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This year was jam-packed with bizarre beauty trends, fueled by social media and a quest for likes, views and retweets. Below, the worst of the bunch.

Wonky brows

Eyebrows were made to look like feathers, squiggles, dragons’ tails and more. Creative? Sure. But also impractical — and so ugly.

Unicorn products

In a fit of Lisa Frank-fueled nostalgia, makeup brands pushed unicorn highlighters, eye shadows, and various forms of goop, most packed with flakes of garish glitter.

Overstuffed lips

Kylie Jenner’s rumored pregnancy may (temporarily) stop her from getting lip fillers, but 2017’s top influencers seem to have standing lip-injection appointments. Let’s deflate in 2018, shall we?

Aggressive highlighter

Subtle highlighter can add flattering dimension to a wearer’s face. This year’s version of highlighter makes the wearer look like she got caught in a shimmer storm.

Matte lip kits

What’s worse than a pasty, flake-inducing matte liquid lipstick? A pasty, flake-inducing matte liquid lipstick that’s painted far past the natural edges of the mouth.

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