I cannot believe this year is already over—it's basically 2026—so I’m finally sitting down to film my Best of Makeup 2025. This time I kept it focused: makeup only. I tried to do one winner per category (with a few very necessary honorable mentions), and everything here fits my whole vibe: minimal makeup routines, skin-like finishes, and luxury products that actually perform—especially on camera and for events. I talk you through the one foundation that truly impressed me (the Victoria Beckham Beauty Foundation Drops—yes, it’s expensive, but it’s dependable and wears beautifully), the surprise “tool-like” concealer win from Lisa Eldridge, and the blushes I will not stop advocating for: Victoria Beckham Beauty Colour Washes (Flushed is basically my natural cheek). I also compare powders—Kosas wins for blur without looking cakey—then finish face with the Fara Homidi bronzer, which gives that buttery, skin-like sheen and has packaging that feels properly luxe. For eyes, I break down my favorite single-shadow formulas (liquid, pot, stick, and full sparkle), plus the one palette I kept reaching for: the Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe in Cocoa for an easy, warm everyday eye. I wrap up with liners (my forever holy grail VBB Kajals), two standout mascaras, my most-used Rephr brushes, and the soft, wearable fragrances I loved this year before getting into the lip products I actually reach for as someone who’s always cuddling their son.