Like all viral food and fashion trends, the new year always brings in a fleet of buzzworthy beauty ingredients that have the industry talking. And while some of these trendy skin or hair care ingredients (we're looking at you sperm and camel milk) may seem a bit gimmicky, there are others experts say will have major staying power. To determine which ingredients are actually gaining traction in the beauty world, we spoke to dermatologists and the people behind the brands using the ingredients about what they mean for the future of beauty in 2018. Here are 9 weird-but-awesome ingredients they say you're definitely going to want to try.
More than ever, being a conscious consumer is becoming a regular part of the shopping experience. It's also becoming a lot easier. While seeking out cruelty-free beauty products may seem like it requires a ton of effort and research, it's actually a lot simpler than it sounds. In fact, makeup and beauty buys that haven't been tested on animals are likely right around the corner from you at your local drugstore.
Hormones, ya gotta love 'em. While hormonal fluctuation is one of the unique parts of being a woman, I'm confident that I'm not alone in wishing the accompanying skin care side effects weren't a thing. Whether it's sudden dryness, a shiny oil slick or a way-too-noticeable planet on your chin, there's just something about those hormones that aren't welcome visitors. But what if I told you we're not alone in feeling this way? What if the beauty industry took our hatred of monthly hormones and did something constructive with it? Well, our period-prone skin care prayers have been answered.
Since launching this summer, the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette has enjoyed steady popularity. As of the writing of this article, it's even managed to rack up an impressive 1,231 reviews and 4.8 stars on Ulta, making it one of the retailer's best sellers. Sometimes, buzzy makeup launches are pure hype and not much else, but let us assure you, the Naked Heat Palette is the real thing. Suffice it to say, it's totally earned its near-perfect review status on Ulta — and here are five little reasons why.
Chinese New Year is just around the corner: It falls on February 18 and, according to the Chinese zodiac, this is the Year of the Dog. There are lots of ways to celebrate the holiday, whether that means eating dumplings with your family, heading out to a parade in your local Chinatown or, yes, even partaking in all the pretty limited-edition beauty products currently hitting the shelves.
