If there’s one thing I know about the power of makeup, it’s that the perfect touch of red can transform your entire look. A bright, orangey-red lipstick brings some whimsy, while a vampy wine shade can instantly take your look from day to night. And it’s not just red lipstick. The right red blush can also be transformative, whether it’s giving you the pinched-cheek look or the barely-sunburned effect . Once it hits fall, however, my personal favorite shade to incorporate into my makeup routine is burgundy. Whether for your lips, eyes, or cheeks, the rich purplish red can work for any part of your glam routine.

“Burgundy immediately gives a makeup look depth, richness, and confidence. There’s something very sophisticated and sensual about it, but it doesn’t have to feel overly dramatic,” says celebrity makeup artist and lead artist and educator at LYS Beauty MarQuis Ward .…