The Best Fall 2024 Makeup Trends: How to Achieve the Top Looks

Burgundy Lips: The Ultimate Fall Statement

Burgundy lips are set to dominate Fall 2024, both in fashion and beauty. This deep, rich shade is not just a lip color; it’s a statement piece that can elevate any look from casual to chic.

How to Achieve Burgundy Lips

• Prep Your Lips: Start by hydrating your lips with a lip balm to ensure a smooth application.
• Line Your Lips: Use a lip liner that is one to two shades deeper than your lipstick to create a defined shape. Focus on the cupid’s bow and the bottom of your lip for a precise outline.
• Apply the Lipstick: Fill in your lips with a burgundy lipstick. For an ombre effect, use a slightly lighter shade in the center and blend it outwards.
• Finish with Gloss: Top off your look with a clear gloss for a high-sheen finish.

Grungy Eyes: Embracing Dramatic Eye Makeup

Fall 2024 is all about making a statement with your eye makeup. Grungy eyes, characterized by smoky, grungy hues and dramatic techniques, are taking center stage.

How to Achieve Grungy Eyes

• Smoky Winged Liner: Use a liquid or gel eyeliner to create a smoky winged look. Start with a thin line close to your lashes and gradually thicken it as you move towards the outer corner of your eye.
• Tightlining: Tightline your upper lash line to add depth and drama. This involves applying eyeliner as close to your lashes as possible.
• Smudgy Liners: For a more effortless look, use creamy pencils or shadow sticks in deep tones like brown, black, or grey. Smudge these out to create a lived-in, grungy effect.

Minimal Blush: A Subtle Touch of Color

After the bold blush trends of previous seasons, Fall 2024 is seeing a shift towards more subtle, natural blush looks.

How to Achieve Minimal Blush

• Choose Natural Shades: Opt for soft, natural colors that complement your skin tone. Look for shades that add a hint of color without being too bold.
• Apply to the Apples: Focus the blush on the apples of your cheeks for a natural, flushed look. Use a light hand to avoid overdoing it.

Velvet Skin: The Return of Matte Finishes

Matte skin is making a comeback this fall, replacing the radiant, dewy skin of previous seasons.

How to Achieve Velvet Skin

• Skincare First: Start with a good skincare routine to ensure your skin is well-hydrated but not oily.
• Foundation: Use a matte finish foundation that matches your skin tone. Look for formulas that provide a soft, velvety finish without looking too flat.
• Set Your Look: Set your makeup with a translucent powder to maintain the matte finish throughout the day.

Statement Colors: Bold and Beautiful

Bold, statement colors are always a hit, and Fall 2024 is no exception. From red lips to indigo blue and emerald green eyes, these colors can add a pop of drama to any look.

How to Incorporate Statement Colors

• Red Lips: Pair a bold red lip with a minimal makeup look for a classic, chic appearance. Use a lip liner to define your lips and fill them in with a vibrant red lipstick.
• Indigo Blue and Emerald Green Eyes: Use these bold colors as eyeshadows or eyeliner. For a more subtle look, apply them as a thin line or in the outer corner of your eye. For a bolder look, cover your entire lid with these shades.

French Cool Girl Aesthetic: Effortless Elegance

The "French cool girl" aesthetic continues to influence makeup trends, emphasizing effortless, natural beauty with a focus on one statement element.

How to Achieve the French Cool Girl Look

• Natural Base: Start with a natural, minimal base. Use a light coverage foundation and concealer only where necessary.
• Statement Element: Choose one statement element, such as bold lips or dramatic eyes, and focus on that. Keep the rest of your makeup simple and understated.

Bold Lashes: Adding Drama to Your Look

Long, luscious lashes are always in style, and this fall, they are receiving a next-level treatment.

How to Achieve Bold Lashes

• Layered Lashes: Inspired by the looks at Marc Jacobs’s show, use layers of black nail polish atop Duo false lashes to give your lashes an ultra-chunky, glossy fringe.
• Graphic Eyeliner: Combine bold lashes with graphic eyeliner for a dramatic effect. Apply liner on just the top lashline and then glue on false lashes coated in inky black nail polish.

Experimental Eye Makeup with ZenaMakeup

For those looking to experiment with their eye makeup, ZenaMakeup’s Glitter Cream Eyeshadow Stick is a must-have.

Futuristic Eyes with ZenaMakeup Glitter Cream Eyeshadow Stick

• Graphic Lines: Use the Glitter Cream Eyeshadow Stick to create graphic lines and floating eyeliner looks. This product is perfect for adding a touch of sparkle and precision to your eye makeup.
• Colorful Accents: Apply the eyeshadow stick in various colors to add colorful accents to your look. This can be used to create a minimal graphic eyeliner look or a more elaborate, colorful cat eye.
• Blend for a Smoky Effect: For a smoky eye, blend the eyeshadow stick outwards to create a seamless transition from one shade to another.