10 Makeup Trends to AVOID in 2025 🚫

[@benkobeauty]

What makeup trends are you avoiding in 2025? 👀

[@UnfinishedSwing]

GOD BLESS, LAMINATED BROWS BE GONE!! I cannot stand it, it's so ugly good riddance.

[@Sarasapien]

Nose contouring

[@simonas4292]

Laminated brows, extra pink blush, lash extension HAS TO DISAPPEAR! As for hyal acid, bottox.I am 50 and I never even try , I walk on the street and more and more women look the same..but it is their problem! O...and you are right, too many makeup products are lounched every few months, waste of money...

[@jaimatadi43]

Talon-like fake nails!

[@hez5897]

Where did you find a "turtle neck"?

[@rachellopez8357]

Why would anyone get upset about you not wanting everyone to look alike!? I’m so excited about the potential return of unique beauty!

[@benkobeauty]

Unique beauty for the win ❤️

[@rebeccaquandt5975]

Please, please let us return to UNIQUE BEAUTY!

[@ginaneu2546]

@@rebeccaquandt5975I fear that wont happen in many years. So many young girls and women are fond of very full lips and cheeks, too. Brow trend will change, I guess.

[@YuLi-gx2ep]

Agree. I love to watch 80-90s movies - everyone has personality there, unique and interesting. Nowadays it’s boring.

[@tquirkyt7118]

Ahhh because people are getting upset/offended these days about the dumbest things😂

[@ev7233]

As a pale girl, I’m so fed up of seeing the super bronzed fake tan look. I wish girls my shade would embrace their natural skin color and undertone.

[@Daughterchasya]

I hear you from a fellow pale girl who would bake in the sun and tanning beds and I just feel so much more glowing with a tan not a orange looking one but a nice glow tan .. it’s hard for me to accept my milk white skin

[@Anonymousey44]

I love being pale. If other colours can embrace the beauty of their skin, we should too. It's as beautiful as any other skin tone.

[@YuLi-gx2ep]

I am easily tanned, být I always liked pale skin, expetiall when I was a teen

[@tracystanton2345]

Being Pale I Have Issues Finding Any Level Of Brizer Even Contours That Match My Tone Im In The Cool Pink Category Pink Blush Is The Only Thing That Doesn't Make My Face Look Dirty! Even Champagne & Rose Gold Highlighters! Can Do This! So In 2025 I'm Personally Ditching The Concept Though Using A Slightly Darker foundation Power Has Worked With The Trend! It's Not Ease Being This Cool! Ladies! Let's See A Tutorial For Cool Toned Faces ☺️

[@karisbish]

@@ev7233 100% agree, I’ve been wishing this since I was old enough to watch my mom and aunts tan

[@karisbish]

When I was younger I was TERRIFIED of wrinkles and sagging. A couple of years ago, I lost two 30 year old cousins and realized aging is a privilege

[@benkobeauty]

I’m sorry to hear that. :( but yes, you are right. Aging is a privilege, not something to be insecure or shameful about.

[@QuartzieK]

My mom died when I was 6-1/2, my son is now that same age, and I’m mid 30’s. I wholeheartedly agree with you. Though, I still don’t want wrinkles 🤣 I see my nearly 80 yr old father, and his cheeks are still fairly smooth, I mean, he has smile lines, saggy chin and forehead lines.. but still looks pretty good for his age, like mid 60’s. I’m hoping my genetics follow suit 🙃😅

[@GraysonStone-zs3bw]

Thank you for adding the bit about the lack of older women in ads. I’m so with you about the whole anti-aging insecurity. You rock

[@benkobeauty]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@ildia.goldstein513]

Exactly we should include older ladies in fashion shows and magazines I absolutely love to see how older ladies are carrying themselves. So much to learn from they have wisdom you younger ladies are lack of. Im 44 not feeling old at all not really using make up every day Im lucky with my genetics. I love the fact young ladies like you too start to wake up for the aging scam. We women should embrace and learn from each other. Thank you for this video 🫶

[@benkobeauty]

@ love this comment! I’m with you ❤️ glad my stance is well received :)

[@jhankritisharma7607]

So glad to hear the opinion on Botox and filler- everyone looking the same- so true!

[@benkobeauty]

@@jhankritisharma7607 bring back unique beauty to 2025 ❤️

[@Paulinaa-fe2]

In my opinion everyone has to find their own makeup style instead of focusing on trends. Some trends look good only on IG pictures, but in reality it's completely different.

[@benkobeauty]

@@Paulinaa-fe2 yes! Find what makes you feel good :)

[@ronnie-lynn]

I agree. I used the same 5 products for 20 years. In 2016 make up kind of had this boom and trends. Contour and highlight I spend thousands to try products and steps I never bothered with like primer. Now I’m back to my basics and I feel like myself again and I have adapted a few new techniques such a tools instead of using my hands for things etc but I love this original comment 💕

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

I dont do trends AT ALL. Never have. I run from trends. I do what I want.

[@mariesprowl2348]

Yes agree ! Color analysis and wearing makeup according to skin tone is key. Too many cool seasons want to look warm like an autumn and they are basically looking sallow in copper hair and bronzy makeup that doesn’t suit them. Trends come and go find what suits your unique coloring ladies ❤

[@mariesprowl2348]

@@ronnie-lynnyes same here !

[@JCwax-bri]

You are correct about the fillers. My daughter is a doctor who reviews MRI's regularly and she told me the exact same thing about fillers never completely breaking down. No matter how long it has been since you had the procedure, the filler still is present in your body.

[@benkobeauty]

Yikes! That’s super concerning. I am so glad you shared this! People are being misled completely.

[@barbrothers2]

I had to get filler cut out of my face because it got infected

[@Alexus_94]

THIS!! I see it all the time. Years later they get pillow face from all the built up filler that migrates deep down into the tissue.

[@CLH-k3p]

@@barbrothers2that’s terrifying. We were definitely misled

[@jen7834]

And to say you can just casually dissolve filler , it is very dangerous as hyaluronadaise has ruined many faces including mine. It dissolved troughs under my eyes and my own tissue. I had to get a fat transfer that cost me thousands and have now lost my job because I can’t lift after the transfer for 4 to 8 weeks! All from getting tear trough filer in 2018 that caused a puffy eye and in the other eye it migrated to look lumpy! Don’t do filler and definitely do not dissolve it’s too risky.

[@PatriciaPignoli]

I am 81 years old and many years ago I worked for a private label cosmetic company in NYC and have never lost my love for skin care and cosmetics. I follow you on KZbin and appreciate your expertise and honesty!

[@benkobeauty]

Awe that's so kind of you to say! It's always great to hear from experienced people in the beauty industry. 😊

[@mireiaa0056]

I hope I don’t sound too deep, but I normally don’t comment on videos. However, I’ve been following you for a while, and I love your content. I must say that I really appreciate your point of view because not every influencer is as honest. I feel the same about anti-aging products and fillers and how everyone makes you feel, in some way, that you’re wrong for liking your face the way it is or deciding that aging is not that bad. Finally, I see someone on the internet being real and not being afraid to not follow these ‘trends’ that make you more insecure instead of making you feel secure and beautiful without having to change anything. Thanks a lot, Amanda. I really admire you! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@benkobeauty]

@@mireiaa0056 awe what a sweet comment. Thank you so much for sharing that! I love that we are like minded, it can definitely feel a bit lonely sometimes with the beauty industry always pushing the exact opposite views it seems. Thanks for watching and supporting, it really does mean a lot. ❤️

[@monicamaffei4415]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@misskyle3908]

I love that you added about everyone looking the same. Honestly, and I’ll sound like an old lady right now, but I think that facelift, Botox, lip, fillers, if you’re going to do it at all, at least wait until your around 50 to do it. Just be your beautiful self the way you are. I don’t do any of it, and I am 56. Honestly, I would consider a facelift, both of my grandmas did it, just natural looking- face freshening type lifts. They looked fantastic! They were also in their 50s, not 25 or 30!

[@SouthernBelle]

I completely agree. I honestly never thought I would ever even consider having anything done to my face. I have always hated my hooded eyes and of course they get worse as we age. But still not bad enough to go through surgery just for that. But the last few years since I did turn 50 I have gotten my dad's eye bags. They bother me so much. I can't even explain how bad they bother me and I'm sure they will only get worse. So I am researching fixing them and what I've read says it's so simple to fix hooded eyes at the same time. I have literally spent my entire life taking care of everyone else. Even as a kid I was taking care of my disabled dad and elderly neighbors. And I lost my husband 2 years ago. I just feel like I deserve to do something for myself and I need to start living again. I don't want to change my looks really. Just turn the clock back a little. I've also always hated my thin lips but never trusted filler. But like you said after 50 it's not such a big deal. I have been researching things like having my own fat injected in my lips. I don't want super thick lips I just want a little bit of volume added and hopefully that would take the very small almost unnoticeable lines away too. When I sell my main house I am determined one of the first things I'm doing is fixing my eyes and possibly something to my lips. If so it will be very mild.

[@YuLi-gx2ep]

I was shocked to learn, that in US 20 y.o. get Botox. Like why? It is not beauty procedure, it’s medical invasion and it has consequences. Everything is good at the right time and amounts. Quality instead of quantity should be promoted

[@misskyle3908]

@@SouthernBelle I think you’ve got an excellent plan! We’re on the same page for sure! I hope it all goes well, you’re so smart to research! (Research your surgeon too, (you sound like you would anyway)) I lifted and ‘fluffed’ my boobs 4 years ago. BEST gift to myself. My whole maternal side of the family had breast that were like a combination of pancake and sock boobs. Not even a push-up bra helped the flatness that I had. I’m so happy with it. Anyhow, I hope everything goes safely and that you feel awesome with whatever you decide.♥️

[@PatchworkSchoolhouse]

I had a brow lift & chin lift when I turned 50. I went originally to the plastic surgeon for the chin lift as our family has what we call “chinception - a chin within a chin within a chin….regardless of how thin we are. The surgeon looked at me & recommended a brow lift as well, which I hadn’t even considered but I went for both. Absolutely LOVED the results! I do t do fillers or Botox, have good skin & use good simple skin care in addition to microneedling & red light therapy. No one ever believes I’m 63 now. I’m a fan of doing things with a light touch, I do t need to look like a 25 year old but I like what I see in the mirror. I also let my grey grow out in the last few years, it’s a nice champagne shade & really compliments my skin tone. I’m feeling more confident about my appearance now than I ever have!

[@eligreene2898]

My mom is 64 and now barely considering getting filler. A lot of these procedures kids are doing are genuinely for older women and when done properly it just makes you look slightly younger by filling in the lost fat in the face that depletes naturally as we age. It was never meant to change the face shape, it is supposed to be undetectable. I think they just need to develop an obsession with sunscreen because if you truly want to age well you need to protect yourself against sun damage and skin cancer. That’s really it🤷🏻

[@BinaBecker]

I'm pretty much with you on all the trends that need to go. Especially the face fillers and the caterpillar brows! Those last are a head-scratcher for me, because they don't look flattering on anyone.

[@BeastlyChowder]

I hated laminated brows from the beginning! Like sis you look like you just got out of the pool!

[@benkobeauty]

It’s the way it looks like there is no eyebrows from the side profile that got me! 😅

[@CatKim2]

@@benkobeauty I call them caterpillar brows, lol. I can't imagine wanting to have caterpillars crawling on your face!

[@Alexus_94]

They look like they've been electrocuted lol

[@SharonWilsonJauquetta]

And this is why I love your channel. Natural. I'm 60 and I'm over people telling me to color my hair because it is going gray. Use all the anti-aging products. Wrinkles are bad. Why are they bad? Embrace your body, your looks. Thank you for being there for us mature gals!

[@benkobeauty]

Exactly why are they bad? Because it makes the beauty industry a lot of money if they can get you to think that! Glad you are here :) x

[@benkobeauty]

@ I’m all for a good skincare routine and honestly just taking care of yourself! Self care and love plus joy is the best “anti-aging” solution there is! Beauty like that is timeless! 🫶🏻

[@fereyal]

I'm with you on excessive beauty launches, and also on the hazards of botox and fillers, and I also agree with you that the word 'anti-aging' is predatory and exploiting women's insecurity about their looks.

[@benkobeauty]

Glad to hear it 🫶🏻

[@Lizzie-ve7kt]

Oh my gosh YESS! The lash extensions look crazy to me and not even good like some false lashes can, all the lash extensions I’ve seen look like thick caterpillars.

[@benkobeauty]

It’s itchy too! It used to weigh down my eyes.

[@TheKiwibirder]

For the love of God, can we PLEASE ditch the trend of OVERLY-BRONZED foreheads?! It looks ridiculous, and so un-natural. And guess what? If you have a high forehead, it does NOT magically disappear just because you make half of it brown. If anything, you are drawing even more attention to it. NOBODY looks like that in real life. I can understand a little bit of light bronzer near the hairline, but that's it. Anything more looks bizarre and unflattering.

[@anacristinamoura881]

Agree!👍👍👍

[@PatchouliStef]

Thank goodness someone said it! I just don't like bronzer period, it looks dirty and muddy no matter where it's applied on your face! I also do not like the nose contouring these days where your nose is a completely different color than your skin.

[@Kelly-pp1et]

@@PatchouliStefthe nose😂😂😂Yessss

[@barbrothers2]

just in case anyone reads this, I have had filler get infected and had to be CUT OUT OF MY FACE. Please be careful. I didn't go to a groupon doctor. I went to two different board certified plastic surgeons, one who had done some work for me in the past, the other was in the place I moved, and in early summer 2016 I got radiesse injections in my cheeks. by september 2016, one side of my face was completely bloated and I was rushed to the hospital, then I don't remember much. But I was there for awhile. Radiesse cannot be dissolved, so it had to be cut out of my face because there was an infection in the filler that had migrated close to my brain. It was cut out, it was like a large tan lump.. it was gross. and once healed I had to get reconstructive fat transfer to fix the dent it left in my face. obligatory: I was sniffing.. substances back then, and the hospital revealed I had holes in my sinuses. It is possible some sort of bacteria got in through there... but they don't know and the doctors really did not think that was what caused it, however its something I think is a possibility.

[@benkobeauty]

Oh my gosh, this sounds very traumatic to go though! I’ve heard this sort of thing happen with many different people.

[@frankie9953]

I'm sorry that happened to you. Radiesse is unfortunately not a regular HA filler and can't be dissolved with hyaluronidase like all the HA fillers. Definitely higher risks with undissolvable filler...

[@respectthethorn]

I hope you don't blame yourself sweetie and you're feeling better.

[@gaelle4328]

Big hugs if wanted and really THANK YOU for the warning, wishing for best possible results in recovery (again if wanted)

[@rebeccamcginnis8522]

Wow, that’s very scary.

[@rebeccamcginnis8522]

I agree with you 100%!!! Another beauty trend I wish would die out is the long crazy fake fingernails!

[@jos_world_]

I hate those!!!they look like the nails of eagle 🦅 or something 😮😮😮

[@puddingfairy]

Wow I def thought you had botox in your forehead/ frown line’s because of the way you emote! But I guess you just lightly use them 😂❤️

[@Veruska75]

I think this current look most girls/women have today, plumped lips, button nose, very strong jaws (that is based on KimK./Angelina Jolie) is going to be seen as “the 2010-2020 look” ten, twenty years from now. It’s superboring. Hopefully the next trend will be unique looks. Actually unique. Back in the 90’s all the super models looked different, nowadays they all look quite the same.

[@benkobeauty]

I’m here for unique beauty :)

[@Abigailwark]

Yes!!!

[@blueskysummit6153]

I'm 70 and recently asked a teenager how old she thought I was. She said, 53? She was almost apologetic with her guess, and I was ecstatic. I've never used Botox or messed with my face in any way. I don't wear makeup; my skincare routine is mild soap, retinol to target any problem areas and a moisturizer. Since I am still prone to the occasional breakout, I treat those areas as necessary. The opposite of aging is death. People need to get with the program and stop buying into the hype of the beauty industry.

[@benkobeauty]

This is one of my fav comments! 100% I'm with you. I think a lot of women don't give themselves a chance to age naturally to see how beautiful it can be and how good it can look! :)

[@blueskysummit6153]

@@benkobeauty Thank you!

[@danielle6868-g4s]

I couldn't agree with you more Amanda!! I just turned 56 a few days ago and have not had any fillers, botox, eye lashes, etc. I am au naturel ! Once again I totally agree with how alot of women are starting to look alike ...its actually funny! Let's embrace how we look and the beauty of getting older . Love & Respect 💞

[@benkobeauty]

@@danielle6868-g4s happy belated birthday! ❤️ love that you stayed au natural. :) I also love embracing how we look and the beauty of getting older. Your confidence is showing in your comment and I think it’s so refreshing ❤️

[@myleneouellet3965]

💯 on absolutely everything you said!! Fillers, botox, anti-aging, fake lashes, laminated brows, etc. Basically we should embrace more natural beauty, celebrating our differences without trying to hide them! I recently started following you and I am very happy I have found your channel ❤ Happy new year 🤗!

[@benkobeauty]

So glad you’re here! Happy new year to you too! ❤️

[@TheMarincicka]

So true about the filler... I'm 42 and got my lips done 4+ years ago ...they haven't dissolved!! The metabolizing thing is a farce.

[@benkobeauty]

Yeah the way they made it sound was like it would be fully gone in like 6 months. Not the case at all and I’m hearing more people talk about it now!

[@idalarsson4729]

I get Botox twice a year, but I get it for medical reasons. Every time I get Botox I’m always thinking, I would never do this for vanity. I don’t get any numbing cream, so it can be quite painful. Granted I get it in my whole face and hairline, and I’m grateful that I’m getting it to make my life easier. The ant - aging hysteria needs to stop, I totally agree with you! Ageing is a privilege! One of my best friends has been diagnosed with terminal cancer💔. I’ll bet she would gladly get wrinkles and have less firm skin than what she’s currently experiencing. Cherish every day and don’t try to fight nature! 💕

[@benkobeauty]

I’m sorry to hear about your friend. :( praying for healing! Aging is a huge privilege. I try to be grateful for every day that I have.

[@maryjanehorncastle870]

Wow! You totally nailed it with this list! I’ve been a Beauty Advisor for 30 +yrs. I can’t get over how fast trends come and go now….its hard to keep up. And don’t get me started on laminated brows…ugh….one of the worst trends i’ve ever seen in my career. I thought we were supposed to be in a time of acceptance, individuality and body positivity but the amount of botox and fillers people are getting to look like one another is mind blowing to me. I’ve never been a trend follower myself so I guess that’s why I don’t understand it but to each their own, i’m just pro-aging over here 😊

[@benkobeauty]

It really is mind-blowing how fast things change! And it’s the same with all these beauty trends, I’m happy to be pro-aging too. 😊

[@Vjestica7]

Finally some common sense and I wholeheartedly agree with all the points. :) Regarding botox, being a neurotoxin, I am scared about all the very young girls starting doing botox before they hit 20 and what will be influence on their brains if they continue to do it the whole life. Also doing botox and fillers in such a young age is insane. I am really sick of everyone looking exactly the same, usually some clone of Megan Fox, Kim K or Hailey Bieber. I admire now even more people having their original faces with all their "imperfections" that make them who they are.

[@benkobeauty]

@@Vjestica7 yes! I worry a lot of them think it’s “normal and good for you because it makes your skin look good”. It’s objectively not “good” for you despite having some perceived positive side effects if done properly. The med spas have even started promoting “preventative Botox or baby Botox” for young women. You cannot prevent aging. It’s imminent and all of us will age no matter how hard we fight it and it’s nothing to be insecure about in my opinion ❤️

[@sweetblack1216]

As a dark-skinned black woman bronzen drops were absolutely amazing for my skin tone they add an incredible glow

[@darnisejennings9138]

As a woman in my 40’s I agree with you. I think the crazy false lashes, excessive makeup is something younger women tend to do. My style and preferences changed with age.

[@annmarie31g]

I did soap brows once and looked like Count Chocula. I tried bronzing and looked like one of the White Chicks. I stick to what works for me now. Btw, I love this channel!!!

[@jp8649]

Count Chocula.... omg.

[@benkobeauty]

@@annmarie31g LOL 😅❤️ that is so funny. Yay so glad you love my channel 🥹🙏

[@stephii253]

@@annmarie31g 🤣

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

Agree with all (apart from hot pink blush, which I think it can be cute on certain people/looks) I like to see people natural faces so no fake lashes, no fillers, no botox, no procedures...none of that for me. I like to see wrinkles when people age, I don't think they take away any beauty. Another one I'd add personally is fake nails/extensions/acrylics...it's a look I don't like, I just like natural nails either naked or with very basic classic looking manicures (don't even like nail art particularly)

[@stacybaillache1746]

I'm a beauty therapist & make-up artist & I totally agree with everything you've said! Can't wait for the over the top, fake beauty trends to be over!

[@K.Mk-z6k]

So we are on the same page! I feel like we're starting to forget what a real face looks and moves like. Every face is different, we don't need to smooth and blur every single line or wrinkle and as a result loose uniqueness

[@oceanbreezexoxo]

I absolutely agree with you, especially about the "everyone looking the same" thing. I wish we could normalize liking ourselves just like we are and embracing our natural features. We can still enhance our natural beauty through make up, without the health risks brought by cosmetic surgery. Also I have the same opinion about fake lashes, they remind me of the 2015 tumblr era...

[@MaggieFletcher-gr4ux]

I agree totally, individual beauty is so refreshing and classy and those caterpillar lashes look crazy and make the eyes look smaller too . Great opinions and views respectfully delivered thank you x.

[@vonniepatterson6233]

I appreciate your honesty, Amanda. I feel it's important to stay true to yourself. And, you are respectful of others' opinions. Also, thank you for embracing us 'more mature gals" . There is beauty in all stages of life.🌹❣

[@benkobeauty]

@@vonniepatterson6233 thank you ❤️

[@caitlinallen8400]

One thing I can't wait to see in the rearview mirror is almost EVERY SINGLE "nude" lipliner just being a varying shade of orange. As someone who has issues with just about any makeup products pulling extremely warm on my skin tone, I am beyond sick and tired of the struggle to find an ACTUAL nude liner that isn't warm toned. They make my teeth look yellow and my skin sallow, which is desirable to absolutely no one. So obnoxious. Also glad to hear that "porcupine brows", as I call overly laminated arches, are going out.

[@GreyFaerie-g1r]

Try the LA girl lipliner in "Nude" it has been the truest pale neutral nude that I have ever found.

[@SuperDesignChick]

Everything is always warm. I hate it. Even brow pencils. The best I’ve found is using Mac Copperplate matte eyeshadow for brows. It’s quite grey which helps because I’m very light blonde. And very cool in tone.

[@mauragaffney9333]

@@SuperDesignChick@makeupforever multiuse pencil in “Endless Cacao.” I own it and it’s described as a “Cool Taupe Brown.” It’s great!! Also Rimmel lipliner in “Cappuccino.” Both very pretty! 😍

[@SD-zw1hl]

Thank you so much for your honest review! I just joined your channel just because of the post. Keep it up! 💜

[@veronical.4085]

I agreed with all of these and i think you did a fantastic job of explaining your reasoning. This was refreshing because you didn’t attack anyone or try to shame but just had an honest conversation which i appreciated.

[@benkobeauty]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. ❤️

[@kremenamicheva1220]

Spot on: the laminated brows, the fillers/ botox (plus they really look the same), false eyelashes - I completely agree with you, however the comments about the beauty world being a bit predatory and trying to almost criminalize aging was the cherry on the sundae. I am grateful there are people like you, sharing these eye-opening and inspiring views

[@benkobeauty]

Aww I’m so glad you liked this video :) ❤️

[@amritaamanita]

Fillers and tox can look beautiful and natural with the right injector and a client who isn't seeking out an over the top fake look that makes their face look disproportionate. I definitely think biostimulators and other treatments are a much better choice for facial rejuvenation though

[@benkobeauty]

@ I’m sure they can look good. For me, the risks of things going wrong doesn’t out weigh the possibility that it might look good. Injecting foreign substances into my face just doesn’t sound like a good idea for me personally especially knowing the risks involved. Not everything that can possibly improve your looks is a good thing is all I’m saying. I just encourage people to proceed with caution.

[@charitygoring1499]

Love how real and honest you are!!! I love natural beauty that highlights unique traits! ❤

[@benkobeauty]

thank you so much!

[@AnnaParvati]

It makes me tired that when before visiting a store you have to spend time looking at reviews and then test many products in the store to choose the right one out of dozens! I now prefer to find "my" products and stick with them for years rather than trying new ones all the time.

[@PurpleBeesKnees]

You look terrific and I agree with the trends you'd like to see go away. Looks like I saved myself a bunch of time and money by never getting on board with any of them in the first place! 😄

[@hennigadient4265]

I go strong on stoping the trend of filler snd botox. I wish we all start to find our own style and stop following trends. I life by it all my life 🙏

[@benkobeauty]

Totally :)

[@monawanner]

Great video .. really enjoyed it ❤️

[@doloresfuertes6677]

Happy New Year! 🙋‍♀️🎄 What makes me really frustrated with beauty products over launching: you finally find some great product; it is fantastic for your skin (or eyes, or lips, etc.), you use it till it finishes, but when you want to buy a new tube/bottle/pack - it is not there any more! - out of collection! Just a couple of months after it was launched. You are looking for something to replace it but you can't find it. It is really annoying sometimes...

[@benkobeauty]

@@doloresfuertes6677 happy new year! 🥳 oh my gosh totally have been there before too! The cycle of products is soooo fast. My goal with my own makeup brand is to make timeless staples that will be able to stick around and stand out for a long time. :)

[@stephii253]

The over drawn eyeliner on the inner corner for the cat eye look.

[@sophiavivi7450]

Thank you for addressing such topics! 🙏🏼

[@allegralikessunnydays1704]

Completely agree especially with the 'anti aging' The happiness lines are beauty, the stress lines are times we've struggled but pulled through. Love yourself for being who you are. I promise others look at you and see your beauty. Peace and love.

[@benkobeauty]

This ❤️

[@orangesnowflake3769]

What about when I have horizontal permanent lines on my forehead and im developing 11s lines, I dont like it because to me I look worn out and tired and im only 32

[@benkobeauty]

@@orangesnowflake3769 do what you feel is the right decision for you! The comment section has lots of stories of women getting Botox for the same reason but experiencing extreme muscle paralysis and adverse reaction for many many months at a time. My opinion is that 1. There are other ways to care for your skin and soften wrinkles 2. You can choose to believe you are beautiful regardless of what you look like

[@missanthrope9620]

Thanks Amanda for pointing out aging is beautiful. I miss seeing wrinkled granny faces on tv and commercials. These of faces with character and a story to tell.

[@benkobeauty]

Wrinkles are nothing to be insecure about ❤ beauty is ageless and I stand by that whole heartedly. Character and a story to tell indeed, love it!

[@Ineviyath]

On botox and villanizing aging - everyone's so focused on wrinkle prevention that they don't realize that it's actually not wrinkles but tissue/collagen/moisture loss and fat pads migration that makes older faces less attractive. Just look at the model at 9:21 (dear gods she's GORGEOUS). People would know this if older women's faces (non altered) were more prevalent in social media, and not just juicy plump 20-year olds. Instead they go get botox (for non-existent wrinkles) which causes their muscles to atrophy and as a result tissues move down, and also do buccal fat removal which results in the stereotypical 'bony old crone' look. Make it make sense.

[@benkobeauty]

I will never understand the fat removal in the face! Fat in the face definitely gives a nice youthful look and you’re right it naturally will reduce with age so enjoy it while you have it! :) and when your face changes with age, you can enjoy that phase too! ❤️ this whole anti aging thing goes deep. I wonder what kind of things will come out in the coming years!

[@aidasolei5600]

Well said. I'm gonna subscribe. 👍

[@benkobeauty]

@@aidasolei5600 thank you!! :) welcome 🫶🏻

[@LX12399]

Fully agree with all of these except the laminated brows as think it’s just the extreme feathery looking ones that are horrible like the pics you showed 😅 just my opinion as mine definitely don’t look like those pics lol The anti aging wording I feel most strongly about as it really does constantly spin aging as a negative thing we must fight against which is a terrible agenda 🤝

[@celesterandall]

You are on point on everything! Thanks for bringing up the anti aging crap ❤

[@floraantunesbatista2044]

Totaly agree with you

[@auntiedramey3855]

Yes, I'm sick of the filler world!!!! and the big bat lashes!!!

[@ItIsYourMom]

Bronzing drops are great to add to foundation when you have more color and your regular foundation is a bit light!

[@stacyklein2497]

I agree with every single word you have said in this video😅 oh my God the caterpillar lashes and pH balancing aggressive eye roll

[@poshdelux]

Botox isn’t visible, it simply paralyzes. The muscle doesn’t feel anything. As you stop using that muscle, the wrinkles subside. A skilled practitioner would make it so that your face movement is natural simply less animated yet with expression. Filler on the other hand is something that if done wrong can look absolutely fake. If your lips have aged, it’s good to rehydrate them with a little bit of filler. If your eyes are hollow, and your fat pockets are deflating, it’s good to fill them in. Everything in moderation.

[@benkobeauty]

You can see when someone has Botox, generally speaking. You can visibly see when muscles on the face are paralyzed and no longer move. Excessive Botox can create a very unnatural movement pattern in the face, in a different way that filler is visible. People think no one notices, when indeed, I notice this in women frequently. Not that I’m against the freedom to choose what you want to do, but I think my opinion is that it’s not all that good when it comes with so many risks and side effects that people are unaware of. If you get Botox adverse reactions, then you can really tell. Plus, these things are relatively new. Time will tell what we were failed to be informed on initially.

[@GreenViolet-q9i]

@@benkobeauty посмотрим, как вы запоете, когда вам будет 40+ и морщины будут уже вовсю видны на вашей идеальной мордашке

[@Rachel-mf1tn]

Totally agree with the anti aging!! Im 40 and look older from a stressful life. But im grateful for my wisdom and glad to be here. Thank you, you are beautiful!!

[@benkobeauty]

I appreciate your perspective :) life can certainly wear on us, but we can always be kind to ourselves and see ourselves as beautiful, no matter what ❤️ you are beautiful too my friend!

[@oceanahealer]

Laminated brows has been & stay great not cringy at it , go to the right person, looks youthful & natural and lift the eye area

[@renatenha]

It’s awful. C’mon! A beautiful brow has a form, a shape that matches the bone structure. Never to thin and never too full, just a natural eyebrow.

[@Msfitness3]

First time to your channel- came up so I clicked. Good one. True what you say and thank for your honesty. Well spoken, also.

[@benkobeauty]

So glad you’re here! ❤️ thank you so much that really means a lot to me! :)

[@Ilovesugurugeto]

Finally someone said it!!

[@benkobeauty]

I had to say it!! lol

[@Vee_Em_Oh]

The laminated brows hurt girl. 😢 Because I’m still on that.🙈😅 I was like….😳😰 but I get it. And after you explained why you didn’t care for it, it totally made sense to me. Plus looking back at older pics of me before the laminated brows trend took effect I still do love. And then everything you said after that I totally agree with. Especially the filler and Botox thing. I can’t understand why we as a society want to look the same??! 🤔🤨 it’s our differences in my opinion that make us the most beautiful. 😍

[@charlenachahbi9695]

I am tired of people being highlighted to discoball level. Also, the problem with too many launches is you find a favorite, hit pan and then find it's discontinued because that was last year's look. So frustrating!

[@benkobeauty]

Ugh yes! That’s my biggest gripe too! It’s like the product is designed to get discontinued before you can even hit pan! 😭

[@sarz1837]

I do like light reflecting setting powder but that’s because I’m older than you are. Matte powders work very well on super youthful skin. Slightly more mature skin looks better with a less matte finish.

[@YuLi-gx2ep]

I don’t actually believe, that influencers do 10 steps routine every day, they do it for the video, because they get more money to promote 10 bottles instead of one or two. Healthy skin doesn’t need all that

[@alissasolis9064]

I'm so happy seeing someone not using botox lip fillers I wanted to do all this stuff because I mostly felt not pretty enough like my ex would say yea full lips would be nice because his for u page full of girls with lip fillers and stuff ... take megan fox for example it's so crazy she is such a beautiful human being and looked so beautiful before and now she looks like everyone else her unique parts are gone ... her husband or ex doesn't admire her or things she's pretty enough it's insane... if she had a bigger support from the people she loved she didn't had to do those things ...pls don't forget people do this things because they are upset with their looks we really have to love ourselves first the prettiest you can be is working on your soul .... take good care of ourselves because we sadly can never trust anybody else to do that part for us ... I struggle a lot with it myself being a model I'm 30years now and I look 20 years old ready and 16 without make up and then I see my co workers that are way younger then me they look double my age ... don't get me wrong the first 3 times they got fillers it looked great but after time they all looked worse .... if there is something I would do when I'm old Is get a face lift but fillers can't be controlled ...eat good drink looks of water 😅 work out and surround urs3lf with good loving people it will show in your heart and appearance... that smile no one can take from you ...

[@AC-ux3fv]

I agree with you on all the trends, makeup releases are out of control. I personally stick with what works for me. Same thing with skin care product launches. I keep simple and effective. Thank you for your video. ❤️💋

[@desislavamm]

Could not agree more with all 10 points! Thanks!

[@Violet-du9bk]

👏🏼 bravo! Also can we get some more matte eyeshadows/basics in cool or neutral tones? As an elder millennial most of these “trends” are just recycled crap with a pretty name. Personalize your look add some fun elements but work with what you have.

[@RoxyRoo01]

I am a simple, 48 year old registered nurse who hates to spend a lot of time in the washroom focusing on my face. I don't have the time, patience, or money for that bs. I like effective, simple, quick processes that give me the results I want, without spending the time. I am exhausted with beauty influencers who only focus on products that work well on the faces of 20-30 year olds. OR influencers who are in my age group, who spend money on fillers, botox, and fakeness I want authenticy. I want realness. I am exhausted with the fake eyelashes, the bronzing, the over contouring, etc. I find I have been unfollowing many beauty influencers who are not honest, who focus on high-end products, who sell a "lifestyle," and face products that focus on younger skin. I have been following influencers who are within my age group or who also pay attention to 40+ skin, who focus on affordable products, who are honest, etc. I LOVE the one and go process. I work 80+hrs a pay period, and I am very active. I don't have time, nor the extra money to buy a plethora of products to get a flawless look. My skin is oily, red, wrinkly, etc. Nothing lasts on my face, and following "tips amd hacks" makes things worse. I am exhausted. I want simplicity, honesty, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. *whispers* I despise fake eye lashes. They do not look real. They look like bat wings. They are not flattering. S.T.O.P!

[@os5634]

Hi Amanda, I am 64 and although I love your content being older I disagree with some of your comments. I use very little Botox 2x a year and no one even realizes I’ve done anything. My skincare router night of corse is tretinoin and during the day is vitamin C, Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10, mousterizer and if corse sunscreen. My skin is so healthy. It actually looks better than when I was 50. I think when you’re young and your age, you definitely don’t need as much. But when you’re a little older, you do. Most people say I look 10 years younger than my age. Not sure if that’s exactly true. I’m not actually trying to look younger. I’m just trying to look good for my age

[@benkobeauty]

@@os5634 all this is totally fair except I would say Botox and fillers are never a “need”, but a want. I don’t think any women *needs* Botox or fillers as many women who have come before us have not gotten it and been perfectly fine and beautiful as they age :) I’m all for doing what you want though! People might not know you got Botox but your body is aware of the toxin and it is a risk every time which is why I don’t recommend this beauty treatment to the people I love personally as I don’t think I could label it as “healthy” considering it’s literally one of the most poisonous substances out there. But again, if it’s worth it for you, it’s worth it for you! ✨

[@ellenhazelton8872]

I agree. I think aging is something each individual manages differently, as they age. That's the key point. I had filler once, found out it didn't dissolve, just moved around, never again. Botox, twice a year, for years. No regrets, no problems.

[@benkobeauty]

@ totally I hear you! Everyone needs to make a choice about what is worth it to them. :) one of the problems is just when people aren’t educated on the risks of some of these treatments and are severely distraught when things go wrong. When you go to a clinic you need to sign off and consent to all the possible risks for a reason, it happens more often than we think. But many are willing to take that risk to adjust their appearance in a way that they like it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ we are free to experiment with what’s available at the time.

[@lornafarrelly7797]

She's definitely already had botox. There isn't a single twitch in any of her forehead muscles. I can't understand why people lie about it in one breath and try to come across as a skincare expert in another.n

[@benkobeauty]

Seems legit. 😂 (makes a video about not getting Botox because I’m not down with the side effects) … (secretly getting injected with all kinds of stuff while still having clear lines appear on my forehead when I raise my eyebrows) hahaha you got me lady! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m totally busted!!!

[@DanieS423]

I appreciate this type of content so much! Too often people are afraid to express their honest opinions, especially when it goes against a trend. I agree with you on all 10 trends but particularly the laminated brows, Botox/fillers, & excessive launches! I just stumbled upon your channel this week & this video has me hooked. Thanks for your honesty! 🩷

[@benkobeauty]

I am SO glad you're here! :) I want to make content for more people like you, who appreciate honesty and integrity. So happy you enjoy the content!

[@alisalavine1052]

I'm 56 and have never had any fillers, botox or work done. I'm much more attractive now than I was when I was in my 20s and 30s. 😇

[@benkobeauty]

@@alisalavine1052 ugh I love to hear this! I’m still fairly young but I do notice I feel more attractive the older I get 👀❤️ Aspiring for your confidence when I hopefully reach the lovely age of 56! our beauty only evolves as we age, and we can choose to love ourselves and see our beauty every new day that comes!

[@conceicaoguedes7429]

Laminated brows are so weird. 😳 Glued to the skin.... 😂😂😂

[@kimmyg3483]

I agree with all of your comments, with exception of Botox and fillers - for older women/men. No one under 30 needs these procedures unless they need something to be corrected - so I agree in that sense. I think it ages young women, they look unnatural and it's not a good look. You have lovely features and great bone structure so will most likely age gracefully 😊. However not all of us are so genetically blessed. I am pushing 50 and unless I have filler in my lips I have an almost non-existent upper lip - not fun, especially when I love lipstick. No one would know I have lip filler because it is very natural looking and it returns my lips to a normal shape and size. I also have a small amount of Botox between my eyebrows because I have strong muscles that pull down near my eyes and cause a crease at the beginning of my eyebrow, the Botox helps to relax those muscles and open up my eyes and the crease disappears. My Dr who does the injections uses a minimal amount of Botox so I can still move those muscles, she has a big emphasis on using the minimal amount needed to get the result. Back in the old days I couldn't move my eyebrows to save my life, so the techniques are changing. The most distressing thing about aging for me, is the loss of elasticity and development of jowls, mine are just starting, but I know it will get worse as I get older. Maybe check back in with us when you are pushing 50...🤣

[@benkobeauty]

When I’m 50, my goal is to look 50. :) I don’t think anyone *needs* their features corrected for cosmetic purposes outside the exceptions of being in an accident or for medical reasons. Botox and filler is a want, which is totally fine. Women before me didn’t get it and they looked fine, women after me will age without using it. I just wouldn’t want to risk something going wrong honestly because I don’t want to change my face. I feel you though, my top lip is basically non existent so I just draw it on with lip liner. 😅🫶🏻

[@rivkaruthgolan]

We are all aging. You aren’t over- reacting. Every time I walk into a cosmetic department of a store, the salesperson immediately launch into a spiel into I need this or that because it’s anti-aging

[@alissawieman3043]

I’m so confused by the ph makeup because literally NO ONE WANTS THEM!!!! Agree with everything else you’ve said also!

[@benkobeauty]

@@alissawieman3043 100% ✨

[@MVP50]

New subscriber! , 💯 agree with you. I look forward to your content 😊

[@barbarabrown9269]

I am confused. This lady Amanda looks like she’s had every single face lift procedure out there. Lips, forehead, cheeks…

[@benkobeauty]

lol I don’t know whether to be flattered or confused

[@hwinniedsw]

The problem with Botox and fillers is that it’s supposed to be corrective. It’s not supposed to be for the youngs. You look to be in your 30s, let’s see if you have changed your mind in 10 years on Botox…

[@benkobeauty]

I guess my question is why “correct” something that’s totally natural and inevitable? Why do wrinkles and facial movements need to be looked at as something to be corrected? Just food for thought. These substances being injected into our faces make these companies big money, so it benefits them to think that these naturally occurring movements, lines, facial features, you name it, need to be corrected because they’re “wrong and unattractive”. According to who? Of course the companies selling this stuff. Not according to me, but that’s just my take. 🤷🏻‍♀️✨🫶🏻

[@hwinniedsw]

@ I appreciate your insight and I appreciate your sentiments. Though, I think the corrective action is more because almost overnight we don’t recognize the face we’ve grown to love. Correcting the imminent reminder of your impending mortality is cathartic.

[@benkobeauty]

@ I get that. 😌 Aging affects some people mentally in a different way. I guess I’m just promoting doing everything we can to make that a more positive perspective and more of an encouragement to gravitate towards beauty treatments with less or no risks to our health. :)

[@fineartlifestyling]

You do not need any filler! You are stunning and it’s because you don’t look like another conveyer belt Barbie made at the Mattel factory. You are very classic! ❤

[@benkobeauty]

@@fineartlifestyling no one needs it. 🫶🏻 thank you x

[@julieoldham4651]

And I also did makeup part time for a bit (I’m an educator now) and classic in makeup as in clothes is important: not against trends but chose wisely!

[@benkobeauty]

Totally :)

[@Debbietnp]

What an excellent choice for a video! I can’t agree more with you on ALL these trends, they need to stay in 2024 ❤

[@benkobeauty]

@@Debbietnp 🥰🥰🥰

[@rachellerockwell3702]

4:51 haha to your friend- I got Botox for chronic migraines, done at a headache clinic, by a headache specialist who said he had done over 1000 treatments. I almost died. It was the absolute worst thing ever. It can absolutely happen to anyone, when done by someone who is a professional with lots of experience. I will never do anything like that again, especially for something as superficial as wrinkles.

[@benkobeauty]

oh my gosh nooooo! I am SO sorry you had to go through that!

[@Your_pixels_are_showing]

Wow, that's absolutely terrifying. I'm going next week for botox in my masseter because I have severe tmj. I know it's a completely different injection site, but that scares me.

[@mbh4960]

Don't make your decision for a medical treatment off of a comment!!!! I get botox every 3 months for intractable migranes for 13 years. Never a problem. Trust your doc, ask questions.

[@susanrombak7959]

I agree wholeheartedly about every trend you challenged to become passé. And all I can say is thank goodness. All the excessive beauty products and desire for faux exaggerated features is to the point of looking caricature-like and IMO the beauty industry has demeaned women to be full of vanity and obsessive on products, procedures, and spending too much time in front of the mirror.

[@benkobeauty]

I’m with you!

[@cjinpa5713]

Agree with all of it except the pink blush in the 80’s. I’m ‘from’ the 80’s and I don’t remember that. Maybe it was a thing in the cities but not in my rural bfe town. We definitely didn’t have bronzing anything back then either. I’m actually so impressed with our make up back then for the knowledge and products we had to work with which were just in big discount department stores or the pharmacies. What do I know, I loved and still do my 80’s. It’s just in my heart forever. The 90’s were hard as f*%# to transition to after though 😆. I can not stand laminated brows. I can’t watch some creators cause of their brows. I can’t quit staring at them. I took a hiatus from make up and didn’t even know that was a thing till o recently got back into it.

[@PatriciaPignoli]

Loved Trends to Avoid! You know who you are and are so smart.

[@benkobeauty]

@@PatriciaPignoli thank you!!

[@mozav9]

Someone will have to PRY my NARS light reclectimg powder from my cold dead hands! I use it strictly on my undereyes. It's been a total game changer for me 15:56

[@Anonymousey44]

I'm with you, girl! My dry skin had absolutely no glow without adding it. I love luminous powders.

[@mozav9]

@Anonymousey44 exactly!! Getting older has really brought out my dry skin. 10 years ago it would have been a hard pass. But now it's the only thing that really helps me look bright and hydrated

[@ashleybullard1285]

The Nars and the Laura Mercier Secret brightening powder are the only powders I can use under my eyes. My dry skin looks awful in everything else. For my face it's hands down ELF Halo glow powder. Nobody can take these 3 from me. It took me years and lots of wasted time and money to find these😅

[@TrainerMarjieAnnNTC]

I grew up being teased for having full lips... and now people are doing everything to look like bees stung them. hahaha

[@maritorres1455]

????? You moved your eyebrows and your forehead didn't move so stop with the lies. 4:15 - 4:19 Try explaining you face not moving naturally.

[@benkobeauty]

Yes I did move my eyebrows and forehead because I don’t have Botox and my faces moves naturally. 😎

[@bethbishoptidwell6314]

Agreed. Her forehead and brows are not moving at all. There are almost no facial expressions for the entire video.

[@Judy-oo2my]

4:32 here you go

[@SA-mj3uv]

For the first time, I actually hear common sense, rational suggestions on a makeup video! Yes, we really need to get rid of the word " anti-aging ". Although I am lucky to have my mom's genes ( where at the age of 46, I look like I am 20 without my make up on ), I still think that the "anti-aging" movement gave birth to 18 yr olds getting fillers and botox. You're spot on the " fillers, botox, brows and lashes: - everyone is trying to look like a Kardashian ( and I am not a fan ). In the 1990s, every single super model and celebrity had their own " unique " look bc we didn't have social media to emulate. I think the Kardashians actually ruined the originality of beauty.

[@lokisfriend]

Your nose contour makes you look like your nose is broken. Not dragging you, but it's distracting.

[@benkobeauty]

I just have a crooked nose and the studio lighting doesn’t help. No nose contour 😅

[@LJlnn]

Thank you for talking about Botox and fillers. It’s SO, SO, SO casual now, but I like my face completely as it is. I think it’s wrong to encourage people to get them done and treat is so casually. every young girl will see it and be like this is normal, and its not. Every face is unique, and as for anti-aging, I think it’s propaganda designed to make women hate themselves and turn to Botox and fillers. There’s nothing that can truly prevent aging, and older women are beautiful too. Also, luminous setting powders are funny to me, lol.

[@benkobeauty]

@@LJlnn I couldn’t agree with you more honestly

[@2twentysix]

I'm so with you on all this! European countries and French women especially are about minimal makeup and caring for your skin and seeing it, and if they use any fillers or botox it's minimal. Not one fake eyelash or extension to be seen. As opposed to the drag queen appearance in other countries. Great video! Thank you 🙏

[@benkobeauty]

Thanks for watching :)!!

[@Void_1984]

Those woman over there smoke like a chimney 😂😂

[@2twentysix]

@@Void_1984 apparently they do, but at least they’ll look natural at it without the lip fillers

[@teresarosa7329]

Amanda, i Like Your Mindset so much! Happy, Healthy New Year 🥂❤🍀

[@benkobeauty]

🥰 happy new year!

[@lornafarrelly7797]

You've absolutely already had botox. Why would you lie about it?

[@benkobeauty]

Think about this for a minute… What’s in it for me to lie about it? 😂 especially knowing I have a not too fond opinion on it all and basically just roasted the filler/botox industry on the internet. It’s so funny when random strangers on the internet think they know people better than they know themselves and accuse people of things like this. What a strange world we live in.

[@ronnie-lynn]

@benkobeauty for some reason people don’t take into consideration the lighting, and the camera that makes your skin look completely flawless in this video. They assume that that’s what you look like in real life. If you were to get up close to your face, you would see your pores and lines or creases that the face naturally has. That just isn’t always captured on Camera and that’s totally normal. Apparently that just means you’ve had procedures. You just have to laugh 😂 it is just silly.

[@benkobeauty]

@@ronnie-lynn exactly. I see you’re a critical thinker lol! I always giggle. Thinking before you speak is such a beautiful thing. It’ll prevent you from making a fool of yourself. It’s beyond me what this person thinks I have to gain about lying about that especially after everything I said. Plus, all my videos are available in 4k. So if you really wanna watch my forehead and eyebrows move, it’s there for ya 😂❤️

[@anne-sophielahlou2312]

I really enjoy watching your videos, and I loved the Yuka ones as in 2025 ill tend to use clean products and I will try to have a low and hopefully a non buying year of make up, unless I run out of necessary products (mascara, SPF, but definitely no blush, I've got some for at least a year!) take care