Fall Lipstick Colors for Any Autumn Makeup Look

Much like how you swap out your brightly-colored swimsuits and bold printed sun dresses once summer is over, it’s time to retire your vibrant lipstick shades and airy glosses that go with a sun-kissed makeup look. Instead, reach for richer, more neutral earth tones to match your fall wardrobe. Read on to find the perfect fall lipstick colors in nude, red, burgundy, berry, brown, and more, along with matte, glossy, and creamy textures that pair perfectly with an autumn makeup look.

FAQs

Typically, the cooler months call for deeper, more moody shades including vampy burgundy and cozy nude. While you can always wear whatever shade you want, say a hot pink or punchy coral, it would be more fitting to go for colors in the same family, but in deeper tones such as a classic red or a warm terracotta brown. This fall, in particular, there are a few shades that are right on trend with what was on the runways including oxblood/merlot, chocolate brown, and delicate pink, which pair perfectly with the clothing colors that are everywhere right now like charcoal grey, olive green, a range of blues and khaki/camel. The short answer: yes. These shades come in a range of tones, so whether you’re looking for a nude or a burgundy that will suit your skin tone, you’ll be able to find one that is flattering for you. As with most things when it comes to makeup, start by identifying your undertones to help you decide which shades are most likely to suit you. For instance, someone with fair skin and cool undertones would want to look for a red that’s blue-based rather than more orangey. Because the temps are cooler, your lips may start to veer into chapped territory. To combat that, be sure to use a moisturizing balm frequently. Maybelline’s lip formulas pack lip-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid in our Lifter Gloss® and shea butter in our Color Sensational® Lipstick, so lips are promised to be pampered and pigmented simultaneously. As for how to apply, we always recommend starting with an exfoliating scrub or even just rubbing your lips with a tissue to ensure there’s no dead skin that can detract from the beauty of your fall lipstick color. For the best lip look, pick a lip liner that’s a similar shade to your lipstick that you can use to outline your lips for definition and preciseness, or you can coat your entire pout in the liner to lay a base for even more intense color and prolonged wear.

Chestnut Stain

Super Stay Teddy Tint™ in Mascara Tear
If you like a lived-in lip look, you’ll love our plush and comfy Teddy Tint, which utilizes a unique tinted technology with blurring powders. The result: a hazy, transfer-, smudge-, water-, and kiss-proof finish that lasts for up to 12 hours. With a buildable formula, you can layer on this chestnut hue to create more of a mahogany color, and nothing says fall quite like chestnuts and mahogany wood.
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Matte Merlot

Super Stay Matte Ink® in Voyager
If each season had a designated color, berry would be the statement shade for fall. This merlot matte lip feels luxurious, and its unique arrow-shaped applicator makes for precise application. Bonus: This stay-put formula promises up to 16 hours of wear.
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High Shine Burgundy

Super Stay® Vinyl Ink® in Royal
A classic red is wearable year-round, but to bring out the fall vibes, go for something a little darker like a rich burgundy shade. The high shine finish is the perfect complement to a leather leggings and chunky sweater combo.
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Sheer Brown

Lifter Gloss® in Crystal
If you’re going for a full-on smokey eye look and want to keep your lips more minimal, a gloss is the way to go. This brown shade with gold flecks will add dimension and feel more special than your typical clear gloss.
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Rich Berry

Super Stay Matte Ink® in Believer
For someone who’s looking for a berry shade that’s more blue-based, this color is a true purple that’s ultra-flattering. In addition to its velvety matte texture and edgy purple pigment, it offers all-day wear that’s totally budge-proof.
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Toasted Taupe

Super Stay® Vinyl Ink® in Punchy
This cool-toned nude-meets-brown is a winner for nude lip lovers who are ready to level up their look for fall. Its glossy, yet pigmented, texture feels comfortable on the lips while the shiny finish makes lips appear plumper.
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Burnt Sienna

Lifter Gloss® in Rust
Nothing says fall like a rich russet lip color, but finding the right one can be a challenge. Not to worry, though, because we found the perfect one for you. This shimmer-flecked gloss glides on easily and imparts a gorgeous wash of toasty red-orange to warm up your natural lip color.
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Cool Pink

Super Stay Matte Ink® in Loyalist
Dark lips are synonymous with fall, but if you prefer lighter neutral tones, this chic greyish pink is a good alternative. It’ll give you the coveted my-lips-but-better flush and will last up to 16 hours.
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Frosted Silver

Lifter Gloss® in Pearl
Glossy lips are trending this season and we’re loving this silver-toned number. Worn on it’s own or on top of your favorite fall lip color, it leaves lips with a gorgeous shine and a hydration boost courtesy of hyaluronic acid.
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    Pearl
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