You're never too old to wear lipstick. Here's 4 expert tips for women over 50...

I actually think women buy less lipstick as they get older because you accumulate so much over the years and you also know what you like by then, so there is less need to experiment.

As for rules, I say do what you want!

I'm really enjoying wearing lipstick these days and like to experiment with colours. I use Avon Plumping Conditioner, then line my lips with a nude lipstick, and then apply colour. I use the nude coloured lipstick instead of a lip liner because it stops colour bleeding. However, I like the idea of using an eye primer so I will definitely give that a go.

As for colour, I'm 63 and no way does a nude lipstick on its own do anything for me. Corals and such colours look hideous. The colours that work best for me are mauves, amethyst, rose and plums. If I purchase a lipstick which I think is too dark I simply apply a nude lipstick all over my lips first and then apply the dark shade. This usually tones down the shade to one that suits my colouring.

I find the most flattering lipsticks for me are cream or gloss lipsticks.

I have been a tad obsessed with finding the perfect lipstick shade recently, and was excited to find this article. I am 48 years old, and have always loved lipstick, and am rarely without it. I so agree with Petal's comments and also do not believe in beauty rules. I like to consider them, sometimes try them, and then do what suits me. I have quite full lips, and have noticed that lipstick does "bleed" a bit on my top lip as I get older. I use some concealer on the edge of my top lip if I really am going to be fussy, before my lip liner. This works well for me. I also put some Natio Paw Paw lip balm on my lips while I do the rest of my face. I wipe most of it off, then apply the lip liner and lipstick. Finally, I have discovered the most amazing lipstick formulation...Clarins Joli Rouge lipstick. It really does moisturise, and stay on for hours. Can't say enough great things about it.

There should be more tips but also thing you should be able to wear whatever you want no matter the age

Nude lip? Nope, it ages especially creamy and matte ones. It really ages whoever wears it. As when one gets older lips do lose that nice pink and red pigment, so why make it worse?

The ladies 40 plus now look amazing

I have been using primers for sometime now and have just bought a lip and eye primer to try. Also recently tries a lip exfoliator which was fab. I must look up the brand to let everyone know. I'm only new to this site and really enjoying sharing info thanks

Some great tips here, especially the eye primer one, to stop your lipstick feathering.

The eye primer is an interesting tip I've never read before - makes sense though. Will have to try it! A 49 year old who's dreading 50!

Never thought of using primer around the lips but the eye area is sensitive so I can see it working. I think the notion of “neutral” varies dramatically by person and complexion. For me, a dark rich berry or wine shade is actually pretty neutral, whereas more traditionally “neutral” pinks and roses look awful on me and anything but neutral - they tend to go all bubblegum on me. One thing I don’t like so much now I’m older is shiny gloss. Doesn’t really stay put very well. Has to be a strong pigmentation. I find I wear more, rather than less, lipstick as I get older.

I love nude shades! So suitable for any skin tone and age

I'm 53 and I prefer to wear brighter and bolder lip colours. If I do wear a pale lip colour, it must be a highly pigmented one in a cool undertone so that it shows up with my complexion. I've tried pale warm-toned nudes and they are very unflattering on me. I don't believe in beauty rules and I think that people can wear whatever makeup that they want to.

My mature lips and I thank you for these tips, especially tips #2 and #4

I'd try the Burts Bees one :)

OMG can't believe I'll be 50 in 6 years. I don't wear a lot of makeup now.

I'm 56 and wear bright and dark pink lipsticks all the time, as well as shimmer. They look great with my magenta coloured hair! I've tried nude lipsticks, such as those recommended for my age, but they wash me out. I exfoliate often and keep my lips hydrated with lip balms when not wearing lipstick. My 82 year old mum looks fabulous with a dark pink lip!

The Blistex lip renewal looks nice I had not heard of it

Being in my 60's and fair skinned I tend not to wear too much makeup as I feel it often makes me look older, I do wear lipstick , usually a paler one (no nude) or a little darker when I'm dressed up. I find that really dark reds make my face look sickly so I dont use too dark a shade. My Lips also tend to chap or look prune like as I get older, so I do use a lip balm but probably not as often as I should...as your article suggested. I will try and do better. I think we each have to try whatever we feel comfortable wearing, and what makes you feel good. If you like dark red lipstick Go for it,

I must be a rule breaker. Just yesterday I wore a very matte, very dark, rose-brown/burgundy shade of lipstick and it looked gorgeous, and I'll be 52 at the end of the month. I love super dark colours in autumn/winter and really bright pops of colour in the warmer weather. I do wear nudes, but usually only if I am wearing a darker eyemakeup look, just to balance things out. I have never worn a beige nude though, but not because of my age, it just doesn't suit my skin tone. I like the tip about using eye primer around the lips, I will have to give that a try.

Im 50+ and refuse to play by the rules. Im loving bold reds at the moment.

A good lip primer goes a long way, also understanding the tones thing is important too, wrong ones can really age I agree!

I do like the Nude colours. And I only use more colour in the evenings, or if I am going to a special occasion, where things are alittle more formal. Great tips to remember