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My face - again!!

(31 Posts)
kittylester Tue 02-Feb-21 11:07:15

Short of plastic surgery how can I make my face look better?

My face looks really wan and dreary and I would like ti too look more glowing - but how? Is my routine incorrect or am I stick with it?

Currently, I use a serum, a highish factor moisturiser and a BB creme which used to be fine even if I didn't wear any make up. It's not working now!

Please help.

MissAdventure Tue 02-Feb-21 22:38:42

How about that cream that Jenny someone or other wore in the jungle?

Everyone raved about it; Elizabeth Arden 8 hour or 24 hour? Something like that.

geekesse Tue 02-Feb-21 22:36:07

Fresh air (lots of) and a decent moisturiser. Winter indoors skin always looks a bit drab, but get a little wind and (if you’re lucky) sun on it and the colour comes back.

Callistemon Tue 02-Feb-21 21:54:47

GrannyGravy13

Callistemon my long lost identical twin.

I think you're being modest, GrannyGravy!
(I'm being truthful)

Clinique Chubby Stick can add a glow

MissAdventure Tue 02-Feb-21 15:20:46

I take my glasses off, then I can't see how awful I look.

Gwenisgreat1 Tue 02-Feb-21 15:15:37

Think my face is past it!!

Amberone Tue 02-Feb-21 15:11:11

Using an exfoliator regularly gets rid of the dead and dried up skin cells on the surface of the skin. I use a 'Sukin' one twice a week in the shower. Just have to find one with very small bits and rub very gently so you don't damage your skin. Or use a chemical one. You can make your own with a bit of oil and table salt.

I also use mud mask twice a week - cleans out and tightens the pores. Can't afford to regularly use the one-use ones that you lay over your face.

Moisturizers and serums work better without the layer of dead skin cells so double benefit.

Witzend Tue 02-Feb-21 12:46:02

I often use the Olay Touch of Sun moisturiser in winter. It’s very subtle but does avoid that wintry-grey look. It’s not expensive, either.

YorkLady Tue 02-Feb-21 12:43:36

Can’t help with the no make look but Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder foundation gives you a subtle glow. If I don’t wear it, I look unwell ?

BigBertha1 Tue 02-Feb-21 12:26:29

I'm putting a few drops of Clarins Golden Gold Booster in my moisturiser at the moment to alleviate the prison pallor plus a dusting of bronzer or a bit of glitter. As I have to wear my specs most of the time now eye make up is a must and I have some subtle Bobbi Brown ones for that. kitty I hope you are well and getting some fresh air too. smile

Dee1012 Tue 02-Feb-21 12:24:55

I started to double-cleanse last year and feel it's really helped 'brighten' my skin.
I use a cleansing balm (Bodyshop) and remove with a muslin cloth and then go in again with a gentle gel cleanser...just a cheapie from Boots.
Serum followed by a day cream and that's pretty much it.

midgey Tue 02-Feb-21 12:22:33

I was behind a woman in a shop, she was talking to someone else about how to keep a beautiful skin with no wrinkles, she turned to speak to me looked at my face and just said Oh! With a look of horror!..... Wrinkles run in my family...?

Missfoodlove Tue 02-Feb-21 12:18:30

Once a week I use a facial scrub and a facial cleansing brush.
My preferred cleanser is Tropic.
On squeaky clean skin I use “CEO Sunday Riley” glow drops.
Under make up if I’m going out or need a boost I have a jar of Charlotte Tilbury “Magic Creme”.
The above are expensive but worth every penny.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 02-Feb-21 12:15:56

Callistemon my long lost identical twin.

grandmajet Tue 02-Feb-21 12:11:28

I find a bit of blusher blended well in helps, and mascara so the eyes don’t disappear.
Callistemon, the hairy legs help keep you warm!

Redhead56 Tue 02-Feb-21 12:07:04

I just looked in the mirror to put some bronzer on I look like s.... It must be worry and our lifestyle at this present time. I usually make the best of it with the bronzer and lipstick. Lately I need poly filler and a miracle.

J52 Tue 02-Feb-21 11:56:35

I sometimes use the Clarins Golden Glow Booster mixed with moisturiser.
At the other end of the scale, Rimmel Lasting Radience foundation is a very light formula and has tiny reflective particles that give a healthy glow.

MacCavity2 Tue 02-Feb-21 11:48:19

I use Retinol at night after cleansing and vitamin C in the morning after cleansing. Must use SPF after the vitamin C. A good toner after cleansing night and morning helps. This helps to get the glow.

seacliff Tue 02-Feb-21 11:29:41

Mine was self-tanning milk lotion, had it for years. I might apply two or three very tiny smears on my cheeks over a couple of days, so I get a slight build up of colour.

Callistemon Tue 02-Feb-21 11:29:11

Tired face, haystack hair, hairy legs, lockdown pounds
I need to take charge of myself.

Callistemon Tue 02-Feb-21 11:27:20

X post seacliff
I think mine is a different product, though. The 'tan' gradually appears.

seacliff Tue 02-Feb-21 11:27:00

The other thing I do is use a cleanser with a muslin cloth. Massaging it in well and then wiping off quite hard with a cloth seems to give my face a bit of a glow.

Callistemon Tue 02-Feb-21 11:26:06

I bought some Clarins tanning drops a couple of years ago which you add to moisturiser but I thought they made me look sallow rather than glowing.

seacliff Tue 02-Feb-21 11:24:53

I like Clairol fake tan for the face. I moisturise and when that has soaked in I add a little bit of fake tan on the cheeks forehead and chin in just to make it look like a natural glow.

Peasblossom Tue 02-Feb-21 11:22:26

Jane Fonda advertised it with

Washed out - sometimes. Washed up -never.

aggie Tue 02-Feb-21 11:21:52

I think we are all a bit wan looking from being indoors so much , we need the fresh air and sun on our skin