Fall Makeup Trends
According to Janell Geason, AVEDA Global Makeup Director, "Lavender purple is perfect for eye shadow, which can be used on the upper lid with a little oyster gray underneath. You can highlight that with gray or for evening, a dark shimmery olive eye shadow with a kick of gold or purple. It doesn't have to be big and huge all over the eye, though." Little colored metallic accents in the corner of the smoky eye are also the trend.
Balance dramatic cat-eyes with nude lips, or pair soft, natural eyes with bright red lips. The important thing to remember this season is to focus color only on one feature. "In previous seasons, color has been applied all over the face, and this year, it's more about color on the eyes or lips, not both," explains Geason.
As far as eye liners are concerned, precision is in. "I'm seeing exaggerated cat eyes already and will only see them more so as fall and winter roll on," observes Jane Iredale, founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. "We're not getting into vibrant colors for liners, but some plums, blacks, browns and grays, as well as misty kohl for the holidays."
When it comes to mascara, it's unanimous-full, healthy lashes in traditional colors are the trend this season. And as for eyebrows, "Stronger brows are in for fall; thicker than in the past, but still soft and not overly done," says Philip Luque, director of education and artistry for Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. "It's a clean, soft look. The fuller the brow, the younger the look."
Iredale agrees, stating "The eyebrow is going to be powerful and really groomed this fall. Apart from lashes, it's going to be the No. 1 accessory. People are getting more adventurous, combing gold metallic into dark brows-there is more playfulness with the brows."
This fall, perfect skin is literally in. "Whether the focus is on the lips or the eyes, the rest of the skin should be undone with a matte glow. The face is more prominent and the skin is a lot more natural than normal, which is very healthy-looking and pretty," says Marissa Nemes, celebrity makeup artist.
Perfect products for the NEW Fall YOU!
- Soft, full brows are easy with Youngblood Brow Artiste Kit. Brushes, tweezers, brow powder and wax create perfectly shaped, natural brows.
- Do you want soft and subdued eyes or gorgeous and glam? Jane Iredale new Eye Steppes give you everything from simple to sensational!
- Ready for lip color that lasts all day and definition that doesn't require the effort of liner? Get plenty of pigment for your Fall pout with Colorescience Lip Polish
- Get a perfectly matte complexion with Youngblood's Loose or Pressed Mineral Rice Setting Powder. Beautiful skin is your best accessory!
