But ‘sad girl makeup’ in itself is not necessarily indicative of significant emotional distress. For some people it’s probably just about makeup,” Dr Ferguson says.

This one’s for the sad girls: Crying is now a makeup trend. According to TikTokers, looking like you’re on the verge of tears actually makes some people look better — and you don’t have to ...

Indeed, the “crying makeup” trend is the epitome of all that is wrong with the sad girl aesthetic, which has been around for almost 10 years now. With its sad, ethereal, and impossibly perfect ...