Single’s Inferno 4 says 2025’s hottest makeup trend is skipping mascara

Bare lashes can be a bold makeup move 

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The popular South Korean Netflix production Single’s Inferno has returned to our screens. As with every season, the singles are serving up serious style inspo, giving us an early look at the hair and makeup trends set to dominate 2025. And the biggest surprise? Bare lashes. That’s right—this season, skipping mascara is the ultimate beauty statement. Forgoing mascara can help create an effortless, clean makeup look that feels very of-the-moment. Get ready to take notes…

No mascara, no problem

Define your eyes

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Opting for a mascara-free look doesn’t mean leaving your eyes completely bare. Instead, enhance your eye area and add definition with a stroke of eyeliner or a light wash of neutral eyeshadow.

Curl your lashes

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Even if you’re skipping mascara, curling your lashes and setting them with a clear mascara can help open up your eyes and create the illusion of bigger, brighter peepers.

Play with colour

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 In lieu of mascara, draw attention to other features like your lips and cheeks. When your lashes are bare, a bold lip or flushed cheeks can take center stage.

Strategic highlight

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 A well-placed highlight in your inner corners can illuminate your eye area and enliven your complexion—perfectly complementing the effortless, mascara-free look.

Glowing skin

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If you’re going for that K-idol no-makeup makeup look, pair your minimal, mascara-free beat with a luminous base. Instead of a heavy foundation that clashes with the barely-there aesthetic, opt for a dewy, lightweight skin tint.

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