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How to look less tired?

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ECT22 · 28/12/2025 15:31

My NY resolution (v shallow but there we are) is to not look so bloody tired all the time. I would be really grateful for any tips - products, supplements, lifestyle changes, hair, style - based on the info below.

I’m mid-forties, perimenopausal, white (and pale), long mid brown hair which is slowly silvering, and I am letting it do so. I have a thin face with dark shadows under my eyes and getting a bit saggy around the mouth area. Otherwise pretty good skin. For colouring, face and hair ‘type’, think Kate Middleton esque - but very tired and without the benefits of immense wealth 😆

I have an intense job and don’t always drink enough water (as I don’t have time to wee). I feel better when I exercise regularly, but when I’m busy this drops off. I gave up booze a few months ago and don’t intend to start again. I’m
on HRT.

I’m not that arsed about ageing - it’s a privilege after all - but I would like to look brighter, plumper (of the face, not arse) and generally sparklier.

OP posts:
WashableVelvet · 29/01/2026 21:14

Some kind of retinoid - I use cheap ish Geek And Gorgeous retinaldehyde, doesn’t make my skin flake but works well and no prescription needed.
A little Botox for frowning (I was frowning habitually).
I used to like my grey hairs but they were making my hair very cool toned which didn’t suit me so well. I’m liking the Plantur39 brown shampoo which just warms up the overall tone slightly without making the greys actually disappear.

canuckup · 29/01/2026 22:05

Gain weight

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