5 Beauty Tricks To Make You Feel Younger

Nothing puts a spring in our step more than looking - and feeling - younger than we actually are. With the help of these simple beauty tricks, you can take years off your appearance, and keep it off! It’s as simple as one, two, three…

COVER THOSE GREYS

It might sound obvious, but one of the biggest ways we show our age is through the evidence of greys. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for ageing gracefully, but if you’re looking for an easy way to turn back the clock, nothing does the job better than a refreshing and youth-enhancing dye job. Want a look that lasts? Pick up permanent hair dye instead of semi-permanent, which will keep your locks looking youthful for longer.

bh loves: NaturStyle Permanent Hair Colourant, L'Oréal Paris Casting Sublime Mousse, Schwarzkopf Brilliance Intense Permanent Hair Colour

ACCENTUATE YOUR FEATURES

What’s the most obvious way to look younger than your years? If you’re thinking a facelift, you’d be right. But you don’t have to go under the knife to get one. All you need is a little highlighter brushed across these points of your face to look and feel instantly younger.

bh loves: Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop, NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight, M.A.C Ellie Goulding Lustre Drops

SWITCH UP YOUR SCENT

Feeling old? Then put down that oriental fragrance, stat. Ever picked up a scent and thought to yourself, “my Grandma would love that” - if you answered yes then it’s obviously off the cards. Instead, choose fragrances with floral, fruity and spicy notes and steer from the heavier woody and leather accords that are only going to remind you of your grandmother’s dressing table.

bh loves: Jo Malone London Mimosa & Cardamom Cologne, Bobbi Brown Almost Bare, Clarins Eau Ressourcante Rebalancing Fragrance

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP

Lack of sleep is a surefire way to look (and feel) a decade older than you actually are, but even when we do get enough of the precious Zs it can still take its toll on our appearance. To depuff your peepers, plumpen pesky wrinkles and soften your skin, invest in a silk sleep mask that’ll stop creases in their tracks, reduce any redness and maintain moisture. Oh, and not to mention let you sleep for eight hours straight. A must for any woman - nay person - on the planet. (Too much?)

bh loves: Lilysilk Silk Sleep Eye Mask

LIGHTEN YOUR LINER

One of the biggest make-up mistakes women (of all ages) make is choosing the wrong products. Colours that are too harsh against our skin tone have the tendency to wash us out and make us look twice our age. So switch up your liner, and try out softer tones like browns and greys which are more complementary. This make-up trick isn’t just for older ladies either - as a woman in her late twenties, I only use grey liquid liner - with my blue eyes it adds the right amount of impact without being too dramatic. Trust me, this one is a game changer.

bh loves: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Alloy, Innoxa 2 in 1 Eye Liner & Eye Shadow Stick in Grey, Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Granite Ink, NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Koala

What beauty tricks do you do to look younger?

67 Member Comments

S-P 19 Dec 2020 9:00 PM

I need all these tips :D

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Love bug 26 Feb 2020 10:55 AM

If we've got the right vibrant energy, that spazz for life, we can look young anyway we want no matter what ways we choose to look young. It's all about the attitude in everything

Stresseduser 14 Jan 2018 5:27 PM

I admit I’ve been looking for a great grey liner. I have very oily eyelids & it goes horrible. I’ve tried liquid liner & for some reason it works better but I haven’t found a grey one yet. Anybody know of a good one please?

Goddess..... 7 Jun 2017 9:05 PM

Great article.

sharon152 20 May 2017 12:44 PM

a time machine !!!!!

Rpear 5 Apr 2017 10:56 AM

I love the idea of the grey liner.. Yes make up choices can really change the way you look age wise. I use a grey liner on my upper lid and nothing on the lower. I still use black mascara tho! I love double wear mascara by Estée Lauder.. Very natural finish to the lashes.. I agree about highlighting your positives . So much still to learn! Thanks BH!

BridgetG 4 Apr 2017 11:56 AM

Need to get one of those silk eye masks! They look devine

darasparkle 7 Nov 2016 9:32 PM

Sadly going to have to start covering my greys! EKKK

Africanaussie 19 Oct 2016 4:34 PM

Oh I am going to look for some grey eyeliner! I find as I get older and my skin gets drier and so perfume doesnt last as long. the woodier ones last the longest though. conundrum.

freaky 18 Oct 2016 2:33 AM

A silk sleep mask is a great idea!! I so want one of those

Yohanna 31 Aug 2016 6:43 PM

Oh, I do agree on greay eyeliner! Great on blue eyes...love it, so flattering to any age

Yohanna 31 Aug 2016 6:45 PM

Never tried to look younger...but people think I am younger than my bio age anyways. I guess not wearing makeup helps, also good healthy diet. I am soon entering 4th decade (couple of months), and no greys (yet?) or wrinkles

Peta908 4 Aug 2016 2:42 PM

hubby found my first few greys! So I definitely want to get them covered asap

Marby 14 Jun 2016 12:23 AM

I'm 28 and so many people think I'm still in high school. All my friends look older than me. I have a baby face and I'm short so that adds to it all I guess.

Probably not a bad thing in the end!

Yohanna 31 Aug 2016 6:46 PM

Oh, so true! I have noticed that petite women really age much more gracefully, as looking younger that their 'large' taller counterparts! For sure!

Bernadette926 25 May 2016 9:39 PM

Whilst a few people I know are happy to grow their hair out grey, I'm not quite ready for that !!!! Will continue my salon visits and the grey eye liner is a great tip as well, and of course, more sleep !!! I need to turn off the tv.

preciousia 6 May 2016 1:52 AM

going to try grey eyeliner next time.

LadyLola 25 Apr 2016 11:41 AM

Totally agree with all these tips. Glow foundation, soft liner, no grey on show and sleep. The others I totally recommend are a smile and looking after your teeth- dental care and diet.

itslinda 5 Apr 2016 7:15 PM

Great article

talk-a-lot 5 Apr 2016 12:17 PM

Covering grey hair is the perfect way for me to feel younger and more sleep.

Linda_Vesinger 2 Apr 2016 2:26 AM

Also make sure you take good care of your hands - they can definitely give away your real age if neglected

Linda_Vesinger 2 Apr 2016 2:23 AM

Definitely covering greys is my number 1 - it instantly makes me look years younger

josella432 28 Mar 2016 5:53 PM

Good nights sleep, and well hydrated skin. My siblings and I all have baby faces, so there's that.

Jessica712 16 Feb 2016 5:50 PM

Getting y hair done and a facial always makes me feel younger.

Anna619 4 Feb 2016 8:24 AM

A good hairstyle can also make you feel and look younger. With bangs women often look younger. Here is a good gallery of hairstyles ideas - http://therighthairstyles.com/30-respectable-yet-modern-hairstyles-for-women-over-50/ .

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