Fall Lipstick Colors for Any Autumn Makeup Look

Typically, the cooler months call for deeper, more moody shades including vampy burgundy and cozy nude. While you can always wear whatever shade you want, say a hot pink or punchy coral, it would be more fitting to go for colors in the same family, but in deeper tones such as a classic red or a warm terracotta brown. This fall, in particular, there are a few shades that are right on trend with what was on the runways including oxblood/merlot, chocolate brown, and delicate pink, which pair perfectly with the clothing colors that are everywhere right now like charcoal grey, olive green, a range of blues and khaki/camel.

The short answer: yes. These shades come in a range of tones, so whether you’re looking for a nude or a burgundy that will suit your skin tone, you’ll be able to find one that is flattering for you. As with most things when it comes to makeup, start by identifying your undertones to help you decide which shades are most likely to suit you. For instance, someone with fair skin and cool undertones would want to look for a red that’s blue-based rather than more orangey.

Because the temps are cooler, your lips may start to veer into chapped territory. To combat that, be sure to use a moisturizing balm frequently. Maybelline’s lip formulas pack lip-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid in our Lifter Gloss® and shea butter in our Color Sensational® Lipstick, so lips are promised to be pampered and pigmented simultaneously. As for how to apply, we always recommend starting with an exfoliating scrub or even just rubbing your lips with a tissue to ensure there’s no dead skin that can detract from the beauty of your fall lipstick color. For the best lip look, pick a lip liner that’s a similar shade to your lipstick that you can use to outline your lips for definition and preciseness, or you can coat your entire pout in the liner to lay a base for even more intense color and prolonged wear.