As the season shifts, so do the shades we’re reaching for. Fall is the perfect time to embrace richer, warmer lip colours, from soft caramel and cinnamon nudes to earthy terracottas, classic brick reds, romantic berry tones, and deep burgundies. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite lipstick recommendations for the season, with a mix of everyday neutrals and statement shades to inspire your fall beauty looks.
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL in 22 Sizzlin’
Sizzlin’ is the kind of rich berry shade that feels made for fall. Its mix of raspberry, wine and deep red brings warmth and depth without feeling as heavy as a traditional burgundy. On lighter skin tones, it creates a beautiful bold contrast; on medium complexions, the berry red tones look especially rich and vibrant; and on deeper skin tones, it becomes a gorgeous jewel toned berry that complements the warmth of the skin. It’s an easy way to bring those deeper fall colours into your makeup while still keeping the look fresh and wearable.
NYX Lip Lingerie XXL is a long wearing matte liquid lipstick designed to give full, smooth, highly pigmented colour. NYX describes the formula as providing up to 16 hours of wear, with an applicator designed to shape the Cupid’s bow and lip line before filling in the lips.
Shop: US from $7-$11 // Canada $12 – $15
Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in Composer
Composer is a deep wine-burgundy that brings instant drama to a fall lip. With its mix of rich berry, merlot red and deep plum undertones, it has that moody seasonal feel without leaning too brown. On lighter skin tones, it creates a striking, high-contrast burgundy lip; on medium complexions, the wine and berry tones come through beautifully rich and balanced; and on deeper skin tones, it develops into a gorgeous deep berry-wine that looks especially luxurious against the warmth of the skin. It’s the kind of statement shade that can carry an entire makeup look, pair it with fresh skin, clean brows and minimal eye makeup and let the lips be the focus.
Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink is a long wearing matte liquid lipstick known for its highly pigmented colour and staying power. The formula is designed to deliver saturated matte colour with extended wear, while the pointed applicator makes it easier to define the Cupid’s bow and edges of the lips before filling them in. Composer is an especially beautiful choice when you want a deeper fall lip that feels bold, polished and timeless.
Shop: US from $10 // Canada from $16
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink in Unrivaled
Unrivaled is the kind of deep berry wine shade that instantly makes a fall makeup look feel polished. It blends rich raspberry, burgundy and wine tones with a glossy vinyl finish, giving you the depth of a classic autumn lip without looking overly dark or heavy. On lighter skin tones, Unrivaled creates a striking jewel toned contrast; on medium complexions, the berry and wine undertones become beautifully rich and saturated; and on deeper skin tones, it develops into a gorgeous deep berry that complements the natural warmth of the complexion. The high shine finish keeps the colour looking fresh and dimensional, making it a beautiful alternative to the traditional matte burgundies we tend to reach for in fall.
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink is a long-wearing liquid lip colour with a high shine vinyl finish. The formula combines saturated pigment with glossy shine and is designed to resist smudging and transfer while providing up to 16 hours of wear. Shake the tube before applying, then use the doe foot applicator to define the lip line and fill in the lips with an even layer of colour.
Shop: US from $10 // Canada from $13
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Vampire Love 777
Vampire Love is the kind of deep berry plum shade that instantly brings a little drama to a fall makeup look. Its blend of rich raspberry, wine and burgundy gives it that vampy feel without becoming overly dark or heavy. On lighter skin tones, the deep berry colour creates a striking, high-contrast statement; on medium complexions, the plum and wine undertones become especially rich and vibrant; and on deeper skin tones, it develops into a gorgeous jewel-toned berry that beautifully complements the warmth and depth of the skin. It’s bold enough to become the focus of your makeup, while still feeling sophisticated and surprisingly wearable for fall and winter.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick is a creamy, highly pigmented lipstick known for its comfortable feel and smooth application. The formula gives the lips rich colour while maintaining a soft, moisturized look rather than the flatter finish of a traditional matte lipstick. In 777 Vampire Love, that creamy finish gives the deep berry shade extra dimension and allows the natural texture of the lips to show through beautifully.
Shop: US from $5 // Canada from $8
Rouge Dior Lipstick in 818 Be Loved
Dior 818 Be Loved is a rich brownish red shade that feels effortlessly sophisticated for fall. Its blend of deep red, burgundy and subtle berry tones gives it a beautifully moody quality without becoming too dark or overpowering. On lighter skin tones, the rich red creates a striking, dramatic contrast; on medium complexions, the warmer berry and brown undertones become more noticeable; and on deeper skin tones, it develops into a gorgeous deep wine red that complements the natural richness of the skin. It’s the kind of statement lip that can instantly elevate an otherwise minimal makeup look, making it especially beautiful for fall and winter.
Rouge Dior 818 Be Loved has a creamy satin finish with rich, buildable colour that gives the lips a smooth, luminous appearance rather than the flatter look of a traditional matte lipstick. The satin texture adds dimension to such a deep shade while keeping the lips looking soft and polished. In 818 Be Loved, that subtle luminosity allows the red, berry and brown undertones to come through beautifully, creating a luxurious lip colour that feels bold yet incredibly wearable.
Shop: US from $50 // Canada from $65
Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in Renegade
Renegade is the kind of rich burnt brick-red shade that immediately makes a makeup look feel warmer, bolder and a little more editorial. Its blend of deep terracotta, rust and warm red gives it that earthy fall feel without leaning too orange or becoming overly dark. On lighter skin tones, the warm brick pigment creates a striking statement with beautiful contrast; on medium complexions, the terracotta and rusty red undertones really come through, creating a rich, warm finish; and on deeper skin tones, the shade settles into a gorgeous deep spiced red that beautifully complements the natural warmth and depth of the skin. It’s the kind of lip colour that can carry an entire makeup look, pair it with fresh skin, softly defined brows and minimal eye makeup and let the lips be the focus.
Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink is a high pigment liquid lipstick with a long wearing matte finish, making it especially suited to bold shades that you want to stay looking defined throughout the day. In Renegade, the matte texture enhances the depth of the warm brick-red pigment, giving the colour a smooth, saturated and almost velvety appearance on the lips. While the shade feels perfectly at home alongside fall’s browns, camel tones, warm neutrals and deeper autumn colours, it’s also a beautiful option for anyone who loves a statement red with a warmer, earthier twist.
Shop: US from $10 // Canada from $16