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Celebrating the Best Beauty Trends From The Last Ten Years
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Posted:20/05/2021
Makeup trends come and go; it’s a fact! However, now and then, a makeup look or technique will earn its place in the trending hall of fame. Some may say they're even iconic!
We’re feeling a touch nostalgic here at Superdrug right now, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane to check out some of the best makeup trends from the last 10 years. Contour palettes and kohl eyeliner at the ready!
2010: Thick Smokey Eyeliner
Thick smokey eyeliner had us all wondering in 2010 if someone was channelling their inner goth or if they were still wearing the same makeup from the night before, but no, it was just the go-to look of 2010! Created using smudgeable kohl eyeliner, it was spotted on models, pop stars and celebrities alike.
2013: No Makeup Makeup
The trends of the decade definitely swung between heavily made up to a barely their makeup routine. In 2013, people started embracing ‘no makeup makeup’, posting selfies on Insta with the hashtag #IWokeUpLikeThis. We adore the 'less is more' look and would continue to embrace this trend using high-quality skincare for a natural healthy glow and a slick of lengthening mascara.
Go on, admit it. We all had a go at this at one point or another! In 2014, contouring wasn’t exactly a new technique, but it was catapulted into the mainstream thanks to Kim K and her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic. After the release of their live tutorials and Instagram ‘how-to's, it wasn’t long before we were all attempting to sculpt our faces meticulously, and the beauty aisles were overflowing with contouring kits.
2015: Instagram Makeup
It wasn’t just reality TV stars that were vying for our attention over the last decade; influencer culture also took off with unprecedented success, and let's be fair - we haven't looked back since! ‘Instagram makeup’ takes makeup perfection to a whole new level with ultra-sharp contouring, glistening highlighter and perfect brows. Instagram makeup may look flawless, but what you can’t see behind the scenes is the sheer amount of time and mind-boggling skill it takes to apply and the potential downside that what we're looking at may have a filter on it!
Trends took a little step away from makeup in 2017 and towards skincare, most notably skin care routines and products originating from South Korea. Korean skincare brands typically centre on skin products with high quality ingredients that get to the root of common skincare problems. K-Beauty introduced us to face sheet masks, the 10-step routine and essences. This is one trend we’ll welcome back any year!
2018: Beautiful Brows
We have always paid particular attention to the appearance of our brows, with tinting, waxing and threading being a regular part of many beauty routines. However, in the latter years of the decade, we have also had other options, including microblading (a semi-permanent way of tattooing on brows) and brow lamination (which give your brows a more uniform shape for an extended period of time). Nowadays, you don’t have to step into a salon to get ‘brows on fleek’ as there’s plenty of products lining the shelves at Superdrug that’ll help you get brows you’ve only dreamt of!
The final year of the decade saw many different beauty trends having their 5-minutes of fame. Lash lifts, nail art and hydra facials were all up there in terms of high search volume. However, in our forever ending search of the perfect skin treatment to rid us of dry, dull-looking skin, many of us turned to an exfoliating treatment called dermaplaning. The technique involves a doctor or licensed aesthetician gently scraping the dead skin cells from the top layer of your face using a surgical scalpel. This results? Smoother, peach-fuzz free and slightly brighter looking skin.
2020: Face Mask Makeup
Oh, 2020 … what.a.year! We won’t go into too much detail on everything that happened in 2020 (we’d be here a VERY long time), but what it did bring to the table was a shift in how we consumed beauty. So, it’s no surprise that one of the biggest beauty trends in 2020 was face mask beauty. Thanks to the compulsory wearing of face masks everywhere, the focus switched to bold, bright, and beautiful eye makeup. We embraced bright colours, elaborate lashes, and envious eyebrows. No trip to an essential shop or Zoom catch up was complete without this look!
This year we’re celebrating the 10th birthday of our Health & Beautycard. That’s right - 10 whole years of amazing deals, benefits, and bonuses for our fabulous loyalty members! To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’ll be sharing lots of new offers and surprises available when you shop in-store, online, or on the app with your Health & Beautycard. Click the link below to find out more!
Home » Celebrating the Best Beauty Trends From The Last Ten Years
Celebrating the Best Beauty Trends From The Last Ten Years
Home » Celebrating the Best Beauty Trends From The Last Ten Years
Makeup trends come and go; it’s a fact! However, now and then, a makeup look or technique will earn its place in the trending hall of fame. Some may say they're even iconic!
We’re feeling a touch nostalgic here at Superdrug right now, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane to check out some of the best makeup trends from the last 10 years. Contour palettes and kohl eyeliner at the ready!
2010: Thick Smokey Eyeliner
Thick smokey eyeliner had us all wondering in 2010 if someone was channelling their inner goth or if they were still wearing the same makeup from the night before, but no, it was just the go-to look of 2010! Created using smudgeable kohl eyeliner, it was spotted on models, pop stars and celebrities alike.
2013: No Makeup Makeup
The trends of the decade definitely swung between heavily made up to a barely their makeup routine. In 2013, people started embracing ‘no makeup makeup’, posting selfies on Insta with the hashtag #IWokeUpLikeThis. We adore the 'less is more' look and would continue to embrace this trend using high-quality skincare for a natural healthy glow and a slick of lengthening mascara.
Makeup Must-Have
Revolution Kohl Eyeliner in Black
Collection Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner
Get the look with:
L'Oreal Paris Paradise Tinted Water Cream
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara
2014: Contouring
Go on, admit it. We all had a go at this at one point or another! In 2014, contouring wasn’t exactly a new technique, but it was catapulted into the mainstream thanks to Kim K and her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic. After the release of their live tutorials and Instagram ‘how-to's, it wasn’t long before we were all attempting to sculpt our faces meticulously, and the beauty aisles were overflowing with contouring kits.
2015: Instagram Makeup
It wasn’t just reality TV stars that were vying for our attention over the last decade; influencer culture also took off with unprecedented success, and let's be fair - we haven't looked back since! ‘Instagram makeup’ takes makeup perfection to a whole new level with ultra-sharp contouring, glistening highlighter and perfect brows. Instagram makeup may look flawless, but what you can’t see behind the scenes is the sheer amount of time and mind-boggling skill it takes to apply and the potential downside that what we're looking at may have a filter on it!
Stock up on:
Revolution Ultra Contour Palette
Missguided Beauty Meet Your Match Contour Stick
Create the look:
NYX Professional Makeup Born to Glow Foundation
B. Pro Contour Stick
Maybelline Falsies Mascara in Very Black
2017: K-Beauty
Trends took a little step away from makeup in 2017 and towards skincare, most notably skin care routines and products originating from South Korea. Korean skincare brands typically centre on skin products with high quality ingredients that get to the root of common skincare problems. K-Beauty introduced us to face sheet masks, the 10-step routine and essences. This is one trend we’ll welcome back any year!
2018: Beautiful Brows
We have always paid particular attention to the appearance of our brows, with tinting, waxing and threading being a regular part of many beauty routines. However, in the latter years of the decade, we have also had other options, including microblading (a semi-permanent way of tattooing on brows) and brow lamination (which give your brows a more uniform shape for an extended period of time). Nowadays, you don’t have to step into a salon to get ‘brows on fleek’ as there’s plenty of products lining the shelves at Superdrug that’ll help you get brows you’ve only dreamt of!
Add to basket:
Beauty must-haves from our K-Beauty brands:
Jinju
AHC
Seoulista
SNP
Soo'Ae
For best brows:
Revolution Brow Soap Styler
Missguided Cosmetics Brow You Doin'? Brow Marker
e.l.f. Wow Brow Gel
2019: Dermaplaning
The final year of the decade saw many different beauty trends having their 5-minutes of fame. Lash lifts, nail art and hydra facials were all up there in terms of high search volume. However, in our forever ending search of the perfect skin treatment to rid us of dry, dull-looking skin, many of us turned to an exfoliating treatment called dermaplaning. The technique involves a doctor or licensed aesthetician gently scraping the dead skin cells from the top layer of your face using a surgical scalpel. This results? Smoother, peach-fuzz free and slightly brighter looking skin.
2020: Face Mask Makeup
Oh, 2020 … what.a.year! We won’t go into too much detail on everything that happened in 2020 (we’d be here a VERY long time), but what it did bring to the table was a shift in how we consumed beauty. So, it’s no surprise that one of the biggest beauty trends in 2020 was face mask beauty. Thanks to the compulsory wearing of face masks everywhere, the focus switched to bold, bright, and beautiful eye makeup. We embraced bright colours, elaborate lashes, and envious eyebrows. No trip to an essential shop or Zoom catch up was complete without this look!
At home essentials:
Veet Dermaplaning Sensitive Precision Face Kit
Superdrug Studio Dermaplaning Brow Facial Hair Trimmer
Face Mask Makeup Must-Haves:
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Neon Eyeshadow Palette
That’s it for our trip down memory lane!
Who knows what the next decade will have in store for us regarding beauty trends, but we can’t wait to find out!
Happy 10th Birthday to our Health & Beautycard!
This year we’re celebrating the 10th birthday of our Health & Beautycard. That’s right - 10 whole years of amazing deals, benefits, and bonuses for our fabulous loyalty members! To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’ll be sharing lots of new offers and surprises available when you shop in-store, online, or on the app with your Health & Beautycard. Click the link below to find out more!
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