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Wait… Why Are We Still Doing This?

Let’s be real — not every “beauty rule” aged well. Some were made for different skin types, trends, or literal decades ago. Yet somehow, they still show up in skincare tips, old-school makeup tutorials, or advice from that one friend who means well. In 2025, beauty is about what works for you, not sticking to random rules that don’t even make sense anymore. Here are 10 “rules” you can totally ignore guilt-free.

1. You Have to Stick to One Skincare Brand

Nope. Mixing and matching skincare is normal. As long as the ingredients play well together (like avoiding too many actives at once), combining products from different brands is totally fine. Build a routine based on your skin needs — not loyalty.

2. Never Pop a Pimple

Okay, ideally, you wouldn’t. But sometimes it’s going to happen. The real key is how you do it. If it’s a whitehead, use clean hands, a pimple patch afterward, and don’t dig at it. And don’t feel like a failure for doing it — everyone does.

3. You Must Wash Your Hair Every Day

No way. Over-washing can dry out your scalp and make your hair greasier over time. Most people can go 2–4 days between washes. Dry shampoo and cute claw clips are your besties on “non-hair-wash” days.

4. Only Use Cold Water to Rinse Your Face

A splash of cold water won’t shrink your pores (sorry), and warm water is better at dissolving dirt and oil. Just don’t go too hot. Lukewarm is best for cleansing — and you can end with a cold rinse if you like the refresh.

5. You Have to Shave for Smooth Skin

Nope. Shaving, waxing, lasering — it’s all personal preference. Smooth legs and underarms are a choice, not a requirement. If you don’t feel like it? Rock the natural look. If you do? That’s cute too.

6. Don’t Wear Makeup If You Have Acne

Wearing makeup won’t “trap” acne if you’re cleansing properly and using non-comedogenic products. Acne doesn’t make you dirty. You deserve to feel confident, whether you go barefaced or full glam.

7. Match Your Foundation to Your Hand

Your hand is usually a completely different shade than your face. Always test foundation on your jawline or neck for the most natural match. Even better — check in natural light before committing.

8. You Must Use Toner

Old-school toners were full of alcohol and dried out your skin. Now? They’re optional. If you use one with hydrating or exfoliating benefits and it works for you — great! But you don’t need a toner in your routine.

9. You Can’t Wear Bold Eyes and Bold Lips Together

Why not? Balance is key, but if you love a red lip and a smoky eye, go for it. Makeup is expression — not a set of rules. It’s 2025. Let’s stop acting like beauty looks can’t be bold and balanced.

10. You Have to “Fix” Every Flaw

Whether it’s a pimple, freckles, textured skin, dark circles, or fine lines — you don’t have to cover it all. Enhancing what you love doesn’t mean erasing what’s real. Your beauty routine should feel good, not like damage control.

What to Keep in Mind

Beauty “rules” are only helpful if they serve you. If a tip or trend works with your routine and makes you feel good, keep it. If it feels like pressure or makes you second-guess yourself, toss it. 2025 is all about makeup freedom, skincare personalization, and ditching outdated beauty myths.

Check out my other blogs on beauty mistakes that you might be making, or the skincare habits to ditch in 2025!