As we transition from the heat of summer to the cool, crispness of fall, our wardrobes naturally change, as does our skin, because of the cooler temperatures. A fresh approach to what we wear, whether it be clothing or makeup, can be thrilling, as it offers an opportunity to see ourselves in a fresh and exciting new way and to celebrate who we are at the moment. Each new season comes with suggested fashion and beauty trends, but what’s most important is how they positively affect your fabulous physical uniquenesses, increasing your physical appeal.

The biggest makeup trends showcased on the runway for fall 2022 were dewy, natural-looking skin, burnt (orangish-bronze) blush on cheeks and under the eyes, pastel colors of eye makeup (particularly blue and particularly matte) paired with red lips (particularly matte), and soft-looking metallic eye makeup with a soft-looking lip color. So how does one employ these trends to maximize one’s physical appeal while also tending to personal beauty needs such as drier fall skin? By focusing on your individual needs first. For example, know your current skin type, which is subject to change with the change of seasons, and choose skin care products for the present needs of your skin, so your skin can be its healthiest. When your skin is healthy, you need little foundation or concealer and can easily enjoy the trend of natural-looking skin. To determine your current skin type, take the skin type test.

SKIN TYPE TEST

Your skin type and needs can change. Pay attention to your skin’s daily and seasonally changing needs, and adjust your skincare products accordingly. Keep a variety of skincare products on hand to keep up with your skin’s changing needs.

To determine what your skin type is today, perform the following test:

STEP 1: Wash your face and pat it dry. Don’t apply any skincare products.

STEP 2: Wait three to four hours.

STEP 3: Blot your skin with blotting paper or tissue.

STEP 4: Observe the blotting paper or tissue.

You're an oily skin type if you see a lot of oil. Those with an oily skin type tend to break out and may have larger-looking pores. You have a dry skin type if you see very little or no oil. Those with a dry skin type may rarely break out and have small-looking pores. You have a combination skin type if you blot a lot of oil from the T-Zone but see very little or no oil when blotting your cheek area. Those with a combination skin type can break out around the hairline and/or on the T-Zone and can have dry skin on the cheek area or elsewhere. If your skin becomes blotchy or irritated easily, you most likely have a sensitive skin type. Any skin type can develop sensitive skin, temporarily or permanently, because of many factors. Perform the skin type test with each change of seasons to make sure that you’re using the correct skin care products for your current skin type.

— Excerpt from the book Hollywood Beauty: The Art of Star Makeup by Charis Michelsen

GET WEARABLE DEWY-LOOKING SKIN NO MATTER YOUR SKIN TYPE

To gain a dewy look for your skin, apply a moisturizer that’s right for your skin type. If your skin isn’t naturally oily, try mixing a couple of drops of a hydrating oil with your moisturizer before applying it, or pat a hydrating oil over your moisturizer for extra dewiness. For combination skin, try patting a hydrating oil onto areas you would apply highlighter, and skip applying it elsewhere. Also, instead of applying powder to set any applied foundation or concealer, blot your skin with a tissue to set your makeup and lift away any excess oil. Blotting your skin with a tissue can be done where needed throughout the day. If your skin is oily, bypass applying a hydrating oil and only apply the powder onto areas of the skin you wouldn’t apply highlighter, and then blot with a tissue, or if you must powder your entire face, blot your skin with a tissue afterward.