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This Fall Is All About Heavenly Makeup Hues

It’s all about the angelic glow.

Written by Parizaad Khan Sethi

Aug. 31, 2023

Universally, if beauty had to be distilled into one word, the verdict would be unanimous: glow. A luminous complexion with an otherworldly, celestial, lit-from-within glow, the kind Renaissance masters would give their right hand to be able to paint, is the one thing that we all consider universally beautiful.

And come fall, we’re going hard for this angelic vibe, with Ulta Beauty. Our vision board features glossed, pearlescent lips, multi-toned, iridescent textures on the eyes, and transparent flushes of color on the cheeks and lips. It’s leveling up the glossy, earthy hues from last season and adding a touch of cool-toned shimmer. Warmer girlies, you’re gonna be surprised how well this trend works on golden skin tones too!

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1. Bless The Canvas

Nutritious Airy Lotion Moisturizer

Nutritious Airy Lotion Moisturizer

We want to begin with a bouncy visage that would make a heavy-cheeked cherub envious. Estée Lauder Nutritious Airy Lotion Moisturizer, a lightweight shot of moisture gives the skin a supple, hydrated glow without excess oiliness.

2. Unify The Skin

Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

A lightweight base with loads of hydrating benefits is key. We’re holding out for serum-like bases that are makeup-skincare hybrids, so they benefit your skin while beautifying it. M.A.C’s newest complexion product, Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation, a radiance-making powerhouse that comes in 60 shades and smooths imperfections, texture, redness and fine lines is an ideal choice for all skin types.

Sweetener Foundation

Sweetener Foundation

If a natural matte formula is your jam, look to r.e.m. beauty’s Sweetener Foundation, infused with niacinamide. Press one of these liquid gold formulas in with a dense, fluffy brush, or fingers, for a barely-there, flawless finish.

3. Blissful Cheeks

Maracuja Juicy Blush

Maracuja Juicy Blush

A Cupid-esque cheek is a vital part of this look. To create one, pick a hydrating cheek product like Tarte Maracuja Juicy Blush. Sculpt a 3D look by pressing the blush into the apples of your cheeks and extending it to drape over the temple and into the hairline.

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4. Glow Like An Angel

GEN NUDE Highlighting Blush

GEN NUDE Highlighting Blush

This look is all about bringing light to the face, and bareMinerals GEN NUDE Highlighting Blush combines a hint of blush with the wonder of a lightweight highlighter. With silky blurring mineral microspheres, it has a buttery soft texture that gives off a sheer, ethereal glow. Wear it alone or top it over your blush for the ultimate glow.

5. Play With Shimmers

Mini Caviar Stick Eyeshadow

Mini Caviar Stick Eyeshadow

Build contour and definition around the eyes with Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Sticks in a neutral tone that matches your skin. The creamy texture of these shadows melts into the skin and works to define and elongate the eye. It’s a way to build the eye shape while staying as close to nude tones as possible.

Power Multi-Effects Palette

Morphe X Meredith Duxbury

Power Multi-Effects Palette

Top your defined eye with a shimmer from a standout palette like Morphe X Meredith Duxbury Power Multi-Effects Palette. Play with duo-toned shimmers, create fun pops of color or layer complementary colors and textures. Have fun with creative placement: brush a sheer wash of shimmer over the lid, tap some into the inner corners, under the lower lid, or the center of the top lid for some cheeky flashes of light.

6. Lift Off With Mascara

Lash Sculpt Mascara

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Lash Sculpt Mascara

To offset the light, there must be darkness. This heavenly look needs a touch of drama to bring some edge. ABH Lash Sculpt Mascara, a lengthening, volumizing formula with biotin, collagen and peptides brings a lash with heft to ground this floaty, ethereal vibe.

7. Divine Lip Shine

Lip Lacquer Liquid Lipstick

Ulta Beauty Collection

Lip Lacquer Liquid Lipstick

Finish off with ULTA Beauty Collection Lip Lacquer High Shine Liquid Lipstick which imparts the color punch of a lipstick and the reflective shine of a gloss. The gleaming pearlescent pigments are a touch of angel dust on this celestial beat.