Forget about vinyl gloss, glitter that falls under the eyes by lunchtime, and graphic eyeliner that never seems to hold up in the morning. The main beauty crush of autumn smells like fresh espresso, feels like your favorite cashmere sweater, and is called Suede Eyes.
Following the wild success of "suede skin," TikTok and Instagram have been taken over by soft, diffused makeup with no sharp lines. This is the "expensive" carelessness where you spend five minutes in front of the mirror and look as if you just stepped off the pages of a Max Mara campaign. This aesthetic has already become the signature style of Kylie Jenner, Lily James, and Mia Goth – proving that velvet nudes work on the red carpet just as well as classic smokey eyes.
How to replicate 'Suede Eyes' in 5 steps:
- Base + Setting. Apply concealer or primer on the movable eyelid and immediately set it lightly with powder (or use beige eyeshadow). Important: on wet concealer, matte pigments will apply patchily – a dry intermediate layer ensures a clean blend.
- Main Tone. Use a flat brush to apply a light beige or taupe across the entire movable eyelid.
- Depth. With another brush, add a darker shade to the crease and outer corner – walnut or chocolate.
- Blending. Take a fluffy brush with soft bristles and blend the shades until the edges disappear completely. The result should be a weightless haze effect.
- Mascara. One or two layers without dramatic volume: the focus remains on the texture of the eyelids, not on the lashes.
A tip from makeup artists: to prevent matte makeup from making your eyes look tired, line the lash line with a brown pencil and slightly extend the main shade of eyeshadow onto the lower eyelid. This will make the eyes more expressive without any graphic elements.
What to use? The perfect trend match is the TopFace Pro Palette Eyeshadow No. 019. It contains five related warm brown shades that literally blend into one another. The matte refills provide that "fabric" finish, and if you want to add some festivity in the evening – just add a drop of shimmer from the palette to the center of the eyelid.
How to choose your perfect shade: Suede Eyes suit everyone, the key is to get the undertone right:
- Warm color type. Your star moment: caramel, terracotta, and chocolate nuances will highlight the golden undertone of your skin and make brown and green eyes incredibly deep.
- Neutral undertone. Full freedom of action – experiment with the entire palette without restrictions.
- Cool complexion. Choose "frosty" variations of the trend: ashy taupe or smoky mocha will give your look an aristocratic touch and harmoniously blend with your skin.
Ultimately, Suede Eyes are more than just makeup. They are a sensual accessory that perfectly rhymes with a chunky sweater, a chocolate coat, or a milk-colored sheepskin jacket. No complicated tools are needed – just aesthetic nonchalance, which holds all the charm of the season.
