As a teen, I bought into the (misguided) allure of caking my face in layers of foundation, my lashes in thick coats of black mascara and my cheeks in the brightest blusher I could find. I recall someone telling me that as one gets older, wearing so much makeup becomes less appealing because, ironically, it makes you look older. I remember inwardly rolling my eyes. But now I know. Don’t get me wrong, I am not eschewing makeup. But sometimes a lot less is more. And super chic. Nothing says this like a luxe red lipstick on an otherwise bare face.
1. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in Charnel £35, chanel.com
2. Fenty Beauty Icon Semi Matte in Kissin’ Kutie £18, boots.com
3. Gucci Beauty Rouge À Lèvres Matte in Valeria Rose £36, selfridges.com
4. Byredo Emotions Collection in Transported £40, byredo.com
5. Pat McGrath Love Collection Satin Allure in Crimson Ecstasy £26, patmcgrath.com
