37 forehead worries

[Downandoutmummy]

Hi

i keep having discussions about my beauty regime with my partner as he doesn’t think there’s any need to keep using the regime I do, I cleanse tone moisturise nothing out the ordinary but he sees it as costly. I feel my forehead is the main part where I see the benefit but he says it’s just the same as anyone else my age, I don’t have much confidence but do think my skin is quite good for my age. I have two faintish lines but not much more. Apologies for the bad photos but tried my best!

Sorry should have said I’m 37 not that I have 37 worries 🙄

I'm the same age as you and my forehead is similar, but I have slightly deeper creases.

If you skin gives you confidence and you find the routine suits you, why change it?

Are the products you're using ridiculously expensive or something?

Even if they are pricey, you could potentially waste loads of money trying to find something cheaper which doesn't suit you and you'd have to throw it.

I'm 34 and have LOADS more lines than that. I move my eyebrows a lot when I talk though - like Emma Watson in the first Harry Potter movie 😂

I use Elemis but only buy twice a year when they’re on offer!! I guess it is pricey but I don’t smoke, drink or have any vices really!

I actually try not to move my forehead 😝not very animated when I talk! But thank you for that!

I think it's your face, up to you what you put on it and whether you're happy with it.

It's not really anything to do with him.

I can't believe he has such opinion on a twice a year purchase that is obviously seeing you right.

Your skin looks wonderful. I inject people with Botox day in day out so I see a lot of foreheads and in my humble opinion your skin is bloody excellent. I'd keep up the regime if I was you.

@8lue8irds o wow thank you so much that means the world!

I think he thinks my skin would be the same if I didn’t use anything out the ordinary but I’m getting older and don’t want to risk it! I really appreciate the comments

I’m 38 and my forehead def wrinklier! I think your partner should butt out.

out of interest, what do you use please?

Tell him to shut up.

I bet if you dumped him even those 2 tiny lines would go 😁

Using posh skin care isn’t going to make a significant difference to your wrinkles, but if they are the right products for you they might make your skin look better.

Looking after your skin is self care that can help your mental health. It sounds like that’s the case with you so tell him to butt out.

im older & my forehead is similar. It's genetics really I think. You see 15 yr olds with forehead wrinkles. My head isn't very animated but i have more lines around my eyes. Don't have a regime or try not to frown! If you are happy with what you are doing, crack on.

He sounds like an arse.

I'm 52. Stop worrying about your forehead!

Honestly.

I am 71. The only care my skin gets is a wash with water every day and shampoo when I wash my hair about twice a week. I spend a lot of time outdoors and use factor 50 sunscreen and a hat (haven't deliberately sunbathed since I was a teenager). I don't wear make-up. Apart from the freckly age- spots I don't think my forehead skin's too bad... I've always had very greasy skin, however. I don't know if that makes a difference?
I'd say stop worrying about your forehead too!

@grumpycow1 i use the Elemis pro collagen cleanser, toner and marine cream thank you for your lovely comment

thank you to all, maybe it is genetic as your other photos are clearly phenomenal! My mum and Nan didn’t have overly wrinkled skin but just normal for their age I’d say but thank you all very much

@theduchessofspork i think that’s it’s and I will try and get him to understand that from the self care side rather than a cosmetic anglethank you

He doesn't need to understand anything. FFS if your partner is policing how much you spend on basic skincare and you're having to placate him, this is a cause for you to review how much autonomy you have in this relationship.

It's up to you how much you spend on skincare, OP.

For me, I sometimes wonder whether the really expensive stuff is a bit of a marketing ploy and I'm not convinced that it's that much better than mid range products. I do invest in a decent face wash but it's not in the range of Elemis.

That's all relative though and it depends how much money you have/ what your priorities for spending are. For some people, Elemis is probably cheap!

If you can afford it with your own money and it makes you feel better, your partner should not be policing that.

@MsFrost : I disagree slightly.

If she is tied to this man with children, chances are that "her own money" might not appear as a tangible contribution, so apportioning purchases based on physical cash brought into the home is not a fair way to decide who buys what.

The woman has decided on elemis for her basic skincare regime and that's what she should have.

My husband would not effing well dream of questioning what I put on my face or in/on my body and likewise I would not tell him to go to a cheaper barber or buy a cheaper beer. These are basic requirements

@CinnamonJellyBeans I guess it depends how you see these things.

My skincare comes out of a monthly budget for 'personal spend' which includes things like coffees, lunches out with friends, clothes etc.

I prioritise a moderate spend on skincare as part of that because it's important to me.

It doesn't come out of joint finances and I wouldn't expect my husband to buy expensive cologne out of joint finances (for example).

Luxury skincare is a personal choice, but it's above and beyond what would be covered by family finances.

I agree.

Wow! Just shows what keeping out of the sun does-your skin looks amazing.

Dump him and be happy.

I don't think I've ever had a discussion with any man about my beauty regime and I'm decades older than you!

It's none of his business unless your spending thousands on yourself and have children that are starving and in bare feet.