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Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, ELIZABETH ANGELL, AND BROOKE LE POER TRENCH
Expert advice on throwing yourself a party, looking good at the gym, and more.
An Interview With Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She is the author of four books, including Bobbi Brown Living Beauty (Springboard Press).
The ideal neutral lip color is like the perfect pair of jeans: It is a basic that you can dress up or down, and it will always look great on you.
Put it in neutral. The most versatile lipstick you can own is a shade that's just a bit brighter than your natural lip color. It will even out and define your lips the way a subtle coat of mascara draws attention to your eyes. For some people, that color is a peachy brown or rosy pink; for an African-American woman, it might be eggplant. Keep in mind that a neutral lipstick shouldn't be the color of concealer (a look that only works on the runway) and that a matte lipstick that is lighter than your natural lip color will wash out your face.
Try it right. Use the middle of your lower lip as a guide ...