When you don't know something, just Google it.

Gone are the days when we used to turn to real experts to seek answers to some of life's most pressing questions. These days, the internet has made it so easy for us to find out the what's, how's and why's just by typing whatever question we have on Google.

Ask and you shall receive.
And the beauty industry is no exception.

Since the birth of YouTube, beauty bloggers and social media influencers, beauty enthusiasts around the world have been spreading whatever knowledge and experience they have concerning this topic.


It is interesting to find out what people around the world are asking on the internet, so the largest search engine decided to roundup the most-searched questions in beauty once again this year.

Sitting at the top of the list is one question that affects every single person on earth at least once in their lifetime: 'How to get rid of pimples?'

If you've never ever had pimples, tell us your secret and save us from this misery.
Other questions asked were also about skincare, such as back acne, acne scars, pores and eye bags. There were a couple of queries about makeup application, like the popular trend of applying highlighter to bring out the glow from within.

Not this type of highlighter, by the way.
Here are the Top 10 most-searched beauty questions on Google:
  1. How to get rid of pimples?
  2. How to get rid of back acne?
  3. How to take off acrylic nails at home?
  4. How to do eyeshadow?
  5. How to get rid of acne scars?
  6. How to shrink pores?
  7. How to apply Lipsense?
  8. How to get rid of under eye bags?
  9. How to exfoliate face?
  10. How to apply highlighter?

Apart from questions and concerns, there was also a number of beauty styles and trends that made waves this year. One of them is the Beauty Blender, which is a teardrop shaped makeup sponge applicator that can be seen used by beauty bloggers all over YouTube.


People were interested in tutorials on specific makeup styles as well, including Halloween makeup, nude makeup, Skeleton makeup and the one beauty trend we just cannot brain this year, feather eyebrows.

Makes you feel pretty like a peacock, maybe?
Here is the full list of popular styles and trends this year:
  1. Beauty blender
  2. Mink lashes
  3. Halloween makeup
  4. Eyelash lift
  5. Prom makeup
  6. Nude makeup
  7. Lip plumper
  8. Skeleton makeup
  9. Feather eyebrows
  10. Lip gloss

Did any trending question or topic surprise you? What were some of the beauty questions you asked Google this year? Don't worry, we won't spill your secret.