Why Is Everything So Boring Now? How Beauty, Fashion, and Interiors Lost Their Sparkle

Why is everything so beige, quiet, and boring now? From skincare bottles that look like medicine to minimalist fashion and sterile interiors, it feels like the world has lost its sparkle. In this video, I explore how beauty, fashion, and design became so visually uniform—and why that matters. We’ll dive into the history of playful makeup packaging, the vibrant interiors of past decades, and the joyful chaos of early 2000s fashion, and contrast it with today’s obsession with minimalism, branding, and so-called “tasteful” aesthetics. Along the way, we’ll unpack how tech culture, capitalism, and social media anxiety all contributed to this era of visual sameness—and how femininity, in particular, was stripped of its color, glamour, and fun. If you’ve ever looked at your makeup shelf, your closet, or your living room and wondered, “When did everything get so boring?”—this video is for you. Whether you’re nostalgic for glitter lip gloss, miss the charm of vintage perfume bottles, or just want your world to feel a little more vibrant again, we’re diving deep into the aesthetic shift that made everything feel the same. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cultural commentary with a feminine, nostalgic lens. And let me know in the comments: what’s one beauty product or item of clothing you wish would make a comeback? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4hiMCyAEMxibzIYrOKD5Q/join #aestheticculture #designhistory #beautycommentary #nostalgia #minimalism #feminineaesthetic #videoessay