Seasonal Makeup Trends: What 70% of Our Readers Are Trying This Fall

Our reader data shows fall makeup is shifting toward smoother skin, deeper tones, and longer wear, with base products leading the biggest seasonal change.
Foundations, concealers, mascaras, eyeliners, palettes, and setting sprays with real-world wear notes. Shade help, application tips, pros/cons, and who should buy or skip.

Our reader data shows fall makeup is shifting toward smoother skin, deeper tones, and longer wear, with base products leading the biggest seasonal change.

Only 8% of women said their makeup routine had fully returned to normal, and that single number explains why post-pandemic beauty still looks different.

Blue light defense makeup took off for a reason: rising screen time, visible-light research, and iron-oxide formulas made the claim stick.

Niacinamide jumped from serum shelves into primers, foundations, and concealers. Search data, category growth, and skin science explain why.

Waterproof makeup is less about swimming than transfer control, humidity resistance, and smarter wear. The data shows why the label helps and where it misleads.

Short-form video turned beauty from product marketing into aesthetic storytelling. Market sales, platform usage, and search data all show how influencers set the pace of what feels current and what sells.

Google search interest in vegan makeup is up about 50%, and broader market data suggests the category is moving from niche preference to mainstream beauty filter.

These humidity-friendly concealers stay put through sweat, shine, and sticky weather, with picks for spot coverage, under-eyes, and full glam.

A great dewy lipstick gives you that fresh, juicy shine while still feeling comfortable, smoothing, and easy to touch up. These five picks balance glow, wear, and real-life practicality, from luxe refills to a true drugstore gem.