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Like everything else on our faces, our lips naturallychange as we age.
Photographed by CARLOS and ALYSE. Stylist: Fiona Green. Hair: Jenni Iva Wimmerstedt. Makeup: Andrew Colvin. Manicure: Elina Ogawa. Model: Brandi Quinones. Dress by Emilia Wickstead. Ear Cuff by Charlotte Chesnais.
“Mature skin also produces less oil, whichleads to dryness.”
If you want extra precision, use aChanel lip brushto ensure super-fine lining.
Tommy Napoli, a New York City-based makeup artist, shared his favorite way to apply this lipstick.
Allure’s tester after applying Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick in Suzanne
“I’ve had clients who wear it alone or under clear gloss.”
The moisturizing formula makes for a juicy pout, minimizing dryness and fine lines.
“It has blurring qualities and the cream-gel texture slightly fills and plumps the lines of the lips.”
Allure’s tester after applying Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick in Suzanne
So why settle for less when Merit’s Signature Matte Lip exists?
This hydrating matte goes on sans shine but looks lived-in right away.
“My favorite shade in the line is Vermillion, which is a true red.
It’s so good!”
“This hydrating, super-soft formula glides on and is the perfect go-to for everyday life.
It doesn’t settle into creases and the satin finish is flattering on everyone,” shares Black.
Allure’s tester after applying Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
And right now, I’m loving the 90s-inspired brick red shade Magdalena."
Ooh la la, we have to agree.
Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip Creme?
It does exactly that.
“It also has a satin-gloss finish and medium coverage.”
“It’s apeptide priming treatmentthat smooths and blurs lip lines while keeping your lipstick in place for longer.
Allure’s tester after applying YSL Lip Oil in Electric Love
Lactic acid gently exfoliates any texture, helping the other actives (like peptides) to penetrate more effectively.
you could even dab some around your lips to soften any lines.
The wide shade range makes it easy to find the right color for your undertones.
Looking for something more sheer?
Certain shades come in a high-shine finish, like the warm pink Weho for a light wash of color.
“Dry skin can appear dull and make fine lines more noticeable.”
Cosmetic chemistGinger Kingsays taking this extra step to find a hydrating lipstick is worthwhile.
What ingredients should I look for in lipstick for mature skin?
These ingredients are also responsible for giving your lipstick formulas that easy-gliding feeling.
As for what to avoid?
Guth recommends generally steering clear of matte lipsticks, as they have drier finishes that may highlight fine lines.
How should I apply lipstick for mature skin?
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