TikTok Of The Day – August 3, 2023: Ugly Phase

I have found a TikTok video that I can definitely relate to.  And if you're a woman, perhaps you can too! It's what people are referring to as the "ugly phase." And this TikTok'er explains it perfectly.  It really is unexplainable though.  I honestly feel like it's something many women understand, but can't put it into words.  Do we look the same as we always do? Yes, probably... but we just feel... well, ugly.

Here's how she explains it...

I'm sure there might be something scientific behind it.  Because you know... hormones.  They are up and down all month long.  So maybe it's just a high or low we go through.  But I truly relate to this.  How about you?

There's absolutely no denying just how addictive TikTok can be. If you're like me, you find yourself scrolling for way too long.  And if I'm being honest, I get sucked into a lot of "trends" because... well, the algorithm! It gets me every time.  I watch one video about a product or hack, and suddenly, I'm getting a ton of videos about the same thing. Also, there's no doubt that TikTok is great for products and brands. So what are the best beauty trends this year, according to TikTok?

Well, HuffPost decided to dig in and take a look at the best beauty trends and moments from this year.  And it's amazing to see how things have changed.  Now anyone with a camera can influence millions!

HuffPost's list has 13 best beauty trends this year. But I'm going to share the top five that I might actually be willing to give a try.  Baby bangs and lip flips are a big NO from me!

So here we go:

Forget powder... now it's all about cream! The cream balm can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. It looks easy enough to use too.  And it's no greasy looking either.  This one is something I'd definitely try!

This was a big one I've seen so many times this year! While I'm totally open to trying heatless curls, I still can't quite understand the way people wrap their hair with those leggings!

Apparently this isn't a new concept... but it got a lot of traction this year on TikTok. It's done to prevent stress on the skin from active ingredients. Dr. Whitney Bowe gives a great breakdown of how to start skin cycling, and the why!

This is a "minimalist approach to beauty." It's about healthy, glowing skin with little makeup!  This is something I definitely would love to try.  I've always felt a little self conscious about my skin due to acne/acne scars and just uneven skin.  I'd love to embrace less makeup, and still feel like I look good!

This trend led to Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk going viral on TikTok.

I'm not sure how I feel about this one... I'd be afraid it would cause more breakouts for me.  But this trend is about skin barrier health.