
let’s get into what’s really popping right now!
Skin Cycling: The Routine That FIXES Your Skin
If your skin has been acting up (we’ve all been there), TikTok dermatologists are
obsessed with skin cycling. It’s this 4-night routine that prevents irritation but still gives
you that glow. Basically: exfoliation night, retinol night, and two recovery nights (think
hydration and repair). It’s way better than throwing 10 products on your face and hoping
for the best!
Latte Makeup ☕✨—The Warm, Glowy Look We’re All Loving
Hailey Bieber and everyone on TikTok are loving this “latte makeup,” and honestly, I’m
obsessed too. It’s bronzy, glowy skin, soft brown eyes, and glossy lips—like iced coffee,
but for your face. What not to love? The trick? Creamy bronzer, soft brown eyeshadow,
and a glossy lip oil. It’s effortless, but you still look like a million bucks.
Glass Skin & the K-Beauty Glow-Up
Korean skincare is everywhere on BeautyTok, and the glass skin trend (you know, that
super smooth, dewy, glowing skin that looks like glass) is all over my FYP. The secret?
Lots of hydration, barrier repair, and layering lightweight products like serums and
essences. Want your skin to be as glowy as your highlighter? This is the way to go.
(Also, if you want more deets on glowing skin, check out my other article!)
Sleepy Girl Mocktails 😴🍹—Self-Care But Make It Cute
Beauty starts with good sleep, and TikTok has made bedtime feel super luxurious with
the best idea – Sleepy Girl Mocktail. It’s a mix of tart cherry juice (hello, melatonin),
magnesium powder, and sparkling water. It’s pretty, it tastes amazing, and it helps you
wake up looking super fresh.
Heatless Curls Are STILL A Thing
Okay, if you’re still using a curling iron to curl your hair, what are you even doing?
Heatless curls are still blowing up, and now TikTok is obsessed with sock curls, flexi
rods, and ribbon curlers. Zero heat damage, but you get salon-worthy curls.
SPF = BFF
Sunscreen isn’t just for summer, it’s a year-round thing, period. TikTok is loving tinted
SPFs, glow-boosting formulas, and invisible sunscreens that don’t leave that annoying
white cast. (Everyone needs SPF, no argument!)
Lip Oils > Lip Gloss 💋
Matte lips? No thanks. Hydrated, juicy lips are the move. If you haven’t switched to lip oil
yet, you’re missing out. TikTok’s faves? Dior, Rare Beauty, and Gisou, but honestly,
drugstore dupes are just as good!
“Everything Showers” 🚿✨—The Ultimate Self-Care Vibe
You know the vibe—music on, candles lit, and an “everything shower” that leaves you
feeling brand new. TikTok’s made shower routines a whole self-care event, with body
scrubs, deep conditioning, and silky shaving techniques. Bonus points if you follow up
with a luxe body oil for that glow. ( kind of old but still good)
Makeup According to Your Rising Sign—TikTok’s New Cosmic Beauty Trend ✨
Astrology and beauty are colliding on TikTok, and it’s honestly genius. People are doing
their makeup based on their rising sign, which is how others see you. Here’s the makeup
aesthetic for each rising sign:
Aries Rising – Bold & Fiery: Sharp winged liner, flushed cheeks, and matte red lips.
Taurus Rising – Soft & Luxurious: Earthy eyes, rosy blush, and glossy nude lips.
Gemini Rising – Playful & Trendy: Colorful eyeliner, faux freckles, and a pink lip tint.
Cancer Rising – Dreamy & Romantic: Soft pink shimmer, dewy skin, and rosy lips.
Leo Rising – Confident & Radiant: Golden eyeshadow, bronzed skin, and glossy
statement lips.
Virgo Rising – Fresh & Effortless: Soft brown eyeliner, peachy blush, and “your lips but
better” lips.
Libra Rising – Flirty & Balanced: Soft smokey eyes, flushed cheeks, and glossy pink lips.
Scorpio Rising – Intense & Mysterious: Sultry eyes, sculpted cheeks, and deep berry
lips.
Sagittarius Rising – Adventurous & Fun: Warm bronze eyeshadow, sun-kissed skin, and
coral lips.
Capricorn Rising – Chic & Powerful: Sharp brows, contoured cheekbones, and bold
brown lips.
Aquarius Rising – Unique & Futuristic: Graphic liner, holographic highlighter, and
cool-toned lips.
Pisces Rising – Ethereal & Soft: Glittery pastel eyes, dewy skin, and soft pink lips.
Maximalist Fashion, Nails & Y2K Beauty—The New Micro Trends
Minimalism? Nah, this year’s all about MAXIMALISM. Bold fashion, wild nails, and Y2K
beauty are everything right now.
Maximalist Nails:
✔ 3D nail art—chrome, pearls, charms dangling from tips.
✔ Long, bold nails—almond, coffin, or stiletto shapes.
✔ Bright colors & bold patterns—hot pink, animal prints, mismatched designs.
✔ Glitter, gems, and metallics—because plain nails just aren’t cutting it anymore.
Maximalist Fashion:
✔ Mixing prints & textures—leopard print with sequins? Yes, please.
✔ Chunky accessories—layered necklaces, oversized earrings, and statement belts.
✔ Bold colors & clashing prints—dopamine dressing at its peak.
✔ Unexpected combos—balletcore meets grunge, or Y2K meets cyberpunk.
Y2K Makeup:
✔ Icy blue & silver eyeshadow—think Paris Hilton 2003.
✔ Pencil-thin, ultra-lifted brows—bring on the barely-there arch.
✔ Glossy lips—extra shiny, Juicy Tubes-style.
✔ Blush draping—high on the cheeks, almost at your temples.
✔ Glitter, rhinestones, and metallic accents—because subtlety is sooo last year.
Y2K Fashion:
✔ Low-rise EVERYTHING—yes, jeans, skirts, and cargo pants.
✔ Baby tees with sassy slogans.
✔ Juicy Couture velour tracksuits—bring ’em back.
✔ Mini skirts & layered belts—because one belt is never enough.
✔ Chunky platform shoes—sky-high, baby.
Why Are These Trends Blowing Up?
People are DONE with playing it safe. Maximalism is all about self-expression and
having fun. Plus, Y2K nostalgia is huge right now, and TikTok is making it fresh again.
We’re in our “main character” era, and minimalism just isn’t doing it anymore.
So, are you jumping on the extra fashion, beauty, and nail trends, or are you staying
comfy in your neutral zone? Either way, I bet you look absolutely amazing!
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