Best Long Lasting Lip Color for Mature Women

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1. Why thank you for mentioning me. I’m so honored. Now just because of your generoisity I’m going to tell you about a new product I love for my lips. It’s GLOW RECIPE BAUME Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm. Would you believe I prefer it to La Mer!!! and La Neige? I found it at Sephora and it’s just wonderful at moisturizing your lips.
   Why in the world do we have such trouble with our lips, chin hairs, thinning hairs etc? Not fair!
   PS Most of the lipsticks they’re putting out now are lip color not something brightening. Really boring.
   I’m going to check out your chanel.

   1. Hi Sandra

      I am going to Sephora and check out Glow Recipe Baume!!

2. Cindy – I use the Waleda lip balm at night – very moisturizing. And my favorite lips are from the Chanel Lip Duo, MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo, the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk, and I love the Babor lipstick, in Nude Rose.
   I only wear red when dressed up though.
   I find no matter which type of red I wear, it comes off with eating and drinking, and even with the Chanel – it looks like a faded stain, unless constantly reapplied.
   I have an interesting situation, in that, most of my friends and family don’t wear much/any makeup, and I often feel “overdone”…

   1. Hi Gray

      I have never tried the Babor. I will check it out. Charlotte’s pillow talk does not show up on my lips. I know so many love that one. I have tried Ruby Woo. I do like the color, but the Mac does not stay on for me. I don’t think there is any such product that lasts “all day”, but the Chanel is the closest I have ever found that does not feel like concrete!

3. I sure enjoyed this topic. Now I am interested in trying the Chanel. Thank you.

   1. Hi Linda

      You won’t be dissapointed…only in the price ha ha!!

4. I just placed an order for the Chanel, to try. My current go to is Tom Ford Lip Color Lipstick. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject.

   1. Hi Jill

      Sandra loves the Tom Ford as well. I guess I am going to have to “bite the bullet” and try it!

5. Hi Cindy,
   I love and have purchased Chanel lipsticks forever and I think they are very good.
   THIS W O R KS SO S W E L L !
   Chap Stick – total hydration – I’m currently using “relax,” vanilla is great. Purchase on Amazon. Good luck, I have very dry lips and this is my “miracle worker.”

   1. Hi Katherine

      Yes good ole chapstick works!!

6. I am a big fan of Bobbi Brown lipsticks and some of the MAC cream sheens. I did splurge on a Chanel lipstick (as recommended by Susan from Une femme website) and it is lovely. However, I was unhappy with my thinning lips and lipstick bleeding, plus those vertical ‘smokers’ lines above my lips, so I have been getting lip fillers every year for the past three years. My lipstick no longer bleeds, the vertical lines hardly noticeable – my lips look fuller, but not ridiculous and I think it is money well worth spending – for now at least.

   1. Hi Susan

      That is interesting…I have the same problem with the creamier formulas. Maybe I need to try filler. I have been too much of a chicken!

7. great info Cindy , if you think about cost of Chanel La Rouge, it is a good price since you no longer buy pencil for lining and filling , or primer . and i feel the same , it gives great color, good lip feel and is not drying, i use a bit of baby oil on a tissue to remove and that seems to add a bit of softness to my lips.

   1. You nailed it Pam. I should have alluded to that. I use farmacy green clean to remove my makeup and it works for the lips too!

8. I’m kind of late to the game, regarding comments, but I have success with Urban Decay. Also…while reading all the comments, Tangee lipstick popped into my mind! Does anyone else remember this lipstick that would adapt its color to the wearer? I can even recall the “fragrance” of it! What a fun blast from the past!! 😄

   1. Hi Kathryn

      I do not remember that!!

9. Cindy, I have no faves to recommend, but I’d like to say that I’m impressed that you didn’t slavishly return to your pre-Covid routine. For me, it’s about simplicity, and the fact you eliminated a couple of steps but didn’t miss them shows me that you can adapt and change. Many are so fixed in their routine that they feel threatened if change rears its ugly head. But you are ever vigilant, and you decide for yourself what does and doesn’t work, as you should. The reason I have no faves is because when I find “IT”, it is instantly removed from the market. I mostly use tinted lip balm.

   1. Hi Gayle

      Isn’t that irritating? I feel like jeans are the same way. I keep waiting for the Chanel to disappear…

10. LaNeige is good….but I like the City Beauty lip treatment products better

    1. Hi Lauren

       City Beauty just sent me.a pile of stuff to try. I will give it a shot!

11. Oh my! Hi I’m Kathysue and I’m addicted to lip products. Seriously!
    To name a favorite is almost impossible for me. I will say when at home throughout the day I use Vaseline healing jelly with coco butter for lips and cherry oil.
    If I am putting on color I will grab Neutragena color sticks at home
    Going out depends on what I am wearing but love Charlotte Tilburys, YSL, and Revlon as a drug store brand or Almay. I use NYX lip liner in a color close to my lip color, it’s one of the best. Lip gloss hands dow Buxum! And to end this I will say to be continued…….. ( always trying something new)

    1. Hi Kathysue

       Thanks for weighing in and you are so right…to be continued …I used a buxum lip thing at night that was part exfolient and part lubricant that I loved until I got hooked on the laneige

12. So much information in the post and in the comments as well. Women may experience feathering around the lips which might discourage them from stronger colors or wearing any type of lip color. Have found that Chapstick as a base or a clear lip liner helps to minimize that issue. This way, I can wear my signature red with leopard skin clothing or accessories. Am never without some type of lip color. There’s a joke that Southern women will wear lipstick, even if it’s to walk out to pick up the mail. Can attest that it’s true. Clinique’s Black Honey lipstick is a timeless favorite for a natural look that adds just enough color and gloss. A lip plumper is always in my arsenal, clear or otherwise to add additional volume. Some comments have mentioned that some lipsticks can be quite expensive. Have found that Maybelline has a reasonably priced line of lipstick with a creamy not greasy texture. These can be found in Target, WalMart and many drugstores . Thank you, Cindy sharing your findings.

    1. Hi Kim

       Thank you!! I used to do the colorless lip liner thing until I started using the Chanel. Now I swipe my lips and go.

13. I used to have such dry lips that I could actually peel the dry patches off (either by biting them of with tweezers…yep!). I discovered City Lips Night Oil made by City Beauty and never looked back! City Beauty is a clean company, Leaping Bunny certified. I apply it every morning and night, sometimes in between. Just haven’t found a great lipstick yet for my 70-year-old lips but will be checking out Chanel. I worked in a medical office so just quit wearing anything all together with the mask for 2 1/2 years but retired so I’m back on the hunt. Good post!

    1. Hi Diane

       I am going to give City Beauty a try!! They sent me a bunch of their products!

14. Thank you for today’s pointers. Over the years I’ve settled on the following:
    -MAC Retro Matte Lipsticks
    -Pat McGrath Labs Matte Trance
    These aren’t dry like the old style matte lipsticks. And, one or two applications keeps lips looking wonderful the entire day. Women of color too often find lipsticks fail to cover our natural lip color. Those brands aren’t highly pigmented which reduces staying power and coverage. But, these two brands deliver for all who wear them.
    -Certified USDA Organic 100% Pure Cold Pressed Argan Oil
    Put a drop on your lips before bed. It is oily until it soaks in on its own. Lips will reward you with soft texture and little need of exfoliation.

15. Thank you for this article!
    I too enjoy the Chanel lipstick for a night out but believe it or not Chanel does not have a good everyday shade for me. I still love Revlon Colorstay for everyday. I’m a low contrast kind of gal and wear the color Bare Maximum which still looks like I’m wearing lipstick.
    I love these types of no transfer lipsticks because I hate to see my offensive lipstick stain on a glass or a napkin.

16. what a great post! I have big lips and I can’t deny….I LOVE lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm. and i will be trying one of each of these Cindy! loves! thanks for sharing. right now I’m on a big Dior gloss kick.

17. I love Cindy Joseph Boom products. The Boom Glo is great for lips, under eye moisture, cuticles and moisture on the go.

18. I love your honesty and all the products you quit to simplify! Gotta go look at the price on that Chanel…by all the comments it’s gotta be $75?? Fun post pretty lady!

    1. Hi Carol

       It is $42 pricey in my book but worth every penny

       1. Ha ha. Chanel lipsticks are $75 each here in Oz 😢

          1. Dang!!

          2. Susan do you have any Oz brands to suggest?

             1. @Cindy. I don’t think there are any Australian brands around these days. I love Bobbi Brown, MAC and Chanel and my lovely sister (who lives in the USA) will gift me my favourite colours. Everything is super expensive in Australia due to import tariffs, high wages and horrible exchange rate.

             2. Interesting!

19. Bedtime routine – LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask – Vanilla is my fav. It stays on all night, and I’m addicted to it. I keep it beside my bed. When our grand girls visit it is a must for them too before lights out. 🙂
    My fav lipstick liner is Maybelline New York COLORSENSATIONAL Shaping Lip Liner 134 PINK WINK; My fav lipstick is Merle Norman Lip Pencil Plus. Color-Carnation Pink.
    I’ve made a list of MANY of your suggestions and ones in the comments too. Can’t wait to try a few.

    1. Hi Teresa

       I didn’t know Merle Norman was still around. We had a Merle Norman store in the little town I grew up in. I remember thinking the lady who owned it was so glamourous!

20. What a great post! As the years go by I find that lip color is more important than ever and yet it is so difficult to find products that work. I have spent a fortune finding the “perfect” lip color. This is a great list and I have tried (and liked) several of them. But, you have some new options here I have not used and I look forward to giving them a try.

    I love the Chanel. But, honestly, the one I have found works best for me is one of the drugstore brands you mention – the L’Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain. It is not drying, lasts a very long time, and doesn’t bleed. It has become my go-to lip color for most days. A couple others that are not mentioned here that I have had had good luck with are the Lancome L’Absolu Lacquer Gloss and the Nars Powermate Lip Pigment.

    Thank you for your great suggestions!

    1. Hi Barbara

       You are so right about lip color being important at this age. I wore little or none when I was younger. Now I look dead without it. I tried to get the Loreal but they did not have it in a color that worked for me. I will have to try Target or the drugstore. I would like to try the Nars. Again they did not have a color that worked for me the day I shopped. Thank you so much for weighing in. We love hearing everyone’s suggestions.

       1. What is the Chanel color you wear?

          1. Hi Lisa
             I tend to wear these two sometimes mixed!
             https://rstyle.me/+8UsKfeLZNXf6Z5Z4CTxMTw
             https://rstyle.me/+x3ra2dm_OttOFZYF6hDfmw

21. Cindy, you write the best posts! I won’t lie, I have never been a make-up person. I do wear eye liner and lipstick and my favorites have been Dior, Chanel, Burberry and YSL for years. But I will also wear a great color from TJMAXX or Walgreens. No lip primer or exfoliating, just lip balm at night.
    Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. You look beautiful in both photos but then again you always do!

    1. Hi Elizabeth

       I wasn’t either until I reached my 60’s. That’s why Sandra has to give me lessons. I am a rookie. I am learning due to the blog, and all of the wonderful ladies that read it.

22. STILL HANGING with the BOBBI BROWN CRAYONS NO BLEEDING FOR ME.
    BUT I DO LIKE TO TRY OTHER COLORS as BOBBI B. has not expanded their COLOR LINE!!!

    1. HI ELIZ

       That is what irritates me about Estee Lauder or whoever bought her out. She had such a great product line and such a range of colors and now not so much.

    2. try NARS

23. Cindy, like you I’ve found the Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue to be the best there is! I take almost personal offense at the price but now that it’s my tried-and-true I’m not wasting money on primers and lip liners. Believe me I’m a minimalist when it comes to makeup, but a good lipcolor is important when I don’t want to bother with additional facial enhancements.

    1. Hi JB

       I am on your team with taking personal offense at the price. I tell myself that I am not spending $$ on other products like you mentioned and I just buck up and pay. You are spot on about lip color. I do not leave home without it. So important at our age.

24. Oh gosh, I use chapstick at bed time and always on hand around the house, I don’t seem to have the need to exfoliate (thank goodness). I always wear lipstick and gloss over going out. Masks certainly changed things, didn’t it, although I always wore lipstick (I’ve had great luck with etsee lipsticks) even tho no one could see it, it made me feel a little normal. I always had used a liner but not so much lately. I am dying to try the Chanel. As always, you’ve given such great info and your research is terrific! (Love that Raspberry on you!)

    1. Hi Barb

       If you try the Chanel you will not go back. It is so much better than anything I have ever tried and not so drying as others are. I just tell myself I am saving on liners and preps and pay the price. I have found them on Ebay on occasion for cheaper.

25. I love seeing all the Burt’s Bees recommendation – I have enjoyed using several of the colors. You can’t beat the price, but of course, they do not last all day. When buying products that we apply to our skin, I think it’s important to find choices that are not tested on animals, are socially responsible, and source ingredients sustainably. Also, hopefully, they wouldn’t have ingredients that are harmful when they soak into your skin or that you lick off or ingest when on your lips.
    I need to do my homework – I have not been using much makeup since I have been wearing a mask in public. I wonder if you or any of your readers have suggestions.
    Thank you for your posts – they are always well-researched and interesting, whatever the topic, not to mention well-photographed!

    1. Hi Marcie

       I love Berts Bees. They have been a staple in our home forever. Love their line!

26. Hi Cindy,
    Who knew lipstick could be such an issue? I guess I’m lucky because I don’t have any problems with bleeding or dry lips. I always use Carmex or a locally made balm on them every night and my lips are never dry or flaky. I have a drawer full of lipsticks and glosses. (No lie) it’s a quick and easy and usually inexpensive pick-me-up. But most of mine are from the drug store. I do have a tube of Chanel and YSL, and some Bobbie Brown in there somewhere, but lately due to masking, have been using the long lasting crayon types from L’Oreal color stay,& balm stay from Revlon. I never leave the house without some color on my lips! I’m not crazy about anything sticky though.
    You always look great and seem to have found the perfect colors for you!
    So much interesting info here!
    Xo Heidi

    1. Hi Heidi

       I agree about the stickiness. Thank you for bringing that up. That bothers me as well. You are lucky you don’t have drying issues yet.

27. Thanks Cindy. Great insights! And you do look great in all those shades. I find it hard to wear vibrant lip colours, but would love to find some kind of red, so I’ll look closely at your berry selection..

28. Cindy fantastic post. Love all the ones you chose and how you tested then for staying power and marking. Chanel is the best one and I think worth the money. You don’t need to reapply and so you use a lot less. What color are you wearing with the lilac t-shirt? I just love that on you. You really look chic in all those bright colors. That is your signature and gorgeous with your hair and skin. I think I need a lip exfoliator! I have yet to do that. This was a fun post and I did and up finding some new ones too.
    Off to read Sarah’s. Love doing this with you both! xo

    1. Hi Kim
       Loved your post. I am wearing the Chanel bright raspberry with the lavender. I have learned a lot about makeup from Sandra. She is really good.

29. I learn so much from your posts, Cindy! My cool tone skin does not handle bright hues in lipsticks…I look like I’m ‘working the streets’! But I have found ‘Color The World’ lipsticks to be wonderful, especially for mature women They are moisturizing, and they have a nice variety of colors; certainly ones that compliment my skin tone. And, each ‘color’ purchase includes a donation to a specific cause. 🙂 They have an online site: http://www.colortheworldlipsticks.com

    1. Hi Pam

       You always have something good to share. I read at one time that color my world only posted positive reviews so I avoided them. Hopefully that is no longer the case. I love the concept and I trust your opinion. For those of you reading these comments Pam and I have known each other since grade school, and I am honored that she reads the blog!

       1. I love you, Cindy! 🙂

30. Cindy – thanks for your insight. I agree that the Chanel just cannot be beat and looks lovely. I have many colours now. I have also found that the Armani Beauty Lip Power (satin for me) is very comfortable to wear and lasts well. Have just tried (and love!) Westman Atelier’s Squeaky Clean Lip Balm. Also worth trying are the lip balms from Chantecaille. I know these are not the most wallet friendly but all of them are so comfortable to wear.

    1. Hi Chris

       I have not tried the Armani. I am afraid of loving another expensive option. I hear so many good things about Westman Atelier and Chantecaille. Must take a look. Thank you so much for sharing.

31. Cindy, I also use petroleum jelly at night around my mouth, as well as my lips. Despite what others recommend, I’m happy with it. I defoliate with a cheap sugar scrub stick from the dollar store. I have very fair skin, so intense color looks kinda Goth on me. I use Pacifica from Target in Blood Orange. It is a better version of my natural lip color. It is not a stay all day formula. It is similar to Burt’s Bees, but a better color, in my opinion. So, if I have to reapply, so be it. It seems to hydrate pretty well. My Target is iffy about keeping it in stock, so when they have it, I load up. You can get it on Pacifica website, too. I can even reapply without a mirror. I have done away with the liner, which I used to completely color my lips, because it was discontinued. Of course. Whatever I love will immediately become extinct. See load up when they have it.

    1. Hi Gayle

       It sounds like I need to head to the dollar store. My dad lived in the dollar store. I got burnt out taking him there twice a week and I haven’t been back since. It sounds like I need to get back. I love the sound of that Pacifica. Anything blood orange has my interest. You are so right about whatever we choose becoming instinct. Isn’t that irritating?

       1. So funny! I took my mother in law to Dollar Tree regularly once she came under our care. It wasn’t on my radar before but now I find that I need to check in once in awhile.
          I’ve seen bloggers post about the fun products there. Who knew!

32. ~ All good comments/suggestions. However, I’m 4 months shy of celebrating my 68th birthday ( 7 October). I started experimenting with makeup at age 13 (to the consternation of my mother whom I ignored and did it anyway). My skin care routine is pretty simple: I switch between Ahava and Paula’s Choice (fabulous serums) for my normal/dry skin. On monthly date nights with my [sweet] husband, I wear a little foundation, cheek color, eye shadow & mascara. For lip colors, I LOVE L’Oreal’s #825 Dulce De Leche. I never really used lipstick…since lipgloss works best for me. Just enough coverage without being overdone. At my age, I prefer a more natural look. I do have naturally curly hair and am definitely NOT READY FOR GRAY HAIR. I do color it from time to time esp. at the hairline. My workout routine is Millennial Elizabeth Chu’s ab workouts with a free weight (YouTube.com), the weight machine and Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo Power workouts. Lots of fresh fruits/veggies, lots of lemon water and lots of sleep! That’s it. ~

    1. Well hello there A.J almost 68. I will be 68 in December. How did that happen anyway? I am going to check out your workout suggestion on Youtube. Thank you for that. I have been very lax in that department. I eat well but need to work on the fitness end! Thanks so much for sharing.

33. About 10 years ago I read an article on how the Hollywood makeup artists give the stars such luscious looking lips. Their secret was using a lip balm first; then using the Wet and Wild #666 lip lining pencil to outline and then fill in the lips. I’m a silver-haired 76 and you wouldn’t believe the compliments I get on my lip color. I also love Burt’s Bee’s Lip Shimmer in Fig and Rhubarb. This proves pretty lip color doesn’t have to be expensive. Try it, you may like it.

    1. Bebe
       I should have mentioned the wet and wild it came up in my research a couple of times. I am going to give that a try. I love the Burts Bees in those same two colors we must have similar coloring. I am going to hit the drugstore for the wet & wild #666! Thanks for the tip!

34. So, I’m over 70 (barely) – decades over 50 (how horrifying) and I haven’t been brave enough to go gray, but I do love your make-up, hair and fashion tips applicable to my life and look. What can I say — a California-born gal now living in Florida, not feeling or looking my age (at least I don’t think so), still pretty much in shape (except where did that waist go?). I look forward to your new entries and find myself going back over old ones. A BIG thank you for your inspiration. Also, love your blog in general. You’re right on!

35. Man….I need to study this post! Looks like lots of good tips!

36. Lipstick is a challenge, it’s good to hear everyone’s ideas and suggestions – for most of my make-up wearing life I used a true red, usually Chanel, or a deep berry, and while I can still wear those colors in clothing, directly applied to my aging face they can look a little intense. I like a sheer these days, but haven’t found quite the right color – I’ve been using a medium berry-ish liner all over, as lightly as possible, topped with lip balm. I like Burt’s Bees tinted lip gloss/balm whatever it’s called, color wise, and it’s very affordable since I like to keep tubes in my desk drawer, purse, etc, but it’s kind of sticky and doesn’t stay on long. The struggle is real.

37. Lush and Elf both make really nice lip scrubs. Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk is my favorite lip liner- neutral color and I often wear it with the Dior Addict Lip Glow.

38. Thanks for another great article, Cindy. Please, I beg of you, stop using Vaseline on your skin right this moment. Not only does it contain petroleum which is absorbing into your skin (as anything does when it is applied to the skin, your largest organ), it is actually dehydrating. I’m surprised you didn’t find this in all of your research. If you are looking for an inexpensive or home made lip scrub, dedicate a small bowl of sugar just for this purpose and use your toothbrush, or simply your index finger. It works. The trade-off we make in lipsticks is this: long-wear formulas are drying, “regular” formulas don’t dry us out, may actually moisturize, and have to be applied more frequently. I’ll take choice number two. As for lip liners, I like the DuWop Reverse Lip Liner; it’s colorless and helps keep lipstick from “creeping.” Brands of lipstick I like that aren’t drying to the lips are: Bare Minerals, Dior, Lipstick Queen, and Urban Decay. Some of the Clinique ones are pretty good as well. I know nothing about lip primers, but will try one because you recommend it. I’m somewhat new to your site, so you may already have written about this, but I would like to see you do a post about botox and fillers; I just got a tiny bit of filler above my upper lip and LOVE the results. For reference, I believe i am around the same age as the Contessa.

39. Great article! I used the Bobbi Brown art stick for years and would add a little gloss for moisture. It was great, however I just bought the new Chanel product you mentioned and it is outstanding. My daughter told me about it because one of the blogs she follows really recommended it. We both bought the chic rosewood color and I am now a huge fan!

40. Once I stopped wearing Mac Lipstick my lips improved. I like using Fresh lip Balm on my lips at night. I find it works. I also love Dior I think it’s called Bal or #250 from Sephora. Again I think it’s the lipsticks that do us in.So Dior lipstick is my lipstick of choice. Is it expensive? Yes. But my lips have never been better. I also love the Bobbie Brown lip crushed colors. I wear two colors at a time. I do always use a lip pencil underneath. Yes I do if I remember.

    Oh, Elizabeth the lipstick you’re trying to remember is Laboutin. I know my lipsticks.

    1. Hi Sandra!
       I am going to try the Fresh. I know you are the lipstick and lipcare queen! I have not tried the Dior either . I will give it a try!

41. SO those lip liners are basically a wax like my old secret……….never heard of them before!I do use a lip liner and color the whole lip.I SWEAR BY THAT FAT CRAYON by BOBBI BROWN even their lipstick in RED is staying put!I got a small sample when I went back to buy MORE FATTY Crayons.
    Also, another GOOD one is THAT VERY EXPENSIVE LIPSTICK and I FORGET THE NAME!COME in a GOLD VESSEl………..last year at CHRISTMAS time.COST $100.00!!!!YES, I DID IT.Bought one as a GIFT and decided I needed ONE TOO!!!!!I LOVe IT……….it’s a BLUE RED which is MY COLOR!
    EXFOLIATE THE LIPS………SOUNDS PAINFUL……..with a TOOTHBRUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NO THANK YOU!
    YOU ARE A WOMAN ON A MISSION THESE DAYS!!!!!!!!!
    I ADMIRE YOU NO END!!!!!!!
    JUST WISH I COULD KEEP UP WITH YOU!!!!!!!
    YOUR PRETTIER than THAT WOMAN IN THE PHOTO!!!!!
    XX

    1. Oh Elizabeth you can run circles around me!! You are famous. Use a soft toothbrush you don’t want to rub your lips off! I do like that fat crayon although since I am older than you I think it works better on you…just wait a few more years!! The creeping gets worse. I should have linked to your secret. It didn’t work for me…but you always have great suggestions.

42. I love a good lipstick as my lips are so pale without it. And I get chapped lips I have to alternate days using a long-staying color with a simple gloss. The long wearing lip colors are getting a lot better as far as the drying out your pout! And I agree, a primer is the main thing to make a soft barrier between your lips and the color, and makes it last. My favorite brands are Bite, Bobbi Brown, Nars, and Urban Decay.

    The lip liner is important to keep the color from bleeding. You can make that last by lining in a soft color just outside the lip line, pat it in with the tip of your finger, pressing a little, then go over it again. You get a more muted line and it makes your lips look fuller. I always put on two ‘coats’ of lipstick…the first is full on, then blotted with a tissue, then another which it press in with my finger. It looks very natural!

    Thanks Cindy!

    Jane

    1. Jane you always have great suggestions. I agree about alternating. Try the Bobbie Brown Art Stick. It isn’t as drying and works for the days we can’t have “concrete” on our lips. I am going to try the Bite it comes highly recommended by the experts and now you.

43. Big Confession: I’m just not a lipstick kind of girl. Never have been. A little gloss and good to go. As for lip scrubs I like https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/diy-lip-scrub/#gref. Not a fan of petroleum jelly for any human purpose! You are such a wonderful advocate for our “up vs over” the hill gang! Thanks.

    1. Patti
       I am so jealous that you can still pull off “gloss”. I wore so little makeup for years. After about 62 I had to step up my game darn it! I added a natural alternative for good ole vaseline friend. I know…should have thought of it on my own!!!

44. Lipstick has always been a problem for me for all the reasons you’ve stated. Mostly, long lasting lipstick almost instantly dries out my lips, to the point where I feel like I’ve just walked the desert without water. I’ve read some of the links and made a short list of product that sounds promising. I’ll let you know if I find a winner.
    Thanks for this, I love these posts!
    Karen

45. I’ve always been such a lipstick snob but you are absolutely right, my old favorites just don’t cut it anymore. I’ve found that for staying power and moisture, I’m loving Revlon Colorstay lip liner in Sienna and Colorstay Ultimate Suede lipstick in Iconic or Boho Chic. They truly last all day and don’t dry out my lips and I can pick them up at Target.

    For color and moisture, Charlotte Tilbury in Walk of Shame and Bobbi Brown Pink Mauve lip liner are great but they just don’t last. I’m excited to read and try your suggestions. Thanks for another great post!

    Joe Anne Hust
    @joeannehust

    1. Hi Joanne
       I think what we need to do is exfoliate and moisturize at night. During the day we have to go with a more longwearing lip color. At least in my case all of the moisturizing ones creep into the “unwanted areas”. I used Revlon Colorstay for years. I am going to have to revisit that one! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

       Cindy

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