Looking older than my age

[stargir]

Age 53 with nasolabial folds and dryish skin. I have never really worn much make up and have been using a tiny amount of Bourgois gel foundation to even out my skin tone along with Olay retinol 24 night cream and Olay regenerist day cream. I have tried all sorts of moisturisers and foundations but I am feeling really low with how old I look and wondered if anyone could recommend some sort of tinted moisturiser or other product that could give me a bit of glow, I was on the point of ordering some trinny London BFF de-stress cream but that has mixed reviews and I can’t afford to waste money. I hate thick make up and would never consider fillers or Botox as I have a fear of needles and don’t have tons of money to spend on beauty. I do wonder if years of running have caused the sagging of my skin so know I mainly do cycling and gym classes. Any suggestions?

I tell them to read Marcus Arelius - Meditations
And The Art of War.
And then think about how the world views women

Yes, of course you do.

And it's Marcus Aurelias

Can you not see that this thread isn't the place to agitate and provoke and yell 'look at me' though?

Imagine your daughter came to you and said 'mum, I feel rubbish about myself, I wish I was more attractive' and your response was to strike a pose and say 'look at me! I love how I look!'. Not particularly helpful really is it?

@Sonant
Thank you!
Will look for one similar!

@Sonant puts me in mind of a certain Ms Markle I must say......

It's all about meeeeeeeeeeeeeee...............

Changed my mind, you jumped the shark with that last photo @Sonant

Agreed, it’s just not strong enough to do what it needs to do. Tret has made all the difference and I think helps with collagen production which is what I think all of us women in particular need as we get a bit older. Mines Monderma (Tret 0.01%, Niacinamide 2% and Azealic Acid 3%)

I use Olay 7 in 1 Moisturiser with Sunless Tanner twice a week in winter. It gives a gentle tan without looking orange. In summer I use Olay Complete Everyday Sunshine Moisturiser to have a natural tanned look. I hate BB creams or foundation as I find them too heavy but both of the above are nice and light.