Editor Tip: For softer color distribution, gently dab the product across your lips and blend by rubbing your lips together.Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, avocado oil, sesame seed oil | Finish: Satin | Available Shades: 35Best Everyday: Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing LipstickBurt’s BeesBurt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing LipstickWhy It’s Worth It: If you thought Burt’s Bees only made that iconic, minty, yellow tube of chapstick, think again — those bees are up to much more than just that. The brand’s 100% Natural Moisturizing Lipstick is a drugstore hidden gem, ready to color and hydrate to the max. With full coverage and eight hours of locked-in moisture, this satin lipstick toes the line between sheer and solid, making it a perfect everyday call. Save the bees, and save this lipstick a spot in your purse.Editor Tip: If you already have the Burt’s Bees chapstick, use it as a moisturizing primer before you apply the lipstick.Key Ingredients: Beeswax, moringa oil, raspberry seed oil, vitamin E | Finish: Satin, natural | Available Shades: 18Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy should I choose a lipstick for mature skin?While moisturizing lip products like lip balms, lip oils, and lip masks reliably treat your lips right, it’s understandable if you don’t want to sacrifice your favorite red lipstick in the name of hydration. Thankfully, you don’t have to. In the future, seek out lipsticks that are thoughtfully formulated with hydrating ingredients that apply smoothly without settling into fine lines on the lips.Cosmetic chemist Ginger King tells Allure that taking this extra step to find a hydrating lipstick is worthwhile. “For mature women, the selection of lipstick is trickier because they tend to have thinner and drier lips.” A safe bet, King says, is to “choose a more muted tone and just a hydrating sheer color; a tinted lip balm may be more suitable than a fully pigmented lipstick.”What should I look for in lipstick for mature skin?Hyaluronic acid is a beneficial ingredient for older women. “Hyaluronic acid provides hydration and plumpness — it also helps fill in the cracks on the surface of the lips by drawing in moisture, also known as a humectant,” says Badro.Other moisturizing heavy hitters are emollients like shea butter and cocoa butter, which work to soften dry cracks and blur the appearance of fine lines. These ingredients are also responsible for giving your lipstick formulas that easy-gliding feeling. Regarding ingredients to avoid, Guth recommends steering clear of matte lipstick formulas, as they’re drier in consistency and may highlight fine lines.How should I apply lipstick for mature skin?Aside from seeking more nourishing ingredients for your maturing lips, your application technique plays a vital role in your finished look. To enhance the look of your lips, start with a clear lip balm to prime and prep the area. “Primers are a great way to ensure that the products stay in place and can prevent feathering, which can draw attention to fine lines,” Guth says.
13 Best Lipsticks for Mature Skin of 2024 That Won’t Accentuate Fine Lines, According to Makeup Artists
