Good news for those who love going bare-faced in the chillier fall and winter months: makeup trends for fall 2016 consist of naked skin, easy lipsticks and embracing natural features.
As an avid “bare-facer” myself, I seriously appreciate the movement for wearing dewy, healthy skin in place of a full pallet of makeup. For a fresh look stylists are moisturizing skin and “strobing” the face, or highlighting places that normally catch a bit of shine. My favorite highlighter is the Anastatia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in “Gleam.”
Another healthy look is to create cold-weather cheeks by using a swipe of blush to imitate wind-nipped skin. Against the darkening hair and paling skin of fall, a flush of life on the cheeks and lips always looks good. My friends always ask to borrow my MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Blush in “Gleeful,” which would be the perfect color for a rosy face.
For the eyes, copper colors and black smudgy liner are the go-to’s. Combine metallic and matte shades of copper, brown and black for a seasonal style. To dress up a bare face, smudge dark eyeliner around the eye to make your lashes look fuller and healthier.
To create naturally fluffy and thick eyelashes, I am addicted to Dior Diorshow Maximizer HD lash primer. One layer under a swipe of any mascara creates long and perfectly curled lashes.
Deeply filled-in eyebrows have been all the rage lately, but now the trend has switched to a natural option. Makeup artists are celebrating individuality by using natural brows and brushing them up to create organic eyebrow shapes.
Lips are having a “modern gothic” comeback with deep colors and rich purple tones. Paired with a clean face, dark red and mauve-y lips pop against the colors of fall. My favorite lip colors right now are Kylie Matte Liquid Lipstick in “Candy K” and ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in “Tulle.”
With the cool tones and warm clothing of fall and winter, any of these looks would be stellar.
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