7 Fall Lipstick Colors to Try This Autumn
Discover 7 gorgeous fall lipstick colors from affordable drugstore brands, ranging from warm spice and rosy nude to wine and classic red shades, perfect for every autumn mood.
Fall makeup is all about richer, moodier color, and lipstick is one of the easiest ways to bring an autumn feel to your look. While brown, wine and burgundy shades are classic fall favorites, you don't have to stick to dark lipstick to get that cozy seasonal effect. Warm nudes, muted mauves and classic reds can work just as beautifully.
Here are 7 fall lipstick colors (under $10!) worth adding to your autumn makeup rotation, from everyday shades to dramatic colors made for nights out.
1. Spiced Brown — L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche 860 Spice
A warm, earthy brown with a subtle reddish quality, Spice is practically made for autumn. It has that cozy coffee-and-cinnamon feel without being as dramatic as a deep brown or burgundy. It tends to work especially well with warm and neutral undertones, although the way it appears will also depend on your natural lip pigmentation.
This is an easy everyday fall lipstick for coffee dates, college, casual outings or a day spent in a chunky sweater. The overall vibe is warm, effortless and slightly retro. L'Oréal lists 860 Spice within its Colour Riche satin lipstick range, which has a creamy satin finish.
2. Deep Wine — Maybelline Color Sensational Divine Wine
If you want a lipstick that immediately makes an outfit feel more sophisticated, reach for Divine Wine. This is a rich, dark wine shade with the intensity that makes deep lipsticks such a fall staple. Maybelline itself groups Divine Wine among its deep matte shades and describes it as a rich, dark color with an elegant, after-hours feel.
It is particularly suited to anyone who loves dramatic makeup and wants their lips to be the focal point. Wear it to dinners, parties, date nights or evening events when you want something more polished than a classic red. The vibe is glamorous, mysterious and effortlessly sophisticated.
3. Rosy Nude — Revlon Super Lustrous 802 Daylight Delight
For those who find dark fall lipsticks intimidating, Daylight Delight offers a softer way into autumn makeup. Its muted rosy-nude appearance gives the lips definition while staying relatively understated, making it an easy shade to pair with the warmer colors and textures of fall.
This one is particularly good for people who prefer natural-looking lipstick or don't want their lips competing with dramatic eye makeup. Try it for work, brunch, shopping or everyday wear. The vibe is soft, polished and feminine.
4. Burgundy — Wet n Wild MegaLast Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb is the quintessential dramatic fall lip. It's a deep burgundy-red with a dark, almost black-cherry quality, giving it much more intensity than a standard red lipstick. Beauty coverage has described the shade as a dark red/black-cherry and a deep red-burgundy.
This is the shade for anyone who wants to fully embrace moody autumn makeup. It's gorgeous for dinner dates, parties, concerts and evening events, especially with minimal eye makeup and softly defined skin. The vibe is vampy, confident and slightly gothic without necessarily becoming full-on goth.
5. Muted Mauve — Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink 012 Power Trip
Power Trip is a great option when you want something unusual without going as dark as burgundy or wine. Its muted mauve-brown appearance gives it a slightly dusty, understated quality that feels especially good with autumn's softer color palette.
This shade suits people who enjoy cooler, muted lipstick colors and want something different from the usual red-and-brown fall rotation. Try it with monochrome outfits, oversized knits or minimal makeup for daytime, or build the rest of your look around it for an evening out. The vibe is modern, understated and a little edgy.
6. Warm Red — Wet n Wild Silk Finish Raging Red
You don't have to wear a brown or burgundy lipstick to make your makeup look autumnal. Raging Red is a warm red that brings a brighter, more traditional take on fall lipstick. The Silk Finish formula is designed to give rich color with a smoother, more comfortable feel, and contains ingredients including vitamins A and E, aloe vera and macadamia nut oil.
This is the choice for people who love classic red lipstick and want a shade that works beyond one particular season. Wear it to dinner, parties, dates or whenever you want your makeup to feel instantly put together. The vibe is confident, glamorous and timeless.
7. True Red — L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche 297 Red Passion
For a traditional statement lip, Red Passion is hard to beat. This is the kind of saturated red that can become the centerpiece of an entire makeup look, whether you're pairing it with winged eyeliner or keeping everything else understated.
It's especially good for anyone who loves classic beauty and bold lipstick rather than muted autumn shades. Wear it to parties, dinners, festive occasions or even with an otherwise simple outfit when you want the lipstick to do all the work. The vibe is bold, polished and timeless. L'Oréal lists 297 Red Passion as one of its Colour Riche shades.
Whether you're looking for an everyday fall lipstick, a dramatic wine shade or a classic red, there are plenty of ways to make your makeup feel seasonal without automatically reaching for the darkest color in the drawer. Warm browns and nudes create a softer autumn look, while burgundy and wine shades bring the drama. And if you're a red-lipstick person, there's absolutely no reason to give up your favorite classic red just because the weather changed.
One last tip: lipstick can look surprisingly different depending on your natural lip pigmentation, skin tone, undertone and lighting, so use swatches as a guide rather than assuming a shade will look identical on everyone.
