Best Nude Lipstick for Your Skin Tone
Finding the best nude lipstick for your skin tone can be tricky. With all of the different shades available, how do you know which one is right for you? In this post, we'll talk about...
What color lipstick should an older woman wear?
I wish I could say there is a definitive answer to the question, "What color lipstick should an older woman wear?" The truth is, different colors can flatter different skin tones. What looks good on one woman may not look good on another.
However, there are a few general guidelines that can help you choose the right lipstick color for you.
And I'm including 10 lipstick shades that are absolutely perfect for mature lips.
What Defines Aging Lips?
This answer varies for everyone. Generally, I would define mature lips as beginning around age 50 and up, although some may be interested in looking youthful in their 40s. By 50, some collagen may have left the lips, fine lines may have begun, and smokers might see effects on their lips. By age 70, lips may appear more wrinkled.
Now that you have mature skin and lips, your entire makeup routine has likely changed. Your lipstick shade is only one part of your makeup routine.
Do You Wear Lipstick Alone or as Part of Your Makeup Routine?
If your goal is to look younger and more youthful, think of your lipstick shade as only a part of the whole.
Step 1: Use a good quality foundation that matches your skin tone. Foundation helps smooth and blend, covering dark spots and circles. A good quality concealer will help smooth over brown or red spots and around the nose, and don't forget to use it under the eyes.
For eyeshadow, it's best to stick with neutrals and browns. And now, let's talk about lipstick shades for older women.
Bright, Dark, or Red Lipstick Can Be Aging
Bright, dark, or red lipstick may not be the best choice for mature lips. There are exceptions, of course, and some women can pull off bold colors beautifully. However, these colors can sometimes draw unwanted attention to wrinkles, teeth, or the jawline. A softer lip color will look more youthful when combined with good face makeup.
A Soft Lip Color Is Best for Mature Lips
You may think, "AGHHH no... I look terrible in pale or soft lipsticks," and this might be true if lipstick is the only makeup you're wearing. But when combined with foundation, concealer, and neutral eye makeup, a soft creamy lipstick color gives a more feminine, youthful look.
If you're wearing good foundation, concealer, and neutral eye makeup, the soft creamy texture of a neutral lip color gives a youthful look.
Softer lip colors let your eyes take the spotlight, and they won’t draw unwanted attention to mature lips.
Keep Your Lips Moisturized and Use Hydrating Lipsticks
Maintaining a quality lip care routine is essential. A gluten-free lip balm with Shea Butter and Vitamin E can help keep lips soft and supple, giving them a fuller appearance—something many mature women want.
The look of dry lips is not what you're going for. Lip care, especially exfoliation, helps lips stay smooth and hydrated.
Hydrating lipsticks with ingredients like castor seed oil and Vitamin E provide the best balance between coverage and moisture, making them ideal for older women.
Use Creme or Slightly Matte Lipsticks
Frosted, luminous, and liquid lipsticks can emphasize lip wrinkles. A creme lipstick is typically more hydrating, and Red Apple Lipstick makes some hydrating soft matte lipsticks.
Say YES to Lip Liner
Perfect lip lining creates beautiful shaping. Use a lip liner just outside the natural lip line, especially if your lips or skin are pale, for extra contrast. You can blend lip liner into lipstick with a lip brush for a perfect finish.
Does Skin Tone Matter When Choosing Lipstick for Older Women?
If you're after a more youthful look, lip color may matter more than skin tone. You won't want a lipstick that turns hot pink or navy blue, so study your lips in natural light to identify undertones.
Top 10 Best Lipstick Colors for Older Women
Here are the 10 best shades of lipstick:
Add a Little Gloss or Frosted Lipstick to the Center of Your Lips for a Youthful Look
Adding a small amount of clear or lighter color lip gloss to the center of your lips will reflect more light and give the appearance of plumper lips.
Here are 4 great glosses that are hydrating and not too bright
Final Thoughts
- Give your mature lips a hydration boost often.
- The right lipstick might not be bold but even.
- Avoid extremely pigmented lipsticks and drying mineral oil.
- Older women can still rock great lipstick shades!
- If your bottom lip turns downward, lift it by avoiding the bottom corners with color. A concealer can help lift.
- Skin tone matters less now; lip color matters more.
- Use a lip primer if you have one.
- Lining your lips after applying lipstick can help keep edges in place.
