How do I hide wrinkles?

[Kazzawazzawo0]

Basically that. I'm 50 and suddenly these bast*rd wrinkles are appearing everywhere - around my mouth, between my eyebrows, around my eyes ..

What's the best way to disguise them and/or get rid of them?

Botox not an option, too expensive and too scary!

I don't wear foundation, because it always seems to make my skin look flaky. I have some body shop bb cream and also the blur stuff they do for under foundation.

I wear very little makeup normally, just as touch of mascara and blusher, but would like to have the option of disguising the wrinkles for special occasions.

I bought some serum from aldi, which I've used for the first time tonight.

Aquaphor - pea sized drop, rub it all over your face and neck, then splash with warm water, pat dry, applied light makeup, as needed. Sometimes just around nose (hide redness) or around eyes (hide dark circles). Aquaphor plumps up "fine lines". But for wrinkles, there's no hiding them, I think, except in low light. : ) You'll want yearly IPL or fraxel(laser) for that. IPL reduces redness, and pigmentation - gives you back the clear complexion of your youth. Fraxel (more expensive than IPL) stimulates collagen production and removes top layer. Start doing this now - and you won't have prune face when you are 60.
Serum, unless it is prescription strength, will do nothing, except maybe smell good. Heavy duty wrinkles require heavy duty solutions.

I guess they are more fine lines than wrinkles mostly. I'll take a look at aquaphor, thanks.

Is there any particular make you recommend?

I find specs are a great distraction.

I think pretty much any moisturiser will plump up the surrounding skin and minimise them - it's just a case of finding one that suits you.

And at the risk of sounding like the voice of doom, don't worry about them. If I could choose between more wrinkles and getting my jawline back, I'd take the wrinkles any day.

Just realised that bit about wrinkles version jawline doesn't quite make sense What I was trying to say was that I would happily accept a faceful of wrinkles in return for getting my jawline back.

It's funny you should say that. I've just lost half a stone and I'm sure all of it has come off my face instead of my waist, making said wrinkles more obvious!

I do sometimes wear specs, but usually contact lenses when out and about.

If I were to use foundation to hide lines, what should I be doing, any good YouTube tutorial recommendations and good product recommendations?

I use botox, but have also had outstanding results with medical-grade chemical peels, and, to a lesser extent, laser (IPL and Fraxel.)

My husband teases me because I have a very smooth face and tons of grey hair. I adore my grey hair

The most important thing is prevention, though, sunscreen, lots of rest, no smoking, and train yourself to avoid furrowing your brows.

Do you do the peels yourself

Are they painful

try an illuminating product? i like nars copacobana and think it works quite well

Thanks for the tips. I struggle with Sun protection, tend to have chemicals that irritate my facial skin.

Where would I put the illuminating product?

Is it possible to do the peeling yourself or is it a salon treatment?

Kazza, I also have sensitive skin. I like the Cetaphil moisturizer with sunscreen, SPF 50, but Skinceuticals has nice sunscreen, as does Obagi.

There are tons of women who do their own peels at home, but also a few horror stories. I have done light peels at home, but tend to go to a medical spa for deeper ones. Once your skin gets to a good point, you can focus on prevention and peel once yearly.

I must sound very overdone, but I actually am quite average in looks, a bit plain, even, but I do get compliments on my skin. This is nice for me as I had acne for years.

Oh, also, when I cleanse my face, I use a moisturizing cleanser with glycolic acid. It does not provide a dramatic short-term effect but over months it works great. I follow it up with a lovely scrub.

NARS has great stuff. What is an illuminating product? The only makeup I use is polish on my toenails.

Thanks for the info pitiless, I'll take a look at those.

What sort of light peeling do you use at home?

Unfortunately I'm in no position to spend anything much at the moment, so I'm having to very picky about what I buy.

\link{https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/08/1c/88/081c88cb27cc7ad0c2c74771f18dcede.jpg\here is a guide} i find even a little on the cheekbones make a difference.

i do like elemis products too check them out on qvc for affordable sets.

can't be arsed with botox or any intense treatments. we just age and it's life! imo people who mess about too much with expensive fillers etc just look odd

Yes, the peels can be painful. At the spa they direct a little fan at one's face. I have a high pain tolerance and that has helped me get deeper peels.

Oh, be careful with peels and laser if you have olive, tan, or brown skin. They certainly can be done, but can cause hypo- or hyper-pigmentation if done incorrectly. I am very pale. If I were not, I would go to someone with lots of experience with my skin tone.

There are some good websites with info- realself is one, MUAC, and some others I forget. Do lots of research first.

Kazza, I totally respect your budgetary limitations. I use these peel pads:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00B5PEHIU/ref=mpssa112?qid=1444596227&sr=8-2&pi=SY200QL40&keywords=unwrinkle+peel+pads&dpPl=1&dpID=41BwC%2BnoWCL&ref=plSrchh__

And this:
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000NN5HFM/ref=mpsa11?qid=1444596490&sr=8-1&pi=SY2000_QL40&keywords=aqua+glycolic+facial+cleanser&dpPl=1&dpID=41UlJswlqLL&ref=plSrch

And this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0000CCW1N/ref=mpssa111?qid=1444596666&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Micro+e+dermabrasion&dpPl=1&dpID=41PffBGtQ-L&ref=plSrch

Please note that the scrub is environmentally bad as it contains microbeads. I am looking for something different.

Please don't think I am pushing any particular brands: just sharing.

I sent you Amazon UK links, because I guess that is where you are? I am in the US. If you want more reviews of the products, look at Amazon US, if you like.

Astra- I totally agree that folks can look very odd with botox and fillers! I have made my family and friends promise to tell me straight up if I start looking strange. It is a slippery slope and I am not 100% sure that I would be able to recognize it myself.

Thanks pitiless, yes I am in the uk, thanks.

Anytime! I love talking about this stuff!

I am almost 50, btw, and just started taking care of my skin a few years ago. One can get improvement at any age.

That's good to know pitiless . I was despairing the other day, they seemed to suddenly appear. The ones that bother me most are the frown line between my brows and the vertical lines down to my lips.

I get a decent light peel with 30% glycolic acid from skinrxclinic.com. I only do it in the winter. (