The Failsafe Beauty Combo That Ruled London Fashion Week

Fresh, minimal beauty is always a favourite of fashion editors and influencers on the show circuit. But at London Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which came to a close on Monday, there was one effortless beauty combination in partifcular that became a recurring theme.

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A just-bitten lip – think a colour that’s just a shade or two deeper than your natural tone – paired with soft and lived-in hair felt modern and natural, but with just the right amount of polish. A look that works just as well at the office as it does on a date, it’s essentially London’s take on French-girl beauty – and the good news? It couldn’t be easier to achieve.

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First, swap out any heavy-duty foundations for sheer tinted moisturisers to create a barely-there base – the goal is skin that looks untouched, to allow healthy-looking lips to shine.

Then, find a lightweight lip product that echoes the natural shade of your lips, but a few shades deeper. Avoid matte formulas; moisturising lipsticks with a satin finish work best. We love Jones Road’s The Classic Lip, Tom Ford’s 151 Iconic Nude and Ilia’s Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon. Keep the application soft and diffused, daubing on rather than applying with precision, for a lived-in effect. Longwear stains, such as Sacheu’s Lip Liner Stay-N-Peel-Off Stain, are also ideal, delivering the same look with next-level staying power.

“When it comes to hair, the key is movement – whether that means enhancing your natural curls or adding subtle definition to straighter lengths. For fine hair, GHD’s Rehab Fine Hair Thickener builds instant volume, while Living Proof’s Velvet Amber Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo is a reliable go-to for perfectly undone texture without the powdery feel that comes with some classic formulas.

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Incredibly simple and super pretty to boot, consider this your go-to beauty look for autumn.