www.womanthismonth.com January 2019 33 BEAUTY | trends Aloe Another of those moves toward natural beauty products, aloe is also seeing a resurgence and it’s not just for treating sunburn – though, in our climate, it’s a good treatment to remember. No, the mighty jelly, which most of us have growing in our gardens, is also great for treating acne, reducing scarring after surgery, as an antiseptic, as a hair or face mask – in fact, it’s an all-round beauty superstar. If you don’t have some, get yourself a pot right away. Time for Gloss For a long time, liquid and matte lipsticks have been pushing our age-old gloss lipsticks to the back of the shelf. However, rumour has it, that’s going to change in 2019. Beauty influencers are seeing a rise in requests for make-up tutorials for glossy eyes and glossy lips. A light baby pink lip gloss, paired with a hazel eye gloss will go a long way to give you a lasting, impressive look. Face Rollers Get rid of your frown lines and reduce morning puffiness with the help of a skin roller. Facial rollers have been around for a while and gained lots of traction among beauty bloggers in 2018, but they are set to become more mainstream in 2019. To depuff and tighten your pores, many are now turning towards ice rollers like the Esarora Ice Roller (USD12 on Amazon), which is first cooled in the freezer and later rolled onto the face to create an instant glow and to rejuvenate tired skin. Baby Bangs Cropped baby bangs have hit the runway with all the major supermodels, like Bella Hadid, now sporting them. I know we are all a little commitment phobic when it comes to wearing bangs, but with the right stylist and hairdo, anyone can pull of a cropped fringe, and you can be the first among your friends to welcome this trend into 2019. However, since it’s really not clear whether Bella’s bangs were a true crop or a very clever clip-in, why not try before you buy. Witch Hazel There’s a big move towards going back to nature with one of the most effective products rumoured to give glowing skin with just three uses. Witch hazel is a type of plant native to North America, this skin-healing astringent is capable of naturally reducing acne, blisters, insect bites, inflammation and much more. Rush to your nearest drug store to witness its magic for yourself.
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