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Best tip for the mat-ure woman?

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BalloonSlayer · 02/02/2011 16:26

I have at last bought my first under-eye concealer to cover up the black shadows. I have had black shadows under my eyes for 20 years but it's only recently I have started to say: What. The. FUCK. when seeing myself in a mirror.

The change is amazing.

I haven't thought "Oh hello Mum" when catching a glimpse of myself in a mirror since using it.

I am so delighted.

What other clever tricks am I missing out on?

Give me your best tips... please. Old lady needs help with clothes and make up.

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FaffTastic · 02/02/2011 18:50

Have you had your eyebrows shaped (plucked, waxed or threaded)? Getting it done professionaly can make a HUGE difference to your overall facial appearance.

cybbo · 02/02/2011 18:52

first of all CONGRATS on the concealer

Second of all, where have you been? I couldnt live without my concealer

A decent blusher is a great perk me up too. A creamy one better than powder

eyelash curlers

cabbageroses · 02/02/2011 18:55

How old are you?

My top tips:

Get your teeth whitened ( professionally) nad straightened if you can fford it.

Use make up-especially foundation ( sheer not cement) and blusher in subtle colours.

Get a nice hair cut and low-lights/ colour if you are greying.

If you over overweight, lose it. Plump and old=older. Sorry!

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BalloonSlayer · 02/02/2011 20:19

Thanks all.

To answer questions: I'm 46. And I'm not overweight, I do dye my hair and my teeth are quite white. Which makes it all the more alarming that I look like a 50 year old who's had a hard life! Confused

I agree I ought to try the eyebrows. And maybe I'll have another go at the eyelash curlers. I can't remember having much luck with them back in the day, but it's worth trying again.

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FellatioNelson · 02/02/2011 20:23

I really do think I've reached the stage where the only thing that will stop me thinking 'Oh hello Mum' at 7am every day is invasive surgery.

brimfull · 02/02/2011 20:23

god I am 48
don't feel like mature woman

agnethafaltskog · 02/02/2011 20:47

Here's my tip: stop thinking of yourself as old. Stop picking holes in your appearence. Because in 20 years time you will look back at photos/videos of yourself and be amazed at how vibrant and attractive you looked. So enjoy it - I am Smile

traceybath · 02/02/2011 20:49

Ggirl - how was Bath?

And yes decent make-up, eyebrows done and blusher.

I actually think blusher would be my desert island item.

brimfull · 02/02/2011 21:01

tracey-bath was lovely , had lunch at jika-jika,wandered round the fab shops wishing I had more money

dh and I loved the loft ,we would never have found those shops without your guide so thanks

onebatmother · 02/02/2011 21:19

But but but WHICH under eye concealer? I am using a general estee lauder one and it's basically highlighting my bags by turning them ARTIFICIAL LIMB PINK.

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BalloonSlayer · 02/02/2011 21:24

Obviously I am not an expert but I use Max Factor foundation so I got a Max Factor one, hoping that the two colours would match, or at least not clash.

What foundation do you use?

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Honeymum · 02/02/2011 23:17

Chanel vitalumiere. £££ but makes me look like I've had another couple of hours in bed. And is a great match for my skin (kinda olive-y sallow on a bad day) but makes it look better at the same time. I loves it. And i use a primer - either the mac one, or clarins beauty flash to help the make up go on and stay on all day. If I've got lots of time I use a neutral eye shadow - got a nice bobbi brown one at the moment. I always use bronzer (bobbi brown again) and blusher (bronzer on its own makes you look like you haven't had a proper wash for some reason). Finally I'm a big touche eclat fan. And I get my eyebrows threaded once a fortnight. I'm 42 and I do 5 times more on the beauty front than I did at 22 - you have to run faster to keep up these days. Trying to lose a bit of weight is good too - if you need to. I've dropped half a stone lately and I feel much more cheerful about my appearance. I think it's right to say that when we look back we'll think forty-something is positively youthful [hopeful emoticon]

cabbageroses · 03/02/2011 07:41

I have used loads of under eye concealers as me and my family have very purple shadows.

best one yet is Bobbi Brown. They do so many shades - around 16- and it stays put.

noddyholder · 03/02/2011 08:38

A nude lip pencil and a lip plumping clear gloss is very youthful.
Bouncy clean un'done' hair
Nude eyeshadows and loads of brown mascara

Ashbury · 03/02/2011 13:45

Lip stick/tint/gloss - brings so much colour to the face, makes all the difference.
"Less is more" in regard to all makeup.
Clean, well-cut hair.

MayorNaze · 03/02/2011 13:47

tame unruly hairs ie lady-tache, moles that sprout etc - VERY aging

can i hijack slightly to say ggirl and tracey that i LOVE jikajika it is my favourite and my best :)

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