Makeup Artists Reveal The Tricks To Wearing Lipstick After 50
Huff PostAndreas Kuehn via Getty Images Remember when you used to slap on a coat of lipstick as you dashed out the door — and still managed to look great? “It’s called lipstick ‘feathering,’ because instead of a sharp, crisp line around the lips, it can look like a feather around the edges — a bit soft and never defined,” explained makeup artist Mila Thomas. “Lip glosses applied on top of lipsticks are common culprits.” Makeup artist Jamie Greenberg said that matte products might be a better fit for an older cosmetics user. Thomas explained the reason why: “If the formula is too wet, it will more easily bleed into the skin beyond the lip line.” Yes, you need to ‘prep’ your lips now. After you apply one coat of lipstick, lightly blot lips with the tissue.” Add another coat: “The two-coat layering technique, with blotting in between, will make the color more long-lasting and help it stay in place,” Greenberg explained, Finally, a bit of powder: “Dab the entire lip area with a bit of translucent powder and you should be ready to go,” Greenberg said.