Plum tones are in for fall makeup, natch.

This autumn beauty staple is no surprise, but there are a few tricks to keeping the look modern. Here’s how to pick your perfect plums and the products to see you through the season.

You know how a change in season, specifically, summer to fall, can cause all kinds of crazy with your beauty routine. Sandals with jeans? Up ‘do not feeling so perky? Bronzer looking a little less on fleek?

Those pink and coral-hued makeup items that got you through summer may be not quite right at this point in the seasonal game either. One tiny adjustment is all you need for transitional perfection. Promise.

Fall makeup has seen everything from plums that are goth-dark to uber-bright. This season, think natural tones in universally flattering shades. The plums of the season are practically see through with the perfect hit of color.

The Best Plums for Your Fall Makeup Look

Blush: If you think plums are best left to women with darker skin tones, good news. Plum makeup shades run cool and warm, and there are hues to suit all skin tones. And then there are those that work on all complexions. Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Abundance is a “plummy taupe” that adds color to fair and medium skin tones, and lends warmth to darker complexions. The all ‘round must-have for cheeks this season.

Prefer a powder blush? Try Alima Pure Satin Matte Blush in Soft Plum.

Lips: Oh, the many choices of plum lip color! In order to steer clear of ‘90s power lips or going overly berry, sheer is the name of the game. One product that offers a hint of polished color and works on all skin tones is Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Sensuous Plum. If you are wishing for more intense color, try Kjaer Weis Lipstick in Believe (which is brand spankin’ new, btw!), a versatile, velvety plum.

Now, of course, no fall makeup line-up would be complete without lip gloss. And we have plummy picks for that too. Vapour Organics Elixir Plumping Lip Gloss in Entice is a cool plum that offers sheer color. Looking for something with a bit more oomph? You’ll love Haut Cosmetics Custom Lip Gloss in Adrenaline Rush.

Eyes: Yes, eyes look fabulous in plums too. Get dramatic with Kjaer Weis Eye Shadow in Pretty Purple, a deep plum. Or pat on a layer or two of RMS Beauty Eye Polish cream in Imagine for a subtle, dreamy look.

Not feeling the smoky eye or steering clear of too much color? Try wearing a nude shadow, or leaving lids bare, and lining with La Bella Donna Eye Pencil in Violet Chariote for a hint of color that is anything but ordinary.

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Pink makeup is in for the season. Think you can’t rock this girly hue? There is a pink for every skin tone, you just have to know how to find it.

In the current issue of Allure magazine, Julia Roberts displays a palette of pink makeup. I know what you’re thinking…But she’s Julia Roberts!

True that the pretty woman can pull off almost anything. But there is a pink out there that will play up your skin tone beautifully.

Pinks are in for the cooler weather season. They add a just-stepped-in-from-the-chill quality and almost give a translucent look to skin. If you feel more clown than cute in rosy hues, read on for tips, tricks, and product picks for to get every skin tone in the pink.

Perfect Pink Makeup Picks for Every Skin Tone

Fair Skin

Those with lighter skin tones have the toughest time pulling off pink. The wrong hue can take you straight to played-in-Mom’s-makeup territory. The problem? Certain pinks enhance natural pink undertones in skin. The key is to choose shades that lean to lilac or peach. Sheer pinks also work well on fair skin.

On Cheeks: Pat a cream blusher into cheeks for a natural looking flush. Try Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint in Sweet, RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Demure, or Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi Use Blush – Classic in Crush. You want the bright pop of pink color but it looks all wrong on your skin? Try layering a wee bit of pink blush over a warmer apricot tone. Skin looks luminous and you get the color without the baby doll effect.

On Lips: Pretty petal pink is the way to go for fair skin. Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in Love Buzz is just right and looks casual or dressed up. Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner in Hold Me Now is more lipstick-y but sheer enough for delicate skin. Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques’ lip glosses will add a shimmer and shine to keep your lips hydrated and keep that gorgeous color in place.

On Eyes: Yes, pink also works on eyes. For lighter skin stick with light, sheer or shimmering pinks. Alima Pure Satin Matte Eyeshadow in Camelia adds just a touch of rosy glow without making eyes look red.

Medium Skin

Medium skin tones can work a wide array of pinks, from nude and brownish pinks to peony shades. Take liberties here, experiment and see what you like. Remember, if you are going with a bold shade, keep the rest of your makeup simple.

On Cheeks: A mauve tone will look more intense, an apricot will look more natural. Try Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint in Vivacious, RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Smile, and Kjaer Weis Cream Blush Compact in Blossoming.

On Lips: A demure pink, Kjaer Weis Lip Tint Compact in Bliss Full, will lend an understated look. Go for a bold magenta for a power glam look with Ilia Beauty Lipstick in Neon Angel.

On Eyes: A swipe of rosiness on eyelids? Yes, please. Ilia Beauty Silken Shadow Stick in Next To You hits the spot.

Dark Skin

Dark skin tones can go with bold pinks. This means rich, rosy fuchsia, berry and rose gold.

On Cheeks: Don’t be afraid to go for drama on cheeks. A sweet hit of color on apples looks brilliant on darker skin tones. Some to try – Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi Use Blush – Classic in Torch, Kjaer Weis Cream Blush Compact in Happy, and La Bella Figura Radiant Crème Blush-Just Jenna.

On Lips: An intense lip color may be the easiest and most fun way to rock some pink. RMS Beauty Lip Shine in Sublime and Kjaer Weis Lip Tint Compact in Romance both fit the bill.

On Eyes: Sure, you could go with a shimmering frosty baby pink. But why not go for it with a bright shock of color? Haut Cosmetics Raw Pigments in Tourmaline says it all. Entire lid too much? Try using it as an accent smudged along upper and lower lash lines, paired with gold shadow and black eyeliner.

All Skin Tones

Another way to get a hint of pink into your look without going full throttle is with highlighter. Vapour Organic Beauty Stratus Instant Skin Perfector in 904 is an ultra sheer skin luminizer with a pink tone that reflects light and brightens skin. Apply to cheekbones, brow bones, bow of lips, and bridge of nose.

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Think the only way to extend your summer glow is with bronzer? Think again. Gold makeup is the perfect way to add warmth and radiance to skin.

Immediately envision dramatic, painted slicks of brassy hues a la ‘70s makeup? Not at all. This look is subtle, natural, and thoroughly modern.

Today’s gold makeup is creamy and melts into skin, giving a lit-from-within look to complexions suffering from change of season. Yes, you can highlight cheekbones. But these golds are also perfect on eyes and lips.

Gold Makeup to Mine Your Natural Inner Glow

RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Solar: Love this stuff as an eye shadow, but it is so much more. RMS recommends applying to bridge of nose and bow of lips for a hit of high impact luminescence.

Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in White Rabbit: For just a hint of golden glam, try this super shiny lipgloss with subtle gold sheen. Perfect on its own or worn over your fave lipstick.

La Bella Figura Golden Corrective Highlighter in Brazilian Denise: Highlighter with anti-aging benefits too much to ask? Not at all. Swipe this creamy, dreamy blend on cheeks, brow bones, and anywhere else you’d like a touch of glimmer.

100% Pure Eye Creamstick in Naked Glimmer: Go for a thick line or blended smudge of this glimmering color boost. Adds instant polish.

Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Or Pur: Can’t forget those nails. This 5-free polish adds natural glitz to toes and tips.

There you go. A gold rush for your makeup bag.

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It’s time to trade in your summer pinks and sheer glosses for deep, fall hues. See what autumn has to offer by checking out the fall makeup colors we’re most excited to wear. 

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Red

The classic red lip is never really “out of season.” But if you took a break from the warm hue this summer, then it’s time to place it front-and-center in your makeup drawer this fall. Harper’s Bazaar reports that reds, such as bold, brick reds, are hot this season. Pair this look with simple eye makeup (a little mascara will do) and a SPF BB cream.

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Black

If you enjoy getting creative with your black eyeliner, this look is for you. While simple, black lines are always classy, this fall, black lines are taking a funky turn. Messy lines, thick cat eyes, and more, are in this fall. Mascara also is having a messy moment — thick, chunky lashes that look smudged also will be big this autumn. If you choose to rock this daring look, wear a light colored lipstick.

Black also is popping up on lips. Everything from black, to deep purple hues are appearing on fashion-forward women’s pouts.

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Light Pink

Everyone loves to have a subtly flushed look — especially in the cooler months when skin is fairer than normal. This year’s go-to blush colors are peach and rose. Pair freshly blushed cheeks with berry glossed lips.

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Tan

If you’d rather achieve the “rested and relaxed” look rather than the “just got in from outside” look, grace your cheeks with tan blush instead. Vogue reports that “this sweeping blush gives that just-come-back-from-vacation look.”

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Metallic

Shimmer is in. Everything from gold and silver shadows, to glitter of any color and white crystal adornments will grace eyelids this autumn. Wear metallic eye colors with minimal mascara to make those shiny hues standout.

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