A little berry lip, a softly smudged eye, and the kind of blush that makes the whole look feel intentional. Moody fall makeup with affordable pieces you can wear beyond one season, with every pick under $25 at the prices checked.
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For the berry-lip mood without committing to a full dark lipstick. Choose Berry Queen for a sheer pop of color with a little gloss, so the rest of your makeup can stay simple. $7 at the price checked.
e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain ā Berry Queen
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Black Cherry looks dramatic in the tube, but the sheer finish makes it an easier everyday option. Iād pair it with soft brown lashes and let the lip be the whole mood. $6 at the price checked.
Sheer Slick Lipstick Black Cherry - Black Cherry
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A violet-plum liner for giving your berry lip a little more definition. Iād blend the edge inward and add the sheer Black Cherry lipstick for a softer finish. Prune, 0.04 oz; $6 at the price checked.
A sheer black-cherry flush that makes a berry lip feel like part of a plan. Start with a little on the cheeks and blend, then build if you want more color. Cherry Cola, 0.22 oz; $6 at the price checked.
Cherry Cola Sheer For It Blush Lip + Cheek Tint - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Bali is the warmer, earthy option when you want moody makeup without making everything purple. Iād use a light layer with an espresso eye and a sheer berry lip. Bali, 0.35 oz; $8 at the price checked.
Bali Putty Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Romantic mauves and deeper plum tones for a softer take on a smoky eye. Iād keep the darker shade close to the lashes and use the lighter colors when the calendar is mostly meetings. Blush Crush, nine pans; $10.50 displayed ($14 comparison price) whe...
Blush Crush | Mauve & Nude Eyeshadow Palette
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The little neutral palette for an espresso-eye moment. Keep the brown soft for daytime, then add a touch of the darkest shade when you want more depth. Truffles, 0.12 oz; $4 at the price checked.
e.l.f. Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette ā Truffles
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Deep chocolate liner is such a pretty partner for berry lips. Iād use a thin line close to the lashes for definition that still feels soft. Deepest Brown, 0.043 oz; $9 at the price checked.
Deepest Brown Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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True brown lashes to finish the look without adding another bold color. A pretty match for the mauve palette or a simple espresso eye. Brownie Points, full size; $10 at the price checked.
Brownie Points | BFF Mascara
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For turning a little dark shadow along the lashes into that softly smoky look. The short, curved synthetic brush keeps the detail work small, which is exactly the level of effort this mood needs. $3 at the price checked.
Smudge Brush
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Cranberry Pie is the mauve-purple gloss option for a softer berry lip. Iād wear it on its own for a little shine or over Prune liner when I want more definition. 0.27 oz; $6 at the price checked.
Cranberry Pie Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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Berry Amore is the powder-blush route for pulling a berry lip and a soft eye together. Iād start with a light sweep and build only where I want a little more color. 0.12 oz; $12.99 at the price checked.
Berry Amore Baked Blush - Milani | Ulta Beauty
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Magnetic Pull is a metallic taupe for the days you want one swipe of shadow and a berry lip. Blend it soon after applying for a soft wash of shimmer. $6 at the price checked; the twist-up stick has its own built-in sharpener.
e.l.f. No Budge Shadow Stick ā Magnetic Pull
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The little finishing step for softening the edges of a mauve or espresso eye. Iād use this synthetic blending brush with a light hand so the darker shades stay softly moody. $3 at the price checked.
Blending Eye Brush
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A small practical add-on for keeping your lip and eye pencils ready for a clean line. This one has two hole sizes and a cover to catch the shavings. $3 at the price checked.