MuA Saikat Chakraborty's Go-To Party Season Beauty Trends

The festive season is here, bringing with it a whirlwind of celebrations, sparkling ensembles, and, of course, show-stopping makeup. With bridal and festive beauty trends for 2024-2025 blending the classic with the contemporary, makeup artist Saikat Chakraborty, National Artist MAC Cosmetics India shares three standout trends to elevate your look.

Best Make-Up Trends To Try This Party Season

Skinimalism - Celebrating natural skin with a luxurious twist

“Beauty is all about the skin—it’s the biggest feature of the face, yet we often give it less credit than it deserves,” says Saikat.

The Skinimalism trend champions a skin-first makeup philosophy, where natural-looking skin takes centre stage, polished to a luxurious sheen. Expect soft, satiny textures and a dewy radiance that blurs the line between bare skin and glamour. Lightweight facial mists, such as the iconic MAC Fix+, play a pivotal role in achieving this look. These multitaskers hydrate, set, and melt away excess powder for an “extra buttery” finish.

Manifest tip: This approach ensures your skin looks fresh, natural, and radiant—like the perfect canvas for celebration.

Illuminated smoky eyes with timeless kohl

“I see a huge shift from dramatic, full-blown eye makeup to approachable smoky eyes that reflect light in a classy, premium way,” explains Saikat.

This season, the eyes are all about luminous simplicity. Swap traditional smoky eyes for softer metallic hues—champagne golds and shimmery bronzes that catch the light and create a sophisticated, effortless charm. Kohl-rimmed eyes remain a bridal staple, offering a sultry touch that transcends trends.

Manifest Tip: This illuminated approach to smoky eyes creates a timeless elegance, ensuring you dazzle through every occasion.

Cool-toned blushes for a youthful glow

“In 2024, if you’re still using just one shade of blush, are you even blushing?” quips Saikat.

Cool-toned blushes—think pure pinks and mauves—are stealing the spotlight, lending a fresh, natural-looking flush. Unlike warmer tones that darken over time, these shades maintain their vibrancy, enhancing your complexion with a touch of vitality. Underpainting with a cream blush adds depth, while a light sweep of shimmering powder blush elevates the glow.

Manifest Tip: This harmonious blush-and-lip pairing is the ultimate expression of festive beauty—playful yet refined.

From glowing skin to luminous eyes and radiant cheeks, the festive makeup trends of 2024-2025 celebrate individuality while balancing tradition with modernity. As Saikat sums it up: “These trends aren’t about correcting features but celebrating what makes each face unique. It’s about creating meaningful, fresh looks that feel like an extension of the person wearing them.”

Get ready to embrace the glow-up—this festive season, the spotlight is all yours!