{"id":98626,"date":"2025-06-24T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zine.modalova.com\/zine\/?p=98626"},"modified":"2025-06-24T14:00:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:00:54","slug":"laziness-beauty-what-if-true-luxury-was-do-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/laziness-beauty-what-if-true-luxury-was-do-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Laziness Beauty: What if true luxury was to do less?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No, <em>lazyness beauty<\/em> is not just about rubbing a cloth on your face and calling it a day. It&#8217;s not laziness, but a <strong>deliberate choice of simplicity<\/strong>. The idea? Slow down, lighten your beauty routine, and return to the essentials. If you used to follow 10 steps every night, why not keep 5, but the right ones? If you master contouring and false lashes, let them breathe, and opt for a loose powder. The trend of <strong>Lazyness Beauty<\/strong> (or therapeutic beauty) is arriving in our bathrooms as an antidote to cosmetic overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the \u201cslow mornings\u201d that are trending on TikTok and the micro-habits popularized by wellness coaches, this new philosophy whispers to us: \u201cRelax, take it easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a well-placed micro-habit, this minimalist approach <strong>gives your skin just what it needs<\/strong>. Say goodbye to ingredient overload and the pressure to adopt a complex routine. A small step towards a gentler, more conscious beauty\u2026 and a lot cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimalist yet Intentional: Rethinking the Beauty Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lazyness Beauty is not about \u201cdoing nothing.\u201d It&#8217;s about doing less, but better. It\u2019s like swapping fast fashion shopping sprees for <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/closure-of-videdressing-where-buy-second-hand-luxury\/\">buying one beautiful luxury piece each month on Vinted<\/a>. An effective routine doesn\u2019t necessarily require ten steps or half an hour in front of the mirror if you don\u2019t want to. What this trend advocates is the <strong>reduction of unnecessary actions<\/strong> to keep only the essentials: a good cleanser, a suitable moisturizer, sun protection, a hint of loose powder if you feel like it, and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, more and more dermatologists recommend simple routines to respect the skin microbiome. Too many products? Too many active agents? The result: over-stressed, irritated, reactive skin. The right reflex? Learn to observe your skin, and return to the essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@immbunny\/video\/7495144031156964654\" data-video-id=\"7495144031156964654\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@immbunny\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@immbunny?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@immbunny<\/a> <p>Lazy girl everyday makeup \ud83e\udd70 <a title=\"makeuptutorial\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/makeuptutorial?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#makeuptutorial<\/a> <a title=\"greenscreen\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/greenscreen?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#greenscreen<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Bossa Nova jazz that seems to fit in a cafe(1433079) - TAKANORI ONDA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Bossa-Nova-jazz-that-seems-to-fit-in-a-cafe-1433079-7234222652599846914?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Bossa Nova jazz that seems to fit in a cafe(1433079) &#8211; TAKANORI ONDA<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caring for Yourself Without Too Much Effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this logic, beauty becomes <strong>therapeutic<\/strong>. We stop using makeup to \u201ccorrect\u201d or \u201ctransform.\u201d We wear makeup to <strong>accompany<\/strong>, support, and love ourselves. Less foundation, more natural glow. Less contouring, more self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laziness becomes almost a militant act. As some beauty TikTokers explain, who rack up millions of views with \u201canti-lengthy routine\u201d videos. What do they say to adopt this minimalist routine? \u201cI don\u2019t want taking care of myself to feel like unpaid work.\u201d The idea is to <strong>detach from the pressures<\/strong> to find pleasure without stress, in short, just a moment of self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jaimeelana\/video\/7495152827614989598\" data-video-id=\"7495152827614989598\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@jaimeelana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jaimeelana?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@jaimeelana<\/a> <p>In 2025 we are only spending our money on things that ACTUALLY WORK. \u2728 @LaRochePosayUS @Timeless Skin Care @Beauty of Joseon US <a title=\"skincare\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/skincare?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#skincare<\/a> <a title=\"skincareroutine\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/skincareroutine?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#skincareroutine<\/a> <a title=\"minimalist\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/minimalist?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#minimalist<\/a> <a title=\"frugal\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/frugal?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#frugal<\/a> <a title=\"sciencebased\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/sciencebased?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#sciencebased<\/a> <a title=\"fyp\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#fyp<\/a> <a title=\"trend\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/trend?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#trend<\/a> <a title=\"creatorsearchinsights\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/creatorsearchinsights?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#creatorsearchinsights<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Jaime Elana Pelletier\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7495152802772159263?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Jaime Elana Pelletier<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beauty that Fits into a Softer Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the concept of Lazyness Beauty is rooted in a <strong>holistic philosophy of slowing down<\/strong> or slow living. What we apply to our skin is also a reflection of our daily life. Run less. Perform less. Accumulate less. Like <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/power-of-micro-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the micro-habits I mentioned in this article<\/a>, it\u2019s the <strong>small gestures repeated over time<\/strong> that have a real impact: going to bed a little earlier, drinking more water, applying a mask once a week\u2026 without pressure, without a to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if taking care of yourself was precisely about not striving for perfection? As the \u201cskinimalism\u201d trend spotted among more and more celebrities asserts. Beauty doesn\u2019t need overproduction: it needs listening, space, and breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ariellelorre\/video\/7207481625351965995\" data-video-id=\"7207481625351965995\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@ariellelorre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ariellelorre?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@ariellelorre<\/a> <p>The 4 essential skincare products for a minimalist routine according to @thelafacialist on The Blonde Files Podcast \ud83e\uddd6\u200d\u2640\ufe0f  <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Arielle Lorre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7207481723309804334?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Arielle Lorre<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the Lazyness Beauty trend is far from being a sign of neglect. It embodies a new way to reconnect with oneself, to slow down without guilt, and to genuinely listen to the needs of one\u2019s skin. By reducing the number of products and steps, we gain time, clarity\u2026 and serenity. And that\u2019s not all: adopting a minimalist routine is also a gesture for the planet. Less plastic packaging, fewer chemical formulas released into the water. Every product we avoid is one less small environmental impact. Ultimately, doing less is also about doing better. For oneself, and for the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cover image: \u00a9Unsplash 2025<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, lazyness beauty is not just about rubbing a cloth on your face and calling it a day. It&#8217;s not laziness, but a deliberate choice of simplicity. The idea? Slow down, lighten your beauty routine, and return to the essentials. 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