SS25 Runway Beauty Decoded: Your Guide to This Season’s Signature Makeup
- Vingt Sept
- 4 hours ago
- 6 min read
Beauty
As we officially step into summer, the call for reinvention feels more timely than ever. The Spring/Summer 2025 catwalks have spoken—and their message is clear: beauty is both a playground for creativity and a canvas for self-expression. From the refined minimalism seen at some shows to the unapologetic boldness of others, this season’s makeup trends offer something for every mood and moment.
To capture the essence of these runway statements, we’ve curated a pro-level kit packed with precision brushes, backstage staples, and radiant complexion heroes. Whether you're drawn to Dior’s diffused romance or Versace’s unapologetic sensuality, these high-performing products are your backstage pass to the season’s most directional looks.
Each product featured has received editor approval and was used to create genuine, catwalk-inspired beauty looks for this season’s official editorial.
Brushes
When it comes to achieving a flawless and high-impact beauty look, the right tools can make all the difference. Enter the ultimate game-changers in makeup blending: the Brushworks, So Eco, Glow & Restore, Spectrum, Doll Smash, and Katherine Daniels collections. These carefully curated sets of brushes and sponges are revolutionising the way we apply and blend makeup, ensuring a flawless finish that demands attention.
Glow & Restore: Mini Buffer Brush, Large Powder Brush, Small Powder Brush, Angle Face Brush, Concealer Brush, Blush Powder Brush, Face Brush, Beauty Sponge
Spectrum Collections: Everyday Sets Pantherine 20 Piece Professional Brush Set, 10 Piece Essential Makeup Brush Set
Brushworks: Precise Angled Concealer Buffing Brush, Cream Contour and Blush Set, Must Have Brush Set available at SoInVogue
So Eco: Flawless 12 Piece Brush & Bag Set available at SoInVogue
Blending Tools
Spectrum Collections: Makeup Puff Bundle, 6 Piece Blending Sponge Set
Brushworks: Mini Pillow Puffs, Limited Edition Triangular Powder Puff Duo
So Eco: Complexion Sponge Set
This summer, channel CELINE’s effortlessly chic vibe with a bare-faced glow and a polished nude lip that steals the show.
The rest of the face remained stripped-back - complexions were softly blurred, brows brushed-up, and skin left nearly untouched, evoking a kind of French-girl minimalism that felt both effortless and editorial. Some had a slick of eyeliner to make eyes pop.Â
Choose from editor-approved shades like 11 Rose Céleste, 13 La Peau Nue, 14 Rose Orphée, or 12 Manon - each adding natural colour with a soft, dewy glow. Swipe on and gently blend edges with your fingertip for a subtly diffused, just-bitten effect.
For cheeks, use the same lipstick shade as a light tint—dab gently on the apples of your cheeks and blend outwards for a harmonious, fresh-faced look that feels both polished and effortless.
The Le Rouge CELINE Beauté Lipstick collection is a creamy, hydrating formula housed in a faceted gold case embossed with the CELINE Triomphe monogram. Scented with nostalgic notes of rose and rice powder, it is not only beautiful but adds a sensorial experience. A lovely nod to 1970s-era glam, the lipstick embodies CELINE Beauté’s modern classicism. The finish is satin, offering just the right amount of dewiness to double as a makeshift cheek tint. It’s no wonder it has become a quiet staple in the beauty kits of industry make-up artists, favouring natural impact.
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Dior consistently delivers timeless elegance with a modern edge. This season showcases romantic, soft-focus looks paired with refined details like softly smoked eyes and luminous complexions.
Think gossamer skin and delicately smoked eyes. To create Dior’s Haute couture ethereal vision, prep with the Burberry Beyond Radiance Primer, then layer on the Dior Forever Foundation, followed by the Dior Forever Skin Perfect Stick Teint for a creamy veil of coverage. Sculpt lightly with the Dr. Hauschka Blush in Raspberry and tap the Paul & Joe Liquid Highlighter Pen across high points for luminosity. Define lids using the DiorShow Maximizer 4D Mascara and CODE8 Beauty Iconoclast Eyeshadow in cool taupes. Finish with the DiorShow On Set Brow, and seal the look with Too Faced Makeup Insurance Setting Spray and a dusting of Too Faced Translucent Setting Powder.
Chanel: Polished Parisian Cool
Chanel’s beauty looks are often polished and versatile, ranging from barely-there makeup to playful twists on Parisian chic, often featuring statement eyes or a bold lip.Â
Modern yet classic, Chanel’s SS25 woman wore a timeless face. Start with the Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Foundation and spot conceal using Bobbi Brown Skin Corrector Stick. Eyes were softly sculpted with Paul & Joe Eye Color Palette 01, and mascara came courtesy of Zoeva Ooh La Lash. A chic flush came from the CODE8 Beauty Mood Reflecting Blush Palette, while lips were defined with MAC Carnivorous Liquid Lipcolour. Perfect your brows with Dr. Hauschka Brow & Lash Gel, and tap in MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation for that flawless French-girl finish.
Versace: High Octane Glam
Versace is synonymous with glamour. Think glowing skin, high-impact eyes, and bold lip colours that exude confidence and sensuality. Â
This season at Versace, skin glowed and lips commanded attention. Begin with the Gucci 24H Wear Breathable Foundation, blend with the Glow & Restore Beauty Sponge, and highlight cheekbones with the Paul & Joe Liquid Highlighter Pen. Line eyes with Paul & Joe Liquid Eyeliner, then saturate lids using the boldest shades from the Maniacc London Eyeshadow Collection. Build drama with Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara, sculpt brows using Paul & Joe Waterproof Eyebrow Liner, and deliver high-glamour lips with Burberry Kisses Matte in Military Red. Lock it in with Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray and Too Faced Soft Blur Flexible Finish Powder.
Prada: Sculpted Minimalism
Known for blending minimalism with bold, unexpected details, Prada’s beauty looks often balances fresh, dewy skin with striking focal points. Think bold brows, graphic eyeliner, or a statement lip. Â
Minimal doesn’t mean basic. Prada’s SS25 beauty look focused on sculptural skin and bold brows. Create a seamless base using Huda Beauty Easy Blur Foundation, press in with the So Eco Complexion Sponge, and buff using the Katherine Daniels Pure Pigment Foundation Brush. Add dimension with Too Faced Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, then subtly contour using the Brushworks Cream Contour and Blush Set. Groom brows with DiorShow On Set Brow, and lightly tap the Gucci Multi-Use Cream and Powder Quad Eye Palette over lids. Finish with a swipe of MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour, and mist Too Faced Makeup Insurance Longwear Setting Spray.
Valentino: Celestial Radiance
Valentino’s summer beauty looks are ethereal and dreamy, showcasing delicate hues, glowing skin, and an air of refined sophistication.
Valentino's runway shimmered with dreamlike elegance. Begin with Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Foundation for radiance, enhanced with Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer and blended using the Spectrum Pantherine 20-Piece Brush Set. Add a soft flush with Dr. Hauschka Blush, illuminate cheekbones with Paul & Joe Liquid Highlighter Pen, and smoke out eyes using a neutral shade from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette. Lashes lifted with Christian Louboutin Les Yeux Noirs, while lips shone with Paul & Joe Soft Matte Lip Color in Shade 131. Seal in the glow with Paul & Joe Setting Powder and a spritz of Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray.
Gucci: Fearless Expression
Gucci never shies away from bold experimentation. Their makeup looks often feature vintage-inspired elements, quirky twists, and a fearless approach to colour and texture. Â
At Gucci, rules were rewritten. To channel their experimental aesthetic, pair Makeup By Mario Surreal Skin Foundation with the Brushworks Must Have Brush Set. Add pop-art colour with Maniacc London Duochrome Eyeshadow, shape eyes with Paul & Joe Eyeliner, and swipe on Ruby Hammer Mascara & Brow Duo. For lips, go fearless with Fenty Beauty POW'R THIRSTY or WICKED WHINE, and line with CODE8 Beauty Surrealist Lip Liner in Salvador. Finish the look with Too Faced Setting Powder and a confident smirk.
Saint Laurent: Noir Drama
Think sultry, smoky eyes paired with a rock-and-roll edge - Saint Laurent’s beauty aesthetic always exudes effortless cool infused with bold sensuality.
Saint Laurent owned the night with their moody, rock-glam finish. Begin with MAC Studio Fix 24hr Matte Foundation, sculpt with Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Concealer, and blend using the Spectrum 10-Piece Essential Brush Set. Add definition with Charlotte Tilbury - Charlotte’s Palette Of Beautifying Eye Trends (palette shade Pink Love), smudge liner for impact, and coat lashes with Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara. Lips went bold in Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in First Class, sealed with Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder.
Backstage MVPs: Tools That Made It Happen
A flawless finish starts with the right tools. From the Doll Smash Velour Mini Powder Puff for under eyes, to the ultra-soft Glow & Restore Large Powder Puff and Angled Face Brushes, this year’s backstage beauty relied on expert application. The Brushworks Precise Angled Concealer Buffing Brush and So Eco Flawless 12-Piece Set proved essential for blending and detail work. Puffs like the Brushworks Mini Pillow Puffs and Spectrum Makeup Puff Bundle brought cloud-like precision, while the So Eco Complexion Sponge Set offered planet-friendly performance.
Whether you're craving flushed cheeks, lined lids, or luminous skin, SS25 invites you to express yourself fully. From high-voltage drama to subtle refinement, this season proves that beauty is personal, powerful, and made to play.
Words by Jheanelle Feanny
