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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Hitting the Face with a Hammer: The Madness of 'Bone Smashing' Takes Over TikTok

A dangerous trend known as 'Bone Smashing' is becoming popular on TikTok, where individuals harm their facial bones in the belief it will improve their appearance.

Mar 2 • 09:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

New Trend in Travel: It's No Longer Just About Relaxation

A rising trend among travelers, labeled 'Glowmads,' emphasizes skincare and beauty services while immersing in local cultures during their trips.

Mar 2 • 08:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Do You Want to Be Beautiful and Successful? So Much That You're Willing to Take Steroids, Drugs, and Go Under the Knife? (Weekend Without Politics)

The article explores the growing trend of cosmetic enhancements and the extreme lengths some individuals, particularly young influencers, are willing to go to for beauty and success.

Feb 28 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Injecting Peptides to Look Better

The article discusses the trend of using peptide injections for cosmetic enhancements.

Feb 24 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Injecting Illegal Peptides to Look Better

The article discusses the trend of individuals illegally using peptides for cosmetic enhancement in Iceland.

Feb 24 • 19:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Celeb-loved eyelash growth serum that gives users 'Bambi' lashes slashed by 20%

UKLash's popular eyelash growth serum is now 20% off as part of a spring sale, attracting attention from beauty enthusiasts and celebrities alike.

Feb 24 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From bunny costumes to those of Pitbull or Torrente... do young people prioritize fun over feeling attractive at Carnival?

The article discusses a trend among young people in Spain to choose humorous or outrageous costumes over traditional attractive ones during Carnival, emphasizing the shift in beauty standards.

Feb 21 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A New Beauty Trend Takes Over the World: Forget Concealer, Under-Eye Bags Are Now in Fashion!

The Z generation has embraced under-eye bags as a new symbol of beauty, challenging long-held beliefs about tired appearances.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Welcome to the Bald Corner: The Forum That Has Been a Safe Space for People with Alopecia for 15 Years

A community forum dedicated to baldness has gained prominence by promoting baldness as a cool trend, attracting over one and a half million members.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

TRY IT AGAIN ⟩ This winter's hottest makeup trend comes from the movie 'Wuthering Heights'

The new 'Wuthering Heights' film has captured social media attention, influencing beauty and fashion enthusiasts with its gothic glamour and introducing new beauty terms.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Perfume lovers can get £200 worth of scents from Vera Wang, Avant and more for £60

A new beauty box offers £200 worth of fragrances for just £59.99, featuring products from various brands, and signals a trend for layering scents in 2026.

Feb 16 • 18:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Molly Mae's favourite toner pad trend just got a 22p per use high street update

Molly Mae Hague endorses the new affordable toner pad trend with Mediheal's PDRN Lifting Pads now available in the UK for 22p each.

Feb 14 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Old Age Will Come...' Ratna Pathak's Criticism of Actresses Undergoing Plastic Surgery

Bollywood actress Ratna Pathak Shah criticized the trend of plastic surgery among actresses, emphasizing the inevitability of aging and questioning the reliance on cosmetic enhancements.

Feb 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Now salmon sperm is trending - cosmetologists explain how skin will be treated this year

Finnish cosmetologists share insights on the latest skincare trends for 2026, highlighting the rise of salmon sperm-derived PDNR as a key skincare ingredient.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Wave of Beauty: From Marine Ingredients to Ocean Inspiration as a Trend

The article discusses the evolving trend in cosmetics towards sustainable marine ingredients and biotechnology to protect ocean ecosystems.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

These are the beauty surgeries Finnish men are now seeking - 'Perhaps we don't dare to admit it'

The article discusses the rising trend of Finnish men undergoing cosmetic surgeries, with procedures reportedly doubling in Finland since 2000, despite societal hesitance to acknowledge this shift.

Feb 6 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Ladies & Gentlemen: The Grammy Wardrobe

This article discusses the rapidly changing beauty ideals as showcased at the Grammys, highlighting the contrasting body standards from positivity in being plus-size to the recent trend towards thinness influenced by weight loss injections.

Feb 5 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Ballet Slipper Lips: The trend that makes baby pink the new neutral for lip makeup

The ballet slipper lip trend features cool pink tones inspired by classic ballet shoes, establishing baby pink as a neutral shade in lip makeup.

Feb 3 • 14:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

From Olivia Dean to Billie Eilish: Freckles Were Everywhere at the Grammys

The article discusses how freckles emerged as a notable trend at the Grammy Awards amidst the event's glamour.

Feb 3 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Freckles are the surprising beauty trend sweeping red carpets this awards season – get the look

Freckles have emerged as the top beauty trend for the 2026 awards season, celebrated at events like the Grammy Awards.

Feb 2 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Less Aggressive Formulas and Less Demanding Results: How Hair Dyes Are Taking Over Traditional Coloring

New plant-based pigments that do not oxidize or open the hair cuticle offer a more natural coloring option with less maintenance, as experts discuss this emerging trend.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Babydoll Manicure: A Gentle and Transparent New Winter Trend for Nails

The new winter trend in nail art is the 'babydoll' manicure, characterized by its soft and transparent finish.

Jan 14 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Makeup in Cool Tones: What It Is and Why It Dominates Makeup Trends

The article discusses the rising trend of cool-toned makeup in recent social media, emphasizing the excitement among creators and makeup artists.

Jan 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hair cryotherapy promises 264% more shine – here’s what it did to my dull, bleached hair

Hair cryotherapy, a new beauty trend for 2026, claims to enhance hair shine by freezing strands to -16℃, offering hydration and incredible shine, as experienced by the beauty editor.

Jan 13 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The 6 Colors That Will Be Trendy in Makeup This Winter 2026

This article discusses the top six makeup colors that will be in trend for winter 2026, emphasizing a natural look.

Jan 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Kylie Minogue (57) showcased natural beauty in polka dot pajamas

Kylie Minogue displayed her natural beauty at 57 while wearing stylish polka dot pajamas, highlighting a popular trend for spring and summer wardrobes.

Jan 7 • 14:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Gourmet perfumes: Food scents that conquer the world

This article explores the emerging trend of food-scented perfumes, highlighting popular fragrances inspired by food from coffee to cherries.

Jan 5 • 15:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Dark Shades of Nail Polish for an Elegant Winter Manicure

This article discusses the trend of dark nail polish shades perfect for a stylish winter manicure, highlighting quality products and promotions.

Jan 3 • 11:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

For the first time in her life she went for eyebrow lifting, the result left her speechless

34-year-old rugby league player Emily Rudge decided to try eyebrow lamination, resulting in a beauty mishap that shocked many.

Dec 27 • 13:10 UTC

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