From bold and dramatic to minimal and understated, the makeup trends showcased on the Fall 2024 runways have the power to influence beauty trends for the upcoming season.
Besides the striking fashion displays on the fall 2024 runways, the abundance of inspiration extends to unveiling a range of makeup trends that would be dominating the season ahead. Already, many of the most significant makeup trends over the years directly originated from fashion shows.
So, whether you thrive on the boldness of the prevalent mob wife aesthetics as a maximalist or lean towards a minimalist approach like opting for just a hint of mascara on your natural face, the current trends warmly highlight all makeup looks.
The latest makeup styles for fall 2024 are a mix of bold and soft looks, from dramatic smoky eyes and bold red lips to whimsical brows, as well as natural glossy lips paired with minimalist base makeup. Retro aesthetics are also making a strong resurgence, featuring an enhanced touch – colored eyeshadows, doll-like lashes, and dramatic smoky eyes designed to shine even under the daylight.
Keep reading for the inspiring makeup trends from Fall 2024 fashion runways that we’re keeping an eye on.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Statement Red Lips
Getty Images At the Richard Quinn fashion show in London, the runway was dominated by bold fire engine red lips, complemented by strong, well-defined brows and contoured cheeks. Also, Thom Browne’s Fall/Winter 2024 show featured a striking combination of moody nails and icy eyeshadow, perfectly paired with a lively red lip.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Bare-Faced Beauty
Getty Images While bold eyes and lips were popular on the fall 2024 runways, there was also a big focus on simple, clean looks. The key is to go for a natural, no-makeup makeup look and maintain balanced skin.
The trend is moving away from a super shiny, just-had-a-facial glow. This does not only lets people with oilier skin go for a semi-matte look without feeling outdated but also provides an easy way to look put together and fresh without much effort.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Subtle Cat Eye
Getty Images A subtle cat eye was a popular makeup trend during the fall 2024 runways. LoveShackFancy, under the guidance of Bobbi Brown Global Pro Artist Amy Conway, embraced the coquette girl style. Using hints of pink and a feminine winged eye with gel liner, she added a bit of drama to an otherwise understated makeup look.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Whimsical Brows
Getty Images Altuzarra’s models flaunted thin pencil brows with bold smoky eyes that featured a beautiful color shift. Marni kept it simple with almost invisible brows, enhancing the models’ clean, one-tone makeup. Simone Rocha, however, went for an artistic touch, decorating brows with floral details that stood out against the subtle face makeup.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Bold Lashes
Getty Images Majestic lashes paired with iridescent highlighter created an enchanting blend on display at Luar’s Fall/Winter show. Meanwhile, Marc Jacobs’s runway showcased doll lashes, curated by celebrity artist Diane Kendal as a tribute to the ’60s era.
House of Aama also rocked ’60s Twiggy lashes with playful extensions. Also, celebrity artist, Raisa Flowers, and her team utilized Huda Beauty products to capture the trending viral office siren look at LaQuan Smith’s fall runway show.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Pop of Colors
Getty Images At Connor Ives, models rocked a soft pastel blue eyeshadow, paired with nude glossy lips and a big elastic headband for a vintage glam vibe. Etro kept it simple yet stunning with a pop of electric green eyeshadow, proving that a little goes a long way.
Ulla Johnson’s show featured playful silver eyeshadow in one swipe, guided by celebrity artist Romy Soleimani using Sisley Paris essentials. Alice and Olivia continued the trend with blue eyeshadow, nailing the perfect balance between vibrant makeup and fashion.
Makeup Trend Fall 2024 Fashion Week: Natural Brows
Getty Images There was also a continued prominence of natural brows at the fall 2024 runways. It might just be time to stow away your brow-fixing gel as the trend veers towards fluffy, effortlessly styled brows reminiscent of the ’90s.
However, if you’re still inclined towards a high-glamour aesthetic, enhance your natural brows by elevating your eye makeup with sleek eyeliner, fluttery lashes, and face gems, inspired by the runway looks at Christian Cowan.
