4 lipstick shades for autumn, from Chanel, Saint Laurent and more beauty brands – it’s time to switch out those vivid summer reds for seasonal burgundy and plum tones

Oct 7 , 2023

Miranda Kerr at the 2023 Met Gala back in May showed how fuller colours can be effective even earlier in the year. Photo: Getty Images

Giorgio Armani and Saint Laurent’s special beauty lines present their pick of fall colours while Chanel’s Rouge Allure range offers the brand’s satin to matt finish lippy

Pat McGrath Labs’ range leans on the expertise of the famous runway make-up artist and includes hydrating ingredients

Now is an ideal time to swap your classic red lippies for elegant autumnal shades in darker tones such as rich burgundy and plum. These warm-toned colours – see our universally flattering picks from Armani Beauty, Chanel Beauty, Pat McGrath Labs and YSL Beauty – will put the final touches to your cosy fall looks and simultaneously, create the illusion of a fuller-looking pout.

1. Armani Beauty Lip Power Matte

Armani Beauty’s long-wearing Lip Power Matte (US$46) in #116 Enigmatic is a pastel maroon shade with a luminous finish. The formula is infused with moisturising jojoba and olive oils.

2. YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Culture the Bold

For the perfect plum shade opt for YSL Beauty’s Rouge Pur Couture the Bold in N°9 (US$50). The highly pigmented lipstick will deliver a glossy finish and an intense colour that lasts.

3. Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure

Entrancing by name … this SatinAllure lipstick from Pat McGrath Labs (US$27) is enriched with botanical collagen and hydrating passion fruit oil. We love this warm-toned colour for its versatility.

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