You look tired.

[beechie12]

Got told this twice earlier in the week by two different people. I think they were genuinely concerned and not being bitchy but it made me feel like shit as I had on a full face of makeup and slept well. My BMI is always low at 18.6 which I think doesn't help the haggard look at 40. Anyone do fillers? I don't mind Botox but scared of fillers Any home remedies. I feel about 90 :(

Are you stressed out? My stress shows on my face and when I feel better I look less tired again. Hope you’re okay, it’s always shit when people say that even when innocent

Oh yes I've had this comment. I had a similar BMI to you when I was younger and facial features which tend to looking gaunt when my weight is lower. Add to that dry, pale skin and blue-grey circles under my eyes, I sometimes look more Walking Dead than just tired!

I don't have any miracle cures so will watch this thread hopefully. I've noticed the colour I'm wearing really changes how healthy/alive I look. If I ever try to wear blue, welcome to Zombieland, but pinks and creams and other warmer tones bring my skin to life.

I hate to say this but… cut out alcohol (note to self). I always look better without, and tired with. Eat good fats too. Weight sounds fine, if on low side.

Thanks everyone. I've ordered retinol and am starting a skin care regime. Maybe a good thing as it's kicked me into action. At the moment all I do are makeup remover wipes and moisturise. Cutting out alcohol good idea too. My top was bluey that day I'm sure that didn't help.

I get told this (even occasionally by total strangers) EVERY TIME I ditch the tanning drops.

I don’t love having to use fake tan so much as it gets pricey. But my god without it I look like a Victorian invalid (apparently). Bear in mind even with tanning drops all year round I’m still one of the palest people I know. Without them I look unwell and exhausted and people get worried about me

Might be worth a try (if you don’t already!!)?

I also find my entire face changes when my period is due and I look sort of blobby-featured and grey and shattered. Might that be it!??

@YoureBreakingMyHeartCecilia

I get told this (even occasionally by total strangers) EVERY TIME I ditch the tanning drops.

I don’t love having to use fake tan so much as it gets pricey. But my god without it I look like a Victorian invalid (apparently). Bear in mind even with tanning drops all year round I’m still one of the palest people I know. Without them I look unwell and exhausted and people get worried about me

Might be worth a try (if you don’t already!!)?

I also find my entire face changes when my period is due and I look sort of blobby-featured and grey and shattered. Might that be it!??

Which drops? I'd like some I can mix with moisturiser. Is there such a thing?

I always get asked this when I am wearing lipstick! I think the colour makes the rest of my face look pale. Could this be what is happening here?

I had this too from a friend when my BMI went low. I’m up to 21 now and apparently looking less exhausted! I don’t know if it’s just the weight though - it might’ve been a coincidence. I find toner helps and mascara snd filled in eyebrows.

Oh yes YBMHC do you have the name of those they sound good

I'm wondering if it is BMI too actually, as I am underweight and I just look a bit sickly and gaunt as my features are more defined I guess. I don't drink so it can't be that. I have to wear fake tan daily otherwise I look really ill. I use tretinoin, and a full skincare routine so I don't think it's that either.

I used to get this until I put on weight. I’m not loving the rest of my body but my face definitely looks better for it.

Taking vitamins and iron also helped me look more alive

I do Botox and fillers but honestly - I’d try something like microneedling. It worked well for me and on my “hair up, no makeup I can’t be bothered days” I use a glow serum from boots. I think it’s their own brand but it makes me look abit more vibrant. Also fake tan helps if your into that. Anything thatl give you a little glow

I'm sure you look fine! But like a pp, when I go out without under eye concealer and mascara, people think I'm ''tired''. Too tired to put on make up just to go to corner shop perhaps!

I rarely leave the house without rich moisturiser, foundation, mascara & filled in mascara. A once a week mask goes a long way too. It is interesting though how BMI can impact the face. Intensive moisturisation, a face oil & regular toning go a long way @beechie12

filled in eyebrows

I absolutely love BB cream.

I used to get told this a lot until I put on about a stone. Went from 8 stone to 9 stone so still slim but carrying extra weight on my face.
Tbh I’d like to lose half a stone but I’ll probably look more gaunt.

I had this constantly and then I got tear trough fillers which stopped those comments. I did lots of research and was terrified at the prospect; went to one of the top eye surgeon in the country (possibly a bit ott and he was definitely incredibly expensive, but I was terrified and only wanted to be in the safest hands). It’s lasted ages too - had them done 2018 and it’s only just starting to look a potential top up could be on the cards!

Also agree with tanning drops - there’s loads around but I use Isle of Paradise -

www.lookfantastic.com/isle-of-paradise-self-tanning-drops-medium-30ml/12194399.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000088329918&adtype=&product_id=12194399&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0umSBhDrARIsAH7FCocYdYidfCZ_8FXh4b5YD1tqr95Asr8iUohFLI7md1yv5_Gim6tme-gaAjqtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hi Juniper, I use Tan Luxe drops but hear Isle of Paradise are good too like a pp said

@YoureBreakingMyHeartCecilia

Hi Juniper, I use Tan Luxe drops but hear Isle of Paradise are good too like a pp said

Thanks