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.
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Match your palette to your eye color
"I always suggest tailoring your fall makeup looks to your eye color," explains Tevelin. "If your eyes are a rich cocoa brown (with gold flecks), for example, try to find bronze eyeliners, nutmeg eyeshadows, and rose gold highlighters that will bounce off the light and color of your eyes."
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Swatch your shades!
"Compare palettes side-by-side, and do a simple color swipe of products on your hand," says professional makeup artist Nicolette Brycki. "It's amazing how an old-fashioned trick like this can help you distinguish between underlying pigments, ultimately helping you decide what you like best."
