Beauty Trends We’d Let Crash on Our Couch… and Ones We’d Kick Out

Beauty Trends We’d Let Crash on Our Couch… and Ones We’d Kick Out

Let’s face it: not all beauty trends deserve a front-row seat in your routine. Some are total queens worth cozying up with long-term, and others… well, they can see themselves out. At UPKEEP, we’re all for staying fresh, but we also know that not everything on your FYP belongs on your face. Here’s our very official list of who can crash on our couch — and who’s getting the boot.

Trends We’re Letting In (Get comfy, bestie):

1. Skin Cycling

She’s the kind of guest who shows up with a skincare schedule and a hydration flask. We love her. Alternating actives (like retinol and exfoliants) with recovery days? Your skin barrier will thank you.

2. Lip Flips

Low-commitment, high-reward? Say less. A little Botox to give the upper lip that subtle pout? Welcome to the squad, babe.

3. Natural-Looking Filler

Overfilled is out. Balanced, subtle contouring that just enhances what mama gave you? Forever a yes.

4. SPF Obsession

If this trend were a person, they’d be the mom friend making sure you reapply every 2 hours. Keep her. Love her. Never forget her.

5. Preventative Botox

Starting early to stay smooth longer? She’s not dramatic — she’s just planning ahead. And we stan a long-term strategy.

Trends We’re Politely (or not-so-politely) Kicking Out:

1. At-Home “Filler Pens”

No. Just no. If it’s sold on TikTok and looks like it came from a toy store, your face deserves better.

2. Overuse of Ice Rolling

We get it — it’s fun, it’s cute, it’s chill (literally). But don’t expect it to be a miracle worker for lifting or long-term puffiness. Ice can crash for a night, but she’s not moving in.

3. DIY Microneedling

We don’t trust you with a dermaroller after two glasses of wine. Book a pro and leave the poking to us, mmkay?

4. Buccal Fat Removal Trend Mania

We’re all for sculpted cheeks — but cutting out your natural face fat for a trend? Feels like a decision best made with a licensed pro, not a TikTok filter.

5. Makeup as Skincare Confusion

Tinted SPF is not your only sun protection. Setting spray with hyaluronic acid is not your moisturizer. Let’s stop the lies.

Bottom line? Trends come and go, but great skin (and common sense) is forever. When in doubt, leave the guesswork at the door and come hang out with the pros at UPKEEP — we’ll help you figure out what deserves a seat on your couch.