‘Tis the season for all things warm and cozy—and that includes your beauty routine. Not only are we drawn to deep, rich colors and textures for our makeup and nails, but our dry winter skin also needs extra TLC. Then there’s the fun stuff, like shimmers and glowy peach that brings us back to the early 2000s. No matter what you’re in the mood for, find out the biggest beauty trends to try for winter 2025-26, from spicy fragrances to throwback makeup looks and more ahead.
All Things Velvet
The tactile texture is breaking out of your wardrobe and into your beauty routine this season. From Alex Cooper’s “velvet blonde” hair color to velvet nails (one of the top winter nail trends) to velvet-matte skin, it’s all about the soft-focus look.
Shop the Velvet Beauty Trend
Guerlain Rouge G Customizable Matte Lipstick Refill
DIOR Forever Velvet Veil Matte Primer
Glossier Cloud Paint Plush Blush
A Touch of Cardamom
Stepping in for cinnamon, cardamom is enjoying a moment in the fragrance spotlight, with Aesop’s Above Us, Steorra, Lake & Skye’s Sueded Peach, and others featuring the warm spice note. Boka even has a limited-edition vanilla-and-cardamom toothpaste, just in case you want a break from your typical peppermint.
Shop the Cardamom Trend
Aesop Above Us, Steorra Eau de Parfum
Lake & Skye Sueded Peach Eau de Parfum
Boka Holiday Gift Set – Vanilla Cardamom Flavor and Ela Mint Flavor
Elevated Shimmer
The frosty Y2K shimmer aesthetic is back, only now it’s more sophisticated—but just as fun. See: Merit’s just-shimmery-enough cream eyeshadows (modeled in the brand’s campaign by ’90s and ’00s icon Christina Ricci) and Bobbi Brown’s newly reformulated, ultra-long-lasting eyeshadow sticks.
Shop the Elevated Shimmer Trend
MERIT Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow
Now 24% Off
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
Now 15% Off
M·A·C Jelly Shine Eye Shadow
“JLo” Peach
Another Y2K-era makeup look making the rounds on TikTok lately? Jennifer Lopez’s perfect peachy bronze makeup from her Glow era. Get the look with a peachy blush, shimmery bronzer, and an abundance of sheer lip gloss.
Shop the Peach Makeup Trend
Milky Toners
The K-Beauty skincare step is still going strong, thanks to their barrier-supporting formulas that add an extra layer of hydration for parched winter skin. Formulas from Beauty of Joseon and Aestura keep selling out, and Rhode’s ceramide-packed Glazing Mist is another great option you can spritz on the go.
Shop the Milky Toner Trend
rhode Glazing Mist Hydrating Face Spray
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream Mist
Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk Lightweight Hydration Toner
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Hues
Olivia Rodrigo’s lip color at the GQ Men of the Year Awards was right on trend: For a seasonal twist on the rich chocolate trend, go for a deep red with brown undertones. The same rule applies to nails, eyeliner, and even hair color.
Shop the Dark Chocolate Cherry Trend
OPI Nail Lacquer in Black Cherry Chutney
Good Dye Young Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Rose Mocha
Anastasia Beverly Hills Satin Lipstick in Berry Mocha
Now 26% Off
