
Every year, Lakmé Fashion Week gives us a fresh dose of inspiration, from the silhouettes and colours we want in our wardrobes to the beauty looks we can't wait to recreate. After all, fashion and beauty have always gone hand in hand, with the runway setting the tone for what we'll be wearing, right down to our makeup. And while we love a statement look, there's something equally appealing about beauty that feels effortless, versatile and easy to make your own. This season, we've been wishing for a makeup lineup that brings that very sensibility to life: multi-purpose, skincare-infused formulas that complement Indian skin tones, deliver on performance and take you from everyday to runway-ready in minutes.
As if right on cue, Lakmé has answered our beauty wishlist with its all-new 9-to-5 Hya Glam range. Arriving just in time for fashion week, the six-piece collection takes a less-is-more approach to makeup, bringing together versatile formulas that work as hard as they look good. Think easy-to-wear textures, skincare benefits and finishes that can be kept understated for the day or dialled up for a statement-making evening look. Much like the most versatile pieces in your wardrobe, these are the kind of beauty essentials you'll find yourself reaching for time and again, whether you're dressing for the everyday or taking inspiration from the runway.
Naturally, we couldn't wait to put the collection to the test. After taking all six products for a spin beyond the beauty desk, we can safely say they've earned their place in our makeup bags. Ahead, we take you through the new launches and why each one deserves a front-row seat.
If the off-duty model aesthetic is on your beauty mood board, this multitasking tint makes it surprisingly easy to recreate. With a lightweight, mousse-like texture that blends seamlessly onto the lips and cheeks, it delivers a soft-focus, monochromatic finish without much effort. Available in six flattering shades, the formula has a mattifying effect while remaining comfortable throughout the day, without settling into lip lines or creasing on the cheeks. Add to that its skincare benefits, and you have an everyday essential that makes looking put-together feel effortless, even when you only have five minutes to spare. The best part? It's available exclusively on Tira.
Think of this as your entire base routine, neatly packed into one compact. Bringing together a skincare-infused blush, highlighter, concealer and setting powder, this four-in-one palette makes it easy to create a polished look without carrying around a full makeup bag. Whether you're touching up between meetings, adding a little radiance before heading out or switching up your look for the evening, it has all the essentials covered. Versatile, convenient and designed for makeup on the move, it's the kind of compact you'll want to keep close long after fashion week wraps up.
Finding a setting powder that controls shine without leaving behind a pale, chalky finish can be tricky, but this compact makes a convincing case for giving powder another chance. Its lightweight, talc-free formula helps blur the appearance of pores and mattify the skin, leaving behind a smooth, soft-focus finish reminiscent of a backstage beauty look. Universally flattering and infused with hyaluronic acid, it sets makeup without making the complexion look flat or overly powdered. Plus, its compact size makes it easy to slip into your handbag for quick touch-ups, whether you're heading from the office to dinner or simply want to keep midday shine in check.
Somewhere between the shine of a gloss and the comfort of a lip balm sits this clever little clickstick. Designed to bring colour and care together, it delivers a glossy, plumped-up appearance while keeping lips feeling soft and cushioned. The formula is enriched with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, making it as much about lip care as it is about a polished finish. Available in eight shades with long-wearing colour payoff, it's an easy way to add a little something to an otherwise understated look. And with its satisfying click-up format, reapplication feels just as effortless as the first swipe.
With fresh, luminous skin continuing to make its mark on the runway, this strobe cream fits right into the beauty mood of the season. But there's more to it than a radiant finish. Part skincare, part makeup, the formula works as a moisturising primer while adding a subtle, light-reflecting sheen to the complexion. It's enriched with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and niacinamide to support hydration and improve the appearance of skin, while illuminating particles create that coveted lit-from-within effect. The best part is how easily it fits into your routine. Wear it on its own for a fresh-faced glow, mix a little into your foundation for added luminosity or dab it onto the high points of your face for a more targeted highlight.
From clean, defined lines to softly diffused smoky eyes, this dual-ended stick makes experimenting with eye makeup a whole lot easier. One end delivers colour that can be used to line the eyes or swept across the lids as shadow, while the built-in smudger on the other lets you blend and soften the edges for a more lived-in finish. Available in six versatile shades across subtle and glittery finishes, it gives you the freedom to switch between understated daytime looks and more dramatic evening makeup without reaching for multiple products. Consider it your shortcut to runway-inspired eyes, minus the complicated techniques.

