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.
bebot
A Filipino beauty trend reclaiming cultural features like tan skin, round faces, and unique eye shapes as aspirational and celebrated beauty standards.
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.
bora bora makeup
A Korean inspired beauty trend known for muted, low saturation, cohesive, and blurred makeup creating a milky, natural complexion.
chrome makeup
Makeup that incorporates shiny metallic textures and finishes to create a bold, futuristic aesthetic.
clean girl aesthetic
A timeless makeup style focusing on natural, blurred, and matte skin that looks fresh and effortlessly glam.
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.
cloud blurred lips
Lip makeup with diffused edges instead of sharp lines, creating a soft, airy look.
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.
dirty brows
A brow trend featuring messy, imperfect, natural-looking eyebrows that add character and embrace flaws amid cosmetic enhancements.
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.
faux freckles
Makeup technique to create natural, subtle freckles, often airbrushed or softly applied under the skin.
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.
glass skin
A skincare and makeup trend that aims for a luminous, clear, and intensely hydrated complexion resembling glass.
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.
natural face
A beauty trend emphasizing untouched, minimal, or no cosmetic procedures to showcase natural skin and features.
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.
nytimes
Reference tied to facial aesthetic predictions but not a slang in beauty context.
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.
radiant makeup
Makeup looks that are radiant, featuring sparkle and shimmer, giving an expensive, luminous effect rather than just a glowy finish.
scent stacking
The practice of layering different fragrances together to create a unique signature scent.
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.
skin-like makeup
Makeup that enhances natural skin texture and appearance with lightweight and minimal coverage products.
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.
slick back
A hair styling technique where hair is combed back smoothly and held in place, often with gel or spray, for a sleek finish.
smokey eye
An eye makeup technique that blends darker colors around the eyes to create a smoky soft effect.
thin lips
A growing preference for natural, thinner lips as opposed to filler-enhanced plump lips.
tired girl aesthetic
A makeup trend that uses cosmetics to create a purposely exhausted, chic look.
unrecognizable makeup
A makeup style or trend where the goal is to transform the face so dramatically that the person looks unrecognizable.