When it comes to make-up and nail polish, autumn is all about one thing: making statements. The biggest beauty trends of the golden season.
Autumn is the perfect time to experiment with new make-up trends: cooler temperatures prevent the color from running away and golden rays of sunshine set radiant skin, autumn lip colors and extravagant eye shadow looks perfectly in the limelight. The nails also deserve a new coat of paint. These are the most important beauty trends in autumn 2020.
Radiant eyeshadow and darker grunge
In times when half of the face is covered with a mask, bright, eye-catching eyes are more important than ever.
"Classic Blue" is the Pantone color of the year. So it's no wonder that the bright color can also be found in the beauty trends: in the form of eye shadow, as model Whitney Madueke does. Blue eyelids make the white of the eyes appear brighter and more radiant and bring a real splash of color into the gloomy season.
It's getting even more colorful: neon colors are a real trend in eye make-up in autumn, as they were last year. Bright orange, in particular, was present on the catwalks of the autumn-winter collections. So that the colors shine particularly intensely and last all day, don't forget the eye shadow primer.
Of course, dark colors should not be missing, the classic smokey eyes. What's new: Instead of precise strokes with a brush, fingers are used – this creates a messy, grungy look. And 1990s grunge is also in fashion when it comes to clothing.
Over-liners and colorful eyeliner
Goodbye to black – autumn is exciting and colorful when it comes to eyeliner too. Hailey Bieber (23) shows the way: The model wears orange eyeliner – perfectly coordinated with her black dress with orange details. A colored eyeliner provides the right touch of color on the face, which we need in autumn to shine in competition with the colored leaves. Other colors are also allowed – purple highlights green eyes, blue eyes need warm colors. Emerald green and turquoise go well with brown eyes.
Abstract lines create a modern twist on classic cat eyes. In addition to the fine line on the lash line, there are now also accents on the upper lid to visually open the eye and create a futuristic vibe. If you dare, you can also choose bright colors.
Natural lips and bright red accents
This trend is probably due in part to the corona pandemic: delicate lipstains not only conjure up a dreamy, natural lip color, they are also mouthguard-proof and last all day. Light colors such as delicate, washed-out pink are popular.
In the early 2000s, it girls like Paris Hilton, 39, and Nicole Richie, 38, wouldn't leave the house without their see-through lip gloss. Good news: the look is back! The lips shine, look well-groomed and the focus remains mainly on the eyes.
But of course the golden season would not go without "Bold Lip". Although the autumn classic of dark berry tones remains, it has a fiery competitor in the form of light red lips. The color is seductive and brings summer color into autumn. Pay attention to the skin tone of red lipsticks: lighter complexions should go for cool red tones with a blue undertone, and orange tones for olive skin. Intense, pure red tones and burgundy flatter dark skin tones.
"No-make-up" make-up and all-over highlight
Less is more: And yet it is a lot more difficult to put on make-up in such a way that you look practically without make-up. Goodbye full coverage foundation, powder and clogged pores – tinted day creams and a little concealer will do just fine. With a little cream rouge you conjure up a natural, fresh look on the cheeks, transparent or brown mascara cares for the eyes without attracting attention.
Cold temperatures can dry out the skin – more intensive care is required in order not to make the face look gray and sallow. But you can also help with highlighter. Good news: the all-over highlight look is particularly popular in autumn. For a natural, radiant glow, apply cream highlighter to the raised areas – cheekbones, browbones, forehead and Cupid's bow.
Bright nails and French manicure 2.0
Natural nude nails are a thing of the past in autumn – instead it will be maximalistic, loud and colorful. Striking varnishes and nail art are the fall trend. Embellishments such as pearls, contrasting colors and statements such as letters – everything is allowed when it comes to nail design.
The classic French manicure gets new polish: Instead of a light pink base and white tips, new colors come into play, the transitions are no longer as accurate, the nail crescent is also involved. Whether it is a clear base coat with colorful tips, like the one Kylie Jenner (23) wears or two-tone – the options are endless.
Those who prefer classic looks and plain-colored nails can opt for strong orange, sage green, slate gray, denim blue and terracotta in autumn.