Paris Fashion Week Makeup Looks to Recreate

If you’re obsessed with Paris (like me!) and fashion, chances are you were glued to your screen during Paris Fashion Week. Let’s be real—it’s not just about the clothes. It’s about the makeup looks that scream: “I’m sophisticated, but also super avant-garde.” So today, we’re dishing out the tea on the coolest makeup looks that flooded the catwalks—and how YOU can recreate them. Trust me, you don’t need a glam squad or a million-dollar beauty stash. Oh, and it’s the perfect inspo for your fall beauty looks.

1. Barely There, But Make It French Chic ✨

This year, we’re seeing a TON of “less is more” vibes. You know that effortless, Parisian, I woke up like this beauty? Yeah, it was all. over. the. place. Models were strolling down the runway looking like they weren’t even wearing makeup—but don’t be fooled: there is DEF some makeup behind that perfect “no-makeup makeup.”

So how do you recreate the bare but utterly chic look?

• Start with a lightweight tinted moisturizer or BB cream. Skip the full-coverage foundations because we’re keeping it real, real natural.
• Swipe on some cream blush to give your cheeks just the right amount of pop. Make sure it melts into your skin, not sits on top of it.
• Instead of highlighter, use a glow-boosting primer underneath, so you’re glowing from within like you’re literally living your best life.
• Brows? Fluff and cute. Think fluffy brow gel to just keep ‘em in place—nothing too heavy.

Less is *truly* more with Paris chic makeup. Think skin that actually looks like skin!

It’s all about looking effortless, like you got a full 8 hours of sleep (even though you know you didn’t).

2. Statement Lips That Dare You to Be Bold 💄

Okay, guys, we NEED to talk about this: bold lips were having SUCH a moment at Paris Fashion Week. And I’m not talking about your basic reds—everything from purples to deep vampy burgundies made an appearance. Iconic, if you ask me.

The key here? Keeping the rest of your face super minimal so the lips do ALL the talking.

• First, prep your lips with a good scrub or some balm, especially if you’re going dark. Flaky lips + lipstick is a no-go.
• Pick your statement color—it could be anything, but dark purples or powerful reds were seriously trending. If you’re scared to go full bold, just dab the color to build it slowly.
• Pair with a simple base and groomed brows: The lips should be front and center, really.

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re going with a bold dark color, using a lip liner first will be your bestie for clean, sharp lines. I mean, eyebrow razors are everyone’s obsession right now, but a lip liner is still forever in our hearts for that precision.

3. Graphic Liner Drama 🎨

Let’s talk eyeliner. This season at Paris Fashion Week, it wasn’t just about basic wings. It was about graphic, geometric eyeliner looks. Editors went wild for this trend and tbh, so did I. Super edgy, super fun—and surprisingly easy to DIY at home.

I know, I know… “But Su! I’m barely good at regular eyeliner!” Girl, same! But here’s the thing: Graphic liner isn’t supposed to be perfect. The whole point is that it’s ART. You know how Billie Eilish rocks the IDGAF look? That’s the kind of energy you should channel here.

How to get the look:

1. Prep your lid: Lightly dust translucent powder over your lids, especially if they’re on the oilier side. Nothing sticks to greasy eyelids—we’ve all been there.
2. Use a felt-tip liner: Start off with a regular wing, then break from the lines—literally. Add little branches, dots, or extend that wing all the way toward your temples, Ariana Grande style.
3. Keep the rest of the makeup clean: You’re drawing on your face, so don’t distract from it with too many other elements.
4. Go as minimal or as extra as you want: Either keep it mono-colored black, or if you wanna spice it up, add neon liners. Yasss.

It’s kinda giving a futuristic or even K-pop feel, but with serious French flair.

4. Dewy Goddess Glow (Like, How Is This Even Legal?!)

I know the matte look has had its moment, but Paris Fashion Week was serving us straight up dewy skins all over the runway. You know the kind of glow that makes you look like you just came from a swiss-alps-hydration-treatment or just had 10 facials at a boujee spa? Yeah, it’s like that—but not impossible to do!

The key to not looking greasy is to make sure you lock in moisture:

• First, SKINCARE. I know it’s makeup, but flawless skin starts with a bomb skincare routine. Think hydration and products that are all about that glow.
• For the foundation, use a hydrating, dewy foundation or mix in a few drops of a liquid highlighter into your fave foundation.
• Skip the powder and go with cream products only. This is no-cake land.
• Then, dab (don’t swipe!) a glossy, wet-look highlighter on the high points of your face: tops of cheeks, bridge of the nose, tip of the cupid’s bow.

If you’re afraid of looking oily, errrr, don’t be. Dewy makeup looks fresh, alive, full of life—like you’re thriving in Paris (even if you’re just gonna grab some Starbucks later).

5. Glimmering Eyes, But Make It Subtle ⚡️

Looking for something glam but not too extra? Glitter eyeshadows were EVERYWHERE this year, but they weren’t in-your-face-glitter you’d throw on for NYE. Instead, think subtle glimmer; just enough sparkle to catch the light and make people be like, “Wait a sec—is she glowing??”

Here’s how to keep it subtle but effective:

1. Use a wet-look cream shadow with a bit of shimmer. You’ll still get that pop of sparkle without messy fallout all over your face.
2. Stick to neutral undertones: Things like bronzy browns, soft pinks, or peachy nudes.
3. Again… keep everything else simple. A dewy foundation, glossy lips, and some fluffed-up brows will balance out the sparkle show on your lids.

A little glimmer shift in your eyelids can transform your basic look into something magical.

Glimmer but classy—we stan.

6. Natural Brows, Natural Beauty ✌️

“Fluffy brows” aren’t going anywhere guys; the thinner, over-plucked brow trend is long dead (RIP). At most of the Paris Fashion Week shows, models showed off natural brows that were just lightly groomed with brow gel—no extreme shaping or precise lines.

How to get those natural fluffy brows real quick:

• Avoid over-plucking. Let your natural shape live its best life.
• Use a spoolie and some clear (or tinted) brow gel to fluff the hairs upwards, giving you that “effortlessly chic” vibe.

It’s all about loving what YOU naturally have and giving it a lil’ polish.

Quick Product Faves You Need for These Looks 🛒

Before we say au revoir, here’s a quick table with some tried-and-true beauty products to nail these runway-approved looks.

Wrapping It Up!

So there you have it—some of the chicest looks from Paris Fashion Week made super easy for you to copy IRL. Feel free to add your own spin, too! Makeup is all about playing around and figuring out what makes YOU feel fab.

Whether you’re doing it for the ‘gram, hitting up brunch with friends, or just need a little Paris-fashion-show-glam in your everyday life, these looks will have you feeling like the fashion star you are.

Got any questions? Wanna share how YOUR look turned out? Hit me up in the comments! I’d LOVE to fangirl over makeup with you. 😘