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Do masks make people look older?

31 replies

TableNiner · 10/03/2021 21:07

They make you focus on the eyes and any crow's feet or number 11s, whereas normally you'd be able to offset it with say bright lipstick or other make up (contour, blush). I think they make me appear older (mid forties).

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StepOutOfLine · 13/03/2021 20:11

Younger because they cover marionettes. FfP2 ones especially good as tighter fitting so lift the eye area slightly.

VanillaAndOrange · 14/03/2021 22:56

No, I don't think they do. Mine are all brightly coloured/a bit quirky and some are home-made. I guess they could theoretically make you look older if the colour was unflattering to your skin tone. if you normally love to wear red lipstick then you might just be missing the drama of that splash of colour and a bright patterned mask might be the answer.

1forAll74 · 15/03/2021 02:04

I don't know if other people look older all masked up,as I cant see well when I wear my mask, as can't use my glasses as they get steamed up all the time.

LovePoppy · 15/03/2021 02:08

I got mistaken for a 17yr old

I love my mask lol

RavingAnnie · 15/03/2021 02:13

I look much better and younger in a mask. Suggesting that it's definitely the bottom of my face that's the problem.....😄

NovemberR · 15/03/2021 02:25

I think I look better in a mask. Hidden droopy jowls - clear focus on my eyes, which are easily my best feature.

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