How-to: find a lipstick in your 50s

03 Jun 2011 05:00 AM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

Women who are 50+ want something different from their cosmetics than a woman who is in her 20s – and this is also true when it comes to lipstick.

When you’re 50+, there are a couple of dos and don’ts that one should keep in mind when on the hunt for the perfect lipstick. We called on Make-Up Artist, Nicola Burford, to provide us with a few tips…

-    The best lipsticks to look for are those with a satin or creamy texture, as these flatter a more mature skin.
-    Colours with too much of a ‘blue’ undertone will flatten and ‘deaden’ the look of the lip. So choose warmer lipsticks with mid-strength colouring as these will ensure your lips look fresh, young and lively without being overpowering.
-    Likewise, colours that are too dark don’t tend to suit more mature skin tones.
-    Try to avoid sheer or really glossy textured lipsticks as they have a tendency to ‘bleed’ into the lines and wrinkles around the lips.


Try: Guerlain Rouge Automatique, $55, 02 9695 4800