Welcome to Dispatch From Korea, a series where you’ll get the inside scoop on the latest K-beauty news straight from our friends at Soko Glam’s Seoul office. Here, they’re sharing Korean makeup trends to inspire your fall looks.
The leaves haven’t changed colors just yet, but the rich tones of fall foliage can already be spotted on the shelves of every makeup store in Korea.
Some of the biggest names in K-beauty, including 3CE and Clio, have recently released gorgeous new products like powder matte lipsticks – a hot trend for fall – in autumnal color palettes that feature dusty rose, burgundy, beige, and light brown hues.
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Below, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite product launches and makeup looks coming from Korea right now.
Etude House
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Etude House introduced two new fall-influenced palettes as a part of its Play Color Eyes eyeshadow collection this season. The Maple Road palette is filled with a range of warm neutrals in both shimmer and matte finishes. The second palette in the collection, Bakehouse, is all about warm brown shades for fall. Most importantly, this collection was created in collaboration with internationally known Korean makeup artist and influencer PONY.
MISSHA
Missha created simple but versatile eye, cheek, and lip colors for this season. With their new My Pocket Mood N More collection, you can create 12 different makeup looks that are perfect for fall. The Rozy Bar face palette and lip kit feature peach and pink shades that work for a day makeup look, while the Brown Bar palette and lipsticks have deeper tan and red tones for a more sensual, nighttime look. Not to mention they smell equally as romantic; the scent reminds us of warm chocolate chip cookies!
CLIO
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CLIO’s new makeup collection has every product you could need, from complexion to eye to lips. The brand just released special editions of their two signature products, the Kill Cover Glow Cushion and the Pro Eye Palette, as a part of their Street Brick Collection. The two palettes in the line-up are the definition of trendy autumn colors, with rose gold and brown shades to add definition to your eyes. Their Kill Cover Glow Cushion is great for creating a dewy complexion, and this version comes in a limited edition burgundy packaging.
eSpoir
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Makeup brand eSpoir’s latest fall palette includes six eyeshadow shades and one blush that all complement each other. Called Dusty Brick, the colors are more mellow – having gold, taupe, and dark pink elements in each shade. But, the highlight of the palette is the two jewel-glitter shadows. To amplify the sparkling effect, the brand encourages you to apply the shadows with your hands. Their smooth, cushiony texture adheres to your eyelids without making a mess.
HERA
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HERA’s new matte finish liquid lipstick, the Sensual Powder Matte, is inspired by the cozy, warm mood of the season. It comes in three shades: deep red, burgundy, and beige. Even though this liquid lip gives a velvety finish, it still keeps your lips hydrated.
3CE
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3CE is introducing a brand new texture for lips this season. Their Cloud Lip Tint creates a smudged look, with a cloud-like fluffy texture, and it’s both smooth and long-lasting. With the product’s water-drop shape applicator, which is specifically designed for the velvety texture, you can easily go from a minimal gradient lip to full coverage. But, that’s not all! The brand also just released a new edition of their signature Multi Eye Color Palette, called Dry Bouquet. The nine shades are inspired by the colors of a rose garden.
Stimmung
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Stimmung, the country’s first fast beauty brand, is rising in popularity among the trend-conscious in Korea due to its innovative product philosophy.
The brand realized that customers are eager to try new shades even before finishing the product they’re currently using, so Stimmung created compact packaging with less amount of product, and charged less money.
This fall, Stimmung introduced gorgeous glossy lip colors and blushes as a part of the Black Rose Collection.
