Fall is here which means spooky season, pumpkin everything, cozy sweaters, and new beauty trends. Whether you’re a makeup professional or just dabbling here and there, there are some trends you need to try.
1. Natural Base Makeup
What is base makeup, you may ask? Think whatever you usually put on first: foundation, concealer, setting powder… The things that are the base of your makeup. This season, natural is in. For my people who may not feel like they can go natural (hello, acne-prone skin), there are ways to make your full-coverage makeup look natural so it looks like you’re not wearing a dang thing.
2. Cream Everything
Cream makeup users rejoice! Cream products are back in. With today’s market, no matter your skin type, you’ll be able to find cream products that work for you. Here are some foundations you can try based on your coverage preference:
Light coverage: it Cosmetics CC cream+ – think tinted moisturizer (usually with SPF)
Light-to-medium coverage: Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB cream – barely there, buildable coverage
Medium coverage: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – easily buildable coverage
Heavy coverage: e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation – fewer applications necessary
3. Soft-Lined Eyeliner
In the past, we’ve seen one trend for eyeliner be harsh, precise lines. This season, one eyeliner trend is softer application. What does this mean? Grab a q-tip and smudge those lines. For those with unsteady hands, this trend is made for you.
4. Burnt Blush
In the past, bubblegum blush was in. Bonus points if it had shimmer. For this fall, trade that bright pink for a darker, richer, red-ish pink. Think dark roses and brown-based colors. With these shades, you won’t need much, but just as darker-colored clothes come into play for the fall months, so should your blush.
5. Silver Inner Corners
There are a few great things about this trend. One: it takes virtually no time. Two: it looks like it took you waaaay longer than it did to do your makeup. Three: it will make you look more awake. Those are all worth-it things in my book. Makeup stores sell individual shades of grey, as well as cream or liquid forms you can dab in the corners of your eyes.
6. Goth/Smokey Makeup
I have been doing all-around black eyeliner since I first picked up a makeup product in middle school, and I know there are others who have, as well. For those of us, our trend is back! Goth makeup is back in. Think dark shadows, liners, lip colors, and anything else you can find in black, dark purple, or whatever other dark color that makes your little dark heart happy.
7. Glass Lips
Gloss is back in! This may not make it easy when it’s windy – I suggest investing in a claw clip for those days you want that glossy, glassy, mirror-like look. With just about every makeup brand that’s out there, you can find a glossy lip color, whether that’s colored, clear, or sparkly.
Fall is upon us whether we’re ready or not. Grab some friends and plenty of PSLs and hit up your local makeup store to stock up on products for autumn 2022.
Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
The fall season means pumpkin patches, apple cider donuts, fluffy scarves, PSLs, and new makeup launches (at least in my opinion). Fall 2021 is kicking off with themed makeup launches left and right. Which is perfect for those festive beauty lovers looking to expand their makeup collection. So, if you’re ready to branch out into the autumn season, here are 17 must-shop fall makeup launches.
This new Halloween Treehouse of Horror collection by Makeup Revolution is the ultimate spooky range. It features three eyeshadow palettes, two face palettes, two gel eyeliners, six lip colors, two lip masks, gel primer, lashes, brushes, a blending sponge, and a makeup bag. These products are for sale through the Makeup Revolution website and Ulta.
Makeup Revolution is a cosmetics company that thrives to meet the motto, #ProgressNotPerfection. The company was founded in 2013 in Kent, England by Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth. Since then, the company has expanded to Ulta and Target and continues to sell unique and fun products for beauty lovers.
Based on one of my all-time favorite movies, this Corpse Bride-themed collection is perfect for the Halloween season. In this collection, you can find four eyeshadow palettes, three lip colors, a brush set, a hand mirror, and a makeup bag. Shop for products through the Makeup Revolution website.
Makeup Revolution kicked off September with a DC-themed makeup collection. Which highlights the characters and stories from the DC comics including Batman, Harley Quinn, The Joker, and Catwoman. Included in the collection are six eyeshadow palettes, three lip colors, two highlighters, mascara, eyeliner, beauty sponges, brushes, two makeup bags, a hand mirror, and lashes.
This brand launched this collection within the last few days, which means the products are very new to the market. Following along with The Matrix movie, this collection includes four eyeshadow palettes, four lip colors, three loose pigments, mascara, eyeliner, a cosmetics case and bag, brushes, beauty sponges, and face pads.
Urban Decay brings a new launch to highlight the new Marvel movie, The Eternals, which premieres in early November. The collection includes an eye shadow palette, highlighter, lip color, and eye pencil. Products can be found through Urban Decay’s website, Ulta, Sephora, and Macy’s.
Founded in 1996, Urban Decay was born in London and is now headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. This brand was created by Sandy Lerner and Patricia Holmes when they found a new color when raspberry was mixed with black. After that, Urban Decay was born, and is now one of the most popular prestigious cosmetics brands due to its unique collections and excellent product quality.
This collection by Morphe was released in September and brings with it a vibrant, colorful pop to any makeup look. The launch includes an eyeshadow palette, lip color, setting spray, lip scrub, and beauty sponge set. Shop for these products at Ulta and through the Morphe website.
Morphe was created in 2006 in Los Angeles, CA. It was started by siblings Chris and Linda Tawil and has grown tremendously. Not only is the brand sold in many stores, but it has become famous for parenting with iconic makeup artists like James Charles, Jeffree Star, Jaclyn Hill, Bretman Rock, and more. Considering its partnerships with famous beauty influencers, the product prices are very inexpensive but still hold excellent quality.
Beauty influencer Ashley Strong did a collaboration with Morphe that was recently released. Within the collection are an eyeshadow palette, liner palette, and two lip duos. You can find these products at Ulta and on the Morphe website.
This MAC launch is a collaboration between the company and Spanish singer/songwriter, Rosalía. Products include an eye shadow palette, face palette, five lip colors, and five nail polishes. You can find these products at Mac and Macy’s.
Make-Up Art Cosmetics, also known as MAC, was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1984. Makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and salon owner Frank Angelo realized that it was challenging to find makeup that photographed well, so they started making their own products in their kitchens. As popularity grew, their products made it to makeup counters in department stores, where you can still find them. The brand has branched out since then and can also be found at Ulta and Sephora.
Colourpop has been coming out with new collections just in time for the fall. This collection, the Orchid collection, includes an eyeshadow palette, body powder, six lip colors, and two blushes. These products can be found on the Colourpop website.
Colourpop was created in 2014 by siblings Laura and John Nelson in Los Angeles, CA. The brand has grown in popularity and has even been reviewed by news sources like Glamour, OK!, and Allure. Products are very inexpensive and the brand has created many themed and color-based launches, which makes looking for popular makeup affordable and easy.
Two of the fall’s biggest makeup collections are the Hocus Pocus-themed launches. It was highly anticipated since the launches were announced and makeup lovers were ready to shop as soon as it dropped. Included in the Hocus Pocus Coven Crew collection are an eyeshadow palette, three cream shadows, three lip colors, an eye stamp, a candle, and a hand mirror. Within the Hocus Pocus Gather ‘Round Sisters collection, there are two glitter gels, three sets of fake lashes, three eyeshadow palettes, three gel liners, and two lip sets. You can find these products at Ulta and on the Colourpop website.
This collection is the first collab that Doja Cat has done, which makes it all the more exciting. In this new collection are four eyeshadow palettes, three liquid eyeliners, three lip balms, six lip glosses, three blush trio palettes, three powder highlighters, mascara, brush set, and a hand mirror. The collection is limited edition, so shop now before the products sell out. You can find these products through the BH Cosmetics website and at Ulta.
BH Cosmetics was founded in 2009 by Fred Sadovskiy, Kirill Trachtenberg, and Robert Sefaradi in Los Angeles, CA. This brand focuses on colorful creations and has launched collections with people like singer Iggy Azalea and cosmetic influencer Daisy Marquez.
In this collection with Sigma Beauty, the essence of Cinderella is perfectly captured. Included are an eyeshadow palette, blush and highlighter palette, a lip duo, brush set, and makeup bag. Shop these products on the Sigma Beauty website.
This brand, created by couple Dr. Simone Xavier and Rene Xavier Filho, was founded in 2009 – starting with just one brush set. After that, the company branched out into other products such as lip colors, eye shadow palettes, and more.
Jeffree Star has made himself widely known within the makeup community. He has put forth many launches including this new one – the Pricked Artistry collection. In this collection, you can find an eye shadow palette, three mascaras, 12 lip colors, three lip scrubs, two highlighters, and three hand mirrors. These products are sold on the Jeffree Star Cosmetics website.
Makeup artist and YouTuber Jeffree Star launched Jeffree Star Cosmetics in 2014 with just three liquid lip colors. Star was previously a singer but quit that to become a full-time makeup creator and guru. He has many collections out including Blood Sugar, Pink Religion, Blue Blood, Jawbreaker, Androgyny, and more.
Earlier in September, HipDot released a unique-themed mini collection. Included are three eyeshadow palettes centered around monopoly, a ouija board, and play-doh. You can find some of these products at Ulta and all on the Hipdot website.
HipDot was created by Jeff Sellinger and Mo Winter as an e-commerce site for cruelty fashion and beauty brands. It was then relaunched as HipDot Studios with Samantha Lin as a co-founder and is used as a platform for influencers to create their own brands using the HipDot namesake.
The Addams Family is one of the most recognizable spooky season things. Between the oldies TV show and movies, the new remakes, and iconic music, the Addams family shows the quirkiness that is everything creepy. Included in this new collection are three lip colors, an eye shadow palette, and a pin. Shop this collection on the HipDot website.
17. Nightmare on Elm Street – Kylie Cosmetics
Kylie Jenner is releasing a Freddy Kreuger-based makeup launch that will be released in just a few days, which closely follows the launch of Kylie Swim and Kylie Baby. This collection includes an eye shadow palette, lip colors, and more. These products will be available on the Kylie Cosmetics website.
Kylie Jenner launched Kylie Cosmetics in 2014 and started selling Kylie Lip Kits in 2015. Jenner has collaborated with those close to her and has created themed collections along the way. Some of these include the 24K Birthday collection that came out for her 24th birthday, the Wilds Things Leopard Collection, the Summer 2020 Sailor Collection, and more.
Makeup lovers, fall lovers, holiday lovers, really anyone at all: check out these themed fall launches that will bring the festivities into the season.
Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
You can never go wrong with starting the season off with a solid fall bucket list, starting with some good apple picking. Running from tree to tree finding the best ones are just plain fun to do, and then you get to continue the fun at home! There are so many recipes waiting between the kitchen and that bag of freshly picked apples. Apple pie, applesauce, apple fritters, cameral apples; the possibilities are endless!
Pumpkin picking might have to wait for later in the season but, nonetheless, it’s all the more enjoyable. Rummaging through the pumpkin patch looking for the perfect decoration to sit on your front porch never gets old. Then when it comes to carving, you let your imagination run wild. Spooky ghost or silly face always looks theatrical when lit up on Halloween night. Can’t forget roasting those pumpkin seeds!
2. Fall bucket list goal– Attend a Festival
This time of year there is a 101 festival to meet every one of your fall bucket list needs. Craft tables galore and a cup of hot apple cider always hit the spot. Not to mention the weather is just right. You’re able to enjoy the colorful leaves falling and the hustle and bustle out in the community.
3. Munch of your favorite fall treats
Curling up on the couch with a pumpkin spice latte and a bowl of chili really hits the spot. Whatever your go-to food is this season, enjoy! Soups are my personal favorite; a great way to warm you up on a chilly October day.
4. Decorate the house
On the first day of September, I take my stuff down from the attic. Fall leaves, pumpkin, scarecrows – the whole nine yards. Decorate your home with those fall colors that will for sure warm your house up. Scented candles add the final touch!
5. Corn maze and hayride
Find in your inner child again and take a hayride or find your way through a corn maze. Taking those bumpy rides or twisting through turns is family fun you’ll never forget.
6. For your Fall bucket list Go for a scenic walk
September through November are my favorite times of the year. The weather is not too hot, not too cold. You’re able to enjoy the crisp breeze and a leisurely walk after work. Just don’t wait too late, it gets dark out earlier!
No bucket list is complete without adding these fall festivities. Fall is the time of year for new beginnings, great weather, and fun activities!
If you’re anything like me, you enjoy the spookiest places in fall. Haunted houses, scary hayrides, ghost tours… Activities that make your adrenaline go nuts. Luckily, there are places all across the nation that provide willing participants with the freaky-good scare they crave.
This haunted attraction is in the real school where dozens of children allegedly went missing from 1942-1955. It has also been named one of the spookiest places by USA TODAY, Buzzfeed, and Oprah Magazine.
Held in one of the most famous and expensive prisons in the country, the Eastern State Penitentiary, this haunted experience is one of the country’s top-ranked attractions.
Created in the hotel basement, visitors must find their way through the “suffocating boiler room, killer kitchen, musty old luggage room, spirit-saturated hotel bar, bloody bathrooms, and […] bone chilling chainsaw bridal suite.”
Ranked as “Pittsburgh’s Best Haunted House,” this haunted attraction is also considered one of the nation’s spookiest places by USA Today, LA Times, Forbes.com, and more.
Positively rated by USA Today, Travel Channel, Buzzfeed, The Oprah Magazine, and more, this haunted attraction provides a wide range of terrifying scares.
Found on Long Island, attractions in this haunted experience include a Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, Uncle Needle’s Funhouse of Fear, Bayville Haunted Asylum, Temple of Terror, Evil in the Woods, and The Cage.
This spookiest attraction is built into an old abandoned mine that dates back to 1856 – more than a decade before Colorado Springs was founded. Evidence from the mine showed that the area was once populated, but was mysteriously abandoned in 1859.
Held at Universal Studios, this iconic scary attraction features haunted houses like The Haunting of Hill House, Beetlejuice, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Bride of Frankenstein Lives, Revenge of the Tooth Fairy, and more.
Maybe the spookiest one of them all, this haunted experience requires a signed waiver before participation. Attractions include Lost Carnival, Delerium, Pitch Black, and Sector 13.
Ticket price: $50+
If spooky activities just aren’t your thing, I would highly suggest sitting these 19 attractions out. However, if you’re ready for a good scare, check out these places for a spook you’ll never forget.
Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
The turning of the season is always a good time to take stock and reassess. Fall is traditionally a time for harvest, laying away what you’ll need for the coming winter.
In modern times, this season is perfect for paring down as well as stocking up, and preparing for holiday celebrations while planning for a fresh start in the new year.
With that in mind, here are six ways to simplify your life this fall.
Get a Grip on Your Budget
If the pandemic proved one thing, it’s that you should maintain an emergency fund and keep an eye on your household budget. However, if you’re one of the many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, you might wonder why you should bother when you rarely, if ever, have anything left after paying bills.
However, examining your income and expenses can reveal savvy ways you can save. For example, refinancing your vehicle or refinancing your home could cut down on what you owe over the life of the loan, saving you money each month. That’s found cash you can use to pad your savings if your stimulus stash has already dwindled.
Review Your Insurance Coverage
Another savvy money move to make this fall is reviewing your insurance coverage. If you lost work or had to move due to COVID-19, you might be eligible to re-enroll in new marketplace coverage if your new employer or circumstances leave you without a health policy.
Please don’t risk bankruptcy — illness and accidents don’t discriminate. Plus, many insurance carriers no longer waive charges for COVID-related expenses, and experts still don’t know for sure what will happen with the delta variant.
You should also review your auto and renter’s or homeowner’s policy. If you haven’t had any accidents, ask your carrier if you’re eligible for a discount. Did you invest in a bunch of equipment to work from home during the pandemic? You might want to increase your property coverage in case of theft.
Organize Your Living Space
If your home has started to fray at the seams since your last quarantine cleaning binge, it’s time to organize. Doing so before the start of the new year lets you begin 2022 on a fresh note.
Start with your garage. It doesn’t take much carpentry skill to hang a pegboard for organizing small garden tools. Build high shelves to keep antifreeze and other chemicals away from little hands.
Then, tackle your closets. Make three piles — to keep, to donate or sell, and to repurpose or recycle. Pledge to practice one-in-one-out living by discarding an old item of clothing before buying something new.
Start a Daily Agenda
Do you want to supercharge your productivity? One of the best ways is to plan for each day in black and white. You can update your to-do list each evening before leaving work and make a master family schedule once a week.
What should you tackle first? Experts recommend “eating your frog” by scheduling your most burdensome chore first. Once that’s out of the way, the rest of your day will feel like a walk in the park.
Plan to Eat More Healthfully
You returned to the office, and you’ve had a killer day. You resolved to eat more healthfully, but you’re too exhausted to peel an onion, let alone fire up a wok. The drive-thru it is. But it doesn’t have to be if you get your meal-prep game on point. It all starts by looking at what you typically eat and discovering ways to streamline the process on your off days.
For example, if you live for salads, chop all your veggies and store them in stay-fresh containers so that all you need to do is blend the ingredients you want in a bowl. Then, stock your freezer with healthy microwavable home meals that provide far more nutrition than fast food.
Tackle Your Holiday Planning Early
Do you find yourself standing in line at 8 p.m. on December 24? Why not get an early start on your holiday shopping this year? That way, you can spend time mindfully selecting each gift for those you love instead of making do at the last minute.
If COVID-19 changes left you with an empty wallet, use this time to DIY. You can make thoughtful and useful items like homemade beauty products and stash them away until December.
Simplify Your Life This Fall With These 6 Ideas
Getting yourself organized and tidy makes you feel better and lets you go into the holidays and new year feeling accomplished. Simplify your life this fall with these six ideas!
Oscar Collins is the managing editor at Modded. He writes about cars, fitness, the outdoors, and more. Follow @TModded on Twitter for more articles from the Modded team.
Sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, bonfires, and Halloween—just a few things that make fall the best time of year. Anyone who possesses a soul as autumn-obsessed as our own will lose their gourds over each and every one of these must-have tees.
*Full disclosure: We may receive some portion of the sales made on this list. We’re using the money to stock up on allergy medication for the fall.
