After wearing bright yellows and pastel peaches throughout the summer months, it is now time to add a little warmth to our makeup palettes. Even though lipsticks may have taken a backseat, for the time being, your makeup game need not get boring!
Lucky for you, we have done all the hard work of scouring through multiple fashion week images and Instagram pages to bring to you some of the biggest makeup trend predictions for winter 2020. From colourful eye makeup looks to fresh glowing skin, here are six major makeup trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this season…
- 1. Cat eyes
- 2. Brushed up brows
- 3. Graphic eyeliner
- 4. Colour-blocked eye makeup
- 5. Glowing skin
- 6. Soft smokey eyes
1. Cat eyes

Image courtesy: @patrickta
It’s all about playing up your eyes this season — and the simplest way to do so is by recreating the classic eye cat look. Super wearable for both the makeup minimalist and maximalists, this eyeliner look defines your eyes and makes them appear bigger and bolder. Simply increase or decrease the thickness of the wing and liner to personalize this eye makeup look according to your preference.
BB picks: Lakme Eyeconic Liner Pen Fine Tip
2. Brushed up brows

Image courtesy: @benkobeauty
Eyebrows are a defining feature, but gone are the days when your brows had to be properly plucked with not a stray hair in sight. This year, the focus is going to be on big, natural brows. To give your brows a more tamed and uniform appearance, brush them upwards using a spoolie and some clear brow gel! Psst… you can also use clear lip gloss if you don’t have a brow gel on hand.
3. Graphic eyeliner

Image courtesy: @francescacaruso3
Since it’s all about bigger and bolder eye makeup looks this season, be prepared to see a surge in stunning graphic eyeliner looks everywhere. This is the easiest way to break out of your eyeliner rut and give your eye makeup a completely new spin. But that’s not all. Since this eyeliner trend has no rules, it is the perfect excuse to play around with colours, shapes and designs — the possibilities are endless!
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate The Gelato Collection
4. Colour-blocked eye makeup

Image courtesy: @teeomua
A makeup trend spotted during multiple fashion weeks, colour-blocked eyeshadow is touted to be huge this upcoming festive season. Featuring a single-colored eyeshadow all over the lid, this eye makeup trend is extremely glamourous and versatile. From mattes and metallics to glossy and shimmery, you simply can’t go wrong with this one.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Spotlight Eye Shadow Palette
5. Glowing skin

Image courtesy: @lakmefashionwk
Stock up on lots of skincare products and highlighter, because it’s all about fresh and glowing skin this season. Recreating this look is extremely simple too. Simply mix a little face oil with your foundation and blend it into your skin for a beautiful all-over glow. Next, apply some highlighter to the highpoints of your face for that goddess-like glow.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Highlighter - Moon-Lit
6. Soft smokey eyes

Image courtesy: @neseaguiar
Perfect for the makeup minimalist, soft smokey eyes, also known as the ‘lived-in eye makeup look’ is another huge makeup trend this winter. The smudged, smokey eyeliner is the perfect day time makeup look that every girl needs to try at least once. Plus, this eye makeup look will look lovely when paired with your dazzling ethnic outfits.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal
Main image courtesy: @santoshishetty and @debasreee
Written by Urvi Dalal on Nov 03, 2020
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!