10 Best Lipsticks for Older Women for Smooth, Even Color

Photographed by CARLOS and ALYSE. Stylist: Fiona Green. Hair: Jenni Iva Wimmerstedt. Makeup: Andrew Colvin. Manicure: Elina Ogawa. Model: Brandi Quinones. Dress by Emilia Wickstead. Ear Cuff by Charlotte Chesnais.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Like everything else on our faces, our lips naturally change as we age. The best lipsticks for older women—thanks

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