Autumn Makeup Trends 2025: What’s In This Season?

As the evenings draw in and your favourite knitwear makes its return, this year’s autumn makeup trends are all about warmth, comfort, and a touch of confidence. Think bronze lids, berry tones, and soft-focus skin that feels effortlessly polished — a look that complements the season rather than competing with it.

“During the lighter, summer months, I always lean towards pinks and soft bronzy tones,” says Lizz, founder of Your Beauty Daily. “But as soon as the air turns cooler, I find myself drawn to richer shades — warm browns, rose blushes, and slightly moodier eyes.”

This year’s trends are made for that exact shift. From toasty, terracotta-inspired palettes to the return of smudged liner and bordeaux lips, Autumn 2025’s beauty mood is sophisticated yet wearable — ideal for anyone who loves makeup but lives in the real world.

1. Toasty Tones and Warm Browns

If there’s one look that defines Autumn 2025, it’s warmth. Soft, earthy shades like mocha, bronze, and terracotta are dominating eyes, cheeks, and lips. Whether you prefer to keep things subtle or add depth with layered browns, this year’s colour palette feels grounding and luxurious — like the beauty equivalent of wrapping up in a cashmere scarf.

“I’ve always been drawn to pinks because they make my blue eyes pop,” Lizz shares. “But this year I’ve loved experimenting with brown eyeshadows — they create that subtle, moody glam that works perfectly with a winged liner.”

Try blending soft, cocoa tones through the crease for an effortless everyday look, or deepen it with chocolate shimmer for evening. The key is warmth, not heaviness.

2. Soft-Focus Skin

After seasons of glass-skin glow and high-shine finishes, Autumn 2025 is leaning back towards balance — skin that looks real but refined. A soft-focus base gives that blurred, natural effect without looking flat.

“Dewy skin feels more suited to summer,” says Lizz. “For autumn, I go for a matte finish — I use my Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation and finish with a light dusting of powder to keep everything clean and polished.”

Lightweight, satin-finish formulas are your friend this season. Think of it as “flawless but not filtered” skin — breathable, softly perfected, and paired beautifully with autumn’s deeper tones.

3. Eyes That Speak — Browns, Burgundy and a Hint of Smoke

Statement eyes are back, but they’ve matured. Autumn’s trend isn’t about glitter or colour blocking — it’s about dimension. Rich brown shadows, burgundy accents, and softly smudged liner are replacing the graphic lines of previous years.

Lizz’s go-to palette? The iconic Naked 3 by Urban Decay. “It covers me for every mood — light shimmery pinks, browns, and darker tones for a smokey finish,” she says. “I still love my black eyeliner, though — it gives my makeup that little bit of definition and confidence.”

To update your look for the season, swap jet-black shadows for softer brown smokes, or blend a wine-toned shimmer over the lid for a hint of seasonal glam.

4. Cosy Lips in Soft Neutrals

While statement berry and brick-red lips are trending across runways, soft neutrals are just as stylish this year — especially for those who prefer to let their eyes do the talking.

“I love a bold lip on other people, but it doesn’t quite suit me,” says Lizz. “Because I go heavier on my eyes, I usually keep my lips neutral — I’m a bit of a lip gloss hoarder, though!”

She recommends Soap & Glory’s Sexy Mother Pucker lip gloss for a lasting shine, and NYX Lip Oils for hydration and a soft tint. A touch of tinted balm or gloss in caramel, rose, or mauve gives the perfect “your lips but cosier” effect.

5. A Touch of Cozy Glam

From pumpkin-patch afternoons to dinner with friends, Autumn 2025 makeup is all about embracing the cosy glamour of the season. Warm blush, rich tones, and softly structured eyes bring polish without pressure.

“My favourite part of autumn beauty is that cosy glam feeling,” says Lizz. “Everything feels warmer, softer, and a bit more luxurious — like your favourite jumper, but for your face.”

The key takeaway? This season’s trends don’t require a full overhaul — just a few tweaks that make your existing routine feel fresh again. Switch your coral blush for rose, add a hint of brown shadow, and swap your glowy base for a soft matte finish.

Final Thoughts

Autumn 2025 is proof that beauty trends can be both aspirational and achievable. The focus is on warmth, balance, and effortless sophistication — makeup that fits seamlessly into your everyday life.

Whether you’re a “five-minutes-before-the-school-run” kind of person or you cherish your morning makeup ritual, this season’s looks prove one thing: autumn beauty doesn’t need to be bold to make a statement. Sometimes, it’s the softer, warmer touches that make you feel your best.