"Always try to look for shades that the same undertone as your own skin does," says Melissa Baker, the cosmetics director of education for Merle Norman. Working with your undertones will help ensure that any makeup look will pop, she adds.
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Select palettes with lots of variety
"As an artist, I always like to select a palette that gives me options," says Baker. "The Merle Norman Knockout Nudes 2, $69, is a great example of a fall palette with versatility, as it includes warm and cool shades of berry, currant, and neutrals."
You might find yourself needing to switch up your shades with the seasons — and when it comes to foundation in particular, natural light is key: "I recommend using some natural light to look for your perfect shade," says makeup artist Jessica Sanner. "If you can't see your applied shade (once it's on your jaw and neck), then you should be all set."
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Choose rich and spicy tones
"Think about adding rich and spicy tones to the eyes during the autumn months," says Sanner. "I'm loving orange shades in particular, as they can be used for color blocking looks or for shocking bright pumpkin orange eyes."
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Experiment with neutral shades
"Fall is a great time to use more neutral tones from your color palette," says Annie Tevelin, makeup artist and founder of SkinOwl. Shades like light peaches, nudes, and mauve accents are great examples of these fall-friendly tones, she adds.
