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While scrolling TikTok<\/a> recently, I came across a slew of videos featuring girls with fully done faces and outlandish makeup<\/a> choices with simple captions like \u201cpre-shower makeup.\u201d I had no clue what this meant, so I had to ask the experts.<\/p>\n

What is pre-shower makeup?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cPre-shower makeup is when you do a fun or bold look right before you shower so you can experiment in a stress-free environment with no pressure,\u201d explains celebrity makeup artist Natalie Dresher<\/a>. If you\u2019ve ever been 40 minutes late to plans because you tried a makeup look<\/a> that was a bit too bold and had to start over, then this trend is perfect for you.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no better time to experiment with makeup, especially messy products like glitters or not so easy to wipe off products like a liquid eyeliner,\u201d says celebrity makeup artist Allison Kaye<\/a>. If the look comes out amazing, you can recreate it for a night out, and if it fails, simply wash away the evidence and carry on with your day.<\/p>\n

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Even the professionals need stress-free time to fail and find their rhythm. Kaye says she used to do this all the time\u2014she can\u2019t believe it\u2019s now a TikTok trend. \u201cI actually taught myself winged eyeliner<\/a> 10 years ago by always trying it on myself right before I showered,\u201d she says. Dresher also dabbles with pre-shower makeup. \u201cI myself am guilty of trying out new trends and products right before I shower because why would I risk it on a night I\u2019m going out?\u201d says Dresher.<\/p>\n

While some people do pre-shower makeup for practical reasons, others do it just for fun. \u201cSome pre-shower makeup videos that are trending are more extreme and show girls covering their whole face in liquid blush,\u201d says Dresher. \u201cIt can be extremely therapeutic.\u201d It\u2019s like painting for art therapy, but make it your whole face.<\/p>\n

Dresher feels that part of why pre-shower makeup is trending is the shock value of wild looks that garner views, but it\u2019s also just a great way \u201cto try out that makeup trend you\u2019ve been dying to try! Need to practice winged liner? Try it before you shower!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n