Makeup for Every Season Palette:

April 8, 2026

Your Guide to Flattering, Fool-Proof Colour Choices

(As Written for On The Coast Over 55’s)

Choosing makeup can feel overwhelming — with endless shades, undertones, and finishes, it’s tough to know what truly suits you. Warm or cool? Soft or vibrant? The good news: you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Below, you’ll find a simple, curated guide to makeup shades that enhance each of the four seasonal colour palettes. These picks are designed to complement your natural colouring so you can look (and feel) your best with makeup we personally use and love.

🌸 SPRING — Warm & Clear

Spring palettes are known for their warm (golden or ivory) undertones paired with a subtle cool overtone. Their eyes are typically clear, vibrant, and lively, creating a beautiful high contrast with their skin.

Best Makeup Shades for Spring

To harmonise with their warm undertones, Springs glow in warm, fresh, bright shades.

  • Cheeks & Lips: warm pinks, peaches, corals
  • Eyes: golden browns, apricots, warm greens
  • Overall vibe: bright, warm-based colours (never muted)

These tones amplify the natural radiance and youthful brightness of the Spring palette.

🍂 AUTUMN — Warm & Deep

Autumn palettes feature rich, warm golden undertones with no cool overtones. Their eye colours are often deep, muted, and earthy, resulting in a soft low-contrast appearance.

Best Makeup Shades for Autumn

Autumns shine in earthy, rich, warm tones.

  • Cheeks & Lips: brick reds, terracotta, warm nudes, salmon
  • Eyes: olive, bronze, copper, deep gold
  • Overall vibe: muted, earthy colours inspired by autumn foliage

These shades enhance the depth and richness that naturally define the Autumn palette.

❄️ WINTER — Cool & Clear

Winter palettes have cool (blue or pink) undertones with absolutely no warm overtones. Many Winters have bright, icy, or very dark eyes, creating striking contrast against their complexion.

Best Makeup Shades for Winter

Winters look incredible in cool, bold, high-contrast colours.

  • Cheeks & Lips: blue-based reds, berry, fuchsia
  • Eyes: charcoal, icy blue, plum, true black
  • Overall vibe: vivid, crisp, cool tones

Cool, saturated shades bring out the dramatic clarity and contrast that Winters wear best.

🌺 SUMMER — Cool & Softly Bright

Summer palettes have a cool (blue/pink) undertone with a subtle warm overtone, giving their appearance a soft, blended, and slightly dusty look. Their eyes tend to be pretty, gentle, and subtly bright, resulting in a low-contrast complexion.

Best Makeup Shades for Summer

Summers look most harmonious in cool, dusty, soft tones.

  • Cheeks & Lips: rose, mauve, dusty pink, soft berry
  • Eyes: cool taupe, lavender, muted plum, soft grey
  • Overall vibe: powdery or water colour like hues (avoid bold or warm colours)

These shades enhance the Summer palette’s delicate, romantic colouring.

Understanding your season instantly simplifies your makeup routine. Whether you’re a bright Spring, earthy Autumn, dramatic Winter, or soft Summer, choosing shades that align with your natural undertones means your look will always feel flawless and flattering.

Once you know your palette, curating your makeup bag becomes effortless — filled only with colours that make you look naturally radiant and feel confidently you.

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Vibrantly yours,

Sam & Jordi Woods x