Hi everyone, have you missed me? I know you probably have plenty of cozy ways to spend these rainy evenings, but just in case you're looking for something fun to do while tucked under layers of knitted (or crocheted!) blankets, I have a new makeup tutorial for you!
Yesterday, I tried making my very own pumpkin spice latte at home, and it turned out way better than it had any right to be. Inspired by the process and all the gorgeous autumn colors it brings to mind, I’ve come up with a beautifully soft fall makeup look — with just a tiny bit of spice. As part of my I ♥ Autumn blog series, here is a look for all of you to try! Follow my easy step-by-step tutorial, and I bet yours is going to turn out absolutely stunning.
Soft Autumn Makeup Look Inspired by Pumpkin Spice: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Whether you are heading out for a crisp autumn walk or a cozy coffee date, this bold yet wearable look will bring a beautiful warmth to your face. Grab your brushes, and let’s get started on this gorgeous seasonal glam!
- 1. Prep the Canvas and Frame the Face
Let’s start this cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte makeup look by prepping the eyes. Apply a high-quality eyeshadow primer, like this Mac's Painterly Paint Pot, all over your lid to ensure maximum color payoff and longevity. Gently blend the product out using your ring finger, as it applies the gentlest pressure on the delicate eye area. Next, frame your eyes by filling in your eyebrows with your favorite brow pencil, setting them with a matching matte eyeshadow for a soft, natural, and long-lasting finish.
- 2. Create a Vibrant Base
To make that signature pumpkin color truly stand out and remain bright and bold all day, we are going to lay down a colored base. Take an orange cream blush and apply it directly onto your eyelid. You can use your finger or a synthetic concealer brush for this step. Once applied, gently diffuse the edges by blending the cream product upward into your crease.
- 3. Pack on the Pumpkin Spice
Now it is time for the star of the show. Pick up a vibrant pumpkin-orange eyeshadow on a flat packing brush and firmly dab the color onto the center of your lid, layering it over the cream base for maximum intensity. To add smoky depth, sweep a dark brown eyeshadow into the outer corner of your eye, deepening the very outer edge with just a touch of black. To bring light back to the eye, highlight your brow bone and your inner corner using a luminous white satin eyeshadow.
- 4. Blend and Define
To create a seamless, soft-focus transition between the highlighted brow bone and the bright eyelid, pick up a light caramel matte eyeshadow. Sweep it through the crease using a fluffy blending brush and gentle windshield-wiper motions. Next, make your lash line appear instantly thicker by tightlining your upper waterline with a rich black eye kohl.
- 5. Add the Wing and Smoke the Lower Lash Line
Reach for a liquid or cream eyeliner and draw a sharp, beautiful cat-eye wing across your upper lash line to lift and elongate the eye. To balance the heavy top lid, glide a creamy brown eye pencil along your lower waterline. Then, use a small smudge brush to sweep a matte brown eyeshadow along the lower lash line, buffing it out for a sultry, smoky effect.
- 6. The Finishing Touches
Complete your Pumpkin Spice makeup by giving your natural eyelashes a good curl and applying a generous coat of your favorite volumizing mascara. For extra drama and flair, pop on a pair of fluttery false eyelashes.
Finally, for a creative and completely optional twist, use a fine-tip liquid liner to add a few tiny black dots along the crease and just under the eye to mimic the look of scattered pumpkin spice!
Final Thoughts...
Wrap up this Soft Autumn look by tailoring it to your personal style—if you want to switch up the lips, trade the warm nude lipstick for a sheer terracotta gloss, a muted brick-red stain, or a toasted cinnamon tint to keep the cozy vibe going.
To complete the aesthetic, pair your warm pumpkin-spice tones with chunky cream knits, chocolate brown leather jackets, or rich olive-green corduroy to let those warm undertones truly pop. Give this step-by-step routine a try, post your finished look on Instagram or TikTok, and tag me so I can see how you styled your Soft Autumn glow!
