The 8 Most Gorgeous Fall Makeup Colors

We spotted dark, vampy red lips all over the fall runways, from burgundy to almost black. But a red this deep demands perfection. Start with a matching lip pencil to keep the color from smudging, bleeding, and fading unevenly. To ensure clean edges, paint on a creamy lipstick with a stiff brush. You can amp up the intensity by adding layers. And since the bold hue washes out many skin tones, don't leave the house without blush.

To re-create the look, try:

1. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor in Plum Perfect
2. Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Crimson

A dose of sparkle takes sooty shadow from goth to glamorous. Dust the shade all over your lids, or, for a softer approach, trace it along your upper and lower lashes using a small, stiff brush. And while glittery shadows of yore used to shed, that's not the case with the newest generation of powders and creams—they glide on smoothly, blend easily, and stay put for hours.

To re-create the look, try:

1. CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Onyx Smoke
2. M.A.C. Velvet Eye Shadow in Black Tied

Matchy-matchy used to be dorky. But now, crimson lips and cheeks are dead sexy. You can choose any variety of red you like to create the "après-ski effect," as makeup artist Dick Page described it at the Michael Kors fall 2012 show­ -- all you need is a good blush brush and a bit of confidence. Remember: You can always tone it down -- a drop of luminizer layered over your blush instantly tamps down the fiery hue.

To re-create the look, try:

1. Revlon PhotoReady Blush in Coral Reef
2. Dolce and Gabbana Lipstick in Italian Monica

More demure that the electric pinks of seasons past, this fall's take on bright pink is rosy with a satin finish. Sex it up by adding a dab of clear gloss in the center of your mouth, advises makeup artist Tom Pecheux. "You want the lips to look juicy, but not superglossy," he says. Pair the color with fresh skin and a few coats of mascara.

To re-create the look, try:

1. Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited in Rosetto
2. 29 Cosmetics Grape Seed Age Protecting Lipstick in Sinfully Zin

Dramatic cat eyes are this season's sexiest look and require only one product: matte black shadow (lots and lots of it). Our favorite way to wear it? From the inner corners past the outer corners in an elongated wing. One caveat: Matte black shadow can get messy. To keep it tidy, lightly draw the shape you want in black pencil, then fill it in with powder. Use a cotton swab to blur the edges.

To re-create the look, try:

1. L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Single in Lush Raven
2. Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow Crayon in OE

When worn softly and monochromatically, the pink-y, purply gray tone is right on this fall. We even saw several makeup artists use the color to contour in place of usual tans and bronzes. If not balanced by warmer colors, however, mauve can veer into corpse-bride territory. So go ahead, wear it all over, but Page recommends placing the shade just below the cheekbones with shimmery pink blush (or bronzer) on the apples, and topping mauve lipstick with a rose gloss. Oh, and don't forget to pile on the mascara to liven it up.

To re-create the look, try:

1. Estée Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow in Provocative Plum
2. Lancôme Color Design Sensation Effects Eye Shadow in Sultry Mauve Matte

"Unlike bright lime or pastel mint, dark green is superflattering on all skin tones," says Pecheux. "It's as versatile as brown and gray, but much cooler." Look for a golden moss shade with a slightly shimmery finish, and pair it with a warm gold for a rich combination. Brush the gold shadow over the entire lid, then press the green one over the crease and along the lower lash line. Finish with neutral cheeks and lips.

To re-create the look, try:

1. Maybelline New York Eye Studio Marbleized Eyeshadow in Ivy Icon
2. Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow in Riches

When worn together, icy silver and metallic purple shadows make a cool combination that can be like color blocking for your eyes: Brush lavender (choose one that's more blue than red) over your lids and sweep silver under your lower lashes. Feeling flashy? Line your top lashes with purple and try silver all over your lids, alternating the two colors until you reach your brows. Whatever you do, make sure to apply it precisely.

To re-create the look, try:

1. Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow in Style Section Metallic
2. Avon Smooth Minerals Eyeshadow in Enchanted Lilac