AFP – From the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the economic crisis, these are hardly the happiest of times. And this is inevitably impacting the well-being and mental health of pretty much everyone. So what better reason to work on boosting your daily production of dopamine, the pleasure hormone, through food, exercise and […]
From the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the economic crisis, these are hardly the happiest of times. And to help lift spirits, the ’dopamine beauty’ trend - now viral on social networks - invites to wear more colourful makeup. A good way to boosting one’s daily production of dopamine, the pleasure hormone?
What if makeup would have a positive effect on mood? This is one of the explanations given for the famous “lipstick index”, which means that lip makeup sales skyrocket during or after.
Rainbow or two-tone eyeshadows, in bold, vibrant shades, multicoloured eyeliner, and glitter galore, all seem to have invaded TikTok. They are part of the "dopamine beauty" trend.