Most of us have already got our healthy New Year resolutions set—whether they’re financial, wellness, personal, or career-related. The question is, what about beauty?
Maybe you’re guilty of falling asleep with your makeup on more times than you’d care to admit, or perhaps that expensive face serum you bought months ago is still sitting unopened on your vanity.
An entirely new year is a fresh opportunity to upgrade our beauty routines and finally adopt those healthy habits we’ve put off for so long.
So, let’s check out these actually achievable New Year beauty resolutions that can make this your most radiant year!
- Keep my lips hydrated at all times.
- Take off makeup thoroughly before hitting the bed.
- Stop spending on skincare and makeup I don’t need.
- Wash my face at least twice a day.
- Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily for hydrated skin.
- Get at least 7 to 9 hours of beauty sleep.
- Invest in high-quality makeup instead of buying cheap ones.
- Pick more eco-conscious beauty products.
- Wear a good sunblock EVERY single day.
- Get rid of dead skin once a week with a mild exfoliator.
- Don’t use too many actives on my skin.
- Wash my makeup brushes every once in a while.
- Avoid touching or picking at my skin.
- Show the same skincare love to my neck that I give to my face.
- Eat less sugar and sugary drinks.
- Try a new makeup look.
- Maintain good posture at all times.
- Experiment with a new hairstyle for a change.
- Apply hydrating body lotion after taking a shower.
- Quit smoking so my skin finally stops aging with the speed of a light.
- No booze for good-looking skin.
- Practice beauty affirmations at least once a day for 10 minutes.
- Add beauty vitamins like C and E to my diet.
- Stop stressing so much over work, family issues or a man!
- Keep my hair healthy with a good shampoo and conditioner.
- Routinely trim my hair.
- Go makeup-free every once in a while.
- Give my scalp and hair ends a good oil massage once a week.
- Start using an eye cream.
- Keep my nails clean and tidy!
- Start using foot masks monthly.
- Be more patient with my skin when trying a new product.
- See a dermatologist instead of trying home remedies for my skin issues.
- Hit the pan on those eyeshadows I rarely use.
- Stop following every random, questionable beauty advice on TikTok or Instagram.
- Spray heat protectants on hot tools before I use them.
- Air dry my hair instead of hot blowing whenever I can.
- Master the perfect winged eyeliner.
- Practice guided mindful beauty meditation.
- Switch to clean beauty products.
- Learn face yoga.
- Take the time to properly layer skincare products.
- Won’t brush my hair when they’re wet.
- Find my signature scent combination.
- On lazy days, I’ll try to stick with a basic skincare routine (like cleaning and moisturizing).
- Finish my products till they’re empty.
- Ditch sugary treats with dark chocolate, it’s got more skin-loving flavonoids!
- Use a hand cream to moisturize my hands.
- Limit too much screen time, especially at night.
- Make self-care a non-negotiable part of your daily routine.
- Regularly wash my pillowcase. The silk and cotton ones are the best!
- I won’t buy another product until I finish the previous one.
- Throw away expired skincare and makeup.
- Stop comparing my skin to what I see on social media.
- Embrace my inner and outer beauty.
New Year beauty resolutions aren’t about completely overhauling yourself or following every trending skincare routine on TikTok—they’re actually making small, sustainable changes your skin will thank you for.
Even if you only manage to stick to a few, what matters most is treating yourself with kindness and patience along the way.
As long as we’re making an effort to take better care of ourselves, that’s what counts. Here’s to a beauty-full year ahead, inside and out! 💄
What beauty resolutions have you decided to set for yourself this year? Drop a comment below.
