The 5 Beauty Trends to Try This Party Season
Words by Maya Avram
Party season calls for lustrous shimmer, bold colour and unforgettable scents – but this year’s beauty trends give these classics a modern twist. Think luminous powders that deliver soft glam, metallic eyeshadows that elegantly capture the light, statement lipsticks in bold berry red and sophisticated gourmand and amber fragrances that set the mood alight. Discover our curated edit of party beauty essentials shaped by this season’s most captivating trends.
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Berry Lips
Our Top Pick: YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick
From the runways to your feed, 2025 is all about a renaissance of bold colour. Berry lips are firmly en vogue – especially in a satin finish that captures festive lights. YSL’s Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Rouge Provocation delivers on both fronts, balancing buildable coverage with a luxe feel that lasts well beyond the first toast.
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Gourmand Fragrances
Our Top Pick: Bond No. 9 x Harrods 175 Anniversary Edition Eau de Parfum
Gourmand scents with a nod to tradition are defining the season. Bond No. 9’s collaboration with Harrods captures the trend in its most opulent form: a rich, celebratory blend ideal for party nights. Sweet notes of blackcurrant and vanilla are laced with nostalgic rose, evoking timeless glamour with every spritz.
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Metallic Smoky Eyes
Our Top Pick: Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre Eyeshadow
This season, the smoky eye gets a high-octane upgrade. Metallic accents bring a multi-dimensional edge to the classic look. Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Lid Lustre Eyeshadow is the ultimate after-hours essential, with its intense pigment and luminous finish that reflects the light beautifully, ensuring your gaze is as bold and captivating as the occasion.
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Soft Glam
Our Top Pick: Prada Beauty Light Glowing Highlighting Powder
A naturally glowing complexion is the season’s ultimate statement, and Prada Beauty’s Light Glowing Highlighting Powder delivers it effortlessly. Formulated with Micro-Pixel pearls, the illuminating staple lends your skin a natural, light-diffusing sheen while squalane ensures a supple finish. The result? Radiance that photographs beautifully, from candlelit dinners to lavish soirées.
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Amber Scents
Our Top Pick: Guerlain Ambre Samar Eau De Parfum
Amber sets the tone for evening fragrances this season, with Guerlain’s Ambre Samar Eau De Parfum offering a luminous yet tantalising interpretation of the trend. Created for nighttime indulgence, this scent layers almond and cardamom with the house’s signature Amber Gold accord, resulting in a blend that feels opulent, sensual and undeniably festive.
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