The Fall Lip Edit 2025: 5 Lip Combos That Feel Like Sweater Weather
As the air becomes crisper and the leaves begin to flirt with amber and gold, beauty takes an annual turn towards cozy, sensuous, and glazed. This season's lip trend is all about texture, not precision. Consider stain and shine, tone and contrast, hydration, and color.
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Fall 2025's lip moment is a love story between tint and treatment - a glossy balm here, a sculpting liner there, and perhaps a hint of stain beneath it all. The finest combinations this year combine comfort and couture, and we've compiled a list of five beauty editor-approved pairings that will elevate any pumpkin-spice moment to a runway-ready pout.
1. The “Cinnamon Glaze”
Warm. Buttery. Magnetic.
For those who adore the spiced-latte look, this lip combo is a must-have for the cosy it girl.
To achieve this look, use MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Colour Pencil in Limitless Brown to contour and gently outline lips.
Top with Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm in Caramel Glow for a luxurious, cushiony finish.
To finish, apply a small amount of Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Toast to the centre for a subtle highlight that catches fall light like cinnamon sugar.
Magic Tip:
To get a just-bitten, latte-smooth finish, use a tissue to press the colour into your lips between applications, rather than removing gloss.
2. The “Honeywood Stain”
Dewy, dark, and quietly powerful.
This is a no-makeup makeup lover's fall fantasy: effortless, slightly smudged and very French café.
To achieve this look, first apply Benefit Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Stain to produce a natural flush.
Layer Clarins Clinique Pop Cheek + Lip Oil in Black Honey to achieve the syrupy, transparent depth.
Finish with a hint of Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil in Milky Mocha for a glossy effect.
Magic Tip:
Use your ring finger to dilute edges for a mellow, worn-in effect. Use the same combination on your cheeks to achieve a monochromatic honey-tinted shine.
3. The “Choco-Rose Contour”
Soft glam meets candlelight.
This combination redefines fall sophistication with rose, chocolate, and a silky gloss.
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Apply HUDA BEAUTY Lip Contour Lip Stain in Rich Brown to define your form.
Fill in slightly with Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix in RiRi Rose Mauve for a creamy shine.
For added warmth and moisture, apply Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Brown Sugar.
Magic Tip:
For a '90s revival, apply your liner half a shade darker. It gives lips a naturally larger appearance, like quiet-luxury glam rather than Instagram overdrawn.
4. The “Molten Mocha”
Consider this your shiny power move.
The tones are rich, the finish is molten, and it exudes confidence.
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To achieve this look, trace your lips with Fenty Beauty Trace'd Out Waterproof Lip Liner, which is resistant to coffee and other liquids.
Apply YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil in 06 Espresso Stardust, which has high shine and drama, similar to molten chocolate with a glittery filter.
Add a dot of HAUS LABS PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze in Fig to the centre to create sculpted depth and instant dimension.
Magic Tip:
Want to have an editorial "wet-lip" moment? After five minutes, apply a small amount of clear balm to the centre of your liner to increase shine without melting it.
5. The “Cranberry Vinyl”
This is the lip look that owns the room before you even sit down.
A rich, glossy red hue that is dark enough to feel threatening yet gleams enough to seem couture.
To achieve this look, apply Sacheu Stay-N Peel Off Lip Liner in GetRedy for a long-lasting, crisp edge.
If you want additional gloss, layer on E.L.F. Lip Oil in Hot as Fudge
Apply a small amount of Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil in Mahogany to the centre for extra shine drama.
Magic Tip:
Blot once, then reapply the gloss to achieve a lacquered finish that does not feather. Allow your lips to speak for themselves by wearing minimal makeup.
Bonus Pro Tip: If you want your lip combos to survive through chilly breezes or PSLs, layer carefully. Stain - Liner - Lipstick or stick balm - Gloss or Oil
This autumn isn't about one colour; it's about energy. The warmth of brown sugar, the syrup of honey, the slick vinyl finish of power red, it's all about setting an atmosphere that complements your beat. Whether you prefer a glossy latte or a vampy cherry, the idea is simple: lips should seem alive but never overdone.
What’s your go-to fall combo? Leave a comment below!