How to Do Makeup for Fall

The leaves on the trees are changing color and so should you. Liven up your look with a whole new color palette.

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Learn how to dress, accessorize, and adjust your makeup according to the season in these Howcast videos.

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Steps

Step 1

Use moisturizer

Work a mineral-based moisturizer into your skin and let it dry.
Step 2

Add primer

Add a primer to smooth out your skin's texture and to cover large pores.
Step 3

Brush on foundation

Brush on powder it to set it, creating a base for the makeup.
Warm earth hues that reflect nature are great choices for fall. Ask a cosmetics consultant about shades that will suit your skin.
Step 4

Lay on sheen

Lay on a sheen of subtle, metallic foundation that is not shiny but will give your skin a glow.
Step 5

Darken the eyes

Lay on a matte gray, brown, copper, or gold eye shadow. Darken your eyebrows one shade deeper than they are naturally to add emphasis. Then line them with black for a smoky look, amplified with black mascara or false eyelashes.
Step 6

Apply blush

Apply a light peach or berry blush, but don't overdo it.
If you draw attention to one area, lighten up on the others to keep that focus. For emphasizing makeup, choose eyes or lips; never both.
Step 7

Use deep glosses for lips

Use deep cherry red, wine, orange, or hot pink lip gloss in the fall. Holding it with a lip foundation first will make the colors pop even more. Now go out in confidence that you will look your best for the duration of the season.
Before the 19th century, men were as likely as women to use cosmetics.