Refresh Your Makeup Routine This Fall With These Looks That Are Perfect for Women Over 50
The most flattering hues and makeup techniques that will make you shine
Just like we swap out our wardrobe when the seasons change, especially as the weather cools in fall, our makeup routine can use some tweaks too. From the shades that we use to the products and techniques, it’s easy to give your regimen a refresh. We turned to celebrity makeup artists for the most flattering fall makeup looks, like copper eyeshadow, berry lips and rosy blush to name a few. Read on for the simple tips and tricks that make you stand out for good reason this autumn.
The best fall makeup looks
Lift droopy eyes with copper lids
An easy way to offset the aging effect gravity has on our eyelids? Swipe on an eye shadow in a fall foliage–inspired shade like copper, says makeup artist Andrea Claire, who has worked with Alanis Morissette and Hillary Scott. “A metallic copper eye shadow’s shimmer particles bounce light off eyelids, which not only draws focus upward to lift eyes, but also creates a subtle light diffusion that acts like a photo filter to hide any sagginess.” She suggests a liquid shadow since the more hydrating formula offers a smoother finish and, unlike powders, won’t settle into fine lines.
To do: Add a small dot of liquid shadow, like Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Spark, onto the back of one hand, then use a flat eye shadow brush to apply the color from the upper lash line to the crease (the area between the lid and the brow bone); blend out with the brush. Finish by sweeping leftover shadow along the lower lash line to further “open eyes” and detract from saggy lids.
Plump a thin pout with a berry lip oil
You may have been told to steer clear of bold lip shades like berry when you have thinner lips, as these shades can visually shrink lips even more. But you can enjoy the fall colors and make your lips look plumper with just a little bit of prep, says makeup artist Amy Zdunowski-Roeder, who’s worked with Kristen Wiig and Malin Akerman. Her two-step trick: First she outlines her clients’ lips with a lip liner in a shade similar to their lips before applying a deeper hue. The liner not only keeps lipstick from feathering but it “expands” the outline of lips for a more naturally fuller appearance. Then, instead of using a heavy lipstick, she opts for a berry-tinted lip oil. The oil’s shine creates the illusion of a plumper pout, while its subtle tint adds color without overwhelming.
To do: Grab a lip liner in a shade that matches your natural lip color and use it to line lips, drawing just past your natural lip line. Fill in lips with the liner (this gives the oil added on top something to adhere to), then top with an oil, like Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil in Affection.
Brighten tired eyes with champagne shadow
We all wish we could get more shut-eye, especially around the holidays. Instead, we wake up with red, tired-looking eyes each morning. Thankfully, it’s easy to wake up eyes with a touch of sparkling champagne eye shadow. “A swipe of the shimmery hue at the inner corner of eyes infuses the area with eye-brightening light, creating a ‘widening’ effect of the whites of the eyes, for a wide-awake look,” says Zdunowski-Roeder. Plus, the reflective hue optically brightens up the under-eye area to diminish dark circles, so you’ll be left looking more sensational and less spent.
To do: Apply the shadow to the inner corner of both eyes, says Zdunowski-Roeder, who suggests using a shadow stick, like Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener in Stella, since it makes application a cinch. Then sweep onto the inner third of each eyelid and blend out with fingertips. Bonus: Adding a slightly deeper shimmery eye shadow shade onto the rest of eyelids boosts the brightening and eye-opening benefits.
Offset sallow skin with rosy blush
Since we’re spending less time outdoors this time of year, the lack of natural sunlight on our skin can leave our complexion looking washed out. What can help perk it back up: sweeping on blush in muted rose, the season’s trending shade. The neutral pink hue counteracts sallowness by restoring skin’s natural warm, rosy flush. To boost the benefits, Claire advises reaching for a blush made with a cream formula, like Honest Beauty Creme Cheek + Lip Color in Rose Pink. The light-reflecting finish gives skin a subtle glow, and it won’t seep into creases to emphasize any fine lines or wrinkles.
To do: Using a makeup sponge, Claire recommends placing the color slightly to the side of the apples of the cheeks, then blending up toward the temples. This prevents an oversaturated look while directing focus upward, pulling features with it to give them a youthful, lifted appearance.
Boost radiance with underpainting
This time of year, it seems like no matter how much moisturizer we apply, it’s never enough to revive a lackluster complexion. The fix? “A trend on TikTok called underpainting, where you apply highlighter before foundation,” says Zdunowski-Roeder. Applying dabs of highlighter on top of foundation provides a bright glow, but it can look contrived. By placing foundation over it, the shine gets muted, making it less obvious to the naked eye, yet it still shines subtly through the foundation for a natural-looking lit-from-within glow.
To do: Squeeze out a pea-sized amount of a liquid highlighter. We like L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer because it’s made with moisturizing glycerin so it hydrates skin to boot. Then apply it evenly all over the face using your fingertips (the warmth from your hands helps the product melt into skin). Let dry for 1 minute before applying foundation as usual.
Conceal flaws with a CC cream
Gone are the days when only thick, heavy foundations fit the bill to mask aging skin concerns like dark spots, redness and fine lines. Today’s lighter-weight counterparts feature a serum base that offers ample coverage and treats skin at the same time, says Claire. Her advice: Pick one like e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo CC Cream, which is infused with niacinamide (it brightens discolored skin), hyaluronic acid (it hydrates and soothes skin) and peptides (they firm skin). These ingredients help the complexion look flawless long after makeup has been removed.
To do: Add two pumps of the cream onto the back of one hand, then use a damp makeup sponge (this prevents the formula from looking cakey) to stipple (small tapping movements) it onto skin starting at the center of the face and working outward; blend down the neck. Tip: Add a second light layer to any areas that need more coverage.
Fill in sparse brows with a tinted gel
We often reach for a brow pencil to fill in and optically thicken thinning eyebrows, but the penciled-in results tend to look more fake than fabulous. The better option on shelves this fall? A tinted fiber-infused brow gel. The small hairlike fibers cling to existing brow hairs to bulk each one up and camouflage bald patches, creating a more naturally fuller look. Bonus: A fiber gel that contains avocado oil, like Revlon ColorStay Brow Fiber Filler Brow Gel, plumps individual brow hairs and encourages new hair growth so arches will appear thicker now and later.
To do: Claire advises applying the gel in short strokes (this allows for precise placement) and with this hair-volumizing back-combing technique: Start by brushing the gel onto brows downward (opposite of the way hairs naturally lie), then sweep in upward motions to set brows into a lifted position.
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