The Best Fall 2023 Makeup Trends: Makeup Ideas for Fall

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Latte Makeup

Latte makeup is one of summer's hottest beauty trends that can seamlessly transition into fall (and even winter) months. For those who practically live in exclusively nude tones already, latte makeup should be a no-brainer, since it consists of layering various shades of brown for a monochromatic look.

Latte Makeup

Supermodel Hailey Bieber's sculpted latte take pairs perfectly with her sleek bun and strapless cream dress.

Latte Makeup

At the Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2024 show, brown-toned eyes took over the runway. Since the theme of the show was shipwreck, makeup artist Diane Kendal elevated the latte-hued eyes with a lip gloss on top to give it a wet, nautical look.

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Jason Wu Beauty Flora 15 01 Night Rose Eyeshadow Palette

Jason Wu Beauty Flora 15 01 Night Rose Eyeshadow Palette

This palette has an array of brown, gray, and red tones for under $30.

Latte Makeup

We love entrepreneur and influencer Desi Perkins's effortless take on the latte makeup trend, crafted by artist Steven Tabimba. It incorporates a warmer blush tone that makes the apples of her cheeks pop.

Solo Shadow

Solo Shadow

Whether you decide to apply Merit's cream-to-powder eyeshadow with your fingers or a brush, it's easy to channel the latte makeup trend with this matte-finish essential.

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Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick

Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick

Use this handy contour stick from Westman Atelier to define your cheekbones and jawline, and even add a little bronze to your eyelids in just a few swipes.

Statement Lips

At Kim Shui's AW 2023 New York Fashion Week show, lips made a major statement, with the combination of dark liner and pigmented color.

Statement Lips

Models at Thom Browne wore a variety of bold MAC lip shades crafted by makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench, which accented the designer's otherworldly clothing silhouettes.

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Statement Lips

Another layered beauty look, holographic lips—created using sparkling gloss atop of dark liner—were a standout on the runway this season at Luar.

MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Nightmoth

MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Nightmoth

In addition to being an essential for the Wednesday Addams glam trend, MAC's Nightmoth liner shade adds the perfect amount of definition to any lip color.

MAC Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour in Sardonic

MAC Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour in Sardonic

This transfer-proof lip color lasts through eating and drinking for up to 24-hours per wear.

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Grunge Meets Glam

Who says makeup always has to be precise? For fall 2023, rock star, "slept in" glam is taking the main stage, as seen at Heron Preston's AW 2023 show.

Grunge Meets Glam

And at Alice + Olivia, smudgy, smoky eyes paired with brushed up brows and contoured cheeks may inspire your next idea for nighttime makeup. "This look is all about a smoldering eye meeting ethereal, glowing skin. Perfect for clinking glasses on a girls’ night out," Elyse Reneau, executive director of global beauty at Too Faced, says in a statement.

Grunge Meets Glam

Artists at L’Agence's fall 2023 presentation channeled effortless, sultry glamour using neutral yet impactful lip and eye colors.

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Too Faced Born this Way Sunset Stripped Eyeshadow Palette

Too Faced Born this Way Sunset Stripped Eyeshadow Palette

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This versatile palette consisting of matte and shimmer shades makes it easy to build a custom eye look.

Stila Convertible Color in Camellia

Stila Convertible Color in Camellia

Add a healthy glow to the apples of your cheeks with this bronzy compact that works for your lips, too.

Glowing Skin

The fall 2023 runways make it clear: Skin is always in. As seen at Markarian, dewy complexions are still a gold standard in beauty.

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Glowing Skin

At Altuzarra's AW 2023 show, the models' natural makeup and glowing complexions looked luminous under runway lighting.

Glowing Skin

Models on the Phillip Lim runway had fresh faces with bright, firm complexions that served as the perfect complement to the collection. While the face has high-shine, certain areas like the under-eyes and around the nose were kept smooth and semi-matte.

Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.

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