So how do you make autumn makeup work? Its all about matching the mood, colors, and festiveness of the season.  Summer makeup is casual and breezy,  but you will find autumn makeup is more on the poised and elegant side. You may think that is going to be hard achieve, especially when you have been used to dressing light. But its really not that complicated, and with all the makeup styles available today, theres always a choice for everyone. No matter what your tastes, budget and lifestyle are, youre sure to find an autumn makeup regimen that will work for you. This blog offers a few simple tips to help you get started.

Reintroduce Foundation

Many people lighten up on the foundation during the summer, or even skip it altogether. With the heat going down, its time to put foundation back into your regimen. Foundation helps the bright colors of autumn makeup blend better with your skin tone, and the EcoGlo Mineral Line keeps you well hydrated at the same time.

If you used little to no foundation during the summer, start with something soft.

Lighten up the Blush
Blush and bronzer are pretty much staples in summer makeup, Since colors are kept light and nude, your face usually gets its color from the highlights provided by these two. In the fall, youre allowed to use more vibrant colors, so you can just keep them to a minimum. You can usually find a better fit with makeup for dark skin, since they have more subtle shades. Bronzer usually works best for dark or mocha skin, while fair skin may look better with a darker blush.

To apply bronzer, just give your cheeks a quick sweep with a wide brush. Focus on the cheekbonesthose are the fleshy parts that bulge out when you smile. Stroke upwards and make sure to follow the natural contour of your face. Choose a shade thats a bit darker than your natural skin tone, but still subtle enough to look natural. If you have a summer tan, this would be a great time to show it off!

Focus on your Eyes
The eyes usually take center stage when it comes to autumn makeup. This is because youre allowed to use more vibrant shades, whereas summer was all about nudes and pastels. Autumn fashion is all about celebrating the colors of the season, and the best way to do that is with creative eye makeup colors. Highlight your eyes with dark brown or black eye shadow, and use our fantastic LashLuxe Mascara to give them extra depth.

For eye shadow, try making some bold choicestake your cue from naturally occurring colors such as red, yellow and orange. If these are too bold for you, look for more toned-down shades. Rust and sienna work surprisingly well for most skin tones. Look for a color scheme that complements your eyes, or matches the colors you wear on most days. 

Avoid glittery makeup during the fall. Glitter and shimmers are more appropriate for the spring and summer.

Don't go too heavy with the eye liner in the fall. Use just enough to give your eyes more distinction.

Define your Lips
Lipstick for autumn should be about defining your lips, rather than coloring them. This doesnt mean you should skip color altogether as is often recommended for summer. Rather, you want to use colors that look natural on your face and complement the rest of your makeup. Ditch the light gloss and lip tints you used in the summerthis is the season for full, rich-colored lips that define your entire look. Check out our site shortly for a couple of new colors in our Vanilla Bean lipstick line.

If youre not sure what type of lipstick to use, base your choice on your current makeup regimen. One trick is to go against your dominant color scheme. If youre using mostly browns and oranges for your eyes, look for a pale or nude shade for your lips. If you picked vibrant red or tangerine, brown or mocha lipstick may offer good contrast.

Dont forget to pay attention to your makeupafter all, its your face that people will most likely remember. Fall makeup favors vibrant colors like rose, chocolate brown and tangerine, as opposed to the soft, nude shades often seen in summer. The focus is mostly on the eyes, with smooth strokes and the smokey eye look often coming into play.

Happy Fall Everyone.