Lip gloss is a favorite for all age groups. What's so great about lip gloss is its versatility. I've already put some on, and rushed to the gym, just to add a little color. It's also great for the office as long as its not super sparkly or wet looking. It's also the perfect accessory for a night out.
It can be worn alone, over lipstick, or over lip liner; it all depends on the look you want to achieve. It is available in a zillion colors and finishes. There are sheer, ones with more color, almost like a lipstick, and glosses that are somewhere in between.
The ones that will stay put long after a lipstick wears are off are, Bobbi Brown and NARS lip gloss. These are thick and more opaque. You wouldn't need to wear anything under these, unless you choose to.
You will see the super sparkly versions on a lot of teens and twenty something's. It seems like even with sparkle, there are variation, extreme sparkle and subtle sparkle. A subtle sparkle can be worn by women of most ages.
There are certain guidelines for it with each age group.
In your twenty's - Anything go's. You're young so have fun! Go for vibrant colors and experiment with sparkle. You are the trend-setters, so people expect to see fun colors on you. If you work in an office, always tone it down, remember, you want to be taken seriously.
In your thirty's - You're still very young and can enjoy many trends. You want to avoid extreme sparkle, as it will only make you look older. Don't go overboard on lip gloss that looks dripping wet, it looks over the top.
In your forty's - You are the new twenty so enjoy it! In your forties you want to avoid trends like sparkle and wet-looks. There are many available that you can wear, just avoid extremes. If you love a color but find it too sheer, choose a similar colored lipstick, wear one or two coats, and top it with gloss.
When wearing gloss for a Saturday afternoon, run to the market, or quick workout (yes, some of us wear it to the gym,) there is no need to wear anything underneath. The look is low key, so opt for light colors.
For the office always go for neutral tones; avoid extremes such as sparkle or slick lip gloss.
For evening go for bolder color and age appropriate shimmer. Wear one or two coats of lipstick underneath to give your lip gloss staying power.
Follow this and you will look great at any age.
Rebekah Bono is Beauty and Fashion editor for online fashion magazine, The Glamour Gal, and the Cosmetics Editor for BellaOnline, the Voice of Women. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rebekah_Mack_Bono |
