20 dos and don’ts of autumn and winter makeup

We all love wearing red lipstick as winter makeup, not only because it’s festive, but also because red perfectly matches your black, grey, and browns of your darker winter wardrobe. However, it’s important you stick to classic or dark reds without any coral or pink undertones. These colours signal warmer weather and will clash with your dark, winter outfits.

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Nail polish is much more than just makeup; it’s also a great accessory. It serves to complement your jewellery, long-sleeved blouses, and coats, so make sure your nail polish is always an appropriate colour. Bust out the greys, nudes, blacks, cherry reds, Merlot, and even sparkly golds and silvers.

As pretty as fluorescent pink looks on your fingers and toes, bright and colourful varnishes are a serious winter makeup faux pas. If your favourite colour is turquoise blue, turn to navy instead. As fun as rainbow polish colours are, save them for your next beach holiday.

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One benefit of braving the cold in winter is returning home with flushed, rosy cheeks. You can recreate this flattering look by generously swirling on pink blush. A rosy hue warms up your skin and keeps you from looking too sallow.

As your tan fades with the passing of summer, it’s best to embrace paler skin and find ways to complement it, rather than try to paint on a fake, summer glow. Ditch your bronzer this autumn and winter, and instead stick to pink blush. A brown contour won’t match the rest of your body, and rosy cheeks look far more endearing.

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For autumn and winter makeup: it’s all about the kohl eyeliner. Whether you opt for a sharp cat-eye or smudgy, morning-after look, black liner is a winter staple. It looks stunningly dramatic on pale skin and pairs well with a dark, winter wardrobe. You really can’t go wrong.

Purple and blue liners are daring and often considered high-fashion, but they’re sadly out of place during fall and winter. If you need a colourful alternative, you can certainly play with gold liner. Otherwise, it’s best to stick to charcoal black.

Gold and copper eye shadows are the way to go this autumn and winter. These colours easily go from day to night, add a smouldering shimmer, and are conveniently festive. If you don’t feel brave enough to apply these metallic shades, deep purple, taupe, and grey are beautiful alternatives.

It’s best to avoid any neon eye shadow palettes, as they’ll clash with your other fall makeup looks, like a vampy lip and nude polish. Before you reach for the bright pinks, greens, or blues, remember that there are darker alternatives that will give you much for fitting and enviable, smokey eyes.

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As the weather gets harsher, your number-one concern should be keeping your skin hydrated. Instead of following your usual routine when applying foundation, it’s best to consider moisturising primers and sunscreen (yep, you still need SPF lotion for your face in winter) at the start of your beauty routine. The last thing you want is to let your face dry out, which will result in cracking and flaking makeup.