A BEAUTY pro has revealed the popular treatment she would never recommend.
So if you’ve got wrinkly under-eyes and are considering tweakments, you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up and take notes.
A beauty professional has warned people against a very popular aesthetics treatment that’s loved by stars[/caption]
According to Sophia Bailey, the procedure, which Love Island’s Grace Jackson swears by, can actually cause ‘blue slugs’[/caption]
Even Kylie Jenner is reported to have had tear trough filler, but Sophia wouldn’t recommended it[/caption]
According to Sophia Bailey, who has been described as the ‘Queen of Aesthetics’, tear trough filler – a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that injects hyaluronic acid into the under-eye area to reduce the appearance of dark circles, hollows, and wrinkles – is not the answer.
Revealing all on a recent episode of the Nip, Tuck, Not Giving A… podcast, Sophia was met with hosts Ashley Stobart and Lauren Harris, where she got candid on why she wouldn’t recommend tear trough filler.
When it comes to battling “hollowness, wrinkles and dryness”, Sophia revealed why tear trough filler is not the solution, as she explained: “So tear trough filler basically, there’s not many fillers that are licensed to use under the eye.
“My personal opinion, if I was to use any, it would be Restylane.
“Restylane has light-reflecting pigments in it, now that’s all well and good, however, filler is hydrophilic which means it holds its own weight in water.”
Sophia recognised that whilst many beauty fans think they will be left with smooth under-eyes after tear trough filler, in fact, it can cause ‘blue slugs’.
She continued: “People get tear trough and come back four months later with blue slugs under their eyes.
“They get split bags, or they go heavy – Jennifer Aniston had them recently.”
Tear trough filler is a procedure loved by many celebs, including Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei, Love Island’s Grace Jackson and reality TV star Kylie Jenner.
But whilst many celebrities swear by it, the popular procedure, which can last from six to 18 months, has been associated with side effects such as bruising, swelling and bumps under the eyes.
The beauty whizz also claimed that whilst some customers are “suitable” for the procedure, it’s important that people “find someone who specialises in it”.
According to this professional, choosing the right practitioner is essential, and beauty fans should opt for someone who does tear trough filler “day in and day out”.
It’s a very thin area of skin and it can cause a Tyndall effect where it looks blue
Sophia Bailey
As well as this, Sophia recognised: “A lot of people who obsess over their undereye, they have a high expectation that filler is going to get rid of it.
“It’s a very thin area of skin and it can cause a Tyndall effect where it looks blue.
“In my experience, whenever I’ve done it, my clients are never 100 per cent happy – and that’s a no from me.
“It’s not for me, I’m not messing around with that.”
Top beauty trends for 2025
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025.
Haircare
Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.
Hair glosses are multifunctional as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025’s core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up.
2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.
Skincare
Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin’s appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. “Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion.
Skincare routines will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine.
Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.
Makeup
Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.
Makeup looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks.
Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.
Nails
2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
Instead of tear trough, Sophia acknowledged: “I do love Polynucleotides under the eyes, those are incredible. It’s salmon DNA, it’s derived actually from trout.
“You can do all these things to your skin – you can work on the muscle with Botox, you can have filler which fills, restores and plumps, and then you’ve got skin boosters and Polynucleotides.”
Not only this, but rather than aesthetics treatments, Sophia revealed the free hack that could help to reduce the appearance of under-eye wrinkles.
She simply questioned: “Look at your diet, are you drinking loads of water?”
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She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
“The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.
