In an age where much of the beauty we see is filtered through screens, algorithms, and endless feeds, it’s easy to forget that the most honest forms of beauty show up IRL. In 2025, Dazed Beauty photo stories continued to shine the light on that beauty, from the boldest looks on the ground at Notting Hill Carnival, the club kids’ looks spotted within the crowds in Glasgow and London to Rio’s Lady Gaga inspired ballroom party, beauty remained unrestrained in 2025. Shot across dancefloors, drag balls, and festival fields, we’ve brought together the best on-the-ground beauty looks from the year.
Photography Spit Turner
