Is “less is more” your beauty philosophy? Then check out these autumn 2022 beauty trends that will simplify your makeup routine and make you look stunning! We’ve got the minimal makeup looks you’ll want to wear over and over, from minimalist floating liner to classic soft glam to a statement dark red lip. We’ve also included the products that do the most with the least amount of effort so you can master the art of effortless beauty this season.

1. No-Makeup Makeup

”Your skin, but better” is the premise of no-makeup makeup. It’s all about subtle enhancements to the features on days when you’re in the mood for a less-is-more approach. A sheer gloss or blotting on a touch of your favourite nude lipstick will keep the look relaxed.

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Rose Inc Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum, £36

Boost your skin’s radiance with Rose Inc’s Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum. A hydrating skin tint that delivers powerful skincare and sheer, radiant coverage. This formula helps to blur imperfections to give the complexion an airbrushed look with a naturally luminous finish.

REFY Cream Blush, £14

REFY’s cream-based blush will revive a tired or dull complexion. It provides highly pigmented, buildable coverage to achieve everything from a warm dewy look to a deeper glow. Use it to add warmth to your skin after switching to a lighter foundation.

Natasha Denona I Need A Rose Lipgloss, £25

Natasha Denona’s I Need A Rose Lipgloss creates a plump pout with a glossy, mirror-like shine that never feels sticky or tacky. The innovative gel system formula combines the healing moisture of a balm with a luminous tint of colour for a shimmering, radiant shine.

2. Dark Red Lipstick

Shifting to darker lipstick shades during the colder months is not uncommon, but this year, it’s all about dark red lipstick. Think rich merlot, burgundy and berry shades in matte or satin finishes for maximum impact. It is a general rule that red lipsticks with blue undertones look good on all skin tones. So keep this in mind when choosing your ideal shade. Take your pick of the dark red heavyweights of 2022.

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3. Blue Liner

To make this bright blue liner more autumnal, Makeup Artist Mali Magic applied warm bronze shadow to the lids and under-eyes. Followed by gold shimmer applied to the inner eye corners to make everything pop. We love the addition of a sculpted nude lip for a little more sass.

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Givenchy Khol Couture Waterproof Eyeliner, £19

Givenchy’s Khol Couture Waterproof Eyeliner is a creamy and richly pigmented liner that glides smoothly across the lids without dragging. Its retractable end and pencil sharpener make it a handbag essential.

Morphe 9T Neutral Territory Artistry Palette, £13

This nine-pan palette by Morphe features nine nudes, toasted browns, and champagne golds in matte and shimmer formulations. The palette provides the perfect neutrals to use as a base for your standout liner.

Project Lip Plump’s Fill Lip Liner and XL Liquid Plumping Gloss are game-changers for luscious lips. The lip liner and gloss formulations leave lips feeling moisturised with an eye-catching injection of colour.

4. Classic Nude

Defining the eyes adds dimension to a classic nude makeup look. If you look closely at this look by Leah Baines, you’ll notice that beige eye shadow is used to define the eye area, along with a thin layer of brown eyeliner to keep the lines from looking too dark or graphic. The colours are soft and harmonious. A lifting mascara will perk up the eyes and finish the look.

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Hindash Eye Tone – Intra, £17

Glide, blend, and smudge to your heart’s content with the Eye Tone in ‘Intra’ from Hindash. It’s the ideal warm chocolate brown liner for adding definition and depth to your eyes. The super creamy formula doesn’t pull, tug or drag when applied.

Illamasqua Nude Unveiled Palette – Reform, £29.50

The Illamasqua Nude Unveiled Palette is a must-have in any timeless makeup collection, offering ten radiant, nude shades in butter-soft, satin matte and shimmer finishes. This palette has the perfect transition shades to transform a subtle everyday look into dramatic evening glam.

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation, £31.20

See your skin in its best light with NARS’ Light Reflecting Foundation. This makeup-skincare hybrid foundation has a natural finish that instantly blurs imperfections and smooths the look of textured skin. It also helps to conceal blemishes, dark spots, and redness.

5. Soft Glow

Summer is the season for gorgeously dewy skin, but you can still maintain your glow with a satin finish foundation in autumn and winter. For added radiance, apply a translucent highlighter to the high points of the face to accentuate your features. Beautify lips with a tinted balm for a naturally gorgeous look.

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Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, £35.60

Create a natural-looking, glowing complexion with the award-winning Armani Luminous Silk foundation. It offers medium, buildable coverage with a lightweight feel. The foundation brightens the complexion while improving texture and blurring the appearance of imperfections. It’s like good skin in a bottle.

DIOR Forever Skin Correct Concealer, £30

With its 24-hour wear and non-comedogenic formula, Dior’s Forever Skin Correct concealer provides both makeup and skincare benefits. It conceals undereye circles, redness, blemishes, and imperfections without settling into facial lines for a flawless complexion from morning to night.

Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Highlighter Balm, £19

Tower 28 Beauty’s SuperDew Highlighting Balm is a translucent highlighter infused with chamomile and green tea to soothe your skin while enhancing and highlighting your features. It contains no shimmers or glitters to achieve the no-makeup makeup, glassy, luminous skin effect.

6. Tightlined Eyes

Tightlining involves lining the upper and lower waterlines of the eye to draw attention and make them appear larger. To make the look even more enticing, apply a lengthening mascara for a doll-like finish like Barbie Ferreira’s. Team with a creamy nude lip to keep the focus on your eyes.

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Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner, £20

Victoria Beckham’s Satin Kajal Liner is the ideal soft, creamy pencil for lining the waterline and inner eyelid. The formula contains soothing chamomile, hydrating pro-vitamin B5, and conditioning vitamin E so it won’t irritate sensitive eyes. Use it to create a feline flick, a rimmed, lived-in look or a smudged-out smoky smoulder. And once it’s set, it doesn’t budge all day.

Victoria Beckham Future Lash Mascara, £26

Instantly define and lift lashes for a wide-eyed look with Victoria Beckham’s Future Lash Mascara. It’s an ultra-black, lengthening and defining mascara that conditions lashes like hair. The formula is smudge-proof, sweat-proof, flake-proof and long-wearing. The micro bristles emphasize even the tiniest of lashes, from base to tip, corner to corner.

7. Floating Liner

Throughout 2022, the floating eyeliner trend has made its way around in every shade imaginable. But there’s something about floating liner in white that is both elegant and unexpected. Wear the look with a lip stain or gloss and (almost) bare skin for a fresh and modern update.

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Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel, £14

Line and define with the Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel. The creamy formula glides on smoothly, drying down to a smudge-proof finish. It’s long-wearing and waterproof, offering the ultimate staying power.

Yves Saint Laurent NU Bare Look Tint, £22.95

Are you looking for a lightweight alternative to foundation that leaves your skin looking dewy and fresh? Try YSL’s NU Bare Look Tint. It’s buildable and provides light-to-medium coverage. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, the 90% skincare-based formula provides up to 24-hour hydration, locking in moisture for a fresh, dewy complexion.