Hey girlll—today I’m walking you through 6 affordable/drugstore fall lip combos that are Black and brown girl friendly, from nudes and nudie pinks to deep browns and berry tones. I show each combo step-by-step (liner, lipstick/cream, gloss/oil), plus the little techniques I always use—like blending out harsh liner edges with the end of the pencil or my finger, and re-lining at the end to make everything look clean and defined. And yes, soft glam always, but the lips are still doing what they need to do. I also give you real tips so you don’t feel like you have to buy every single thing I used. If you’ve got one good brown liner you love, you can absolutely swap it through multiple combos—just pay attention to whether you want a cooler brown or a warmer brown for your undertone. And if you’re not a gloss girly, you can stop at the matte step for basically every combo. The big takeaway: fall lips do not have to be expensive to look expensive, and you can go from “this looks scary” to “wait… this is so cute” with the right ombré placement and a toning gloss on top.