Turning 50 - what can I do to make myself feel better

[birdsintrees]

I’m fifty soon. Not been feeling great about it but have decided to use it as an excuse to do lots of beauty stuff. I’ve contacted someone to try Botox for the first time. Got some nice oil and cream to try and sort my hands and nails out. My hair is alright at the moment, I have a good hairdresser. Don’t know what else to do really, I’ve never really bothered. Get a make up consultation? I don’t wear it at the moment but maybe something basic? Would love any suggestions to get me to feel a bit better about being fifty years old (why does it feel so much older than 49?!)

What?!! She's very clearly had a hell of a lot of work done!! And has spoken about problems with her skin when younger.

At the end of a long hot day, it doesn't matter what make-up you wear or how it's been applied - there'll always be a degree of fading/smudging/settling, especially as you get older.

Though I am now leaning towards Trinny ...

Aww thank you @AnitaCam that's very kind

On top of whatever skincare/makeup/fashion choices you make - try reformer Pilates 1:1 with a good trainer!

50+ here, at goal weight and feeling great.

Religiously look after my skin - Tret, Medik8, La Mer eye cream, facials

Pilates, yoga, weight training and running

I wear a bit, but not a lot of makeup. I don’t need it as I have the best skin of my life now. It’s flawless because of the Tret.

I eat healthily, buy good ingredients, use lots of olive oil and drink good red wine

I’m not really into fashion and clothes. I have some nice casual ones but I’m more interested in health and fitness, than expensive clothes and makeup.

I haven’t done Botox or fillers.

I always look after my feet by doing an annual Footner and I have a gel pedicure every 2-3 months. I use a Japanese manicure kit and do it myself.

Be good to yourself, turn your nurturing skills on you.

50 seems daunting but I am happier and healthier than ever before. I walk with confidence and I don’t care what anyone thinks of me except my DH, my DC and my dog. 50’s means no longer caring what people think. It’s liberating.

I got my colours done when I was in my early 50s. It was fantastic. I discovered that I suited different colours than I'd been wearing most of my life so now my wardrobe works well together and flatters my skin tone.
It was also a really good excuse to buy new clothes 😁

I don’t think she looks remarkably different no, she’s no Madonna . I think she’s had Botox and fillers, but I don’t think she’s had facial surgery. I could be wrong, but I simply don’t see it. If she has it’s very good work. And I don’t think as she had bad skin when young means she’s lifelong going to have it.

and no you’re absolutely wrong on the make up. I’ve good skin, I’m 57, I use Victoria Beckham the drops and there is no fading, smudging or settling. There genuinely isn’t.

try it.

Exercise is a good one

The things that have made the most difference in my 50's

I invested in a red light therapy mask
Bovine and marine collagen supplements ( I use ancient and brave)
A walking pad and working out on a vibro plate with light weights, five days a week.
Giving up alcohol, cutting down on sugar and upping fruit, veg and protein
Nightly prescription tret.
A walk at first light.
Magnesium and zinc before bed time for better sleep.
Meditation/ mindfulness

@birdsintrees In terms of skincare- spf 50 every day- 365 days a year.
Consider retinol at night. I've started om Medik8 and it's really good.

Some one up thread said polish your jewellery and I raised an eybrow, but they are completely correct

jewellary becomes dirty as it ages, and we have all seen images of people wearing rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces that look old. Even though they are gold or silver,

just give them a clean, I bought one of those sonic cleaners from Amazon, cost about 15 quid, and my jewellery all looks like new.

I've only read @birdsintrees' responses.

Take a crapload of photos. When you're 60 or, as I am, 70, you'll look back and think how hot you were.

In the meantime, exercise, wear sun screen every day, hat and sunnies, moisturise everything.

What red light therapy did you get?

Great list

I have the current body one. It is expensive, but I figured I don't have facials etc. I have seen a significant difference since May and have had comments on how well I am looking. My friend has had good results with a different one. I'll ask which one and report back.

Definitely embrace exercise

Is it easy to use?

What do you get from medik 8?

Yes very easy. It has velcro straps and you use it for ten minutes. I wanted one with the eye protection. I use it every other day/three times a weekish. It's a little bit claustrophobic to start with, but you get used to it.

Love this @echt

I had Invisalign and slight whitening at the end. Made a HUGE difference almost changed the shape of my face as i smiled with such confidence.
i also did classic reformer pilates twice a week - helped me walk better, improved my joints and foot strength.
As others have said, make over session is also a good idea and hair care and skin care but I was already doing that.
HRT also helped as stopped periods when i was 45. Gotta say i have looked much better in my fifties than my forties! X

Yep - absolutely this!

@Astrabees Can I ask a few things about the make up session.

Is it in a private room or on the shop floor?(I realise it may differ in different stores.)

Do they take your make up off and 'start again' or is it more about suggesting what shades suit you, what type of foundation , what colour eye make up etc?

I'd quite like a refresh of my eye shadow - at the moment I use Bobbi Brown long wear sticks which are very much like the Laura Mercier, but I just use a single colour ( a greyish brown.)

I'd also like some advice on blusher and lippie as I can wear either pinks or peaches but would like someone to say which suits me best - one or the other!

I’ve done reformer and loved it but it’s soooo expensive

Be happy you’re still alive? Not everyone makes it to that age 🤷‍♀️

I just turned 50. I do Lift with Cee on Youtube. 3 x a week for 30 mins. Just using dumbbells at home. I was so unfit before I started. But feel amazing doing this. Also lots of walking and a bit of running when I can be bothered! I also have a vibration plate.

https://www.youtube.com/@LiftwithCee