When you think about potential fall lipstick colors, hot pink probably isn’t at the top of your list. Bright bubblegum-adjacent hues often feel relegated to the sunny months, like April through August. That’s exactly what made Julianne Moore’s bold magenta lip at the premiere of her movie The Debut feel so fresh—and why you should definitely “think pink” for fall.
We’ve been noticing an uptick in celebs opting for more saturated lip shades after a few years of subtle tints and glossy nude or “my lips but better” tints on the red carpet, including Dakota Johnson’s dramatic red lip at the Verity premiere. Moore’s fits right in with this emerging trend (or is it comeback?), but her choice of color sets it apart. Whereas many of us reach for moody mulberry, rich brown, or dark wine lipstick come fall, Moore and makeup artist Romy Soleimani chose a vibrant cool pink with a cool undertone and a soft matte finish—something I’d wear 24/7 in the summer, but would probably stash away come fall and winter in favor of something darker. Depending on the light, the color shifted from a true magenta to a brighter, poppier pink, and both bring an effervescent, sparkling energy to Moore’s otherwise subtle glam: peachy cheeks, a few swipes of mascara, and a teeny bit of shadow and liner on her lids to define her eyes.
Of course, it goes without saying that this is 2026 and there are no actual makeup “rules,” but that doesn’t mean you don’t naturally gravitate to specific colors and finishes as the seasons change. Makeup pros told us that a bold lip and minimal makeup would be huge this fall, so Moore’s magical magenta pick comes right on time. Why not swap out your go-to berry, brown, or rosewood lip for a hot, hot, hot pink? For a similar shade, try Lisa Eldridge’s True Velvet Matte Lipstick in Velvet Carnival, Gucci’s Velvet Matte Lipstick in Love Before Breakfast, or Violette_Fr’s Petal Bouche Liquid Lipstick in Coeur Infidèle.
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