It’s a pain to correct if you’re halfway through your routine and can make you look like a "walking disco ball" if the powder has too much flashback. 3. Exaggerated Overlining
Baking is a staple for stage performers, but many everyday users find it too much for real-life lighting. Letting loose powder sit on your face can lead to an incredibly dry, matte finish that emphasizes every pore.
While the current vibe for 2026 is "less is more", for this challenge, we're bringing back the massive triangles of concealer. Critics argue that slapping heavy product under the thinnest skin on the face is a recipe for creasing and cakey textures .
Apply a thick, light-colored concealer from the inner corner down to the nostril.
Doing My Makeup Using Techniques I Hate! Round 2! Welcome back to the ultimate beauty challenge where we ignore every instinct and lean into the trends that usually make us cringe. Last time, we tackled the basics, but for Round 2, we’re diving into the 2025–2026 techniques that are polarizing the beauty community. From "blush blindness" to the return of the "full beat," let’s see if these hated habits are actually hidden gems or if they belong in the makeup graveyard. 1. The "Instagram" Under-Eye (Excessive Concealer)