Makeup Blunders of the Past: What’s Outdated in 2025

We’ve all been there: scrolling through old photos and cringing at the makeup choices of yesteryear. What was once considered cutting-edge now screams “what was I thinking?” As we head into 2025, it’s time to wave goodbye to the makeup trends that didn’t age well. From over-drawn lips to caked-on foundation, some looks simply didn’t stand the test of time. 

10 Outdated Makeup Trends in 2025 

So, grab your wipes and get ready to laugh (and maybe gasp a little) as we revisit the makeup blunders of the past and celebrate the fresh, fabulous looks that are now taking over. Out with the old, in with the glow! 

1. Full Coverage Foundation 

Full coverage foundation is officially outdated in 2025, and here’s why. We’re no longer hiding behind layers of makeup like a well-baked potato. Instead, we’re embracing our natural glow, skin texture, and even the occasional blemish - because who needs to look like they’ve been dipped in pancake batter? It’s all about a fresh, breathable finish, so let’s save the full coverage for Halloween, shall we? Let your skin breathe and say goodbye to the “I woke up in a full-face mask” look. 

2. Extreme Concealer 

Extreme concealer is so 2020s - 2025 is all about embracing imperfections, not covering them up like a bad secret. Sure, we all love a good under-eye disguise, but piling on thick layers to hide every tiny imperfection? That's just too much. It's time to swap the cakey, heavy concealer for something lighter that lets your skin shine through (even if it has a few spots). After all, real skin is in, and it's got nothing to hide - except maybe a little leftover mascara from yesterday. So, let’s retire the "mask of concealer" look and go for something more natural, shall we? 

3. Baked Finish  

Also, the "baked finish" is officially out in 2025 - unless you’re literally baking cookies. Remember those powdery, heavy layers that made your face look like it belonged in a high school production of The Phantom of the Opera? Well, those days are over. The baked look is being swapped out for more dewy, radiant finishes that make you glow like you’ve just had a facial and not just a 10-minute powdering session. It’s time to ditch the "cookie-cutter" look and embrace a fresh, natural glow that says, "I woke up like this" (even if you didn’t). 

4. Overlined Lips 

Overlined lips are so NOT 2025 - unless you're going for a painted-on look straight from the '90s. While Kylie Jenner’s signature overlined pout was the trend of the past, this year’s lips are all about natural shape and subtle definition. The "fake it ‘til you make it" approach has been swapped for a more authentic, soft look. Instead of drawing outside the lines, it’s time to embrace your lips' real shape, with a little help from a well-matched lip liner and maybe a lip plumper. Go ahead - less is more! 

5. Over Tweezed Eyebrows 

Thin and over-tweezed eyebrows are so last decade! In 2025, the skinny, barely-there brows of the early 2000s are out in favor of fuller, more natural arches. Over-plucking is officially a makeup crime. So put down the tweezers and let those brows grow! Think fluffy, bold, and real. The trend is all about embracing your natural shape with a little grooming and filling in sparse areas with pencil or powder. 

6. Exaggerated Highlighter 

Furthermore, exaggerated highlighters are a trend best left in the past. In 2025, we’re dialing down the disco ball effect and opting for a more subtle, lit-from-within glow. The overly shiny, metallic highlight that once made your cheekbones practically glow in the dark? Nope, not anymore! Today, the goal is to have a natural, dewy finish that looks more like radiant skin than a reflective surface. So, leave the strobing to the 2010s, and embrace a softer, more refined highlight that enhances your features without blinding your friends. Glow but keep it chic! 

7. Sharp or Heavy Contour 

Sharp or heavy contour? That's so 2015! In 2025, we’re all about embracing natural bone structure and enhancing it, not sculpting it with sharp lines. Gone are the days of looking like you’re wearing a mask of bronzer. Today’s contouring is softer, more blended, and all about creating a gentle, sculpted effect that feels effortless. Instead of harsh lines, we’re opting for a light hand and strategic placement that highlights your features in a more subtle, flattering way. So, toss that contour palette and embrace a more fresh-faced, natural look that’s totally on trend! 

8. Matte Look  

Just like the baked finish, matte look is officially out in 2025, and it's time to say goodbye to that dry, flat finish! While matte was once the ultimate goal for a flawless complexion, dewy, fresh skin has taken the spotlight. Glossy, radiant skin is now the trend, giving off a natural, youthful glow that screams hydration and health. No more worrying about looking cakey or dull - 2025’s beauty mantra is all about luminous skin that reflects light beautifully. So, ditch the matte powders and reach for a dewy foundation or highlighter instead, for that lit-from-within glow that’s totally in right now! 

9. Fake Freckles 

No more Fake freckles in 2025. While cute in theory, drawn-on freckles are officially a fashion crime. The trend was fun for a minute, but now it's all about embracing your natural skin—freckles and all. The new focus is on enhancing your own features, whether that means showing off those cute spots that pop up in the sun or going for a fresh, natural look. Instead of drawing freckles on, the 2025 trend celebrates individuality and authenticity, with a focus on glowing, healthy skin. So, throw away that freckle pen and let your natural beauty shine through! 

10. Laminated Brows 

Laminated brows and brow soap? Both are taking a backseat in 2025! While brow soap once gave us the ultra-sleek, over-groomed look, it's now being replaced by a more natural, fluffy brow that embraces texture and movement. The "glued-down" effect is out, and the fuller, more organic brow is in. Instead of slicking them down with brow soap, let your brows have a bit of volume and personality. Think softer, more natural shapes, without that stiff, overly sculpted look. In 2025, your brows should feel as free-spirited as you do—no soap or laminating treatments required! 

So, out with the old and in with the glow in 2025! Makeup trends are all about embracing natural beauty, subtle radiance, and authenticity. It's time to say goodbye to those cringeworthy blunders and hello to fresh, effortless looks. Ditch the cake, embrace the glow, and let your true beauty shine through!