4 Trendy Makeup Routines to Try for Your Color Season | Color Me Beautiful

If you’ve ever wondered how to make the most of your unique coloring with makeup, you’re in the right place! Inspired by a recent TikTok where we shared trendy makeup looks tailored to each of the four Color Me Beautiful seasons, we're diving deeper into how you can create these stunning styles at home. Whether you’re a cool-toned Summer or a warm-toned Autumn, there’s a perfect look to highlight your natural beauty and boost your confidence. (Follow us @colormetiktok for more great content)

In this post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step routines for each look — from the ethereal Soft Angel for Summer, to the playful Fake Freckles for Spring, the sultry Dark Feminine for Winter, and the glowing Toasty Bronze for Autumn. Plus, we'll suggest our favorite Color Me Beautiful products that make achieving these looks easy and fun.

Ready to find your season’s signature style? Click ahead to skip to the season of your choice, or keep reading to learn more!

Soft Angel Makeup (Best for Summers)

Toasty Bronze Makeup (Best for Autumns)

Fake Freckles Clean Girl Makeup (Best for Springs)

Dark Feminine Makeup (Best for Winters)

 

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Look #1: Soft Angel Makeup (Best for Summers)

Step 1: Prep Your Skin

·      Cleanser & Moisturizer: Start with a gentle cleanser and hydrating moisturizer for a smooth base

·      Primer: Use a lightweight, illuminating primer to create a subtle glow and help makeup last longer

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Underglow

Step 2: Base Makeup

·      Lightweight Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer: choose a sheer to medium coverage product to even out skin tone while keeping a natural, dewy finish

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Perfect Skin Tinted Moisturizer

·      Concealer: apply sparingly under eyes and on any blemishes, blending softly for a flawless yet natural look.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Miraculous Cream Concealer & Eyeshadow Base in Light

·      Setting: Lightly set with a translucent powder only in areas prone to oiliness, keeping the glow intact.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Light

Step 3: Soft, Glowing Cheeks

·      Blush: pick a soft pink or peach cream or powder blush, applying it to the apples of the cheeks for a natural flush

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Pro Blush in Soft Rose or Pink Peony

·      Highlighter: use a champagne or pearly highlighter on tops of cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and cupid’s bow for a subtle angelic glow

Step 4: Eyes

·      Eyeshadow: use soft, pastel shades like pale pinks, creams, or light taupes. Focus on a light wash of color across the lids with a slightly deeper shade in the crease for gentle definition

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Pro Eyeshadow in Rose Quartz, Cotton Candy, and Malted Milk

·      Eyeliner: opt for a thin line of brown or soft grey liner close to the lash line, avoiding harsh lines.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Waterproof Automatic Eye Pencil in Dark Chocolate

·      Mascara: apply one or two coats of mascara, focusing on separating lashes for a fluttery effect

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Luv Your Lashes Mascara

Step 5: Lips

·      Lip Color: choose a nude pink or soft coral lip tint or balm with a slight sheen, something hydrated and natural

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Renew Lipstick in Dusty Rose

·      Optional gloss: add a touch of clear or light-reflecting gloss for extra softness

Try Gale Hayman’s Lip Lift Serum Gloss in Rosa

 

Look #2: Toasty Bronze Makeup (Best for Autumns)

Step 1: Prep Your Skin

·      Cleanser & Moisturizer: start with a hydrating base to keep skin smooth and supple

·      Radiant Primer: use a warm-toned or golden illuminating primer to create a lit-from-within glow

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Underglow

Step 2: Warm Base

·      Foundation: choose a natural-finish foundation that matches your undertone (warm/golden). Medium coverage helps even out the complexion while letting warmth show through.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Moisture Complex Advanced Aloe Foundation in Ivory or Warm Beige

·      Concealer: apply sparingly under the eyes and to any areas that need brightening. Opt for a peachy or golden undertone.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Miraculous Cream Concealer & Eyeshadow Base in Medium

·      Setting: Lightly set with a translucent powder only in areas prone to oiliness, keeping the glow intact.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Glow

Step 3: Bronzer + Warm Blush

·      Bronzer: use a matte or satin bronzer with golden or terracotta tones. Sweep it across the cheekbones, temples, and jawline for definition and warmth.

Try Adrien Arpel’s Kaleidoscope Bronzing Powder

·      Blush: opt for a toasty, peach, warm coral, or burnt sienna blush. Blend onto the apples of the cheeks and slightly back toward the temples.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Pro Blush in Coral Crush or Sweet Melon

·      Highlighter: choose a gold or amber highlighter, something with a soft shimmer rather than icy tones

Step 4: Eyes

·      Eyeshadow: use warm neutrals like copper, bronze, rust, amber, and golden brown. Blend a medium tone through the crease, shimmer on the lid, and a deeper brown in the outer corner.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Artist 9pc Luminary Palette in Toasted

·      Eyeliner: a warm brown or bronze pencil or gel liner to softly define the lash line.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Waterproof Automatic Eye Pencil in Dark Chocolate

·      Mascara: use a rich black-brown or dark chocolate brown mascara to keep things soft but defined

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Sensitive Eyes Mascara in Brown

Step 5: Brows

·      Defined and Warm: shape brows with a warm-toned brow pencil or powder (avoid ashy tones). Keep the shape natural but defined.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Waterproof Automatic Brow Pencil in Light Brown

Step 6: Lips

·      Lip Color: go for warm, rich shades like terracotta, cinnamon, burnt peach, or toasty nude. Satin or creamy finishes add warmth and richness.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Renew Lipstick in Mocha Latte

·      Lip Liner: Match with a warm-toned liner to define and enhance the shape without harshness.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Design Line Lip Pencil in Sienna

·      Gloss (optional): a golden gloss or warm nude can add a polished glow

Try Gale Hayman’s Lip Lift Serum Gloss in Champagne

 

Look #3: Fake Freckles Clean Girl Makeup (Best for Springs)

Step 1: Prep Your Skin

·      Cleanser & Moisturizer: start fresh with a gentle cleanse and hydrating but light moisturizer

·      Glowy primer or skin tint base: use a radiant primer or skin-enhancing serum to achieve that signature “your skin but better” glow.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Underglow

Step 2: Fresh, Barely-There Base

·      Tinted Moisturizer or Skin Tint: choose a light coverage base that lets your natural skin shine through, look for golden or peach undertones to enhance warmth.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Perfect Skin Tinted Moisturizer

·      Concealer: only where needed, use a lightweight concealer under the eyes or on any blemishes, blending with fingers or a damp sponge for a skin-like finish.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Miraculous Cream Concealer & Eyeshadow Base in Light

·      Cream bronzer (optional): lightly add warmth around the face, focus on blending it seamlessly into the skin for a sun-kissed effect

Step 3: Soft, Creamy Color

·      Cream or Powder Blush: use a soft peach or coral blush high on the cheeks and a touch on the bridge of the nose for a sun-touched flush. For an even dewier finish, opt for a cream blush.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Pro Blush in Coral Crush or Sweet Melon

·      Liquid or Powder Highlighter: choose a warm champagne or peachy glow to dab on the high points like cheekbones, brow bones, and the tip of the nose (Underglow could be used here as well)

Step 4: The Freckles

·      Freckle Pen or Brow Pencil: use a freckle pen or warm-toned eyebrow pencil to dot natural-looking freckles across the nose and upper cheeks.

·      Tap to blend: use a fingertip or sponge to gently press them into the skin so they look real and diffused.

·      Avoid making them look too uniform; you want a more natural, organic flow.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Waterproof Automatic Brow Pencil in Light Brown

Step 5: Eyes

·      Eyeshadow: a soft peach, warm beige, or golden shimmer gives subtle depth without looking heavy

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Pro Eyeshadow in Peach Tart or Gilded Apricot

·      Curl Lashes & Mascara: curl your lashes and apply a light coat of brown mascara to keep it fluttery and natural

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Sensitive Eyes Mascara in Brown

Step 6: Brows

·      Clear or tinted brow gel (optional): brush brows upward and outward with a gel for a clean lifted look or simply brush them to keep them natural and soft.

Step 7: Lips

·      Tinted Balm or Gloss: choose a clear, warm pink, peach, or sheer coral.

·      Lip Liner (optional): for extra polish, lightly define lips with a warm-toned nude liner.

Try Gale Hayman’s Lip Lift Intensive Serum

 

Look #4: Dark Feminine Makeup (Best for Winters)

Step 1: Prep Your Skin

·      Cleanser & Moisturizer: start with smooth, well-hydrated skin because this look needs a flawless canvas

·      Blurring or Mattifying Primer: use a primer to smooth texture and control shine, especially in the T-zone. A satin or velvet finish works best.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Velvet Perfection Primer

Step 2: Flawless, Sculpted Base

·      Full Coverage Foundation: use a medium-to-full coverage foundation with a cool or neutral undertone. Focus on creating a flawless, even complexion.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Moisture Complex Advanced Aloe Foundation in Sand or Cool Beige

·      Concealer: apply a brightening concealer under the eyes and to any areas needing coverage, then blend for a lifted effect.

·      Powder Contour: sculpt cheekbones, jawline, and nose subtly but with precision, cool-toned contour shades.

·      Setting: Lightly set with a translucent powder only in areas prone to oiliness, keeping the glow intact.

Step 3: Structured Cheeks & Glow

·      Blush: choose a cool berry, rose, or wine-toned blush applied high on the cheeks for definition.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Pro Blush in Mulberry or Soft Plum

·      Highlighter: a cool champagne, icy pink, or silver-tone highlighter on the high points of the face to add just the right amount of gleam without overpowering the look.

Step 4: Eyes

·      Eyeshadow: Go for rich, cool tones like charcoal, deep plum, navy, black, or espresso. 

o   Matte shadow in the crease

o   Shimmer or satin on the lid (optional)

o   Blend well for a smoky, mysterious effect

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Artist 9pc Luminary Palette in Icy

·      Eyeliner: a sharp black or deep plum liner along the top lash line, winged if desired. Tighline the upper waterline for added depth.

·      Lower Lash Line: softly smudge a bit of shadow or liner for a sultry, smoky undereye.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Waterproof Automatic Eye Pencil in Black Magic

·      Masara: use a deep, rich black mascara and go bold with layered lashes or add soft falsies.

Step 5: Brows

·      Cool-Toned Brow Pencil or Powder: shape brows with a defined arch to frame the face, avoiding warm or reddish tones.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Waterproof Automatic Brow Pencil in Taupe

Step 6: Lips

·      Lip Liner: define lips with a precise liner in a deep berry, wine, or crimson.

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Design Line Lip Pencil in French Rose

·      Lipstick: choose a bold, saturated shade like cool red, deep berry, burgundy or even a dramatic plum.

·      Finish: Matte or Satin finishes work best for the dark feminine aesthetic – gloss is optional only for if you want a touch of softness

Try Color Me Beautiful’s Color Renew Lipstick in Red Velvet and Plumberry

Not sure what your color season is? Take the Color Me Beautiful Color Quiz for free seasonal color analysis or try out the Color Me Beautiful AI Analysis for more in-depth results.