It’s normal to lose color in your lips as you age. Science backs this up. But Bobbi Brown, makeup artist and founder of Jones Road Beauty, says you can make your pout appear more vibrant and full by using the right product. The beauty pro boasts decades of industry experience and often shares her tips with fans. From the best face-transforming beauty looks for women over 50 to how to “really make the eyes stand out,” the 68-year-old never steers us wrong. Now, she’s sharing her simple method for finding your best natural lip color without spending hundreds of dollars.
“While trial and error really is the best way to find the ideal lip color, one trick can point you in the right direction,” Brown notes. “Gently bite your lip, then use the color that appears after a few seconds as a guide.” Just like skin tones vary, everyone has a different natural lip shade—some are light or dark pink, while others may be red. If you can’t find the perfect hue, Brown suggests creating your own. “You can make your own bespoke lipcolor by combining various products until you find your perfect match (I created a color that mimics my natural pout and named it Me!).”
Jones Road Beauty The Lippie Stick
Jones Road Beauty Cool Gloss
Consider mixing two products like The Lip Pencil, The Classic Lip, or The Cool Gloss to create your perfect shade. Start with the lippie that comes closest to your natural color, then add more or less pencil or gloss until you land on the right shade. It’s that simple!
Want to add some of Brown’s favorite products to your makeup bag? Check out some past recommendations below.
Jones Road Beauty The Classic Lip
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Emily Goldman is the deputy digital director at Prevention. She’s spent her career editing and writing about health, wellness, beauty, fashion, and food for Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Bridal Guide, Good Housekeeping, and more. She’s loved all things health and wellness since starting her bi-weekly podcast Pancreas Pals—a series all about the highs and lows of living life with type 1 diabetes. When not podcasting, she spends most of her time curled up with a good book or watching a period piece on BBC.
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