There are two major misconceptions about me:
(1) that I am not of legal age and
(2) that I am pregnant – talk about mis-conceptions, huh!
I was just referred to as “pretty mommy” on my other blog and I had mixed feeling about it. I felt good because someone thinks says I’m pretty (and I believed her) but I also felt bad because I know I look as heavy as a pregnant woman. I know exactly what to do to change this idea that people get, I’m just too lazy to exercise. Or I can just take the easy way out and get pregnant for real!
Meanwhile, on looking younger than I really am (yes, I think of myself that way when they ask me if I’m over 18), I don’t know for sure what gives them that idea. It may be that I’m short (I stand at 5 feet, barely), or I’m a little (maybe a lot) underprivileged in the breast department, or maybe I wear too little makeup, or because I get my clothes from the Juniors department. Maybe I should just ask them next time before I blush from the flattery.
Anyways, with the help Redbook mag, I have found out what facial and body features make us look younger – or older – than we really are. Here is a summary of what I read:
What makes us look younger?
- Lush eyelashes (minus 3 years) – apparently, full hair is associated with youth, that also applies to lashes. Redbook suggests using L’Oreal Lash Boosting Serum or Latisse if you want fuller, thicker, longer lashes. They are quite pricey for me so I’m now trying a cheaper alternative, Ardell Brow & Lash Growth Accelerator. I have yet to see results, I’ll update this post if it’s good.
- Voluminous hair (minus 3 years) – I believe I have thick-enough hair
- Thick eyebrows (minus 3 years) – I don’t have very thick eyebrows so I don’t shave or pluck them much, I sort of just leave them be, just getting rid of the strays. I’m using the Ardell product on my brows now too.
- Plump cheeks (minus 4 years) – I sure have those because I’m chubby! Argh! Yo-yo dieting may cause sagging cheeks, while a little makeup can help achieve a fuller look.
- Full lips (minus 3 years) – need I say more? That’s why the celebrities are getting injected on the lips so much, to get that Angelina-esque look.
What makes you look older?
- Thick yellow fingernails (+ 5 years) – a good diet may give you better-looking nails. Meanwhile, mask it with some nail polish.
- Chest freckles (+ 10 years) – notice how they never miss out on this when doing costume makeup for old peopel? It’s basically hyper-pigmentation so whitening products and sunscreen should prevent it.
- Large pores (+3 years) – Guilty! I need some microdermabrasion. That’s expensive!
- Receding gums (+10 years) – to avoid this, keep your mouth clean. If you have it, costly gum surgery and porcelain veneers are the only options. =(
- Veiny hands (+7 years) – use a squeeze ball to grow some muscles in there and to hide the veins.
Stop it right now, if you’re doing the math on how much younger or older I look than I really am. I’m not disclosing my real age anyways. If you want to read the article on redbookmag.com, hit the link!
First the makeup brushes, now the bath products! I’m totally addicted to EcoTools. This kit just came in yesterday but it has a walnut shell body scrub instead of the body mist. Hmmm, that’s why I was itching to buy the body mist; I wanted matching scents for my hand cream and body mist (that’s the OC talking). Most of them smell citrussy and minty. Right now, I’m testing the hand cream versus Bath & Body Works and Aveeno. EcoTools One Hand Helps The Other was gone the first time I washed my hands. The same happens with Bath & Body Works. So far, Aveeno is unmatched. I only have one problem with it, they don’t have it in travel size. Now I regret giving it to the hubby to keep it in the car because it’s unscented.
