How to Get Perfect Lips
A plump and pretty pout makes your entire face look younger. Here are our best picks for you:
20s: Go for Gloss
Translucent glosses in pink or peach look lovely on naturally full, line-free lips, says Angela Levin, a celebrity makeup artist who works with Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. For a wash of color, try Stila Lip Pots ($20), which are quick and easy to apply with your finger.
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30s: Play with Color
A bold hue can transform any look from girly to grown-up. But if you have thin lips, steer clear of dark shades, which can make your mouth appear smaller. Levin recommends pinks or mauves in reflective formulations to boost volume. For full lips a classic red like Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Maraschino ($22) looks stunning.
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40s: Plump Up
Loss of collagen over time can rob your lips of their former fullness. If you're not ready to remedy the problem with injections, opt for the instant gratification of an over-the-counter plumper instead. DuWop Venom Gloss ($18) is tinted, so you can skip lipstick if you like.
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50s: Maximize Moisture
At this age it's common to have some dryness on and around your mouth, says Levin, who suggests tackling flakes with a gentle lip exfoliant followed by a lip balm before bedtime. The sugar-based Lip Scrub by Sara Happ ($20) simultaneously sloughs away dead skin and hydrates your lips.
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60s: Line and Define
Liner is a handy tool to give your mouth instant volume and definition. But don't apply too much, particularly to your Cupid's bow (the center of your top lip), warns Levin, or you could look clownish. For a lightweight, virtually goof-proof liner, try Lancôme Le Lipstique Sheer ($23.50) in a shade close to your natural lip color
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70+: Fight Feathering
Lipstick drifting into fine lines is probably your chief concern. To soften lines and prep lips for makeup, apply Chanel Soin Tendres Levres ($28.50), a hydra-treatment, in the morning and evening. It will keep your pucker and the skin around it looking smooth.
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