Beauty Watch
Red lips, smokey eyes and glowing skin are having a makeup moment right now, says Rachel Spillane.
Here are four beauty trends to watch out for this autumn… watch
Red Lips
Striking red lips were seen on fall runways this year in a mix of satin, stained and matte finishes. And while red lips have previously been worn with bare faces, makeup artists paired the bold lip with an equally bold smokey eye to elevate the look.
1 Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Matte Lipstick €21
2 Clarins Water Lip Stain Deep Red €22
3 Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick €12.99
4 Collection Gloss Me Up Lip Gloss Red Apple €3.99
Glass Skin
Shimmering, clean-looking skin was a universal trend at Paris Fashion Week, a nice break from flushed cheeks and heavy contour. This trend starts with skincare so invest in good quality products that include a selection of active ingredients and opt for a lighter, sheer foundation that will blend effortlessly into the skin.
1 The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution €9.45
2 Milk Hydro Grip Primer €35
3 Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation €33
4 Kash Beauty Skin Glaze €19.95
Metallic Accents
From foil eyeshadow to pops of glitter, metallic makeup is trending big this year. Paris Fashion Week is not only a place for eclectic style, but beauty too with designers like Dior, Vaquera and Bronx and Banco bringing Euphoria-inspired makeup looks into the fold. If you’re not one for shimmers and sparkles on your lid, metallic nail polish is a great intro to this ethereal trend.
1 Stila Magnifi cent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow €29
2 Essie Nail Colour 613 Penny Talk Nail Polish €9.99
3 Natasha Denona Chromium Liquid Eyeshadow €29.30
4 NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Long Lasting Liner Stick €7.95
Smokey Eyes
Grungey lids and smoked out lash lines are back for autumn but this time, there’s no bronzey hues to soften the look. Instead, makeup artists emphasised silver and black shades for added edginess. And if you struggle with a sharp cat-eye, like me, reverse cat-eye looks are fool-proof. Take your favourite kohl liner, run it along your lower lash line and blend it out with black shadow - it’s as simple as that.
1 Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Eyeshadow Palette €27
2 MAC Kajal Crayon €24
3 Rosie For Inglot Copper Ambition Eye Shadow Palette €34
4 L'Oreal Paris Flash Winged Eyeliner Black €12.99