ZDIELNYK:
Hanna Zdielnyk — internationally certified makeup artist and founder of BurjBeauty Maestro — reveals the beauty codes set by the runways of Paris, Milan, New York, and Dubai. The season of 2025–2026 speaks with new boldness and raw honesty. Makeup no longer hides behind perfection; it exists between futurism and timeless elegance, and within this tension lies the true aesthetic of fashion’s future.
“Makeup no longer hides behind perfection; it exists between futurism and timeless elegance.”
Skin — Radiance Reimagined
Skin takes center stage this season. Two opposing visions emerged on the runways:
- Glass-like luminosity — a complexion drenched in light, as if illuminated from within, evoking purity and modern futurism.
- Velvet matte — a contrasting softness that anchors bold lips or dramatic eyes, adding power through restraint.
Backstage essentials include:
- Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for radiant glow
- NARS Light Reflecting Foundation for balance and light diffusion
- Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Highlighter + Balm Duo for sculpted luminosity
“Radiance is no longer just a glow — it’s an attitude, a statement of energy.”
Eyes — The New Graphic Language
Eyes are no longer confined by symmetry. On the runways, asymmetrical liners dominated — bold, imperfect, smudged by design. One eye stretches outward toward the temple, the other cuts inward toward the nose, turning the face into a living canvas.
Next-generation smoky eyes also made a strong comeback: softened gradients, metallic whispers across the lids, blurred edges creating a haze of mystery rather than weight. Lashes expanded into dramatic, almost sculptural forms, becoming art in themselves.
Backstage essentials include:
- Pat McGrath Mothership Palette, Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Smoky
- Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen, KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner
- Lancôme Hypnôse Drama, YSL Lash Clash
“Asymmetry is the language of individuality — bold, unapologetic, alive.”
Lips — Metallic Power & Wine-Dark Drama
Lips define mood with fearless expression. Two paths dominate:
- Chrome and metallic lacquers — transforming lips into reflective, futuristic statements.
- Wine-soaked shades — burgundy, plum, deep scarlet, carrying nightfall drama.
By day, the statement softens: nude glosses with subtle tints echo the skin’s natural glow.
Backstage essentials include:
- Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat, Tom Ford Lip Lacquer Luxe
- Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Extreme, Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution
- YSL Rouge Volupté Shine, Dior Addict Lip Glow
“Lips speak the mood — from futuristic shine to wine-dark drama.”
The Hit of the Season — Beautiful Imperfection
Perfection has stepped aside. The defining mood of 2025–2026 is intentional disarray. Makeup artists and hairstylists embraced raw, untamed beauty: blurred liner, uneven edges, hair teased into windswept chaos. It is a celebration of energy, individuality, and freedom.
“Beauty, in its most current form, is alive, spontaneous, and emotionally charged.”
The Fashion Conclusion
This season tells a story of contrasts: radiant vs. velvet skin, bold asymmetrical eyes, lips ranging from futuristic chrome to deep wine, and a fearless embrace of chaos. On today’s runways, beauty isn’t polished into silence. It speaks — powerfully, imperfectly, and unmistakably fashion.
“On today’s runways, beauty doesn’t whisper — it speaks, boldly and imperfectly.”
