Finding the perfect lipstick color can transform your look, adding vibrancy and complementing your features. But some shades can also work against you, especially on mature skin, by exaggerating lines or washing out your complexion.
Avoiding certain lipstick colors can help keep your look fresh, youthful, and glowing. Here’s a list of 17 lipstick colors to skip if you have an older face, and why these shades can sometimes add years instead of taking them away.
Dark Brown
Dark brown lipstick may look chic, but it can easily make older faces appear drawn. The deep hue often dulls the complexion and highlights fine lines around the lips, creating a shadowed effect that ages the face.
Matte Black
While edgy, matte black can create harsh lines and draw attention to lip texture. The matte finish often emphasizes dryness, which can make the lips look thinner and accentuate age-related creasing.
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
Cool-Toned Purples
Purples with cool undertones can have an unflattering effect on mature skin. These shades can highlight undertones in the skin that are less vibrant, giving a slightly sallow appearance and making the lips seem less full.
Frosted Pink
The frosted, shimmery finish in frosted pink lipsticks tends to settle into lines, making lips appear more wrinkled. Additionally, the cool, shiny tone can wash out the complexion, especially on older skin.
Neon Orange
Neon orange is bold but can be overpowering for mature faces. This vivid color may contrast sharply with skin tones, drawing attention away from the rest of the face and emphasizing any signs of aging around the mouth.
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
Pale Nude
Pale nude can drain color from the face, making mature skin look dull and tired. The lack of contrast between the lip color and skin can make lips disappear, giving a flat and less youthful appearance.
Deep Plum
Deep plum, though dramatic, can be aging on mature skin. It has a dark, moody tone that can make lips appear thinner and accentuate any wrinkles or lines, especially in a matte or semi-matte finish.
Bright Fuchsia
Bright fuchsia can be overly intense and take attention away from the natural glow of mature skin. The cool undertones can highlight sallowness or uneven tones, making the face look older.
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
Dark Burgundy
Dark burgundy can feel heavy on an older face. The rich shade can make lips look thinner and give the face a more severe, aged look as it can exaggerate shadows and lines.
Metallic Gold
Metallic gold is a tricky shade that can easily appear tacky and accentuate fine lines around the mouth. The reflective quality may make lips look uneven and doesn’t flatter mature skin tones well.
True Blue
True blue lipstick is eye-catching but tends to clash with mature skin tones. It can bring out cooler undertones in an aging complexion, making the face look paler and highlighting any discoloration around the lips.
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
Charcoal Gray
Charcoal gray can wash out natural warmth in the skin, making the face appear dull. The color is unconventional and may draw unwanted attention to fine lines and the overall texture of mature lips.
Bubblegum Pink
This youthful, cool-toned shade often lacks the depth needed to complement mature skin. Bubblegum pink can create a washed-out effect and may look too light against an aging complexion.
Shimmery Coral
While coral can be flattering, the shimmery version settles into fine lines, emphasizing lip texture. The shimmer reflects light, highlighting any lip creases and making lips appear drier.
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
Deep Wine
Deep wine shades can feel overwhelming on mature skin, often making the face appear overly formal or stark. This dark hue may emphasize lip lines, detracting from a youthful look.
Icy Lavender
Icy lavender is a cool-toned, light purple that doesn’t typically suit mature skin. The pale color can wash out the complexion and add an unnatural contrast, which can emphasize any sallowness in the skin.
Bright Red with Blue Undertones
Bright red can be beautiful, but versions with strong blue undertones can clash with mature skin, highlighting any cooler undertones in the complexion. It can make lips look thinner and draw attention to lines around the mouth.
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
More from The Style Trunk
- 25 Stylish Short Haircuts for Women Over 60 Who Want to Look Younger
- 16 Haircuts Men Find Incredibly Attractive on Women
- Seniors, Stop Making These 17 Fashion Mistakes for a More Flattering Look
- Want to Firm Up Your Skin? Try These 15 Superfoods
- 20 Eye Makeup Faux Pas That Can Add Years to Your Face
Like The Style Trunk’s content? Follow us on MSN.
