Metallic Makeup Tips for Your 50s

Go for soft shimmery shades to get a luminous look. Also, see tips on how to apply blush and create a beautiful red lip. When you're ready for a new look, try our Instant Makeup Makeover!

By Ariana Finlayson

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iman
Dimitrios Kambouris
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Iman

For an ultra lush pout like Iman's, layer a sparkly gloss over your lipstick. "This adds moisture and makes lips appear fuller," says makeup artist Angelique Velez.
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George Pimentel
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Oprah Winfrey

A deep metallic plum lipstick looks beautiful on darker skin tones. Just check out Oprah working the look.
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Jemal Countess
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Allison Janney

Allison Janney plays up her eyes with a blend of shimmers. To intensify this look, add a bit of black eyeliner.
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Mathew Imaging
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Rita Wilson

If you're going for shimmer on your lips and cheeks like Rita Wilson, keep the rest of your makeup matte.
Mark Sullivan
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Sharon Stone

"You can always add a little glitter to a lip gloss or on top of a lipstick," says MAC senior makeup artist Fatima Thomas. That way, you control if you want a subtle shiny lip or more intense look like Sharon Stone's.
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Olay Skin Tip For Your 50s

As we age, our skin's moisture barrier becomes increasingly sensitive to our external environment, readily losing the moisture it once had. Use a high SPF anti-aging moisturizer with ingredients such as niacinamide and penta-peptides, to improve and protect the natural moisturizing factors in your skin for a more radiant look.

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