Autumn Make-up Looks for All Skin Tones
Autumn makeup looks often take inspiration from the changing leaves, featuring warm tones and deeper hues. Whether you're aiming for a soft autumn makeup look or something more dramatic, the Autumn season offers plenty of versatile options. Below, we highlight some of the most timeless and wearable makeup looks for autumn.
Classic Red Lips with Minimal Makeup
One of the most timeless autumn make-up looks is the classic red lip, which never goes out of style. Pairing a bold lip with minimal makeup elsewhere is a perfect way to achieve a chic, polished look. Reds can vary from bright crimson to deep burgundy, offering options for both day and night.
How to wear it
Keep the rest of your makeup simple: defined brows, curled lashes, and a hint of bronzer. Finish with a
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Dark smoke
Black, sooty eyes are a recurring dark autumn make-up look that we see year in and year out. Take inspiration from Halpern Studio and Jason Wu with a winged shape shadow, paired with a lighter tone in the inner corners. Or opt for an eye look inspired by Bora Aksu, AADNEVIK and Saint Laurent, with pure black pigment saturated around the eyes in a rounder shape.
How to wear it
The main ingredient for this look is a dark black pigment, and a creamy eyeliner pencil is perfect for the job.
Begin by lining the waterline and colouring along the roots of the lashes. Then, lightly line the upper and lower lash lines and blend away the edges using a blending brush. Press an ebony powder eyeshadow on top to set the colour. Finish the look with loads of mascara. Keep the skin fresh and apply nude or neutral lipstick or gloss.
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Soft autumn make-up look
No make-up make-up
Designers love a natural look, and we spotted many minimalist, ‘no-make-up’ make-up looks across shows. We loved the beauty looks at Ports 1961, Balmain, Giada, Miu Miu and Tory Burch. Luminous, hyper-real skin was the star of the make-up, complemented with subtle contouring and a clear balm or gloss on the lips.
How to wear it
Begin with a thorough skincare routine. You want to ensure you’re cleansed and glowing with hydration before touching any make-up. Then apply your favourite light foundation and use concealer to cover anything the foundation couldn’t.
Define the brows and curl the lashes. Use some cream blush to add a gentle flush on the apples of the cheeks. Finish off with a dab of tinted lip balm.
51 shades of blue
Blue was all over the runways in the autumn-winter 2023 shows. From bright turquoise eyelashes at Supriya Lele to pale periwinkle lids at Christian Siriano. The pastel blue trend could also be another nod to ’60s-inspired make-up.
You could incorporate blue in your make-up in many ways – a flick of liner, a navy smokey eye or even a pop of colour in the inner corners.
How to wear it
Blue eyeshadow may not be within your comfort zone, but applying a soft wash of it across the eyelids can be the easiest way to elevate your evening look. Next, choose something shimmery and apply a thin, sheer layer if you’re sceptical. Finally, complete the look with loads of mascara and a neutral lip.
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