Lipstick is not only a complement to facial makeup, but it is the main key to covering a face that looks fresher and brighter. Therefore, the selection of colors and how it is used must be very much considered.

Especially for women who are 40 years of age and over, the selection of lipstick and how to wear it is increasingly important so that the face does not look pale and still looks young naturally.

Lipstick that doesn't match undertone skin, can make the face look pale, even like pain, said artist's makeup, Kerrin Jackson, quoted from Express, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

In order to appear younger and fresher at the age of 40 years and over, Kerrin suggested that every woman understands the undertone of her skin first. This will help choose a suitable lipstick color.

For warm undertone owners, it is recommended to use red brick, coral, or orange lipstick. These colors highlight the natural rona of warm undertone or warm skin.

Cool undertone owners are advised to use lipstick with a cold color feel, but not extreme. This color is ideal and highlights cool tone and is good.

"The soft plum, light berry, or bright pink color is ideal for highlighting the cool tone without making it look pale," he added.

For the owner of the neutral undertone, you can choose all lipstick colors. However, it is recommended for women aged 40 years to avoid the nude color, because it will make the look older and paler.

"Avoid the color that is too pale, so that the face looks fresh and alive," he said.

Some tips for wearing lipstick to make it look fuller and younger at the age of 40 years and over are as follows.

1. Use lip prime before wearing lipstick so that the results are smoother and the color lasts longer.

2. Apply the concession on the edge of the lips to create more lip effects.

3. Use two lipstick colors, which are darker on the edge and brighter in the middle, to add dimension.

4. Add a little gloss or highlighter in the middle of the lips, so that it looks fresh and chewy.

Along with increasing age, lips can indeed appear thinner due to the reduced collagen. But with that right technique, you can still create a full and young impression, concluded Kerrin Jackson.


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