I ’m at a lovely in-the-middle age, one I’d describe as being somewhere between a matte lipstick and a glossy lip balm.

Well, I decided to take matters into my own hands and consult a color expert to create the perfect custom lipstick shade just for me. And for a cool $65, my expectations were high.

Beautiful color. No weird fragrance (thank you ... or simply on the prowl for a nude brown-pink lipstick for everyday wear — why not give a tube or two of $5 Maybelline’s Color Sensational ...