Nykaa’s Beauty Rewind 2025 report reveals how Indian consumers embraced experimentation, shifting from brand loyalty to performance-driven choices. Viral products, ingredient-led skincare, and social media-driven trends defined the year. Lipsticks, kajal, blush, and cleansers topped charts, while ceramides and peptides became mainstream, reflecting evolving beauty routines across 45 million users.
Nykaa has unveiled its annual Beauty Rewind 2025, capturing the products, trends, and consumer choices that shaped India’s beauty landscape. With over 45 million beauty lovers across 19,000 pincodes, the report highlights how 2025 was less about loyalty and more about confident experimentation. Consumers chased viral obsessions, scanned ingredient lists, and rewarded only what truly delivered results.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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Lipsticks dominated sales, with 1,750 units sold every hour. M.A.C MACximal Matte in Mehr and Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk were top favorites.
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Kajal remained a cultural staple, with sales volumes enough to stack into 575 Burj Khalifas, underscoring eyeliner’s enduring popularity.
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Foundation sales could cover 250 football fields, with NARS and Smashbox leading the category.
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Blush saw extraordinary demand, with Kay Beauty Velvet Crème Blush standing out; sales were described as enough to repaint Jaipur for a century.
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser emerged as the most reviewed product, garnering over 1.3 lakh ratings.
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Skincare trends shifted from instant glow to barrier health, with ceramides, peptides, and niacinamide becoming baseline expectations.
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Social media reels and reviews heavily influenced consumer carts, reflecting the digital-first nature of beauty shopping.
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Consumers moved faster, switched more often, and stayed loyal only when products performed consistently.
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The report emphasized that 2025 was the year of “curious, confident experimentation,” where routines evolved in real time.
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Nykaa’s insights underline the rise of intentional beauty, where effectiveness and transparency drive consumer trust.
Nykaa Beauty Rewind 2025 captures a transformative year in India’s beauty industry. From viral lipsticks to ingredient-led skincare, the report reflects how consumers are reshaping routines with curiosity and confidence. The findings highlight a dynamic market where social media influence, product performance, and evolving expectations define beauty choices.
Sources: Times of India, Economic Times Retail, Business Standard, PTI News
