It’s a new year, which traditionally means it’s time to reflect on the previous twelve months of our life. But if that thought doesn’t appeal to you, we understand—it’s an emotional rollercoaster. Perhaps gazing forward to 2022 piques your curiosity.

In that case, hello and welcome; you’ve arrived at the appropriate location. We’re looking forward to the months ahead now that 2021 is gone. That means concentrating on what fascinating trends are sprouting up in the realms of cosmetics, hair, and skincare for this beauty-obsessed writer.

Usability and sustainability Beauty Trends 2022

Let’s start with the broad tendencies to anticipate. “Usability and sustainability” will be a recurring thread among new cosmetic products in 2022, according to trend predicting firm WGSN. In terms of your daily routine, this means you can expect longer-lasting, more effective, and generally more thoughtfully created products that are safe for both you and the environment (hello, clean cosmetics).

1. Barely their foundations

It’s all about the skin. Lightweight complexion cosmetics, such as the cult-favorite Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer or Ilia’s tinted face serum, will be popular in 2022. You may notice a movement away from medium to full coverage products in favor of comfortable, breathable, and straight-up natural-looking bases when you browse the shelves of your favorite cosmetic store.

2. Ingredients fermented

The microbiome skincare craze that began in 2021 will continue in 2022 (so now is the time to learn about your skin’s barrier). Fermented foods, particularly kombucha, are on the rise, according to WGSN. Glam to Boost Serotonin

Celebrities and average people alike are adopting head-turning glam even more than they already have, whether as a consequence of months of lockdown or as a result of TikTok inspiration.

3. Reusable Containers

Refillable packaging has gently but steadily crept into our daily beauty vocabulary. Consumers are no longer afraid to call out beauty businesses for doing more, particularly when it comes to minimizing waste and prolonging the life of products wherever feasible. The Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream from Glow Recipe capitalizes on this trend with a bespoke glass container and refillable inserts that pop out and can be easily changed.

4. Waterless Items

Waterless (also known as anhydrous) skin, hair, and body technologies are currently causing a stir in the market, but WGSN predicts that by 2022, they will be considerably greater. Simply said, waterless beauty refers to products that are based on botanical components and nourishing oils rather than water. Why? For starters, it increases their potency, eliminating the need for preservatives.

5. Beauty Snacking and Edible Beauty

The benefits of equipment like Gua Sha and jade rollers are beginning to penetrate general knowledge, and this trend will continue in 2022. These tools, according to Ulta Beauty, are only a small sample of holistic beauty products that will continue to be popular in the new year. “Specially formulated ingestible” is the next step. Some, such as superfood powders and candies containing skin-boosting nutrients like collagen, may be known to you.

Conclusion

While not quite as literal as edible beauty, the industry is buzzing over an intriguing trend dubbed “beauty eating” by WGSN. It refers to “flash treatments and quick, no-mess solutions,” to summarise. The objective is to “break up the homeworking lifestyle or generate moments of joy” by treating oneself to too few aesthetic delights throughout the day. Think pick-me-up goods like undereye patches, face mists, and transdermal patches, which are all examples of these mini beauty moments on the rise.