The aesthetics of autumn have birthed so many beauty trends that we now associate with colder weather—from vampy lips to flushed cheeks. But with COVID-19 resctrictions still in full swing this fall, and masks that cover half of our faces, it’s safe to say that our everyday makeup is going to look a little different this season.
Here, L’OFFICIEL speaks with five professional and celebrity makeup artists about how to navigate beauty trends this season. Whether it be showing some underrated facial features some love or focusing on different categories of products, here’s how to keep your makeup on-trend and mask-friendly.
It’s All About the Eyes
Wearing a mask gives the perfect opportunity to amp up the eye makeup–but that doesn’t have to mean a smokey eye or dramatic color every day. Editorial makeup artist Mona Leanne suggests a couple easy ways to accentuate the eyes. “A beige pencil in the waterline is a great way to make the eye pop when you don’t want to wear a lot of eye makeup,” she says. “But personally, I’m a sucker for feline flick to make the eyes really stand out when wearing a mask—extend the line in the inner corners of the eye to make it extra catty.” Another simple tweak, courtesy of Beau Nelson–who works with Chanel Beauty, Tom Ford, and more–is to give the lashes a good curl. “I feel like this is a step people don’t always do and it makes such a huge difference, even if you aren’t wearing mascara,” Nelson tells us. “It opens up your eyes and makes you look awake and it tends to help emphasize the color of your eyes as well.”