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Karen Alfonso tells you what to expect from 2025 in makeup, hair and skincare

- Karen Alfonso

From boyfriend blush to bob hairdos, 2024 had some pretty big beauty moments. And, while social media continues to be a huge driver of trends, here's what we can expect this year.

Lilac Blush

While purple blush had a moment a few years ago, lilac is now set to dominate with Huda Beauty, Chanel and YSL Beauty launching their very own variants featuring this hue. When applied, the lilac transforms into a soft pink when applied.

‘90s-Inspired Lips

“Lips will embrace dualities, with the rise of matte lip combos featuring grunge-inspired, moody nude tones popularised by ‘It’ girls such as Gabrielle and Charli XCX bringing back the 90s grunge era,” says