Summer 2020 packed up her things and left in an Angela Bassett-inspired frenzy honey— I mean, can we blame her?
And although we will miss her, let’s be honest, Autumn is the one we’ve all been waiting for…
Why? Because, FASHION!
I don’t know about you, but I live for everything that comes with the fall fashion season. From the perfect “layer-friendly” brisk weather, to endless red wine, charcuterie and ciders, fun nail trends, and of course— a plethora of trendy lip options to bring it all together! (Notice how I didn’t mention pumpkin spice? Overrated if you ask me).
Anywho, fall is here and we need to celebrate before her bitter older sister winter comes to bite us in the you know what!
So, I’ve put together a list of brown-girl friendly lip colors so you can update your fall wardrobe, and turn heads this season— even if those heads are looking from behind a zoom screen. #perspective (Check out my downloadable tutorial on 5 minute zoom-ready makeup!)
Also, by purchasing these lippies, you are supporting black businesses! We love to see it!
So let’s get into it (shopping links under product photos for your convenience):
Bee Cosmetics Pro “Brick House”
A brick red-orange that gives a statement without being too intense. A perfect fall substitute red a classic “red lip.”
2. Bee Cosmetics Pro “Sin City”
This is one of my favorites! On fair skin, its a vampy dark lip. For my deeper skin girls, this is a perfect fall statement lip. (Also pictured on the model in the banner image, makeup by you’re truly!)
3. Mented Cosmetics “Hot Date”
This is a beautiful chocolate brown that pulls more on the neutral side. No matter where your skin falls on the spectrum, this color is flattering and natural with a fall edge.
4. Mented Cosmetics “Blacker the Berry”
This color is a muted berry, perfect for those who wish to make a statement without going too bold, You can just throw it on, and boom- you’re slaying with minimal effort.
5. The Lip Bar “Cocoa Cooler”
Another neutral, this is a great fall spin on your every day lip. The iridescent pigments create dimension and a beautiful sheen. This is a great neutral lipgloss replacement for fall as it gives you a little more coverage.
6. The Lip Bar “Merlot”
A classic berry shade that not only provides color but also shine. If your lips tend to get dryer in the fall, this is a great formula to try.
7. Pat McGrath “Flesh 3”
A deeper neutral that gives that 90’s nostalgic feel, and is sexy on every skin tone. Matte texture for longevity. Pat’s products are on the more expensive side, but worth it! But depending on when you buy, you may catch a sale! Either way, you deserve some luxury in your life.
8. Pat McGrath “McMenamy”
Your classic matte merlot lip. A staple and a must have. You can’t go wrong with this baddie in your arsenal. I recently purchased this lipstick… and it instantly became my new favorite! Check out my Instagram post to see it in person.
So now, with this list… you’re ready to SLAY!
BUT—I wouldn’t be doing my job as a professional artist if I didn’t provide a teachable moment in this blog post.
You have your fall lip color suggestions, but I must stress the importance of lip care. One of my pet peeves is seeing a woman wear a flawless lip color, with not so flawless lips!
It is imperative that you not only moisturize your lips regularly, but also exfoliate! The skin of your lips goes through a lot in a day, and can dry out over night. That’s why lip care is essential. I suggest using something with a “balm-like” texture rather than a chapstick or carmex— sorry to break it to you, but these products do NOTHING for you. They can actually make the lips feel dryer because they only sit on the surface, they do not penetrate or hydrate the lips.
A lip balm provides moisture and hydration because it penetrates the skin, and treats the lips. My favorite? Fenty Pro Kiss’r Lip Balm (pictured above).
Lip exfoliators are also important because there’s dead skin on your lips sis. If you’re shellacking lipstick on dry, wrinkled, chapped lips… the only statement you’re making is RUN AWAY, FAST!
Gently scrub your lips to reveal softer, kissable skin. My favorite? Fenty Lip-Loving Scrubstick (pictured above). It’s in a twist tube which makes it easy to apply.
Want an option with a scent? And a great price point? Luvly Beauty Co has a mint or coconut lip crumble that nourishes and exfoliates! Just scrub, wipe clean and moisturize! Key ingredients such as mint and vitamin E provide a tingling and plumping sensation, as well as leaving the skin soft and smooth.
Pro tip— moisturize you’re lips before bed! This will improve the overall appearance of your lips. I recommend the Coconut Water Lip Glow from Luvly Beauty Co! It has key ingredients such as avocado and coconut oil, which are beneficial for locking in moisture. And the roller ball applicator makes it very easy to apply.
So now you’re ready to slay with kissable, statement lips for fall! And you are educated in lip care, so you won’t be celebrating Halloween the entire fall season with scary looking lips!
As usual, I hope you found this blog post to be helpful. It’s my mission to give you the Glow-Getter tools to shine for the world to see!
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I look forward to seeing you turn heads this season— be sure to share this post so your friends and loved ones can do the same!
Until next time,
Shalisa