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A POLL of 2,000 adults revealed the most annoying beauty issues, with plucking nose or ear hairs and overgrown leg hair among the top concerns. It emerged 36 per cent of all adults were guilty of carrying out beauty habits that they consider to be an ick, with Gen Z the biggest culprits. One of the biggest annoyances is when people’s makeup melts off Credit: SWNS Chipped and sticky nail polish can also be considered a really annoying beauty issue Credit: Getty But while those polled claim to feel most ‘put together’ with freshly washed hair, perfume and a moisturised body, one in 10 don’t like the feeling of their body immediately after applying the lotion. A spokesperson for Nivea which commissioned the research to mark the launch of its new body serum range, said: “The research shows there’s no shortage of complaints when it comes to self-care. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! “We all want to look and feel our best, but there are some beauty habits which can be seen as more annoying or undesirable than others. “There is nothing more annoying than showering and moisturising in the morning, only for it to still be greasy or sticky when you then want to get dressed. Getting food stuck in your teeth was listed as the second most annoying Credit: Getty TOP 20 BEAUTY ICKS Deodorant leaving white marks on clothes Picking food out of teeth Dry/flaky scalp Overgrown leg hair Plucking nose/ear hairs Touching sticky nail varnish too early Make up sweating off Chipping nail varnish Moisturiser which takes ages to soak in or dry Unblended foundation Sweaty upper lip Mascara on eyelids Running out of product unexpectedly Poking yourself in the eye with mascara Dry shampoo visible in your hair Patchy fake tan Lipstick smudging Plucking eyebrows Uneven/patchy beard hair Filing feet with a pumice “It can be especially challenging in the summer months with the heat to contend with, and there’s nothing worse than feeling sticky or uncomfortable, which is why the right products are so valuable to make your routine as easy as possible.” The study also found 41 per cent of those who have committed one of their own beauty icks did so as they think it will benefit their skin long term, while 38 per cent admitted it was simply a habit. With the hot weather revealed as the most common trigger for a frustrating beauty moment among a third of those polled via OnePoll. It also emerged that when it comes to beauty body care routines, 48 per cent take more time over them before a special occasion, while 27 per cent said the same of the summer months. Most read in The Sun But the morning non-negotiable beauty routine includes tooth brushing (61 per cent), showering (40 per cent) and applying lotion to their faces (34 per cent). On the flipside, 15 per cent claim they’ve gone back to their house after leaving once realising they forgot to spray perfume, while 11 per cent have returned after forgetting to moisturise themselves. But moisturising was also the most likely activity to be skipped due to lack of time to get ready. But in contrast, 25 per cent said they feel more ‘put together’ when they apply lotion to their body. With 37 per cent seeking a hydrating, quick absorbing (36 per cent) and smooth (32 per cent) feeling on their skin. Overall, 35 per cent feel more confident when they’ve carried out their full body care routine. A spokesperson for Nivea added: “The survey findings show the impact when it comes to self-care and finding the right moisturiser. “Being equipped with the right tools can build on someone’s confidence, when products are tailored to our different skin types and solve any ongoing irritations, they can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. “Having a routine can be a mindful practice but it can also be empowering and help build a sense of reassurance as you’re about to head out the door.” Comment now