The Best Fall Makeup Look

A fall makeup look leans warm and glowy: bronzy, terracotta, and copper eyeshadows, a soft warm blush, glowing skin, and a berry or nude lip. It starts with great skincare and a moisturized base so the warm tones melt in and last through cooler, drier autumn days.

A great fall makeup look is warm, cozy, and glowing — think bronzy, copper, and terracotta tones that flatter every complexion as the seasons change. But the real secret, according to this look’s creator, is what happens before any color goes on: healthy, well-prepped skin.

Here is the full step-by-step plus the original tips from the Albolene Makeup Challenge winner. For more seasonal looks, browse all of our makeup artist tips & tricks.

What you’ll need

Moisturizer for a smooth, hydrated canvas
A radiant or satin-finish foundation
Warm eyeshadows in bronze, copper, and terracotta
Warm blush in peach, terracotta, or soft brick
Bronzer and a golden highlighter
A berry, brick, or warm-nude lip

As our challenge winner says, nightly makeup removal keeps skin healthy. Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser takes off a full face — including long-wear and waterproof formulas — while moisturizing, which is ideal for drier autumn skin.

Every flawless face of makeup starts with great skin care. Prep your face with moisturizer to make sure that makeup has a smooth canvas before application. Also nightly makeup removal is the key to keeping your face looking and feeling healthy.

— DeAndrea Daniels, Albolene Makeup Challenge

How to Get the Look

Prep your canvas

Every flawless face starts with skincare. Cleanse and moisturize, then let it absorb so your base has a smooth, hydrated canvas — the foundation of this look, in the creator's own words.
Build a radiant base

Apply a satin or radiant-finish foundation and conceal where needed. A little glow in the skin keeps the warm autumn tones looking rich rather than flat.
Wash on warm eyes

Blend bronze and copper across the lids and deepen the crease with terracotta or warm brown. These cozy autumn tones flatter every eye color and give instant fall warmth.
Warm up the cheeks

Dust bronzer along the cheekbones and add a warm peach or terracotta blush. This is what gives the look its cozy, seasonal glow.
Add a soft highlight

Tap a golden highlighter onto the tops of the cheekbones and brow bone for a warm, lit-from-within sheen that suits autumn light.
Finish with a warm lip

Choose a berry, brick, or warm-nude lip to tie the palette together. At the end of the day, remove everything and moisturize so skin stays healthy through the cooler months.

Prep & Remove Any Look with Albolene

Start with a soft, moisturized base so makeup goes on smoothly — and when the look has done its job, Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser melts away glitter, face paint, and even waterproof makeup in one gentle step. No harsh scrubbing, no stripped skin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Start with a moisturized, radiant base, then wash warm tones — bronze, copper, and terracotta — across the eyes. Add a warm blush and a golden highlight, and finish with a berry or warm-nude lip. Cozy, warm tones are what make a look feel like autumn.

Warm, earthy shades: bronze, copper, terracotta, rust, and gold on the eyes; peach, terracotta, and soft brick on the cheeks; and berry, brick, or warm nude on the lips. These tones flatter most complexions and capture the cozy feel of fall.

Makeup only looks as good as the skin underneath. Moisturizing first creates a smooth, hydrated canvas so foundation glides on and lasts, and nightly removal keeps skin healthy — both essential tips from this look's creator, especially as autumn air gets drier.

Use an oil-based cleanser like Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser. Massaged onto dry skin, it melts away foundation, long-wear eyeshadow, and lip color in one step while moisturizing, so drier autumn skin stays soft and healthy.