Winter Matte-nee Makeup

Yes Yes Yes! Matte makeup is making a comeback! One of the most popular looks on the Fall and Winter runways is a totally matte face. Think simple and refined. Even though the season's fashion trends include plenty of glamour, beauty trends, in contrast, are simple.We found some sure-fire matte products, from daily wear to an all-out-glam night look, that embrace this season.

For Daytime Clear the Way The first step to a matte face is the perfect base. e.l.f's Clarifying Pressed Powder eliminates shine and treats and prevents blemishes. The light formula contains skin clarifiers that absorb oil on contact making touch-ups easy. Best of all, it only costs $1, as with everything else on the e.l.f website, Eyeslipsface.com.

Made you Blush Step two to a matte look is to define your cheeks in a natural and refined hue. Sheer up your cheeks with Benefit Sheer Cream Blushers, a lightweight-blendable formula that dries down to give a perfect silky powder finish. With natural colors in shades of Hush (left) and Shh!! (right), a little drop goes along way, $18. BenefitCosmetics.com

Eye on You Step three...use neutral muted hues that enhance your eyes without overwhelming them. Urban Decay has come out with a new range of matte eyeshadows that are pigment-rich with ultra-soft texure.  With so much color and a lightweight feel, these shades can be used dry as eyeshadow or wet as eyeliner. Shades like ABC Gum (left), Purple Haze (center) and Secret Service (right) define for daytime, $16. UrbanDecay.com

Pucker Up! Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick  in Desert First is an innovative formula that slides on silky smooth for the softest, sexiest lips ever. Sheer coverage that gives a matte look with buildable color means you can wear as little or as luscious as you like. Lipstick glides on effortlessly with the slant tip for flawless, even coverage, $16. If you have a problem with the color bleeding, just line your lips with Benefit Lip D'finer D'Liner, an anti-feather liner that will make your color last all day, $18. BenefitCosmetics.com

For Night Time Primp and Primer Go from dull to darling with Benefit's "that gal" Brightening Face Primer. It's a silky pink primer that makes skin appear smoother and brighter with soothing raspberry and chamomile and sweet almond and algae extracts that help skin retain its natural moisture. Additional light-reflecting pigments brighten the complexion. Wear alone for clear complexion radiance or apply before makeup for smooth, effortless application, $27. BenefitCosmetics.com

Just Been Kissed Blush At night,you can afford to be a little more daring with your colors. Three Custom Color Specialist's Creme to Powder Blush in Red will give you a fresh glow with a splash of color. The blush is rich and creamy to touch, but has a powdery finish on the cheek. The luxurious formulation is appropriate for all skin types and can be applied with the fingers or a sponge, $20.50. Threecustom.com

Vixen Pout Even though Benefit Silky Finish Guilt Free Lipstick has a touch of shimmer, it still gives you the matte glam look you desire. Apply just one coat for light color or multiple coats for a more dramatic lip. Plum is a very hot color this coming season, and this shade has a wonderful multi-dimentional hue of ruby and topaz, perfect for olive-toned skin, $16. BenefitCosmetics.com