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Chanel Rouge
Coco Ultra
Hydrating Lip
Colour in Olga, $36Colour in Olga, $36
CoverGirl
Colour in Olga, $36
Colorlicious
Colour in Olga, $36
Lipstick in
Colour in Olga, $36
Enchantress
Blush, $5.99Blush, $5.99
Maybelline
New York Color
Sensational Rebel
Bloom in Power
Peony, $7.49Peony, $7.49
Estée Lauder
Peony, $7.49
Pure Color Envy
Shine Sculpting Shine
Lipstick in
Surreal Sun, $30Surreal Sun, $30
Clarins
Surreal Sun, $30
Joli Rouge
Perfect Shine
Sheer Lipstick in
Coral Dahlia, $27Coral Dahlia, $27
Gucci
Coral Dahlia, $27
Luxurious
Coral Dahlia, $27
Moisture Rich
Coral Dahlia, $27
Coral Dahlia, $27
Lipstick in
Begonia, $39Begonia, $39
Clinique
Begonia, $39
Long
Begonia, $39
Last Soft Matte
Begonia, $39
Lipstick in Matte
Begonia, $39
Magenta, $16
Dolce & Gabbana
Classic Cream
Lipstick in
Shocking, $33Shocking, $33
Laura Mercier
Shocking, $33
Crème Smooth
Shocking, $33
Lip Colour in
Shocking, $33
Portofno Red, $27
COMBOS
LIPS
“The secret to keeping a bright pout looking modern is to make it the focus of your
makeup,” says Pat McGrath, Gucci Cosmetics artistic director.
GOOFPROOF PREP A well-hydrated mouth ensures smooth color appli-
cation and extends staying power, says Kate Lee, a Chanel celebrity makeup
artist. Exfoliate if necessary (experts swear by mixing coconut oil and sugar),
then try Lee’s technique: “Drench your lips” with a layer of balm while applying
the rest of your makeup, then remove it. If you’re combating fne lines or thinning
lips, use a neutral liner to enlarge the shape and prevent feathering.
FIND A FLATTERING SHADE “Look at the undertone rather than the
color itself,” says McGrath. Fair skin: Blue-based reds or peach-infused pinks neu-
tralize the fushing common with pale coloring. Medium tones: All shades enhance
warm complexions except blue-based ones, which can wash you out. Dark skin:
Magenta or fuchsia hues with deep red undertones are the most complimentary.
TRICKS AT EVERY AGE Try these adjustments in every decade. 20s:
Don’t be afraid to venture into new texture territory. 30s: Conceal bags under
your eyes, since bright lipsticks magnify dark circles. 40s: Sheer moisturizing
formulas help plump lips without bleeding into fne lines. 50s & 60s: Rich reds
create the illusion of a whiter smile without tacking years onto your face.
NAILS
“A vibrant orange, coral, or pink nail adds the perfect pop of color, not unlike a
statement shoe or necklace,” says Michelle Saunders, an Essie celebrity manicurist.
MAKE IT LAST A chip-free manicure requires starting with clean, dry nail
beds, says Saunders, the brains behind the paint jobs at Carolina Herrera. How-to:
Wipe of all residue with polish remover. We like Zoya’s Remove Plus ($9.99). Next,
fle your nails; a rounded, almond shape looks most modern, explains Lippmann.
Last, wash your hands, then swipe each nail with an acetone-soaked cotton round.
POLISH LIKE A PRO “The biggest mistake women make when doing
their own nails is trying to achieve the color they see in the bottle on the frst
coat,” says Lippmann. Remember, you’ll get full coverage on the second applica-
tion. Choose a base coat depending on your needs—a growth booster? a ridge
fller?—then wait two minutes between layers. Finish with a glossy top coat.
TRICKS AT EVERY AGE Adapt the trend in every decade. 20s: Experi-
ment with nail art. 30s: Try a long-lasting formula like CND’s Vinylux system,
which ensures a week sans nicks. 40s: Prevent cracking and peeling with a nail-
hardening base coat. 50s & 60s: Select shimmery pinks to camoufage ridges. n
CHIC
See WHERE TO BUY for Shopping detailS
Givenchy
Le Vernis in Rose
Évocation, $22
Zoya Nail
Lacquer in
Eden, $9
Sally Hansen
Complete
Salon Manicure
in Hello
Pretty, $7.99
Burberry Nail
Polish in Bright
Coral Red, $22
JinSoon Nail
Lacquer in
Farouche, $18
Essie Nail
Color in Secret
Stash, $8.50
OPI Nail Lacquer
in Romantically
Involved, $9.50
Deborah
Lippmann Nail
Color in It’s
Raining Men, $18
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