High-impact color makeup returns this fall, with an emphasis on rich, satiny textured lips. To achieve this look, opt for a berry, crimson, or rose shade from the new blur-finish matte lipsticks, gently dabbing the color onto the lips for a soft-focus effect. The Good Housekeeping Institute's Beauty Lab recommends L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Blurred Matte Lipstick.
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Soft hairstyles have taken over, moving away from the harsh, slicked-back looks of previous years. Instead, flowing textures and wispy updos are in vogue. To embrace this trend, let your hair air-dry or finish with a dry texturising spray for added movement. For an updo, pull out a few strands for a relaxed vibe. Recommended by Good Housekeeping beauty editors is mdlondon THE 5 Voluminous Texture Spray.
Matcha is making a splash in skincare and fragrance, thanks to its soothing and antioxidant properties, alongside its earthy scent. Look for matcha-infused leave-on products such as toners, serums, and moisturisers for skincare benefits, or try it in perfumes and body products for a calming fragrance. The Good Housekeeping Institute's picks include Phlur Matcha Milk Hair & Body Fragrance Mist and Tatcha The Matcha Foam Cleanse.
For eye makeup, understated eyeliner is in, favoring delicate definition over dramatic winged looks. A fine-point black eyeliner can be applied along the upper waterline, starting at the inner corner and extending just past the outer corner. Good Housekeeping's Beauty Lab recommends Maybelline New York Sculpting Stix Double-Ended Eyeliner Pencil.
This autumn, fragrances can be worn more subtly through luxe body moisturisers and washes, which provide a light scent that can be layered with perfume. To try this trend, use a perfumed body wash or apply a perfumed body lotion or oil, either alone for a delicate aroma or topped with a matching fragrance for more intensity. Suggested products include Lake & Skye 11 11 Body Oil and By Rosie Jane Rosie Body Wash.
Stylish hair sticks are gaining popularity, making hairstyling products like pomades and gels portable and mess-free. These sticks allow for quick taming of hair while on the go. To use, simply run a hair stick over unruly strands or rub a dab between fingers to smooth and shape hair. Good Housekeeping beauty editors recommend Clara Hair Styling Wax Stick.