AIBU to think that beauty gurus/vloggers should admit to having work done?

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Hi,

So specifically skin care experts/make up artists, such as Lisa Eldridge and the like.

I absolutely love her videos and never thought she looked 'done' before, but at 44, her skin is defying any signs of aging and all the creams, serums and facials in the world, aren't going to achieve that. So, surely she's been having botox, fillers etc.

Please don't get me wrong, I don't believe women (and men) should have to own up to having these procedures generally speaking, of course not and it should be down to the individual if they choose to do so and for the record, I'm not anti these procedures.

But....if this is your career, if you're claiming that your skin looks amazing because you use x and y products, it's kind of false advertising, no?

Still think Lisa looks incredible though!

What are everyone's thoughts?

I assume they all do!

Oh but then surely we should take their advice with a pinch of salt?

I think they definitely should if they are making their money off their appearance, otherwise it leads to unrealistic expectations for others and feelings of inferiority.

But you don’t know that she has been having botox or fillers. And remember, you are presumably viewing a 2D image of her in certain, flattering lighting. Meeting her in the flesh might reveal more signs of ageing.

I’m nearly 41 and frequently get comments on my skin. I don’t smoke, rarely drink, don’t lie out in the sun, wear a face cream with SPF, have never had acne and drink shit tonnes of water. It’s not teenage skin by any means, but I’m aware that it’s the only part of me holding up very well.

Presumably people who make a living as skin care experts might be exceptionally clean living?

I have a friend who works with people who appear on TV. She said there is no woman currently working in TV or any job which requires photos who has not had work done. Not one. So I never ever believe what these women say about their beauty regimes - water and lots of sleep, yeah sure!!!

I do take advice with a huge pinch of salt. I love skincare stuff although don’t tend to watch any YouTube stuff. I’m realistic enough to know that nothing in a jar will miraculously make me look ten years younger.

@Butchyrestingface, you're right, I don't know, but her face does look different to how it did before and not in the usual aging way iyswim. Again, I don't have a problem with it and whatever she's had done looks great, but I do think it's more than a bit cheeky to be advertising products that have probably had little or no effect on her appearance.

Oh confused but then surely we should take their advice with a pinch of salt?

Well of course you should take their advice with a pinch of salt - they are people who make money and get popularity for recommending beauty products which probably mostly do little but part people from their hard-earned cash!

I do think it’s possible to have very few lines in your 40’s if you’ve always stayed out of the sun and worn spf religiously.

@Butchyrestingface, you’re right, I don't know, but her face does look different to how it did before and not in the usual aging way iyswim*

Well, if her skin looks different, I agree. I was just responding to what you said in the OP. But I think PP have it, take what any of them say with a pinch of salt, regardless of whether their skin looks natural or enhanced.

I saw Jennifer Aniston in a trailer for a show recently and was immediately struck by how bloated her face looked - I immediately thought she must have had some work done and it wasn’t good.