2023 has finally arrived, which means it’s the ideal moment to completely rearrange our skincare shelves and beauty bags – “New year, New you!” The recent rise in searches for brown lipstick, scalp care, and skin barrier-enhancing products is a surefire indication that these products will be popular in 2023. We expect to see out-of-the-box nail art and even more “clean girl” skincare trends. These are the major skincare trends that we think will make headlines in 2023. Check ’em out!
Five Skincare Trends We Bet You’ll See Everywhere In 2023
Priority Skin Barrier Repair
In 2023, using products that are kind to the skin’s protective barrier will be popular AF. When the skin barrier is compromised, it can lead to or worsen various skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne. The skin barrier is crucial for maintaining the health of the skin. Go slow with exfoliation and get your hands on a barrier repair or barrier-enhancing cream, STAT.
What’s This New Ingredient?
There are numerous skincare ingredients to keep an eye on, ranging from well-known classics to recent trends. And since hyaluronic acid and ceramides are making a comeback, niacinamide will be widely available in 2023. However, glutathione will be the new tranexamic acid. We also predict that glutathione-based skincare for skin brightening will become more prevalent.
Retinol Is The New Fad (Again)
The majority of dermatologists have predicted that this year will be the year of retinol and its derivatives. Even though everyone is aware of the advantages of retinol, 2023 could bring about a revolutionary application too. Bakuchiol, a natural retinol substitute, is becoming more popular and we already see it being added to so many products.
Skin Minimalism FTW
In 2023, the nine-step skincare regimen may be extinct. We are on the verge of a recession because minimalism is in. As skin cycling gains momentum, we anticipate that people will keep focusing on 2-4 skincare products only. In fact, the popularity of tried-and-true drugstore products from reputable skincare brands like La Roche-Posay and CeraVe has also increased online. Attesting to this, Prachi Bhandari – Co-Founder & Head of Research, Development & Training at Aminu Skincare says, “With the constant change in environmental and weather conditions 2023 will see how to incorporate minimalistic skincare routines. It would be more about education and skin-deep health with multitasking serums and nourishing face oils. It’s all about moving away from layering single skincare ingredients as we saw in the last few years.” The expert believes that hybrid beauty formulas now are designed to have health benefits and deliver dewy, supercharged skin.
Skin Flooding
When we first heard the term “slugging,” we were all a little queasy, but man, did it catch on in 2022! Actually, “slugging,” or using Vaseline over serums and lotions to seal in hydration, is not a new thought. It’s basic skincare that has lasted for years without having a cool ring to it.
The majority of dermatologists note that layering skin care and trapping hydration, often referred to as “moisture sandwiching” or “skin flooding” on the internet, are going to be discussed more in 2023.
Which one of these are you hopping onto?
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