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Makeup Marvels: The Eye, Lip & Cheek Trends Every Beauty Addict Will Be Wearing This Fall

Whether you love a classic, feminine or edgy look, this season's trends will make you swoon.
By Andrea Jordan · Updated October 26, 2020

This feature originally appeared in the August 2017 Issue of ESSENCE Magazine.

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Eye Trend: Colorful & Bold

This fall, it’s all about the drama. When you wear bright eye shadows, be sure to blend and contour properly. If you use a single hue, sweep it in a circular angle to create a halo effect around your lids, or take a liner in your favorite tint and draw a unique shape like what we saw on the Prabal Gurung catwalk (above).

 

And don’t worry, traditionalists. There’s something for you, too. A smoky eye–in any color–is on trend. Also try different textures–using metallic pops, shimmers or glitters is a great way to play up a basic dark eye. Keep scrolling to shop all of our favorite runway eye looks and more. 

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The Shade: MAC Chromacake in Genuine Orange
Makeup Marvels: The Eye, Lip & Cheek Trends Every Beauty Addict Will Be Wearing This Fall
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The Show: Derek Lam
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The Shade: Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eye Shadow in Purple Daze
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The Show: Stella Jean
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The Shade: MAC Eyeshadow in Electric Eel
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The Show: Brandon Maxwell
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The Shade: MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon
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The Show: La Perla
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The Shade: Maybelline Color Sensational Loaded Bold Lipstick in Midnight Merlot
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The Show: Elie Saab
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The Shade: MAC Glitter in 3D Silver
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13
Lip Trend: Plum & Berry

Whatever your mood, give your pout some pop with these striking hues in a glossy or matte finish. For a nifty spin, find a dark plum that’s nearly black but still shows hints of purple. If you prefer to go brighter, try a pink or red that mimics the color of summer berries.

 

Once you’ve found your tint, experiment with different applications. Swipe and line lips for full and precise coverage. For a stain effect, pucker up and use your finger to dab the lipstick over your lips. Keep scrolling to shop our favorite runway-ready shades. 

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The Show: Public School
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The Shade: Dior Rouge Liquid Lip Stain in Hectic Matte
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The Show: Novis
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The Shade: Smashbox Be Legendary Triple Tone Lipstick in Red Ombre
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The Show: Ane Amour
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The Shade: YSL Glossy Stain Lip Color in Fuchsia Filtre
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20
Cheek Trend: Flushed & Natural

Embrace what your mama gave you no matter the season. Gone are the days of layered foundation and harshly chiseled contours. For a soft look, opt for dewy cheeks in a pink or coral hue. But when you want to rock barely-there makeup, mix a bit of liquid highlighter with your daily moisturizer for an even complexion and subtle glow. 

 

Keep scrolling to shop our favorite runway-ready cheek looks, starting with Roksanda (above). 

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The Shade: Dior Diorblush in New Red
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The Show: Monse
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The Shade: Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter
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The Show: 3.1 Phillip Lim
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NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
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