As you age, your lips can lose fullness and form a thinner appearance.
So when it comes to choosing lipstick for mature lips, shade selection is vital to make lips look fuller. If you love a bright lip by all means go for it, however for a universally flattering flush, neutral shades are generally more flattering and youthful – and choosing one staple shade for day and night makes your daily beauty routine quicker and easier!
Beauty tip: The first step to healthy, fuller lips is to apply a hydrating balm daily. Keep one in your bag and apply as needed throughout the day.

Welleco Organic Cacao Lip Balm, $29
CHOOSING THE RIGHT NEUTRAL FOR YOUR SKIN TONE
- Neutrals and nude shades for mature women are completely different to younger women which are usually light and beige in tone – and on mature skins are very unforgiving and can make teeth look yellow.
- Mature nudes and neutrals are soft shades include caramel, peaches, roses that provide a natural flush to the lip (rather than a ‘painted on’ effect).
- The general rule of thumb to find the perfect neutral or nude shade, choose a colour that is two shades darker than your natural lip.
LIGHT/FAIR SKINTONE
Best neutrals for fair and fair skin tones include peaches, apricots, light or rose pinks.

Kat Von D Beauty lipstick in Melancholia, $30, Sephora
MEDIUM SKIN TONES
Beige nudes similar to a dusty rose will flatter medium tones. Avoid cool undertones that run the risk of washing out your complexion.

Giorgio Armani Rouge D’Armani lipstick No. 103, $55, David Jones
OLIVE OR LIGHT BROWN
Caramel-toned nudes with peachy bases complement olive or light brown skin tones.

Stila Shimmer Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, $32, Mecca
DARK SKIN TONES
Warm shades flatter dark skins as does nude/neutral shades in the plum family. Avoid matte formulas and opt for creamy, hydrating or gloss finishes.

Hourglass Girl Lip Stylo in ‘Liberator’ $46, Mecca