It's almost that time again! We've partnered with Sephora to share the top lipsticks for everyone's favorite season — all sealed with approval from the retailer's online community members.
Candy apple red, vampy plum, and a whole rainbow of rustic oranges are staple Fall tones — but when you're a beauty girl, they're more than just the colors of crunchy leaves and seasonal fruits. Instead, they represent a full spectrum of possibilities to get creative with your lipstick.
While you probably have your favorite Autumn shades on deck already, nothing feels better than swiping on a fresh new color. But with an overwhelming amount of lipsticks to choose from, where do you even start?! That's where Sephora's online community comes in. A digital forum for beauty fanatics (and resident lipstick enthusiasts) to gush over their favorite products and share makeup, skincare, and hair tips, the community is a true hidden gem on the mass retailer's website. After browsing through some of the most popular lip threads, we narrowed down 10 shades you'll want to swatch, shop, and wear all season long. Keep reading to see which ones made the cut. Then join the community for year-round beauty recommendations.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick in Freckle Fiesta
With Fenty Beauty's one-year birthday approaching in early September, it only seems fitting that we kick off this roundup with the year's most buzzed-about beauty brand. Beyond its monumental 40-shade foundation formula, Fenty has plenty of other noteworthy offerings, including the Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipsticks ($18). This particular pumpkin-like shade is described as a "spiced terracotta," and if that doesn't scream Fall, we don't know what does.
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in 1993
A nude? For Fall?! That might actually be groundbreaking. While most may assume Fall lip shades have to be ultradark and moody, neutral lipsticks are year-round crowd-pleasers. With hints of brown and dusty rose, Urban Decay's Vice Lipstick in 1993 ($18) is an ever-so-slightly deeper take on a classic nude. We spotted it in the community's 100 Days of Lipstick thread.
Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint in Frenemy
Similar to the mulled wine you'll be warming up with after a day of autumnal activities, this deep burgundy option from Tarte ($20) is worth getting excited about. The gorgeous bold tone is ideal for anyone who likes to get creative with their lip color and will look especially dreamy on deeper skin tones.
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche in Beetroot
Similar to the earthy hues you'll find at your local pumpkin patch, consider swiping on a rich beet shade. Community members constantly rave about Bite Beauty's Amuse Bouche Lipsticks ($26), and this deep magenta is as bright and pigment-packed as the vegetable.
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in 01 Always Red
Universally flattering and touted for making teeth look instantly whiter, a blue-toned red is always a good idea. That doesn't change when the weather starts to cool off! This true blue-red liquid lipstick from Sephora Collection ($14) goes on creamy and completely opaque — just like a good red should.
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Vampira
Goth meets impeccably glam in Kat Von D's entire beauty line, so it's no surprise that her staple Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20) is available in the shade Vampira. This extradeep burgundy was an undeniable favorite among members in the community's Fall Lip Challenge thread.
Tom Ford Boys & Girls Matte Lip Color in Evan
If a little luxe is what you're after, Tom Ford's Boys & Girls Lipsticks ($36) are for you. With chic packaging and a range of high shine, metallic, satin, and matte finishes, swiping on one of these feels like a total treat. This Fall, we're loving the shade Evan, a rich, medium-toned brick.
Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Stepping Out
Yup, that's another nude! Although it looks fairly light in the tube, when swiped on, this Smashbox Liquid Lipstick in Stepping Out ($24) morphs into a deep almost-'90s brown color. As the community members' photos prove, it's a perfect way to ease into brown shades if you've been wary in the past.
Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance™ Lipstick in Venus In Furs
Love wearing pinks? Try changing this up with a more neutral rose shade when the temperature begins to drop. With similar undertones, you won't feel too far out of your comfort zone while experimenting with something a bit more earthy. Luckily, Pat McGrath's outrageously popular matte lipsticks ($28) come in the perfect rose color for Fall.
Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil in Dolce Vita
If you haven't tried one of Nars' Powermatte Lip Pigments ($26) yet, what are you waiting for?! Matte (but not too matte) and incredibly comfortable, they stay put all day and glide on smoothly. Like the community member who raved about her Nars purchases in the Astounding August 2018 Hauls thread, you'll want to use it every day. We suggest starting off with a brown rose color that's deep enough to look Fall-appropriate while also being totally wearable.
