9 Editors Share Their Ultimate Beauty Ick—From Foundation Flooding to Bunnywashing

Trends are constantly in rotation, and two editors are saying enough is enough. “Literally any trend that involves foundation is crazy to me. Just put it on. For example, I’ve seen some videos on applying blush underneath your foundation. It doesn’t look bad, but why?” says Assistant Editor of Sales and Deals Destinee Scott. On the flip side, haircare is proving to be a prime example that we can’t follow every single trend that surfaces, especially when there’s no breathing room between trends. “I can’t stand hair trends. You expect me to cut my hair off into a bob because it’s trendy at the moment? Ma’am my hair grows way too slowly. What if long hair suddenly is popular again in the fall?!” says Commerce Editor Olivia Kappler.

There’s something about rubbing your hands after using a product with a bunch of jewelry on that makes one editor squirm in her seat. “Any time someone applies lotions, serums, etc. with rings on their fingers, I need to go to therapy stat because why????” says Operations Director of Branded Content Rachel Gulmi. Now, we can’t tell you what to do, but some jewelers do advise that you remove your jewelry before applying any products to prevent a) it slipping off and b) build-up around your pieces. 

Skincare is as much beauty as it is science. While applying the latest eyeliner trend probably won’t send you to the hospital, skincare trends—like acne treatments, strong chemicals and unregulated supplements—could very well have negative impacts. This is why our food editor gets the ick around the misinformation and conflation of skincare and wellness. “Like when someone says, ‘If you would stop eating [insert any food] then you wouldn’t have pimples.’ But they have zero scientific data to back it up, that can be dangerous,” says Food Editor Katherine Gillen.

When it comes to shopping for beauty products, sometimes packaging can make or break a purchase, and for Gillen, that’s definitely how she feels about wide jars. “I despise when cream-based products are packaged in big wide jars that you’re expected to stick your fingers in every time. It just seems like we could come up with a more hygienic packaging option in 2023, right?” 

Speaking of being more hygienic, why are test-me products still a thing? We understand you want to try before you buy, but there has to be a better (and cleaner) alternative. “Whenever I see open small samples in stores, I shudder. In 2023, we should not allow people to scoop or even apply products like that. It’s not sanitary at all. There are stores like Sephora that offer samples without using the displays. Please be smart and ask an employee. I hate watching those horror stories of people applying eyeshadow or lipstick and getting horrible reactions because of it. Just stop,” says Associate Editor Chelsea Candelario.

“Since I have sensitive skin, it irks me when skincare products are packed unnecessarily with fragrance. I’ll want to buy something with great active ingredients and then see the vague “parfum” or tons of essential oils on the bottom of the ingredients list, which will make my skin throw a fit,” explains Senior Social Strategy and Trends Editor Michaela Maglitochetti.