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Looking for makeup that will earn compliments at Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you’re interested in a minimalist routine that highlights your natural coloring or a striking look with bold colors that rival the autumn leaves, today’s trends offer plenty of options.
Check out these 12 cute Thanksgiving makeup looks that will pair perfectly with your turkey and pumpkin pie, and learn how you can try them out before the big day!
12 Best Thanksgiving Makeup Looks to Try
Whether you want to change up your everyday fall look or need something special for the holidays, these 14 fall makeup trends have your back.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 1: Autumn-Infused Glam
(Pumpkin) spice up your best glam cat eye with autumnal bronze shadow and burnt orange or brown lipstick.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 2: Glossy Neutrals
You don’t need bright colors to make a statement. Liven up a neutral palette with some major shine. Choose an extra glossy lip color with high-definition liner and bold lashes to match. To keep your gloss shining through the whole day, make sure to layer it over a matching primer or stain, avoid oily foods, and reapply after eating.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 3: Pumpkin Spice Palette
Pair that PSL with a makeup palette to match. Choose makeup in warm, earthy browns accents with burnt oranges and leafy greens to coordinate with your favorite fall drink. Draw focus to the eyes with an orange and brown smokey eye, or rock a kissable cinnamon-colored lip.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 4: Bold Blush
Everyone focuses on lips and eyes, but have you considered choosing your cheeks as a focal point? A statement blush adds warmth and softens features for a bold, feminine look.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 5: Autumnal Orange Eyes
For a dinner look, consider emphasizing your eyes. A bold, orange eye color won’t need touching up between courses like a bright lip does. Stick with a nude palette for the rest of the look to let the eyes stand out.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 6: Smoky Bronze
Give your classic smoky eye a fall twist with a warm bronze palette. Choose something with a bit of sparkle to add some dimension to your usual look. Blend the bronze into a neutral color for a more traditional smoky eye, or go bold by blending it into an orange or red reminiscent of the changing leaves.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 7: Mascara Free
It may feel wrong to leave out a key part of your makeup routine, but the no-mascara look is taking the beauty world by storm this fall. Make your lips the centerpiece instead, with a bold gloss and minimal eye makeup.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 8: Graphic Eyeliner
This one might take some practice, but it’s well worth it. These linear liner looks create a striking outline effect and can be as simple or complex as you want. Just keep some makeup wipes on hand in case it takes a few tries to get it right. Try on some styles in the YouCam Makeup app to get a feel for them first.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 9: Kissable Rose-Red Lip
Center your look around a rosy pink or red lip color. Pair it with a minimalist makeup routine like the mascara-free look above to really make it stand out, or go for a bold winged or smoky eye for a full face of glam. Just make sure you choose a lipstick or stain that can withstand a whole dinner.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 10: Bejeweled Beauty
Warm jewel tones are the way to work some glam into your fall look. A bold violet eyeshadow can go a long way, and a touch of jade green or turquoise around the corners of your eyes can really make them pop.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 11: Subtle Shimmer
Lean into the warm glow of early autumn with a subtle shimmer that illuminates your natural beauty. Glittery golds and bronzes will give you that end-of-summer glow well into the cooler days.
Thanksgiving Makeup Look 12: Melty Chocolates
Warm, melty chocolate browns are the perfect fall complement for warm lips and eyes. A warm, pink blush beautifully rounds out a dark, glossy lip and chocolate eyes for a sweet look that will melt your dinner date’s heart.
How To Try Thanksgiving Makeup Looks in YouCam Makeup
If you’re curious how one of these looks might suit you, the next step is to try them on in the YouCam Makeup app by following these steps.
Step 1: Download the YouCam Makeup App
Find YouCam Makeup in your app store and download it. Create an account to save and share your beauty creations.
Step 2: Upload a Photo
Take a photo in the app or upload a selfie of your choice. Take or choose a photo where your face is straight-on and clearly visible. For best results, make sure your face is free of makeup so that your natural coloring comes through.
Step 3: Choose a Look
Choose from any of YouCam Makeup’s hundreds of pre-set fall makeup filters, or create your own. Simply choose the colors and styles you want and add them to the look.
Step 4: Get a Second Opinion
Once you’ve got a look you love, download and share your creation. Ask your friends for a second opinion, or share your look directly to social media and rake in the likes.
There’s no limit to the looks you can create. Try it repeatedly to pick makeup for a special occasion, try a look before you buy, or have some fun with colors outside your comfort zone.
Get the Perfect Thanksgiving Look With YouCam Makeup
The YouCam Makeup app has all the latest trending makeup looks to help you prep for Thanksgiving. Download the app to try on your faves and share them with your family and friends.
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Thanksgiving Makeup Looks FAQs
What is the trend in lipstick in 2024?
Fall’s lip trends include bold lip looks in bright reds and blushy pinks. Try pairing these lips with a more minimalist makeup routine to make them stand out. Or go all in with bright pink blushes and striking winged eyeliner for a more glam aesthetic.
What is the trend in eyeliner in 2024?
This fall, bold eyes are in. Cat eye and winged liner capture attention, and pops of bright color at the corners of the eyes lock in the look. For maximum drama, pair bold liner with an unexpected eyeshadow, such as a bright, autumnal orange or a sparkly bronze smokey eye.
What is the no-makeup trend?
Many trends lean into appreciating natural beauty, which is why the no-makeup look is on the rise. Don’t worry; we’re not forgoing makeup entirely. This look prioritizes your natural beauty with subtle, minimalist touches — think light, neutral eyeliner and shadow, natural blush and lip color, and curled lashes instead of adding mascara or false lashes.
What is the best color palette for fall?
Autumn is the time for warm, jewel-toned colors to shine. Lean into nature, choosing makeup colors that reflect falling leaves, such as burnt orange, warm green, sunny yellow, chocolate brown, or dark red. Or reflect a fall sunset with jeweled purples and blues accented with pops of peachy pink.
What colors not to wear in fall?
When planning your fall makeup, try to avoid cool colors such as icy blues, pastel lavender and pinks, and silvery grays. Plain black and white are also out because they’ll seem washed out against the warm fall colors. For skin tones that naturally look better with cool or bright tones, try to strike a balance using colors such as dark maroon, olive green, burgundy, coral, or violet.
