Polished nude makeup is trending for fall/winter 2024

Image credit: Camilla Akrans for Elle France

As I am known as the “master of nudes” for my natural and polished makeup looks, this is my time to shine (or glow)! The “polished nude” makeup trend will dominate the Fall/Winter 2024 season, offering a sophisticated and refined take on natural beauty. Harking back to the sophisticated elegance of the 80s and 90s, it’s all about reinventing classic nude palettes for today. To nail this trend, we’re looking at a luxurious take on neutral tones, velvety matte skin with just the right amount of shimmer, taupe and brown and beige palettes for eyes and lips. The goal is to enhance your natural beauty rather than alter your features, for a timeless and elegant appeal.

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Polished nude makeup on the catwalks

Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2024: The models sported perfectly matte skin with subtle contouring, paired with neutral eyeshadows and subtly tinted lips, embodying the essence of understated luxury.

Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2024: This look focused on perfected skin with a velvety finish, complemented by warm, earthy tones on the eyes and lips.

LaPointe Fall/Winter 2024: A refined and polished nude aesthetic was the order of the day at LaPointe, emphasizing natural beauty with soft, matte skin and taupe tones.

Image credit: Camilla Akrans for Elle France

The best tips for flawless nude makeup

It all starts with the skin

Good makeup starts with beautiful skin. A good glow can only be achieved if your skin is in good condition, so eat well, drink plenty of water, and take care of your skin. That means taking the time to properly prep, tone, and cleanse your skin so that when it comes time to apply makeup, you only need to use a minimal amount.

Don’t hide your skin

Polished nude makeup is about feeling the skin and enhancing it to show it at its best. I believe in the authenticity of makeup, it is about enhancing your features, not hiding, masking or altering them.

Color combination

With makeup all about nude, finding the right shade is more important than ever. Try out several shades if necessary, or ask an expert to help you find yours. Try it on your jawline, not your arm.

It is not contour

It’s about sculpting, not contouring: Layer products under foundation to gently enhance and sculpt rather than adding harsh contours on top of foundation.

Add a benefit

With a look as polished as this one, you can look a little too ‘put together’. Add a disheveled element like tousled hair, a smudged eye or a stained lip without any liner à la Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2024 to ensure your look still has a touch of fashion.