It's no secret that Bazaar editors keep a close eye on the most viral beauty looks and cult-favorite products, often straight from the fashion month runways. And when it comes to the best fall 2023 makeup trends, we're seeing lots of layered shadow, liner, and weird girl lipstick inspiration—in a good way—that's easy to duplicate at home.
For lovers of subtle yet impactful makeup, the dewy, glowing skin of no makeup-makeup yore isn't going anywhere anytime soon (and has even received an upgrade, courtesy of backstage beauty). Here, we've pulled together our short list of the best fall 2023 makeup trends to try next month and beyond.
Latte Makeup
Latte makeup is one of summer's hottest beauty trends that can seamlessly transition into fall (and even winter) months. For those who practically live in exclusively nude tones already, latte makeup should be a no-brainer, since it consists of layering various shades of brown for a monochromatic look.
Latte Makeup
Supermodel Hailey Bieber's sculpted latte take pairs perfectly with her sleek bun and strapless cream dress.
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Latte Makeup
At the Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2024 show, brown-toned eyes took over the runway. Since the theme of the show was shipwreck, makeup artist Diane Kendal elevated the latte-hued eyes with a lip gloss on top to give it a wet, nautical look.
This palette has an array of brown, gray, and red tones for under $30.
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Latte Makeup
We love entrepreneur and influencer Desi Perkins's effortless take on the latte makeup trend, crafted by artist Steven Tabimba. It incorporates a warmer blush tone that makes the apples of her cheeks pop.
Whether you decide to apply Merit's cream-to-powder eyeshadow with your fingers or a brush, it's easy to channel the latte makeup trend with this matte-finish essential.
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Use this handy contour stick from Westman Atelier to define your cheekbones and jawline, and even add a little bronze to your eyelids in just a few swipes.
Statement Lips
At Kim Shui's AW 2023 New York Fashion Week show, lips made a major statement, with the combination of dark liner and pigmented color.
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Statement Lips
Models at Thom Browne wore a variety of bold MAC lip shades crafted by makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench, which accented the designer's otherworldly clothing silhouettes.
Statement Lips
Another layered beauty look, holographic lips—created using sparkling gloss atop of dark liner—were a standout on the runway this season at Luar.
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In addition to being an essential for the Wednesday Addams glam trend, MAC's Nightmoth liner shade adds the perfect amount of definition to any lip color.
This transfer-proof lip color lasts through eating and drinking for up to 24-hours per wear.
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Grunge Meets Glam
Who says makeup always has to be precise? For fall 2023, rock star, "slept in" glam is taking the main stage, as seen at Heron Preston's AW 2023 show.
Grunge Meets Glam
And at Alice + Olivia, smudgy, smoky eyes paired with brushed up brows and contoured cheeks may inspire your next idea for nighttime makeup. "This look is all about a smoldering eye meeting ethereal, glowing skin. Perfect for clinking glasses on a girls’ night out," Elyse Reneau, executive director of global beauty at Too Faced, says in a statement.
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Grunge Meets Glam
Artists at L’Agence's fall 2023 presentation channeled effortless, sultry glamour using neutral yet impactful lip and eye colors.
This versatile palette consisting of matte and shimmer shades makes it easy to build a custom eye look.
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Add a healthy glow to the apples of your cheeks with this bronzy compact that works for your lips, too.
Glowing Skin
The fall 2023 runways make it clear: Skin is always in. As seen at Markarian, dewy complexions are still a gold standard in beauty.
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Glowing Skin
At Altuzarra's AW 2023 show, the models' natural makeup and glowing complexions looked luminous under runway lighting.
Glowing Skin
Models on the Phillip Lim runway had fresh faces with bright, firm complexions that served as the perfect complement to the collection. While the face has high-shine, certain areas like the under-eyes and around the nose were kept smooth and semi-matte.
Tiffany Dodson
Associate Beauty Commerce Editor
Tiffany Dodson Davis is the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Don't ask her to choose a favorite fragrance—it's like picking a favorite child. As one of the brand's resident shopping experts, she specializes in trend forecasting, testing the latest beauty and wellness launches, and curating bookmark-worthy commerce guides. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in SELF Magazine, Bustle, and Teen Vogue. She's also been tapped as a commerce and beauty expert for The Business of Fashion, NPR’s Life Kit podcast, and more.