As summer starts to wind down, it’s time to switch our summer makeup with fall makeup trends. This season, all the best fall makeup ideas are a master class in balance, from matte skin with controlled radiance to bold eye shadow with strategic shimmer. “We’re seeing a balance between restraint and impact,” says Gilbert Soliz, MAC Cosmetics global senior artist. “Think fresh, pulled back skin with a soft matte finish that still feels alive, not flat. You’ll see bolder elements like rich jewel-toned lips and diffused metallic eyes. Makeup will look refined, not rigid.”
Whether you’re ready to embrace the cool, crisp weather and try a darker lip or match the changing leaves with a warm, toasty orange eye shadow, wearing some new fall makeup trends to match the season is sure to be full of fun and creativity.
“As we transition into fall 2025, makeup is embracing contrast,” says professional makeup artist Lauren D’Amelio Ventre. “Bold meets refined, matte plays with glow, and color is finally having its comeback moment.” Toss out the minimal makeup looks this fall and get ready to get back into full glam: “After nearly two decades as a working artist and educator, I’m seeing a major shift from barely there ‘clean girl’ glam to elevated artistry that empowers individual expression,” adds D’Amelio Ventre.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up all the best expert-approved fall makeup ideas for the season. Get ready to channel your inner artist, and start playing with your eye shadow palettes, eyeliner, and lipsticks. Read on for all the fall makeup trends 2025 you need to know about.
