The Biggest and Best Beauty Trends for Winter 2023
Hair and makeup moments you'll want to wear until spring.
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Winter will be here before you know it. But if you're still feeling fall beauty trends, there's no need to rush. The biggest winter 2023 beauty trends will still show signs of autumn's most popular looks, from bows to dark gothic vibes. But some ideas from the spring runways have started to trickle into the mix as well—and when you add in the festivity the holidays, it's bound to be a fun beauty season. Ahead, find five of the trends that are poised to take over winter 2023, inspired by the runways.
Balletcore
Recent runways were packed with beribboned beauty looks, from the bow-adorned faces at Simone Rocha fall 2023 to the corset-inspired hairstyles at Christian Siriano spring 2024, pictured here.
A slightly simpler—yet still ballerina-approved—bow option to wear now through New Year's.
Touch of Cherry
Red is the color of the season in our wardrobes, and it's just as of-the-moment in our beauty routines. And while vibrant red always takes center stage during the holiday season, expect red lips (like the shade at Chloé spring 2024), nails, and more to be even bigger this season.
Essie's festive red feels appropriate for the season, and will last you for many more to come.
Somewhere between a lip stain and a balm, this punchy red from RMS Beauty's new range keeps lips super soft and moisturized.
The scents of the season are on trend, too. And while cherry can sometimes be reminiscent of cough drops, but there's nothing remotely medicinal about this fruity fragrance from The 7 Virtues, which also features notes of vanilla and saffron.
Witchy Glam
Gothic vibes were seen on the runway at Mugler, Rodarte, and even Burberry. But Dior makeup creative and image director Peter Philips took the look to new heights at the spring 2024 show with this "witchy" look, achieved with black eyeliner and deep matte purple lipstick.
This is the exact deep berry shade from the Dior runway; if the runway look is a bit too ghoulish for your taste, wear it straight-up or add a pop of clear gloss on top.
Just a Pearl
Pearls made a major comeback at Alice + Olivia's spring 2024 presentation—not just in the clothes and accessories, but in the hair as well, with the gems placed into pristine buns. Pearly nails also made appearances at Christian Siriano and PatBo.
Try using these pretty pins to keep hair away from your face, like you would regular bobby pins—it looks so polished.
Paint this iridescent top coat on solo, or wear it atop another shade, like pine green or black.
Natural Glow
Models at Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, and more spring shows had lit-from-within glows that put the focus on natural features—think bold brows, hair texture, and bone structure.
Makeup-skincare hybrids are ideal for this look, especially this time of year when the weather isn't kind to our skin. This formula keeps skin hydrated for up to 48 hours, while the flexible coverage (it comes in 11 shades) blend in with a range of skin tones.
Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.
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