The Autumn Beauty Edit 2025
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The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and beauty routines everywhere are leaning into autumn. This season is all about rich, cocooning textures, earthy colour palettes, and a touch of moodiness that mirrors shorter days and golden evenings.
Here’s your edit of the key beauty shifts to embrace now.
Skin that feels like cashmere
Summer’s lightweight gels make way for buttery balms and plush creams. Think formulas infused with ceramides, oat extracts and barrier-boosting lipids that lock in moisture against central heating and chill winds. Hydration is the word of the season:
Weleda Skin Food Original, £9.50
A cult classic that feels like a cashmere blanket for your skin. Packed with plant extracts, it soothes dryness instantly and leaves a soft, nourished glow without greasiness. Perfect for dry cheeks or elbows that catch in colder weather.
CeraVe Moisturising Cream, £13.99
Dermatologist-approved and ceramide-rich, this cream strengthens the skin barrier and keeps hydration locked in for 24 hours. Ideal as a daily moisturiser to fend off the drying effects of autumn air and heating.
Eyes dipped in spice
From saffron to rust, autumn’s eyeshadow palettes are a painter’s dream. Burnt orange lids, bronze eyeliner smudged close to the lashes, and glossy brown mascara bring warmth that’s both sultry and wearable. Metallic accents—a swipe of copper or gold—give an instant candlelit glow.
NARS Quad Eyeshadow in Taj Mahal, £43
Four spice-toned shades — molten gold, shimmering copper, deep terracotta, and a soft bronze. Ultra-blendable pigments that can be dialled up for drama or worn sheer for daytime warmth.
Glossier Lash Slick in Brown, £20
A softer alternative to black mascara, this lengthens and defines with a glossy brown finish that’s chic and autumnal without feeling heavy.
The berry lip revival
Deep cranberry, mulled-wine burgundy and blackberry stains are back with a vengeance. This year’s update? Textures are softer—think diffused velvet tints or glossy finishes rather than hard mattes, for a fresher, modern take.
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil in Berry, £33
A glossy wash of berry colour that adapts to your lips’ natural tone. It hydrates while delivering that just-bitten, autumnal tint.
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Love Liberty, £29
A velvet-matte crimson berry that’s bold but wearable. The square-tip bullet gives precise definition, perfect for creating that plush autumn pout.
Hair with lived-in luxury
Low-maintenance colour is trending, with ‘boho blonde’ and ‘maple brunette’ shades taking centre stage. Subtle caramel ribbons and chestnut tones catch the light without needing endless upkeep. Add a nourishing hair oil to your pre-wash and you’re set.
Beauty Pie Super Health Hair Seal, £13.50
A highly-vitaminised pre-wash glossing seal to soften and smooth unruly hair. Apply before showering for softer, more manageable locks.
Josh Wood Colour Gloss in Chocolate, £19
A salon-grade semi-permanent gloss that refreshes colour between appointments. Adds warmth and shine, keeping autumnal tones vibrant for longer.
Scents of the season
Perfume gets cosy: smoky vanilla, resinous woods, roasted coffee, and fig notes are everywhere. Layering a gourmand scent under a spiced floral feels indulgent, like wrapping yourself in a cashmere scarf.
Byredo Vanille Antique, £310
Not your average vanilla. Delicate notes of freesia and plum immediately capture the senses, drawing you in to be fully captivated by the sensual heart of warm amber and cashmere wood. Finishing on a resinous base of indulgent Madagascar vanilla and deep, complex cistus oil, the fragrance maintains its timeless allure, subtly addictive from dusk till dawn.
Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Parfum, £160
Fig in all its forms—green leaves, milky sap, and warm woods. A scent that captures the essence of a sun-dappled fig tree as it cools into autumn dusk.
This autumn is less about reinvention, more about refinement: richer textures, deeper shades, and beauty that feels like comfort made chic.