Unveiling the Autumn/Winter Make-up Trends of 2024
As the fall season approaches, makeup trends are recalling the past and relishing the resplendent shades of autumn. This season’s must-haves are expanded lashes, vibrant colours, and an encapsulation of both grunge and club kid culture.
Dubbed as ‘ugly beauty’, a breakaway from the flawless looks and glass skin seen throughout the first half of 2024 is expected. Post-summer, clients are likely to make a gradual shift away from natural makeup towards messier, grungier styles. This trend is championed by musician Charlie XCX, who is renowned for her makeup extravagance, featuring smoky eyes, bold brows, and blurred lips — a modern twist on the classic ‘90s grunge look. Inspired by Charlie’s influence and her startling acid green album cover, beauty enthusiasts have seized the opportunity to emulate this look on various social media platforms.
New to the spotlight, singer Chappell Roan has been garnering attention for her unique style influenced by the drag and club kid scene, demonstrating that it is indeed the era of the blurry line between elegance and disorder.
Moreover, bold eye make-up is all set for a big comeback this autumn/winter, rightly predicted by professional makeup artist, Sarah Jane Froom. The employment of exciting colours and bold graphic liners have been prominently featured at the Milan Autumn/Winter Fashion Week. Brands such as Armani, Moschino, and Diesel have presented their models with striking eye looks.
Retro makeup trends of the 1960s, characterised by bold blue hues and graphic liners, are slated for revival this season. A recent uptick in interest for colour theory encourages individuals to identify which hues complement their skin tones, leading to a more personalized approach in makeup application.
Moreover, Sarah suggests that those with cool undertone skins complement strongly with silvers, blues, and cool purples, whereas golds, coppers, and warm browns work well for warm undertones. Purple and plums are also suggested for green-eyed individuals, bronzes and coppers for blue eyes, and rich blues and greens for brown eyes. Striking and bold eye looks can suit anyone, regardless of their age, enabling everyone to express themselves creatively.
As we move to the season of autumn shades and darker weather, the makeup world also observes an inclination towards deep berry shades. Berry lips, a massive trend in the ’90s, are likely to be the talk of autumn 2024. However, the focus this time would be on a more refined finish emphasising velvety and luxurious textures. To get a perfect pout, one must start by scrubbing their lips, followed by a lip balm and a lip liner to prevent feathering. A blurred lip look, which can be achieved by applying lip products with the help of a finger or mixing with a balm, is also gaining popularity.
In keeping with colour theory, makeup artists recommend choosing berry shades based on one’s skin undertones. Cool undertones compliment blue-based berries, while warmer tones should opt for red or brown-infused berries. One can experiment even further to achieve a soft gothic look remniscent of the 90s. As autumn also represents the spooky season, don’t be surprised to see clients looking for some practical magic. This season, embrace yourself and be as daring as possible with your makeup!
