Weโve seen all the makeup trends summer had to offer. From blush smoothies to movement-approved makeup and porcelain skin, it was clear that the season was a moment for authentic beauty. Now, with autumnal vibes in full swing, naturally, our favorite makeup artists are setting the new makeup dos for fall.
Below, three industry-leading MUAs break down the looks, techniques, and products behind their favorite fall trends.
Legendary makeup artist, Pat McGrath
The fall makeup trends sheโs looking forward to:
This fall, itโs all about celebrating the majorness of multidimensional finishes and opulent hues. Weโre seeing a resurgence of bold, jewel-toned eye looks paired with soft, glowing complexions. You can even see that from my recent Bottega Veneta and LOEWE SS25 shows.
Iโm particularly excited about the embrace of rich, sumptuous textures that create both drama and elegance. Think mesmerizing metallics, velvety mattes, and hypnotic holographic sheensโall coming together to create a look thatโs equal parts captivating and couture.
Another trend is Bold Lips. The past couple of years weโve seen an emphasis on gloss and tinted balm, but the fall 2024 collections saw the return of lipstick in a major way, like the looks I created for Valentino Fall/Winter 2024 and Louis Vuittonโs Cruise 2025 show in Barcelona.
Itโs one of the reasons I created my new Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil, a lip product that features the intense pigment and lush texture of lipstick, but with a tapered, pencil-like tip that gives you both precision and the opportunity to play. Itโs designed to let you experiment with bold lip designs, whether thatโs a classic bright red or a multi-dimensional ombrรฉ effect.
Her top pro tips to achieve the look:
The secret to achieving these opulent eye looks is all in the layering. Start with a soft matte base to sculpt and define the eyes. Then, layer on a metallic or shimmering shade to add depth and dimension. To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence. Itโs all about building the look in stages to create a multi-faceted finish that catches the light from every angle.
Her product recommendations:
For eyes, the LUMINOUS LEGENDS: MEGA EYE SHADOW PALETTE is an absolute essential. With shades like CELESTIAL CERULEANโa sparkling deep blue that I coined โsparkling denimโโand STARDUST PEONYโan iridescent coral roseโyou can effortlessly create a myriad of looks that are perfect for fall. For the ultimate finishing touch, the LUMINOUS LEGENDS: ASTRAL NOIR EYE SHADOW DUO, featuring the shimmering shades BLITZ GOLD and ASTRAL NOIR, adds that final touch of opulence.
Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist, Priscilla Ono
The fall makeup trends sheโs looking forward to:
I feel like this fall will bring a modern version of the off duty 90โs model. Nostalgia is always trending, but the makeup products we use have evolved so much that itโs the same vibe but modernized. This fall, I think we will see luminous skin, beautiful blush, and a โ90s brown/deep red toned lined lip. I feel like this kind of trend is so versatile since you can wear it every day or pick bolder shades to dress it up for special occasions without having to use more products. Itโs easy and straightforward, but still looks so classic.
Her top pro tips to achieve the look:
When applying foundation, I really like to use Fenty Beautyโs Foundation Brush #145. The shape of the brush is almost like a teardrop which really allows you to get in hard-to-reach places. Itโs also more on the dense side so it evenly distributes product, which leaves the skin looking almost airbrushed!
I like to use blush above the contours of the cheeks and blend into the hairline for a gradient look, and then go in with a sponge to blend all the edges together for an effortless look.
For a perfectly lined lip, I love to do what I call the โCupidโs Bow Contourโ technique:
STEP #1: Start by lining the center of your Cupidโs bow, concentrating on the shape. Then fade the liner to the corners of the lip.
STEP #2: Line the bottom center of the lip and fade the liner towards the outer corners.
STEP #3: Blend the liner by pressing your lips together.
STEP #4: Top it off by layering with Fenty Beautyโs Gloss Bomb Stix to achieve that 90โs brown/red tone lip.
Her product recommendations:
The Fenty Beauty SoftโLit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation is the perfect finish to achieve that look, itโs buildable and feels so nice on the skin. Especially with the weather changing in the fall, you can get that โluminous skin that still looks like skinโ look that usually comes during the summer.
For blush, try out the new Fenty Beauty Fenty Cheeks Out Suede Powder Blush. It has a gorgeous matte finish in colors ranging from peachy pink to coral red and all your favorite pinky-neutrals in between. Some shades that I think would be right up the 90โs alley would be Bakinโ Cakez, Petal Poppinโ and Summertime Wine. For a bold pop of color, Lolly Poppy or Daiquiri Dip.
Lastly, for a modern 90โs brown/deep red toned lipโFenty Beauty Traceโd Out Pencil Lip Liner and Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick.There are so many lip combos that would work perfectly, and the formulas are beautiful together!
MAC Senior National Artist, Fatima Thomas
The fall makeup trends sheโs looking forward to:
Dark, bold lips are so chic. And the rich color palette for fall is always refreshing after a summer of neons, pastels, and brights.
Her top pro tips to achieve the look:
Go through your makeup bag and pull out your favorite autumnal colors. Do you have a cold chocolate? A cranberry? Slate gray? Taupe? If not, put those on your shopping list and head over to your nearest MAC Store or counter.
Her product recommendations
My three must have brushes, for getting gorgeous, sophisticated eye looks are MAC 224, 242, 239, 240, and 263. These tools will allow you to create a variety of looks, from minimal to maximum.
