Coachella isn’t just about the music—it’s a beauty playground where festival-goers and celebrities debut the season’s most daring makeup trends. This year, the desert saw ethereal glow, retro revival, and high-tech beauty take center stage. Here are the top 7 makeup trends that dominated Coachella 2025, plus how to recreate them at home.
**1. Glazed Doughnut Skin 2.0
Spot It On: Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney
Why It’s Hot: Ultra-dewy, glass-like skin with a pearlized finish—no powder in sight.
How to Get It:
- Prep with Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream
- Mix Saie Glowy Super Gel with foundation
- Highlight with Danessa Myricks Lightwork Illuminating Palette
Pro Tip: Spritz Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Setting Spray to lock in the shine.
**2. Y2K Frosted Eyes
Spot It On: Sabrina Carpenter, Dove Cameron
Why It’s Hot: Early 2000s metallic lids are back—but more refined.
How to Get It:
- Sweep Urban Decay Space Cowboy shadow on lids
- Layer Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer on top
- Add white eyeliner in the waterline for extra pop
Key Product: Pat McGrath Labs Astral Moonlit Gold for high-impact shimmer.
**3. Blush Draping (Sunburn Chic)
Spot It On: Olivia Rodrigo, Madison Beer
Why It’s Hot: Sun-kissed, monochromatic blush swept from cheeks to temples.
How to Get It:
- Use Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in “Joy” (bright coral)
- Blend upwards toward the hairline with a damp sponge
- Add a matching lip tint (Glossier Ultralip in “Coupe”)
Pro Move: Dust faux freckles over the blush for a just-back-from-the-beach effect.
**4. Graphic Liner (But Soft)
Spot It On: Doja Cat, Ice Spice
Why It’s Hot: Abstract shapes in pastels and metallics, not harsh black.
How to Get It:
- Trace with GXVE By Gwen Stefani Eye Paint in “Clean” (sky blue)
- Blend edges with a Q-tip for a smudged effect
- Add tiny rhinestones near the outer corners
Best for: Those who want edgy but wearable festival makeup.
**5. Glossy Lips (With a Hint of Color)
Spot It On: Dua Lipa, Jennie (Blackpink)
Why It’s Hot: Juicy, barely-there tinted glosses—no sticky texture.
How to Get It:
- Exfoliate with Laneige Lip Glowy Balm
- Swipe on Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in “Pink Sugar”
- Top with Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in “Fenty Glow”
Pro Tip: Overline just the Cupid’s bow for a plump-but-natural look.
**6. Feathered Brows (No More Lamination)
Spot It On: Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner
Why It’s Hot: Brushed-up, soap-style brows—less stiff than laminated ones.
How to Get It:
- Spoolie brows with Refy Brow Sculpt Gel
- Fill sparse areas with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen
- Set with clear brow soap (like Patrick Ta Major Brow Lamination Gel)
Key: Keep them slightly messy for a lived-in vibe.
**7. High-Tech Body Glitter (That Actually Stays)
Spot It On: Ariana Grande, Charli XCX
Why It’s Hot: Holographic, transfer-proof shimmer for collarbones, shoulders, and eyelids.
How to Get It:
- Apply Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Gel-to-Oil as a base
- Press on Fenty Beauty Body Lava in “Who Needs Clothes?”
- Seal with Benefit Cosmetics She’s Magnet! Primer to prevent fallout
Festival Hack: Use face gems to spell out words (like “URGURL” on your cheek).
The Coachella 2025 Beauty Shopping List
✔ Danessa Myricks Lightwork Palette (for ethereal glow)
✔ Rare Beauty Liquid Blush (for sunburnt draping)
✔ GXVE Eye Paint (graphic liner made easy)
✔ Summer Fridays Lip Balm (the perfect glossy tint)
✔ Fenty Body Lava (high-impact shimmer that lasts)
Why These Trends Work Beyond the Festival
- Glazed skin → Perfect for summer weddings
- Frosted eyes → Night-out upgrade
- Blush draping → Everyday monochromatic moment
Final Thought: Coachella beauty is all about playful self-expression—pick one trend and make it your own.
Which look will you try? Share your festival makeup plans below!
