We’re talking about facial self-tanners, without the fear of waking up orange. We’re discussing cluster lashes that stay on for days. We’re chatting about eyebrow dyes and lip stains. Throw in the popularity of SNS or GelX nails. Beauty trends are shifting toward lower-maintenance in-the-moment (though most of these take higher maintenance prep).

Add to Cart: Essentials

Here are some of my favorite products to participate in the trend.

• St. Tropez Selt Tan Purity Face Mist- $33 on Amazon
• Dr. Dennis Gross Face Tanning Wipes- $39 on Amazon (For 20 wipes)
• Silly George Pop-On Lashes- $43 on Amazon (My go-to style is Flutter in black)
• Maybelline Tattoo Brow Peel Off Tint- $18.50 on Amazon
• Wonderskin Wonderblading Lip Stain- $29.00 on Amazon (My fave color is ‘Charming’)

Other ways to
go semi-permanent

If makeup and self-tanners aren’t you’re thing, that’s okay! There are tons of ways to subtely upgrade your routine in other ways, that could also be deemed semi-permanent.

Teeth Whitening

For example, teeth whitening is a big one, and I accidentally stumbled upon a budget-friendly UV light with treatment gel before my brother’s wedding.

After just one use, I was hooked, and I used up all the treatments before the big day. According to the color chart they sent with the device, I went six shades whiter.

Here’s the device I used: It’s called the PurelyWHITE Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit, and it’s only $28.50 on Amazon!

Still, there are other ways you can improve your daily aesthetic.

Nails, nails, nails

As mentioned above, there are tons of mani/pedi options at nail spas across the globe. Currently, I’m seeing SNS dip and GelX nails trending, but don’t count acrylics out, either. If the upkeep is too much for your budget or routine, you can also always keep your nails trimmed and filed, with plain polish.

Here are some trending colors for fall 2025:

Light Caramel: Like Essie’s Paintbrush it Off, $5.99 on sale (reg. $10) on Amazon

Vampy Red: Like Londontown’s Lakur in You Autumn Know, $16.00 on Amazon

Grey-Blue: Like Zoya’s Kristen, $12.41 on Amazon

Of course, Cherry red is always in, as is black for the cooler months!