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Every Makeup Look You Need to See From the Fall 2018 Shows

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As Fall approaches, we're looking back at the runway shows to revisit some of the biggest trends we'll be seeing. From graphic liner, to ombré lips, to Swarovski embellishments, read on for our breakdown on all the makeup trends you need to get on your radar.

1

Anna Sui

Anna Sui - Runway - February 2018 - New York Fashion Week
Victor VIRGILE

The Vibe: Nod to mod

Get the Look: Pat McGrath took inspiration from beauty looks of '60s icons like Twiggy. The makeup artist updated the floating liner look by using vibrant violets and pinks.

If You Buy One Thing: Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Subersive La Vie En Rose Eyeshadow Palette, $55; sephora.com

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2

Dior

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The Vibe: Rebel with a cause

Get the Look: The collection was inspired by French protests in the late '60s, so the look had a rebellious vibe to it. Dior makeup image director Peter Phillips debuted rainbow liquid liners for the occasion.

If You Buy One Thing: Diorshow On Stage Liner, $31; dior.com

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3

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano - Runway - February 2018 - New York Fashion Week
Victor VIRGILE

The Vibe: Sultry and sweet

Get the Look: The smoky eye got a revamp at Siriano's show, where models wore vibrant pink shadow with blue liner on the bottom waterline. The shade was actually achieved using an E.L.F. liquid lipstick.

If You Buy One Thing: Christian Siriano Matte Liquid Lipstick, $6; elfcosmetics.com

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4

Prada

Prada - Runway - Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018/19
Victor VIRGILE

The Vibe: Pat McGrath took cateyes up a notch with colors like blue and violet adorned with Swarovski crystals.

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5

Giambattista Valli

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The Vibe: Makeup artist Val Garland dusted models' entire faces and necks in holographic glitter for an over-the-top interpretation of the beauty world's current obsession with sparkle.

6

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten : Runway - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2018/2019
Peter White

The Vibe: Models at Dries were all about bare skin and dramatic lashes in bright colors.

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7

Emporio Armani

Emporio Armani - Details - Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018/19
Estrop

The Vibe: Like a chicer version of camouflage, emerald, silver, and black were artfully spread across models' lids for a smudgy, sexy finish.

8

Self Portrait

Self-Portrait - Runway - February 2018 - New York Fashion Week
Victor VIRGILE

The Vibe: An ombré midnight blue and berry lip makes an almost-goth statement look when paired with dewy, naked skin.

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9

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera - Runway - February 2018 - New York Fashion Week
Victor VIRGILE

The Vibe: Herrera called for classic glamour for her final runway show, and models wore metallic steel blue smoky eyes fit for an evening soirée for the milestone.

10

Akris

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The Vibe: Dark liner all around the eyes got elevated with bits of gold foil placed on the crease.

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11

Marc Jacobs

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The Vibe: '80s drama.

Get the Look: Lead makeup artist Diane Kendal worked with nine different jewel-toned Marc Jacobs Beauty eyeshadow shades to color coordinate with each models' looks. While the rest of the face was kept natural, the eyes were given a glittery smoky eye winged out past the brows.

If You Buy One Thing: Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette, $49; sephora.com

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12

Alice + Olivia

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The Vibe: Rock 'n roll

Get the Look: Eyes were rimmed super dark using a gel pencil smudged along the crease and top and bottom lash lines. Lead makeup artist Erin Parsons then topped off the lids with black loose glitter.

If You Buy One Thing: Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil, $8; ulta.com

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13

Oscar de la Renta

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The Vibe: "Modern British garden"

Get the Look: At first, this beauty look seems to be another natural no makeup-makeup situation. Take a closer look at the icy-toned lids, however, and you'll see they're coated with glitter for just a touch of glamour.

If You Buy One Thing: MAC Pigment Eyeshadow, $10; saks.com

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14

Tibi

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The Vibe: Playful.

Get the Look: Makeup artist Sarah Lucero created a cool new way to wear eye shadow with vibrant color combos like blue and purple and red and yellow, depending on what models were wearing. It's a fresh, fun take on the usual winged liner

If You Buy One Thing: Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow, $24; sephora.com

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15

Sies Marjan

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The Vibe: Superhero mask.

Get the Look: Lead makeup artist Thomas De Kluyver created a dramatic double-ringed eye look in four color variations: red and purple (pictured), purple and blue, teal and blue, and orange and green. The rest of the face was kept bare.

If You Buy One Thing: MAC Chromaline in Rich Purple, $21; maccosmetics.com

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16

Chromat

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The Vibe: Neon war paint.

Get the Look: In a show celebrating true diversity, there was no uniform way to apply this bright, blue liner. Lead makeup artist Fatima Thomas varied the eye look from model to model and paired with a lip created by blending fuchsia and orange.

If You Buy One Thing: MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in Hi-Def Cyan, $18; maccosmetics.com

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17

Jill Stuart

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The Vibe: Punk rock smoky eye meets glamour. Instead of the usual greys and blacks, this dramatic look was created using warm metallic bronzes and gold.

18

Brandon Maxwell

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The Vibe: Power lip.

Get the Look: Lead makeup artist Tom Pecheux kept the look low-key with a focus on head-turning pouts. He used a universal matte true red liquid lipstick and highlighted the cupid's bow with a yet-to-be-announced gold highlighter.

If You Buy One Thing: MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Feels So Grand, $21; macys.com

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Cushnie Et Ochs

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The Vibe: Plum lips.

Get the Look: While models' lids had a slight wash of metallic gold, lead makeup artist James Kaliardos emphasized a bold, deep berry lip.

If You Buy One Thing: Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color in Protector, $10; ulta.com

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20

Carmen Marc Valvo

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The Vibe: Red liner and loose gold glitter make a smoky eye remix with a touch of Padmé Amidala from Star Wars.

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