As the leaves shift color and the air turns crisp, makeup deserves a seasonal wardrobe too. Autumn 2025 is all about richer tones, textures with dimension, and a nod to nostalgia with a modern twist. According to beauty editors, the season is leaning into “moodier and more intense… layered with richness” as we transition from summer’s lightness.

But don’t worry—“more intense” doesn’t mean overdone. In fact, the beauty of this season is that you can still keep it wearable. As one expert put it: “Softer, smudgier, easier than ever.”

Below you’ll find five key trends for fall, plus our favorite product recommendations to bring them to life.

1.

Velvet Canvas / Soft Matte Skin

One of the major shifts this autumn is the move toward skin that appears polished and soft-matte — not flat or heavily powdered. Think of skin that’s set and refined, yet still alive, with a subtle glow in the right places.

What to try:

• A soft-matte foundation or tinted moisturizer to keep things lightweight but refined.
• Pressed powder is applied with a puff to the T-zone, leaving the cheekbones softly luminous.
• Apply cream concealer where needed, then buff it out for a natural finish.
• A velvety setting spray to ease any powder excess.
• Subtle contour or bronzer to warm up the face.

Product Picks:

Prada Beauty Reveal Skin‑Optimizing Refillable Soft Matte Foundation – noted in trend coverage for the soft matte skin look.

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Waterproof Natural Matte Foundation – for a long-wear but natural finish.

Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff – a cream blush that keeps cheek color soft and natural.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand – for a gentle glow on the high points.

Saie Glowy Super Gel – to mix into foundation or apply lightly on top for that subtle radiance.

2. Latte Smoky Eyes & Earthy Neutrals

If you’ve done the classic black smoky eye before, this season gives it a warm twist — “latte” tones, creamy browns, terracottas, taupes, blended softly for dimension without hard lines.

How to wear it:

• Start with a warm neutral eyelid color (think caramel, latte).
• Use a deeper warm brown in the crease or lash line for definition.
• Smudge under the lower lash line for a lived-in effect rather than a sharp line.
• Use matte shadows mostly, maybe a tiny shimmer in the inner corner for light.
• Keep the rest of the face balanced—if eyes are smoky, opt for softer lips.

Product Picks:

LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick – for warm base under the eyes or on lids.

LYS Beauty No Limits Matte Bronzer – for blending in crease or depth.

NARS Powermatte Lipstick in Warm Leatherette – pairs with warm eye in a rich nude-brown lip.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Lip Liner in Boundless Berry – you can use this as a liner for lips or smudge as a subtle eye accent.

3. Glossy Berry & Monochromatic Lips

Let’s talk lips.

Rich berry, plum, and wine-tones are making a major comeback this fall—and the twist? Gloss or sheen, not necessarily ultra-matte. Berry lips + soft skin = modern, chic, and season-appropriate.

Wearing it right:

• Pick a berry shade that flatters your skin tone (cooler skin → plum; warmer skin → wine or burgundy).
• Use a liner slightly darker than your lipstick to define the shape, then apply lipstick.
• Top with a clear or slightly tinted lip oil/gloss to add dimension and movement.
• Keep your eye makeup simpler if you want the lips to pop.

Product Picks:

Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil in Sangria – gives a soft, glossy finish to complement the warm eye.

MOB Beauty Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner – for precise definition.

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Sculpt & Define Contour Book Volume IV – contouring the lips and cheeks helps structure the look when you’re wearing bold lip color.

4. Metallic/Mixed Texture Eyes

Shimmer and metallics are back—especially on the lids.

This isn’t high-drama disco (unless you want it)—it can be subtle: a metallic sweep, accent liner, or shimmer in the inner corner paired with otherwise soft neutrals.

Take it further:

• Choose a shadow stick or cream metallic lid product for easy application and minimal fallout.
• Try using metallic only on the lid centre or as an accent on the lower lash.
• Keep the base matte to make the metallic pop.
• Balance bold lids with softer lips and cheeks.

Product Picks:

Bobbi Brown Long‑Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick – ideal for quick, clean metallic application.

Tower 28 Beauty Gogo Cooling Shimmer 8h Eyeshadow Stick – for shimmer with a smooth finish.

Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow – burnished metallic for serious effect.

Makeup By Mario Master Crystal Reflector – for crystal/glitter layering on top of metallic.

r.e.m. beauty Plumping Lip Gloss – compliment metallic lids with a soft gloss on the lips.

5. “Toasty Makeup” & Warm-Tone Blush

The cozy-season essential: warm, bronzy, “toasty” makeup. Think terracotta blush, bronzer on cheekbones and lids, warm caramel eyeshadow, and a general glow that says “hello fall.”

How to choose and apply:

• Swap out pink blush for terracotta, rust, or warm brown‐toned blush.
• Use bronzer not just under cheeks, but gently on the eyelids and temples to tie the look together.
• Lips can stay in the nude-brown family or pick a warm gloss.
• Highlight is optional — the warmth comes from bronze and blush, not full sparkly highlight.

Product Picks:

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand – for bronzy sculpting.

Glossier Cloud Paint– a soft, buildable blush in warm tone.

Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Dewy Cream Blush – use lightly on cheeks and lids.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Lip Liner in Wherever Walnut – can double as a warmth liner for lips.

Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil in Tabby– finish with a warm gloss.

Final Thoughts

Autumn 2025 is giving us the best of both worlds: the cozy warmth of the season + the opportunity to refresh our makeup routine in ways that feel grown-up yet fun. Whether you lean into creamy “latte” eyes, glossy berry lips, metallic lids, or warm terracotta blush, there’s room to express your personal style.

And the best part? These trends are wearable.

You don’t need to go full editorial to look seasonal. A soft matte canvas, a warm blush, a shimmer on the lid—they add up to a modern, elevated version of fall glamour.
So pull out your scarves, dig into the deeper shades in your makeup bag, and have fun layering your look for the changing weather.

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