Forget Clean Girl Look; Try 5 Indian Y2K Makeup Trends That Are Dominating 2026

Clean girl makeup aesthetics are long gone. Say hello to Y2K makeup again, as young women are not afraid to go bold and experiment with their makeup. From Katrina Kaif’s signature glossy lips to shimmery baby doll blush for a flushed look, Indian Y2K makeup looks are here to stay. But instead of copying the whole aesthetic, women have given their own spin to these trends.

Check these five Y2K makeup trends that you should try if you are in the mood of experimenting with your looks.

In the 2000s era, Katrina Kaif’s glossy lips were one of the most popular beauty trend and no one aced this look like her. This trend has returned in the past few years, but 2026 definitely solidified it. Elevate your simple look with a hint of gloss on your lips, and you are good to go.

Baby doll blush emphasises on showcasing a youthful and flushed look through your makeup. Choose shades like bubblegum, pastel hues, or cool-toned pink, as per your skin tone. Put the blush high on the apple of your cheeks to achieve this look. Take inspiration from Sonam Kapoor’s glowing and radiant look.

Actresses like Rani Mukerjee and Aishwarya Rai donned this metallic eyeshadow with silver and warm bronze tones. This trend has made a comeback again, with Gen Zs not being afraid to go bold with their makeup. Embrace this trend like Ananya Panday, as she chose copper eyeshadow for this look.

Coloured Kajals in the shades of blue, green, or brown were all craze in the era of 2000s. They have also made a bold comeback with women experimenting more with their makeup.

Not just eyeshadows, lipsticks are also having their moment with shimmer. It should be noted that this is different than glossy lips. Several popular Indian influencers were seen donning shimmery lipsticks, adding more drama to overall makeup.

 

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