Feel Younger Instantly With These 50 Simple Tips

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Rather than obsessing over turning back the clock and looking young, we propose you follow our lead and age naturally.

We believe you can achieve this by prioritizing yourself and using self-care and beauty tips that actually work. These simple tricks can help you maintain a youthful glow and have you looking and feeling your best for years to come.

Results may vary, so do what works best and feels best for you.

1. Get a Good Night’s Sleep

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It’s called beauty sleep for a reason, and if you’re not getting enough sleep, you’ll start to notice the effects on your appearance. Waking up with bags under your eyes along with dark circles can be tough to remedy with makeup, so why not avoid them altogether if you can?

Sufficient sleep has been shown to reduce wrinkles, enhance the complexion, strengthen the hair, and diminish the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. It also makes you feel more energetic, which is key to achieving a youthful and lively glow.

2. Moisturize Your Face

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As we age, fine lines and wrinkles become more prominent on our skin. Our bodies also produce less natural oils and are more prone to dry skin. Although these are both a regular part of the aging process, there are ways to protect your skin from the negative side effects of aging.

Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, a general medicine consultant and expert aesthetic physician, tells Vogue UK, “Dehydrated skin is skin lacking water or that which has reduced ability to hold onto water, and it can feel tight and dry. In more severe cases, you could see scaling and irritation.”

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer and use it daily to avoid dehydrated, tight skin and achieve an effortless shine.

3. Wear Sunscreen

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You’re probably tired of hearing about the importance of wearing sunscreen, but it’s one of the most vital things you can do to keep your skin looking youthful. Wearing sunscreen regularly has been shown to reduce the signs of premature aging and protect the skin from sun spots, fine lines, and wrinkles by creating a barrier from harmful UV rays.

Even if it’s in the middle of winter or on a cloudy day with little sun, apply a layer of sunscreen on your face and neck to stay safe from the sun. Incorporate sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 into your daily morning routine to keep your skin as healthy and free from sun damage as possible.

4. Take Care of Your Neck

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Don’t make the simple mistake of neglecting your neck. You should give it the same care and attention as you would your face, as the neck can quickly give away a person’s age. Even if your face looks fresh and youthful, neglecting your neck will make you look older despite the efforts you put into achieving a youthful glow.

Include your neck in your morning and night skincare routines to keep it looking youthful and luminous. When you apply your morning dose of sunscreen, make sure to also include your neck in the process every day to avoid premature aging, wrinkles, and sunspots.

5. Drink Plenty of Water

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If you’ve ever heard to drink lots of water if you want your face to stay hydrated and youthful, you’re not alone. Drinking water won’t directly give you hydrated, youthful skin. Instead, it can help you fight fatigue and boost your energy. Fewer things will make you look older than you are than being constantly tired.

Low energy shows in your looks, so it’s essential to always keep water with you throughout the day. Invest in a reusable water bottle you can use to track how much you drink to stay on top of your hydration levels. Staying hydrated will help you maintain your energy, so when you feel less tired — you’ll look it, too.

6. Fix Your Posture

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Have you ever been working in the office, binge-watching your favorite TV show, or scrolling through your phone only to notice your slumped posture? With the rise of rounded shoulders and slouched postures, which are commonly caused by excessive smartphone use, it can be easy to develop a not-so-attractive stance.

A slouched posture could make you look less confident, shorter, and older in more extreme cases. Meanwhile, a straight posture will not only make you look taller but also portray confident body language. When you give off a confident aura, you’ll look more attractive, youthful, and sure of yourself.

7. Exercise Regularly

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Exercising has endless powerful benefits that can help you look and feel your best. Not only does exercising boost your energy levels and release dopamine and serotonin into the brain, but it may also be the skin hack you didn’t know you needed.

A consistent workout schedule will do the trick if you’re looking for non-invasive ways to rejuvenate your skin. Keeping up with your workout routine will keep you in shape, slow cell aging, and even give your skin a soft, supple look by reducing inflammation.

8. Add Peptides Into Your Skincare Routine

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Peptides may be the skincare ingredient your regime has been missing. They are short chains of amino acids that act as the building blocks for essential proteins like collagen and elastin on the skin.

Collagen and elastin keep your skin looking plump, firm, and radiant — all of which will make your skin appear younger. As New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Cindy Bae, M.D., tells Allure, “Signal peptides trigger mechanisms that impact wound healing … This, in turn, activates fibroblasts in response to fragmented chains of elastin and collagen.”

9. Use Lip Liner

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As we age, our lips naturally begin to lose their volume and plumpness due to a decrease in collagen and elastin production. Volume and collagen loss are a natural part of aging, but fortunately, there are natural ways to combat thinning lips.

If you don’t want to go under the needle to plump up your lips. a simple makeup trick can give you a temporary lip lift. Use a lip liner that closely matches the tone of your lips and slightly overline them with it. Go over the cupid’s bow to create a fuller, subtle, and natural look. Make sure to overline it slightly and to avoid going overboard, as an overlined lip won’t do you any favors.

10. Opt for Lighter Lipstick Shades

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If you’re a fan of darker lip shades, you might be disappointed to hear that they could be the reason your makeup isn’t looking how you want it to. Darker lipsticks are less flattering on thinner lips and may even make fine lines more prominent. As your lips naturally thin with age, avoiding harsh, dark lipstick colors is best.

Instead, you should swap your dark lipsticks for more subtle, lighter shades for a natural look. We recommend opting for a neutral, light pink, or coral shade for a more natural, youthful finish. Choose a lipstick that matches your skin tone and undertones to achieve the most natural and flattering look.

11. Use an Eyelash Curler

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Fake eyelashes are everywhere lately, and the trend of long lashes isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Fake lashes and eyelash extensions require maintenance and can also be quite pricey. Fortunately, you can make your real lashes look luscious with a simple step.

To complete your makeup look, hold an eyelash curler on your eyelashes for 20 seconds before applying mascara. Always apply mascara after curling your eyelashes to avoid clumping them together or accidentally damaging them. Longer-looking lashes will effortlessly make your eyes look fuller and give you a more youthful appearance.

12. Avoid Tanning

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If you love the glowy, bronze skin look, you’re not alone. For some people, glistening, sun-kissed skin makes them feel refreshed and much more confident in their own skin. While the sun can give you a quick, confident boost, we recommend using a self-tanner over a tanning bed or catching rays outside.

Unprotected and frequent exposure to harmful UV rays can result in dark spots, wrinkles, and a leathery texture, which is far from youthful. Invest in a high-quality self-tanner and start slow to achieve a natural-looking tan that will keep you looking younger.

13. Keep Your Lips Hydrated

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Hydrating lip masks and balms have become a viral trend lately, appearing on many influencers’ must-have lists. They’re one of the rare viral products that could actually be worth the splurge and benefit you in the long run.

Using lip balms and overnight lip masks will help diminish the appearance of lines on and around the lips and keep your lips looking soft for a youthful shine. They also exfoliate the lips, which helps to remove dead skin and can even naturally plump your lips, making them look fuller.

14. Give Yourself Facial Massages

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Did you know that facial massages can help reduce the signs of aging? Facial massages promote blood flow and circulation to the face, which improves the plumpness of the skin and helps it heal faster. They also cool the skin, reduce puffiness, and promote lymphatic drainage for a smooth, more even look.

You don’t have to break the bank and book a spa appointment to benefit from a relaxing facial massage. All you need is a gua sha or a facial roller to give yourself a much-needed facial massage at home.

15. Wear Longer Bangs

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Long bangs are an easy way to frame your face and accentuate your flattering features. They’ll work to hide the apparent signs of aging like brow lines and any other fine lines and wrinkles. Layered, lengthy bangs help to soften your features, which will give you a more youthful appearance.

They’ll pull attention away from any fine lines or wrinkles while giving you a stylish, chic new cut. At your next salon appointment, ask your hairdresser for a set of long bangs that reach your cheekbones or slightly lower for a soft, wispy style.

16. Use Products With Vitamin C

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Vitamin C is a staple ingredient everyone should have in their skincare bags. Board-certified dermatologist Patricia Wexler, M.D., tells Allure, “Because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin C aids in your skin’s natural regeneration process, which helps your body repair damaged skin cells.”

Speeding up the regeneration process will have your skin healing quickly and looking fresher than before. Vitamin C also brightens the skin, fades hyperpigmentation, promotes collagen production, and can help prevent skin sagging, all of which will help you look and feel years younger.

17. Lighten Your Hair

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One hack for hiding gray hairs for a fresher, rejuvenated look is to lighten up your hair color. Dark locks, like dark brown and black shades, create an intense, harsh contrast with your skin, which could end up making you look dull, pale, and aged.

Light hair has a softer, warmer look to it that will brighten up your face and won’t give you that same dramatic contrast. It’s also much easier to spot grays with darker hair, so lifting your color to look your best will keep your face looking youthful while keeping gray hairs at bay.

18. Use Hair Conditioning Masks

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Add a dose of hydration to your hair with a weekly hair conditioning mask. Dry, brittle hair that’s dealing with breakage will make you look dull and dried out. It’s also near impossible to grow long, luscious locks if you constantly battle split ends that prevent your hair from growing.

When your hair looks dull, you’ll look drab and washed out, which is everything but flattering. By maintaining a steady routine of using hydrating hair masks, you can maintain healthy, glossy hair and prevent breakage.

19. Limit Your Alcohol Intake

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It’s no secret that drinking alcohol comes with its share of side effects on one’s health. It’s known to negatively affect the heart, pancreas, liver, and brain and can cause weight gain. If you want to look fresh-faced and healthy, limit your alcohol intake.

Not only does alcohol negatively impact your health, but it can also wreak havoc on your physical appearance. Excessive drinking depletes the skin’s collagen levels and vitamins and dehydrates the skin, which may cause fine lines and wrinkles. It can also lead to red skin, loss of elasticity, and a puffy face.

20. De-Puff Your Eyes

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Waking up with puffy, swollen eyes is never fun, and it can make you look even more tired and older than you feel. Along with ensuring you get enough sleep, try limiting your salt intake, as eating large amounts of sodium makes you retain water.

Rest ice, cold cucumbers, or chilled tea bags under your eyes to reduce swelling naturally and give it a smoother appearance. You can also try opting for an eye cream made with caffeine, as caffeine constricts blood vessels and helps to reduce under-eye bags.

21. Use a Soft Eyeliner Pencil

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Gone are the days of heavy dark eyeliner and black eye makeup. Black eyeliner often looks too harsh and extreme, especially on mature skin. Just like dark lipstick shades, black liner has a harsh edge to it that may draw more attention to your fine lines and wrinkles while also creating an unflattering look with your skin tone.

Instead of using a dark liner, choose a soft or warm brown eyeliner pencil to better complement your skin tone. Whether you’re applying an elegant, winged liner or simply lining your upper and bottom eyeliner, be sure to use a small amount of pencil, as less really is more when it comes to eyeliner.

22. Sweep Blush Outwards

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Applying your blush can make all the difference in how it shapes and frames your face. Blush is a go-to makeup staple that can make you look effortlessly flushed and give you a romantic glow if applied correctly. Rather than applying blush upwards, try using a small amount on the apples of your cheek and blending it outwards.

This simple application method will give you a naturally fuller, flushed glow while contouring your face in a softer, more flattering manner. We recommend using a subtle rose or peachy shade and avoiding any intense reds or dark pinks, as they may look too vibrant and harsh against your skin.

23. Use Ice

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You’ve probably noticed the viral ice roller trend that took over social media, with everyone getting their hands on the latest ice rolling products. As it turns out, putting ice on your face, whether with an ice roller or by dipping your face into a bowl of ice and water, has plenty of benefits for the skin.

Using ice on the skin can diminish puffiness, relieve inflammation and breakouts, and firm fine lines and wrinkles to help you look younger. It’s an easy hack to add to your routine for when you need to quickly de-puff your face or get a fresh glow when you’re not feeling your best.

24. Choose Hydrating Lipsticks

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Not only should you keep your lips hydrated with lip masks and balms, but your lipsticks should also be made with hydrating ingredients. If your lipsticks dry out your lips, any lip balms and exfoliating masks you use won’t be nearly as effective.

While a few years ago, matte lipstick was trending in the makeup world, we’re seeing more and more glossy lip products — just look at the viral Rhode Skin lip peptide treatments. To stay with the current trends and look younger, avoid matte lipsticks, which can make fine lines appear even more profound. Opt for a glossier, hydrating lipstick or balm instead.

25. Avoid Matte Makeup Products

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Using moisturizing makeup products is essential to achieving a younger, fresher glisten. Matte makeup products dry out the skin and sink into fine lines and wrinkles, making them appear deeper and more prominent. Instead of using matte products, go for their creamier, dewier counterparts.

We recommend investing in a cream-based blush, an oil or water-based foundation, and a cream bronzer or contour stick. All of these products are hydrating and have a thick base, so you won’t have to worry about them drying out your skin.

26. Invest in the Right Foundation

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Your foundation is the base of your makeup. If you don’t own a flattering foundation in your makeup cabinet, the rest of your products won’t be able to do much for your skin.  Investing in a high-quality foundation that compliments your skin is essential as you age.

Oil-based or water-based foundations are great for those struggling with dry skin as they’re hydrating and complement dry skin well.  If you already struggle with oily skin, that doesn’t mean you can’t use a matte-based foundation. Always use a matte foundation combined with a moisturizer to ensure your skin still gets the necessary hydration to keep from looking dry and creased.

27. Contour Your Cheeks

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If you feel like you’ve lost some shape to your face and want to get that beloved snatched look, a contour kit will quickly become your new favorite makeup staple. Accentuate your cheeks and best features by contouring with a bronzer or a contour kit.

Draw attention to your cheekbones and jawline for a more defined look while emphasizing your soft features with a blush or a subtle highlighter. Avoid over-contouring your cheekbones, as this can give you an unwanted hollow and sharp look that will actually age you rather than help you look younger.

28. Take Care of Your Hands

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Having smooth, hydrated, and youthful-looking hands will make you look younger too. Neglecting the skin on your hands is just as detrimental as ignoring your neck. While most of us don’t associate our hands with our faces or with youth, they can quickly give away your age.

Your hands are constantly out in the open and on display, catching UV rays and getting exposed to the elements of the environment. Along with hydrating your hands with moisturizer, put sunscreen on your hands daily to protect them from premature aging and sun damage.

29. Wear Your Hair in a Ponytail

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A ponytail is a fun, playful hairstyle that makes you look younger and is easy to pull off for a more youthful look. Rather than slicking your hair back into a tight, sleek pony, opt for a messy, loose ponytail. A pulled-back ponytail will expose any signs of aging on your face and neck and can leave you feeling bare.

A messy ponytail will give you a softer, more lively look. Tie the ponytail loosely and take out a few strands at the front of your hair for a wispy, tousled style that’s both flattering and effortlessly chic.

30. Embrace Thick Eyebrows

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Thin eyebrows were an iconic trend that defined 90s beauty looks, but today, that trend is (thankfully) long gone, and we’re not complaining. Now, it’s all about thick, bold, and voluminous eyebrows. Thick eyebrows symbolize youth, so grow your eyebrows to achieve an eye-catching, on-trend look that will accentuate your facial features.

If you’re struggling to grow your eyebrows, take a brow pencil that matches the color of your brows and subtly fill them in while leaving some spaces with hair untouched. Avoid overfilling the eyebrows, as this will make them look unnatural and unflattering.

31. Exfoliate Your Scalp

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Many people don’t think to exfoliate their scalps, and focus on their skin and face instead. Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp, so exfoliating your scalp regularly is an essential part of your routine if your goal is to achieve luscious, strong hair.

Gretchen Friese, a certified trichologist for BosleyMD, tells Real Simple, “Scalp exfoliation helps to create a healthy environment for the hair to grow by cleaning out anything that might be clogging or blocking the follicles.” By removing any buildup on your scalp, you’ll create a healthy environment for your locks to grow to achieve a thicker, longer look.

32. Trim Your Hair Regularly

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Long locks are a sign of healthy hair and youth, so you’ll want to visit the salon regularly for a quick trim. While it might sound counterproductive to go for regular trimming appointments if you’re working to grow your hair, this simple step will actually help you achieve your dream length.

Trimming your hair gets rid of split ends and unhealthy, dead hair. It prevents further breakage and will keep your tresses looking smooth, thick, and healthy. Ask your hairdresser to take the minimal amount of hair off that’s possible and let them know you’re growing your hair to avoid any major cuts.

33. Use Retinol

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Retinol is the holy grail of skincare products for many, and for good reason. It’s quickly become a vital skincare ingredient that’s praised for its anti-aging properties. Retinol increases cell turnover, exfoliates the skin, boosts collagen production, and improves skin elasticity.

Having a quicker cell turnover and a boost of collagen makes skin more resilient and plumper and can reduce the appearance of unwanted lines and wrinkles. All of these benefits will help you achieve a youthful, fresh-faced glow.

34. Brighten Your Eyes With Eyeliner

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If you haven’t already, add a brightening eyeliner to your arsenal of makeup products. A brightening eyeliner is typically lighter than the skin and can range from a warm tone to a pale white. It’s not like your typical eyeliners that are used to create a winged liner effect or to darken your eyeliner.

Instead, it has a light glow to it and makes your eyes pop. We recommend choosing a liner shade that’s not too white, as it could look too pale against your skin. Opt for a warm glowy liner that will make your eyes look brighter and more awake.

35. Add Color to Your Wardrobe

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Brighten up your wardrobe and style with a splash of color. Although neutral colors and blacks are comfortable fashion choices that don’t require much risk, stepping out of your comfort zone may be a hack to turning back the clock.

Vibrant colors like red, blue, purple, and pink will automatically brighten up your look while giving you a younger, fresher, trendy, and flattering style. If you’re not sure about adding bold colors to your wardrobe, choose pastel colors instead for a more subtle, brighter style.

36. Experiment With Your Nails

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Another way to add pops of color and fun to your style is with your nails. If you’re used to sticking to neutral nails, shake things up with bolder and more vibrant colors. That doesn’t mean you have to go all out with the designs and colors, but a few subtle changes to your nails can make you look years younger.

Try a French manicure with an accent nail or a funky design that will make your nails stand out. You can also go for different shades of color for each nail for a fun, playful nail style.

37. Use Warmer, More Subtle Tones in Your Makeup

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As we age, dark and bold makeup colors often have the opposite effect we’re going for and will make you look older. Warmer makeup tones will brighten up your face without creating an intense contrast. Sometimes, the darker the makeup shades are, the more caked on it will look, which is far from flattering.

Go for a warm brown and orange, golden yellow, and burnt peach eyeshadow for a radiant tone. Avoid heavy blacks and browns, especially if you already have a paler skin tone, as these shades will make you appear duller.

38. Embrace Longer Locks

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Who says you need to rock a short haircut after a certain age? Everyone these days seems to ask their hair stylist for the same chin-length bob or pixie cut. We’re here to say that just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t grow your hair out. Long hair can be just as flattering if it’s styled and cut right.

Embrace a mid-length to long haircut for a style that will make you look years younger. A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston have notably kept their longer locks and look amazing while doing it. Choose the right haircut for you and makes you feel best in your own skin.

39. Ask Your Hairdresser for a Warmer Color

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Avoid ashy or harshly bright hair colors, as these shades may resemble gray hair and dull your complexion. If you love a bright blonde, you can still achieve a beautiful warm blonde with the right color. Ask your hairdresser for a honey blonde or a warm, lived-in blonde. Let them know you want to avoid pale, ashy shades.

If you have darker hair, opt for a warm chocolate brown, or add a few highlights to brighten up your locks for an effortlessly natural look. Warm hair colors like these will make your face look more radiant and brighter, which mimics a beautiful, ageless glimmer.

40. Use Rosemary Oil on Your Hair

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If you’re struggling with thinning hair or are looking to achieve thicker, healthier locks, rosemary should be in your arsenal of haircare products. Rosemary oil has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help increase blood flow, which could boost hair growth for thick locks.

Rosemary oil is also used to help remedy a dry, itchy, and irritated scalp. One of the lesser-known potential benefits of rosemary oil is that it can help premature graying of the hair, so you can prevent grays before they start to show.

41. Invest in a Good Hair Oil

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When you’re styling your hair to achieve a more youthful appearance, shine is everything. As you age, your hair produces less sebum, which is the hair’s natural oil, leaving it less smooth and shiny. The less sebum you have, the more dried out and dull your hair will appear.

A good hair oil will not only reduce frizz and protect your hair from heat damage when you use styling tools, but it will also leave it with a glossy finish that’s radiant and youthful. Invest in a high-quality hair oil as they’re worth the splurge in our books.

42. Be Gentle When Removing Makeup

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While putting on makeup is a fun and exciting process, removing it can be quite the opposite. It may be tempting to quickly rub and scrub off your makeup after a long day, but you could be unknowingly causing your skin to age quickly.

The skin on your face, especially under your eyes, is extremely delicate, so it’s important to be gentle when removing your makeup. Gently dab a cotton ball or makeup wipe on your eyes to remove eye makeup without causing any irritation or pulling.

43. Add Highlighter to Your Makeup Routine

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Highlighter is the perfect makeup staple to brighten up your face and give it that dewy glow everyone is after. It doesn’t create too harsh of a contrast, and if you choose the right shade, you’ll achieve a beautiful, glistening look. Young skin has a natural glow to it, and by adding a highlighter to the top of your cheeks, you can mimic that shine to take years off of your face.

Along with your cheekbones, add a small amount of highlighter to the bridge and tip of your nose, middle of your forehead, right above the cupid’s bow of your lip, and above the chin. Apply your highlighter after you’ve contoured your face with a darker-shaded contour stick.

44. Take Collagen Supplements

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Applying collagen-infused skincare products to your face is not a guaranteed way to make a genuine difference to the overall look of your skin. Fortunately, collagen supplements are a much better option and will give you the benefits you’re after.

Collagen keeps our bones healthy and strong and strengthens the structure of our skin. This can lead to improved elasticity, hydration, and skin strength. Taking collagen supplements regularly will help you maintain youthful, dewy skin that’s strong and resilient.

45. Find Time for Yourself

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There’s no question that stress ages us. After a long, stressful day at work, you probably notice how low-energy and depleted you feel. Stress also has the power to make you look and feel older, which is why making time for de-stressing practices is vital to feeling your best.

To de-stress and clear your mind, practice a short 10-minute guided meditation before or after work. You can also opt for a workout to boost your serotonin levels and give you some much-needed dopamine. Set aside time in the week to do something for yourself that will help you completely relax and enjoy the moment.

46. Use a Concealer

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Concealer will quickly become your most sought-after makeup staple if you need to brighten up the skin under your eyes or have dark spots that need some TLC. Concealer has a thick consistency that works to cover up skin discoloration, blemishes, veins, and dark spots while also providing the skin with an even base for a flawless finish.

When choosing the right shade of concealer, go for a shade that’s slightly lighter than your skin color for your makeup under the eyes for the best coverage. A lighter shade will brighten up and lift the skin under your eyes, which is a simple hack to give you youthful and fresh-looking skin.

47. Do a Hobby You Enjoy

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Looking younger is just as much about your mindset as it is about your appearance. If you’re dealing with stress, feel overwhelmed, or need some time to yourself, take up a hobby that you genuinely enjoy. It can be difficult to make time for activities like hobbies when life becomes filled with a packed schedule, but it will benefit both your health and looks.

Studies have shown that people who have hobbies are happier, have fewer symptoms of depression, and have higher life satisfaction than those who don’t have any hobbies. Not only will you feel better mentally, but you’ll also look much lighter and happier — which will help you look younger.

48. Wear Clothes That Feel Comfortable

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Nothing is worse than squeezing into tight jeans only to feel uncomfortable and in pain for the day. You won’t look confident if you don’t feel great in your clothes. Rather than trying to fit into a tight outfit, it’s time to upgrade your wardrobe for comfort and style.

Swap all of your tight clothes for some comfortable yet stylish pieces that will make you feel good in your skin. Linen pants, cardigans, and oversized dress shirts are all chic, stylish pieces that are breathable and look great when worn oversized.

49. Use a Volumizing Mascara

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After curling your eyelashes, you’ll want to apply a volumizing mascara to get the most out of them. A thick mascara made for volume will help plump your lashes and make them as long as possible. Thick eyelashes will give your eyes a fuller, younger appearance, elevating your makeup look.

For even thicker lashes, layer your mascara a few times until you’re happy with the end result. Avoid layering it too much, however, as it can lead to lashes clumping together. This will end up making your lashes look thinner and sparser.

50. Moisturize Your Skin

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Remember to moisturize your whole body — not just your face and neck. While your face and neck are vital to keeping yourself looking years younger, the rest of your skin needs attention, too. As skin ages, it loses its natural oils and becomes drier, which means it needs more hydration.

Maintaining a consistent moisturizing regime will keep your skin from looking dry, flaky, and irritated. It will also prevent fine lines and wrinkles, as they begin forming on different parts of your skin as you age.

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