One thing that has made a difference

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I thought it'd be nice to share with each other one thing that's made a difference to our style or beauty.

For me, it's been the use of nail oil. Really cannot believe the difference it has made to my nails and I've been pretty good at looking after my nails for years!

Botox.Done professionally and not to excess it does things that creams will never accomplish

Yoga. I love it. My posture is better and I'm toned. Also I try to never buy rubbish shoes.

Wearing a bit of makeup every day. Even if it only takes five minutes for some mascara, cream blush and bb cream.

Having hair and nails done regularly, teeth, make-up, exercise, good consistent skin care regime, nice clothes, shoes and accessories, tasteful understated jewellery and good healthy diet - not much alcohol and plenty of water!!

What vitamin C containing skincare product do you use @Pigtailsandall ?

Loving me for me.

Having a regular spray tan. Game-changing.

Also tret.. and biotin tablets!

Teeth straightened, 10000%

Using tretinoin- it's amazing and my skin looks years younger after two years use.

Spf50 daily- a must for the above.

Botox

Understanding my shape and colours. I try to wear colours and clothes that suit my skin tone and shape. I've found a more classic style works for me.

At the age of 59 finally stopped trying to straighten my hair. Bought good products for curly hair and now I love it.
Always wear factor 50 on my face.

Interested in this as I always find my face is shiny because of the spf I use. Can you recommend one to use? I wouldn't know where to start x

Getting a fringe ( bardot style)
It’s changed my face shape somehow, my cheekbones look more defined and it frames my eyes. A few people have said it’s “taken years off you” (not sure what to make of that, since I’m only 38🤣)
It’s something so simple but it’s changed my appearance.

My babyliss big hair spinning brush

I can pretty much give myself a salon blow dry

Stopping colouring my hair. It's grey but I have lots of lovely comments from people about the colour. It's long, but now thick and healthy, the only downside is that I have to get it cut all the time as it's stopped breaking and grows really quickly

Abigalandthefoxes I have been thinking of splashing out on this - would you mind recommending a brand/brands ?

Weight loss/consistent exercise.

10 mins of exercise/Pilates a day - just a YouTube video when the kids are in bed or if I’m working at home - just makes me feel so much trimmer and more confident and I’ve never exercised much before

not drinking as much alcohol in the week - made my face less bloated

laser hair removal - underarms and my tash - got very bad after giving birth but cleared so quickly

Invisalign - spent a lot of time thinking about this and then saving but worth every penny

Same.

What are the products you use? Whatever I do with mine it just looks straggly and I end up putting it in a clip. I'm sick of spending 20 minutes every day religiously drying, styling and straightening my hair.

Retinol

Eating sardines every day, they are a great natural source of collagen and vitamin d and make my hair and nails strong and shiny and my skin glow.

A second would be the caroline girvan iron programme for giving me abs and general muscle definition.

Agree totally on the clothes part. I have done the same people balk when I say I have spent 250e on a rant coat for walking dogs. but god its a lifesaver and worn a couple times a week. my wfh wardrobe is a mix of designer brands but very comfortable and casual now for big events I am renting my dress etc

Getting a lash lift. Truly effective when years of using lash curlers left me disappointed. The effect it has on my eyes makes me look so much better.

I'm wary of using talc because of the links with asbestos. Talc is in so much make up though.

An LED face mask is the only thing that has got rid of my acne - I tried most things, including half the things listed here. Invested in a mask at 39 and can finally leave the house without make up

Teeth whitening definitely