Slang Glossary
Your comprehensive dictionary of Beauty slang, internet terminology, and viral phrases. Decode the language of digital culture and stay fluent in the latest expressions.
anti aspirational girl
A counter-trend embracing a grungy, messy, and relatable beauty vibe, moving away from the oversaturated perfect 'clean girl' aesthetic.
anti aspirational
A trend rejecting perfect, polished beauty looks in favor of an easy-going, sometimes messy, relatable vibe.
antiaspirational girl
A beauty vibe embracing imperfect, grungy, and laid-back looks that reject 'perfection' culture.
blur lip
A makeup style where lip lines are softly blended to create a natural, kissed appearance.
Blurred Lips
A softly diffused lip edge - lip stain or liner blended out to avoid a crisp line, giving a lived-in, sultry finish.
Blurred Skin
A complexion finish that mimics soft-focus filters in real life: velvety, slightly matte with a natural, skin-like sheen and minimized texture.
clean girl makeup
A minimalist makeup style focused on natural, dewy, and fresh skin with subtle enhancements for a 'just-glowing' look.
Clean Girl
An effortless, polished aesthetic - minimal makeup, glazed skin, neat brows and a breathable 'I woke up like this' energy that feels expensive but low-effort.
cool girl
A vibe of effortless and trendy beauty and style favored by confident, laid-back individuals.
cushion foundation
A Korean beauty staple that combines liquid foundation and a sponge applicator for an even, buildable coverage with a natural finish.
cushion
A makeup product format featuring sponge applicators saturated with foundation or BB cream, providing a lightweight, buildable coverage popular in East Asia.
Deinfluencing
Creators test viral products and recommend skipping over hyped items - a reverse-influencing trend focused on honesty and saving followers money.
Face Basting
The risky trend of slathering thick diaper-rash-style ointments or heavy zinc treatments overnight to 'repair' skin quickly.
face taping
A skincare and beauty technique involving tape on the face to create a natural lifted effect instead of Botox.
fail
A trending hashtag and term for highlighting unsuccessful attempts at beauty trends, often comedic.
feather brows
Eyebrows styled with fine, feathery strokes to mimic natural hair, creating a lighter and textured brow look.
filler fade
The trend of dissolving or letting go of cosmetic fillers to embrace natural features.
filler in a stick
A beauty product promising the effects of dermal fillers in a topical stick form, promoting skin volume, elasticity, and reduction of fine lines.
glam
A trend reviving bold and elegant makeup styles with velvety matte skin and a touch of natural sheen.
glow up
An amazing transformation in appearance or style that boosts confidence and beauty.
lip combo
A multi-step lip makeup technique using lip liner, balm, and gloss for perfect, long-lasting color.
lip flip
A cosmetic procedure that uses Botox to enhance the upper lip's shape by flipping it outward.
lip liner stains
A lip trend using peel-off or stain lip liners to create a long-lasting, bold lip stain effect.
lip stain
Makeup product trend emphasizing long-lasting, subtle color on lips creating a natural flush rather than bold lipstick.
matte eye
An eye makeup trend focused on single shade matte eyeshadows for a smooth, velvety finish without shimmer or glitter.
messy brows
A beauty trend featuring brows that are more natural, untamed, and imperfect instead of super laminated or sleek.
messy hair
A hairstyle trend embracing natural, tousled, and layered looks instead of polished styles.
Mono Matte
A single matte wash on the lid or across eyes in one shade - minimal blending, maximal shape and mood.
mouth tape
A beauty or wellness trend involving taping the mouth closed during sleep to encourage nasal breathing and create a tightening effect on the face.
natural beauty
A prevailing trend toward embracing natural, imperfect features over overly enhanced or filtered looks.
Nina Park makeup
A sultry, natural makeup technique emphasizing natural features with subtle enhancements.
no mascara trend
A beauty trend embracing natural lashes without mascara, highlighting minimalist makeup looks often paired with fresh skin aesthetics.
no mascara
A beauty trend where the eye makeup is minimalist and omits mascara for a natural, understated look.
peel off lip liner
A revolutionary lip liner that dries into a stain and can be peeled off, leaving long-lasting, smudge-proof color.
pink undereye powder
A loose powder makeup product in pale pink shade designed to brighten and highlight the under-eye area while setting concealer.
short nails
A nail trend emphasizing short, neat nails with neutral, sheer, or clear polish for easy maintenance.
side part
A classic hairstyle where hair is parted to the side, experiencing a fresh resurgence with creative variations like zig-zag patterns.
slick back bun
A hairstyle trend featuring hair slicked tightly back into a neat bun, popular on runways and social media.
slick back pony
A sleek hairstyle featuring hair pulled back tightly into a ponytail, conveying confidence and polish.
thin lips
A growing preference for natural, thinner lips as opposed to filler-enhanced plump lips.
unrecognizable makeup
A makeup style or trend where the goal is to transform the face so dramatically that the person looks unrecognizable.