Lipgloss is a favorite for all age groups. What's so great about lipgloss is its versatility. I've already put some on before rushing 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. Lipgloss is the perfect accessory for a night out.
Lipgloss can be wore alone, over lipstick, or over lip liner; it all depends on the look you want to achieve. Lipgloss is available in a million colors and finishes. There is sheer lipgloss, lipgloss with more color, almost like a lipstick, and lipglosses that are somewhere in between.
Lipglosses that will stay put long after a lipstick wears are off are, Bobbi Brown and NARS. These are thick and more opaque. You wouldn't need to wear anything under these, unless you choose to.
There are super sparkly lipglosses that you see on a lot of teens and twenty something's, and even with the sparkly varieties, there is extreme sparkle and subtle sparkle. A subtle sparkle can be wore by women of most ages.
There are certain guidelines for lip gloss with each age group.
Lipgloss in your 20'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.
Lipgloss in your 30'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 lipgloss that looks dripping wet, it looks over the top.
Lipgloss in your 40's - Forty is the new twenty so enjoy it! In your forties you want to avoid trends like sparkle and wet-looks. There are many glosses 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 lipgloss. If you love sparkle, it must be very subtle.
When wearing lipgloss 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 looking lipgloss.
For evening go for bolder color and age appropriate shimmer. Wear one or two coats of lipstick underneath to give your lipgloss staying power.
Follow this lipgloss guide and you will look great at every age.
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