The beauty trends from 2025 we’re taking straight into 2026

Without even realising it, 2025 changed the way we think about beauty. It wasn’t about doing more—it was about doing as much but doing it better. Skin looked healthier, makeup felt lighter yet smarter, and technology slipped seamlessly into our routines. Beauty in 2026 is balanced. It’s about healthy skin supported by smart tech, expressive makeup without excess, and products that work harder while feeling lighter. As we step into 2026, these are the beauty trends we’re holding on to, refining, and loving even more.

BEAUTY TRENDS FROM 2025 WE'LL CONTINUE TO LOVE IN 2026

1. Skinimalism is here to stay

Less product, better skin, maximum glow. The skin-first movement dominated 2025, and it’s only getting stronger. Think breathable bases, blurred finishes, and routines built around a few high-performance essentials. Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani remain champions of the fresh, luminous skin on red carpets—often skipping heavy contour for hydrated, real-skin finishes. Their glow proved that confidence starts with skin that looks lived-in, not layered.

2. Skincare-infused makeup becomes the new normal

Makeup that treats while it beautifies? Yes please. Foundations with barrier support, blushes with hyaluronic acid, and lip products that double as treatments became everyday heroes in 2025. In 2026, this hybrid approach is non-negotiable. Deepika Padukone’s dewy makeup looks—often paired with minimal eye makeup and plush lips—perfectly mirror this shift toward makeup that enhances rather than masks.

3. Lip serums take over traditional lipsticks

2025 made it clear: lips want treatment, not just pigment. Glossy, plump, hydrated lips replaced ultra-matte formulas, making lip serums the star of makeup bags. Stars like Janhvi Kapoor consistently leaned into glossy, cushiony lips—proof that juicy, well-cared-for lips photograph better than heavy liners and dry mattes.

4. Tech-driven, personalised beauty routines

Your skin, your data, your formula. Technology stepped firmly into beauty in 2025, with AI-driven skin analysis and customised product recommendations gaining momentum. In 2026, beauty feels less generic and more personal than ever. Many celebrities like Kriti Sanon, known for experimenting with global beauty innovations, have helped normalise tailored skincare routines over one-size-fits-all trends.

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5. Blush blocking is cool again

2025 saw blush step into the spotlight with strategic placement—higher on the cheeks, diffused across temples—for a lifted, youthful effect. Paired with cloud skin (a hazy, airbrushed finish), it felt romantic yet modern. The perfect example of this trend was none other than Ananya Panday. She embraced flushed, rosy cheeks that added warmth without heaviness, making blush the hero of their beauty looks.

6. Maximalist nostalgia makes a comeback

While skin stayed minimal, eyes and nails had fun. Metallic lids, Y2K shimmer, thin brows, and bold colour moments balanced out the clean-skin narrative. Khushi Kapoor wasn't afraid of metallic eyes, glossy lids, and throwback glam—proving nostalgia feels fresh when paired with modern skin.

7. Multi-use products for real life

One product, many purposes. From lip-and-cheek tints to balms that hydrate, highlight, and soothe—2025 embraced versatility. In 2026, streamlined routines feel like self-care, not compromise. Kareena Kapoor Khan is known to do just that on her personal routine, which reflects her fuss-free beauty perfectly. 

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Edited by Sabrina Mathews