Going up, and up, and up, these products are hot on social right now - like seriously scorching. The early bird catches the trend - and now (thanks to us) so do you. With the hashtag #trendingmakeup getting over 77.2 thousand posts on TikTok, we’ll give you the low-down on the beauty everyone’s loving without hours of scrolling. Find trending makeup, trending skincare, and trending fragrances all in one place, so you can discover the most searched for formulas and beat the herd on the next big trends. Taking over our feeds and flying off the shelves for a reason, we’ll take you through why we love this trending beauty and if it’s worth jumping on the hype. Hint: we think it *definitely* is.
By Sephora UK Editorial Team
Writers and experts
Updated: 20 December 2024
With party season in full swing, a sparkly pot of glitter had to make it onto this month’s Hot on Social roundup. Cue the Sephora Collection Moving Lights Galaxy Jam. In two limited edition and ultra-shimmery shades, Holographic Silver or Gold, this easy-to-apply glitter gel is a real eye-catcher. Simply dab it onto your cheekbones, temples, collarbones - wherever you want to shine.
“Bought this for a concert! They spread really well! Non-sticky, the colours are beautiful, I wish they would release more shades.” - Mel, Customer Review
If sleek, shiny hair is on your Christmas wish list, then gift yourself K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil. This biotech-engineered weightless oil works on all hair types to strengthen, repair damage and improve shine. First up, the K18PEPTIDE™ addresses damage at the innermost layer of the hair, while natural oils like Avocado and Sunflower, as well as Hemisqualane and Squalane nurture the surface of the hair. It’s a smooth operator.
“My hair is the healthiest it’s ever been. I am black with relaxed hair. This oil has increased moisture and shine in my hair. I can’t live without it.” - Shallot, Customer Review
Set the trend and the blonzing bar with the Huda Beauty Blush Filter. This super-lightweight liquid blush has buildable pigments and finely milled micro-pearls for a soft-focus, high-impact glow. We love the blend of golden shades and pink pigments for the cheekiest colour and contour combo. It melts into the skin and stays put all night long. No wonder it’s so hot on social - and in the reviews, too.
“A beautiful cool toned pink, I’ve been loving a cream blush, it blends so easily and gives a frostbitten look. It’s the perfect pink blush for true winter skin tones.” - Farzanah, Customer Review
As juicy as your favourite Chupa Chup with a delicious pop of colour, meet Fenty Beauty’s Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain. The low maintenance lipcare you’ve been dreaming of, this sheer tint delivers high shine and a super hydrating treatment in one. The magic ingredient? An oil-in-water formula with Squalane for your softest, smoothest lips yet. Layer to your desired colour level and lap up the compliments.
“I want this in all colours. I like that it’s moisturising but not sticky and leaves a lip stain tint behind.” - Chelsea, Customer Review
If seasonal festivities are taking their toll on your glow, the Kiehl’s Blemish Clearing Solution will soon clear things up for you. This Hot on Social spot treatment creates an invisible liquid patch that calms acne, pimples and whiteheads in record time. It’s all down to the blend of Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root, and Niacinamide that penetrates the skin and soothes those blemishes. Nothing has a patch on this.
“I can definitely tell the difference - in a good way. I wish I would have found this product sooner.” - Shaaliyah, Customer Review
We love all things Avocado, and this cream does not disappoint. Deliciously creamy, the Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado has achieved cult status among the Sephora community - and the beauty scene in general. Incredibly rich and nourishing, it gently moisturises, protects and revives the delicate under-eye area with a non-migration formula, so it does its good work exactly where it’s meant to.
“This cream smells fantastic and is very moisturising without being greasy but it doesn’t absorb quickly so should be best used right before bed.” - Tiffany, Customer Review
If you like the reflective look, reach for the Living Proof in-shower clear hair gloss. Promising 2x more shine (and the reviews agree), it transforms dull, lifeless hair and leaves your locks feeling silky smooth. Holding its shape and shine until your next hair wash, this High Shine Gloss Treatment brings all the vibrancy with results that last. Now, that’s what we call a wash and glow.
“My hair looks so healthy and not greasy at all!” - Chloe, Customer Review
If you want a clean, fresh-skin look without foundation, Eborian’s CC Crème Clair is a go-to. A multipurpose formula enriched with Centella Asiatica, it adapts to your skin tone and leaves you looking naturally radiant. A favourite Korean skincare brand for good reason, we’re CC’ing all our friends into this secret.
“I love this CC cream so much, it looks like cream but actually gives a nice blurred effect and covers imperfections. Love this product!” - Stefanija, Customer Review
For eyebrow styling that really stays put, the Sephora Collection Fluff & Fix Brow Wax gives us a laminated look for 12 hours - we promise. It takes seconds to apply and has a clear finish that adds extreme volume to all brows. No wonder it’s so hot right now with over 254.7K likes on TikTok - add this to your basket for brows that instantly wow.
“This product is amazing! I have super thick brows and have trouble finding a good hold that lasts. This is my new go to!” - Cass, Customer Review