Winter 2025 Beauty Trends: Colour, Texture & Glow
As the chill sets in, winter 2025 brings a fresh wave of trends that are as wearable as they are stunning. While oversized scarves, layered knits, and earthy tones dominate fashion, makeup this season is all about intentional contrast – glowing skin against matte textures, muted tones paired with a bold pop, and flushed cheeks that look like you’ve just come in from the cold.
At The Lip Lab Perth and Black Lash Makeup, we’re embracing this winter’s trends through custom colour blends and soft glam textures that bring warmth and radiance to cooler days. Here’s what’s trending this season and how to make it work for you.
The Colour Palette: Dusty, Deep & Juicy
This winter’s tones are grounded, soft, and deliciously rich. Think:
· Dusty rose and muted mauve for soft, romantic touches
· Berry and plum shades for lips that make a quiet statement
· Warm terracotta, burnt peach, and toffee tones for cheeks and eyes
· Frosted pinks and taupey metallics making a subtle return to lids
These hues feel cosy, flattering, and versatile – and they work beautifully across a range of skin tones when customised to suit you.
Lip Trends: From Stain to Statement
Winter lips are having a moment – and not just the deep wine shades we’ve seen before. Here’s what we’re loving:
· Creamy matte textures that don’t dry the lips out – perfect for cold weather
· Lip stains and blotted lips that mimic a natural winter flush
· Glossy finishes layered over custom nude tones for everyday hydration and sheen
· Rich custom blends like mulled wine, cocoa, and deep rose – all available at our Lip Lab counter
Want to match your lipstick to your winter coat or scarf? Bring it in – we can match it exactly.
Cheek Colour: Flushed, Not Contoured
Skip the heavy bronzer – this season, cheeks are fresh and flushed, like you’ve just been on a morning walk. Blush is the hero this winter:
· Cream blushes in rose, berry, and warm apricot
· Placement on the apples of the cheeks, blending up and out for a youthful, cosy glow
· Layered tones – try a soft peach base with a touch of plum overtop for dimension
Our custom blush range lets you create a shade that brings out your natural winter flush – no muddy undertones or one-size-fits-all shades.
Skin Finish: Soft Radiance
Winter skin needs TLC – and the makeup that goes over it should reflect that. Ditch the full glam, flat matte finishes in favour of:
· Hydrated, radiant skin using a skin tint or luminous foundation
· Cream highlighters applied sparingly to high points
· Strategic setting with powder only where needed (think under eyes and T-zone)
We’re still seeing a gentle highlight across the bridge of the nose and tops of cheekbones – but it’s a soft shimmer, not a strobe.
Texture Play: Matte Meets Moisture
Just like in fashion, makeup is leaning into texture contrast this winter:
· Matte lips paired with glossy lids or dewy skin
· Velvet eyeshadows next to creamy complexions
· Balmy cheeks with softly powdered brows and lashes
The balance between matte and glow gives makeup depth without heaviness – perfect for cooler weather and softer light.
A Quick Note on Fashion
This season’s fashion is all about grounding pieces and texture: wool coats, leather boots, chunky scarves. Makeup that complements – rather than competes – with those tactile elements looks most modern.
Think: a deep berry lip with a camel trench, or a dusty rose blush with a charcoal knit jumper.
In Summary
Winter is the perfect time to play with deeper shades, luxurious textures, and makeup that enhances your natural glow. Whether you’re building a new custom lipstick, choosing a blush shade that works with your skin tone, or learning to layer products for winter longevity, we’re here to help.
Come see us at The Lip Lab Perth for a custom blend appointment, or book a winter skin and makeup lesson to keep your look fresh all season long.
Stay warm – and stay glowing.