Just because we've turned 50, doesn't mean we can't grow old gracefully. Here are some final tips for looking your best after 50.
Our face shape changes as we age. Many of us discover our cheekbones for the first time in our 50s… but sadly also our crow’s feet, so make-up needs to reflect that. Smokey eyes with pale lipstick is a very flattering palette on older women.
Women can start to look washed out as they age. Don’t compensate by piling on the bright colours or you’ll look like a drag queen. Choose matte shades in neutral colours like grey and taupe, but avoid frosted and shimmer make-up as it just gets stuck in the cracks.
Skin dries and dulls, so switch to a dewy, younger look. Swap heavy matte foundations and powder for light-reflecting tinted moisturizers, and don’t go too pale. For more coverage, mix your foundation with a tinted moisturizer.
As oestrogen levels fall, many women start sprouting whiskers. Electrolysis is a permanent solution but is pricey and leaves scabs in the short-term. Threading is a good option, and some people swear by facial epilators.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Dry skin is very aging so slap on a decent moisturizer daily but pricey eye and lip creams are probably a waste of money.
Invest in a silk pillowcase to stop your face looking as creased as an elephant’s bottom in the morning.
At 50 you will never look 30 again but if you do decide to go down the cosmetic surgery route with fillers or Botox, use them sparingly. A less invasive option is a chemical peel.
Your top lip loses fullness, so use a neutral lip pencil to define your lips, soften the Cupid’s bow and prevent lip bleed. Never be tempted to have lip fillers – nobody looks good with a trout pout
Getting your teeth whitened will knock years off. Aim for a natural finish by a professional – the cost of made-to-measure bleaching trays from a dentist has tumbled so there’s no need to burn your gums off with cheap, badly-fitting trays.
Madonna, 56, proved that no matter how young your body looks, your hands will always betray your age. Just keep your hands well moisturized and nails clean, and neatly square-oval shaped.
The “power brow” is in fashion, but women in their fifties may have plucked their brows into non-existence. Use an angled eyebrow brush and dark powder make-up to thicken your brows, but don’t be tempted to get thick, black slugs tattooed on your forehead.
A light fake tan can work wonders on older skin. Find the one that gives you a glow that’s closest to your own skin tone, and exfoliate well before applying.
A bronzer will give over 50s faces a more youthful glow. The trick to using a bronzer is to choose one only two shades darker than your natural face colour and use it sparingly.
Turning 50 has never been so popular.... or looked so good!
Our face shape changes as we age. Many of us discover our cheekbones for the first time in our 50s… but sadly also our crow’s feet, so make-up needs to reflect that. Smokey eyes with pale lipstick is a very flattering palette on older women.
Women can start to look washed out as they age. Don’t compensate by piling on the bright colours or you’ll look like a drag queen. Choose matte shades in neutral colours like grey and taupe, but avoid frosted and shimmer make-up as it just gets stuck in the cracks.
Skin dries and dulls, so switch to a dewy, younger look. Swap heavy matte foundations and powder for light-reflecting tinted moisturizers, and don’t go too pale. For more coverage, mix your foundation with a tinted moisturizer.
As oestrogen levels fall, many women start sprouting whiskers. Electrolysis is a permanent solution but is pricey and leaves scabs in the short-term. Threading is a good option, and some people swear by facial epilators.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Dry skin is very aging so slap on a decent moisturizer daily but pricey eye and lip creams are probably a waste of money.
Invest in a silk pillowcase to stop your face looking as creased as an elephant’s bottom in the morning.
At 50 you will never look 30 again but if you do decide to go down the cosmetic surgery route with fillers or Botox, use them sparingly. A less invasive option is a chemical peel.
Your top lip loses fullness, so use a neutral lip pencil to define your lips, soften the Cupid’s bow and prevent lip bleed. Never be tempted to have lip fillers – nobody looks good with a trout pout
Getting your teeth whitened will knock years off. Aim for a natural finish by a professional – the cost of made-to-measure bleaching trays from a dentist has tumbled so there’s no need to burn your gums off with cheap, badly-fitting trays.
Madonna, 56, proved that no matter how young your body looks, your hands will always betray your age. Just keep your hands well moisturized and nails clean, and neatly square-oval shaped.
The “power brow” is in fashion, but women in their fifties may have plucked their brows into non-existence. Use an angled eyebrow brush and dark powder make-up to thicken your brows, but don’t be tempted to get thick, black slugs tattooed on your forehead.
A light fake tan can work wonders on older skin. Find the one that gives you a glow that’s closest to your own skin tone, and exfoliate well before applying.
A bronzer will give over 50s faces a more youthful glow. The trick to using a bronzer is to choose one only two shades darker than your natural face colour and use it sparingly.
Turning 50 has never been so popular.... or looked so good!
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