Fall 2016 Beauty O-Wards for Hair, Makeup and Skin Products
It's our annual quest for fall's beauty best—the shiniest lip glosses, richest conditioners, and most luxurious body creams. And to make your shopping even easier, we found choices for every skin tone, complexion type, and hair texture.
Four lucky readers will win all the beauty booty from the Fall 2016 O-wards worth more than $2,500. Enter here to win, starting September 13. Here's to a gorgeous you! For official rules, see here.
COSMETICS
Get ready to meet your matches. We've assembled a makeup wardrobe—flattering foundations, shimmery eyeshadows, and lush lipcolors—for skin tones from palest porcelain to ebony.
FOUNDATION
Fair: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation in Ivoire (C)
This silky fluid evens discoloration and redness, which are more noticeable on pale skin. Bonus: The formula has SPF 50.
$47; lancome-usa.com
Fair to Medium: Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Compact Foundation in Beige
Sponge on this cream-colored powder to get a natural-looking veil of coverage. The lightweight formula imparts a satin finish.
$60; chanel.com
Medium: Clinique Superbalanced Silk Makeup in Silk Honeymilk
With silica (to mattify) and sodium hyaluronate (to moisturize), this liquid foundation creates a perfectly smooth canvas.
$25; clinique.com
Medium to Dark: CoverGirl Clean Matte BB Cream in Medium/Deep
This caramel base contains powders to reduce shine, which can be more visible on darker skin.
$9; drugstores
Dark: Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation in R540
Water accounts for 80 percent of the formula in this super-sheer espresso base, so it blends beautifully.
$43; sephora.com
CONCEALER
Fair: Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand in Porcelain
This ivory shade camouflages imperfections without chalkiness, and the fuzzy sponge applicator easily buffs the concealer into your skin.
$40; bobbi browncosmetics.com
Fair to Medium: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Concealer in Tan
Hide dark circles and blemishes with this highly pigmented concealer; light-reflecting particles counteract dullness.
$24; itcosmetics.com
Medium: Giorgio Armani Compact Cream Concealer in 3
This compact packs a one-two punch: The brush precisely places concealer; the formula's emollient base melts into skin.
armanibeauty.com
Medium to Dark: Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal in Dark Honey
Love a multitasker? This hybrid has a balmlike primer at the core to prevent the creamy concealer from settling into fine lines.
$36; dior.com
Dark: Guerlain Multi-Perfecting Concealer in Very Deep Cool
No matter how heavy your application, the rich brown tone of this buildable concealer never looks ashy.
$40; saksfifthavenue.com
BLUSH
Fair: No7 Powder Blush in Peony Mist
Don't be intimidated by this vivid pink: The velvety formula turns sheer on porcelain skin, leaving a subtle flush.
$10; target.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Kink & Kisses
Shimmer can make fair skin look washed-out, but this blend of sparkly pale pink and opaque rose creates a delicate glow.
$42; sephora.com
Medium: Pixi MultiBalm in Wild Rose
Subtle hues or sheer textures may disappear on medium skin tones, but this creamy berry blush leaves a pretty pop of color.
$12; target.com
Medium to Dark: Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rouge Profond
Warm up your complexion with this terracotta shade—more flattering for dark skin than cool tones, which can look flat.
$45; chanel.com
Dark: NYX Bright Idea Illuminating Stick in Rose Petal Pop
Dramatic hues complement deep skin tones, so go for bold with this vibrant strawberry shade.
$8; drugstores
EYELINER
Fair: Urban Decay Razor Sharp Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in Snakebite
Black liner may look harsh against very fair skin; instead try this soft brown, with a hint of eye-brightening shimmer.
$22; sephora.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in (Cinder)ella
A subtle alternative to ebony, this richly pigmented gray gel pencil glides on without tugging and doesn't budge.
$24; sephora.com
Medium: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Defining 24HR Liquid Eye Liner in Mystic Green
This long-lasting formula stays put for up to 24 hours and contrasts stunningly with olive skin.
$25; elizabetharden.com
Medium to Dark: Givenchy Vinyl Liner in 02 Heroic Blue
Toffee skin tones can gorgeously pull off vivid colors, so try this shiny cobalt liquid liner. The extra-thin brush makes application easy.
$33; sephora.com
Dark: Sephora Collection Contour Brushed Metal Gel Eyeliner in Moscow Mule
This sparkling copper pencil dazzles against a mocha complexion.
$14; sephora.com
COSMETICS
Get ready to meet your matches. We've assembled a makeup wardrobe—flattering foundations, shimmery eyeshadows, and lush lipcolors—for skin tones from palest porcelain to ebony.
FOUNDATION
Fair: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation in Ivoire (C)
This silky fluid evens discoloration and redness, which are more noticeable on pale skin. Bonus: The formula has SPF 50.
$47; lancome-usa.com
Fair to Medium: Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Compact Foundation in Beige
Sponge on this cream-colored powder to get a natural-looking veil of coverage. The lightweight formula imparts a satin finish.
$60; chanel.com
Medium: Clinique Superbalanced Silk Makeup in Silk Honeymilk
With silica (to mattify) and sodium hyaluronate (to moisturize), this liquid foundation creates a perfectly smooth canvas.
$25; clinique.com
Medium to Dark: CoverGirl Clean Matte BB Cream in Medium/Deep
This caramel base contains powders to reduce shine, which can be more visible on darker skin.
$9; drugstores
Dark: Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation in R540
Water accounts for 80 percent of the formula in this super-sheer espresso base, so it blends beautifully.
$43; sephora.com
CONCEALER
Fair: Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand in Porcelain
This ivory shade camouflages imperfections without chalkiness, and the fuzzy sponge applicator easily buffs the concealer into your skin.
$40; bobbi browncosmetics.com
Fair to Medium: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Concealer in Tan
Hide dark circles and blemishes with this highly pigmented concealer; light-reflecting particles counteract dullness.
$24; itcosmetics.com
Medium: Giorgio Armani Compact Cream Concealer in 3
This compact packs a one-two punch: The brush precisely places concealer; the formula's emollient base melts into skin.
armanibeauty.com
Medium to Dark: Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal in Dark Honey
Love a multitasker? This hybrid has a balmlike primer at the core to prevent the creamy concealer from settling into fine lines.
$36; dior.com
Dark: Guerlain Multi-Perfecting Concealer in Very Deep Cool
No matter how heavy your application, the rich brown tone of this buildable concealer never looks ashy.
$40; saksfifthavenue.com
BLUSH
Fair: No7 Powder Blush in Peony Mist
Don't be intimidated by this vivid pink: The velvety formula turns sheer on porcelain skin, leaving a subtle flush.
$10; target.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Kink & Kisses
Shimmer can make fair skin look washed-out, but this blend of sparkly pale pink and opaque rose creates a delicate glow.
$42; sephora.com
Medium: Pixi MultiBalm in Wild Rose
Subtle hues or sheer textures may disappear on medium skin tones, but this creamy berry blush leaves a pretty pop of color.
$12; target.com
Medium to Dark: Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rouge Profond
Warm up your complexion with this terracotta shade—more flattering for dark skin than cool tones, which can look flat.
$45; chanel.com
Dark: NYX Bright Idea Illuminating Stick in Rose Petal Pop
Dramatic hues complement deep skin tones, so go for bold with this vibrant strawberry shade.
$8; drugstores
EYELINER
Fair: Urban Decay Razor Sharp Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in Snakebite
Black liner may look harsh against very fair skin; instead try this soft brown, with a hint of eye-brightening shimmer.
$22; sephora.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in (Cinder)ella
A subtle alternative to ebony, this richly pigmented gray gel pencil glides on without tugging and doesn't budge.
$24; sephora.com
Medium: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Defining 24HR Liquid Eye Liner in Mystic Green
This long-lasting formula stays put for up to 24 hours and contrasts stunningly with olive skin.
$25; elizabetharden.com
Medium to Dark: Givenchy Vinyl Liner in 02 Heroic Blue
Toffee skin tones can gorgeously pull off vivid colors, so try this shiny cobalt liquid liner. The extra-thin brush makes application easy.
$33; sephora.com
Dark: Sephora Collection Contour Brushed Metal Gel Eyeliner in Moscow Mule
This sparkling copper pencil dazzles against a mocha complexion.
$14; sephora.com
From the September 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine