Look Younger: Celebs Tell You How!

Don't just glow like a celeb...glow like a younger celeb

From the LifeMinute Team

October 27, 2014

Ever wish you could corner an effortlessly ageless A-list celebrity and grill her about her stay-young beauty and skincare secrets? Well, you don't have to get all stalker-ish about it, we did the work for you. And from water to good genes to StriVectin neck cream, these celebs were quick to spill all when it comes to the products and habits they rely on for a youthful glow.

Mary J. Blige keeps it real with a regimen. "It's just wash your face in the morning, put some moisturizer on it, and do the same thing at night," says the triple-threat singer-songwriter, record producer and actress whose career spans more than two decades.

Brooke Shields, who booked her first modeling gig before her first birthday, credits her beauty longevity to healthy habits, telling us her top three: "Sleep, water, don't drink too much."

And award-winning film actress Sharon Stone, whose breakout performance in 1992's Basic Instinct put her on the map, credits her decades of good looks to good luck: "I have good genes," she says.

But whether or not you're a winner in the good genes lottery, Beauty Expert Andrea Pomerantz Lustig says losing years off your appearance doesn't require extreme measures. "The truth is, you don't have to go for the needles, you don't have to go for the knives. There are easy simple things you can do at home to look like a million bucks. Having a good skincare routine is crucial. Washing your face, exfoliating regularly, using masks...there are really some great skincare products out there right now."

However, if there's one piece of advice Lustig could hammer home, it would be Don't Neglect the Neck. "Women forget that your face doesn't stop here," explains Lustig, placing her hand beneath her chin, "Consider your neck part of your face; this area is so important as you age and women forget that."

And there are even products out now that are specifically made for the neck. Lustig tells us, "One of my favorites is from StriVectin, called TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream. It's the #1 neck cream on the market." What makes it so great is it actually rebuilds the elastin fiber architecture of your skin, which is critical to tightening and lifting the neck area. Plus, it improves resistance to gravity over time, so you are left with tighter and more resilient skin and a more youthful-looking profile. Says who? 96% of clinical panelists who agreed their skin felt tighter after just eight weeks. You can check out StriVectin.com for all the stats, not to mention a quick video that breaks down all the science for you.

Says Lustig, "Taking care of your profile so you don't have those jowls can really make a difference; it can take years off your face."

Using a lighter hand when applying makeup can also do wonders. Lustig says, "The truth is less is always more. A pop of cheek -- that's one way to make your whole face look younger and also to give your neck a boost as well, because it will give you an uplifted look."

And it doesn't end there...it extends to the hair. A great cut can make all the difference, but Lustig says styling can provide a quick fix. "One of my favorite tricks is, whenever I feel that I'm in need of a little bit of a lift, I put my hair in a high ponytail or a high twist because it instantly will give you a more uplifted effect."

Bonus: Giving yourself a beauty boost can give your mood a boost, too...good news for anyone rocking a glowy younger-than-your-years look, whether you're out walking the red carpet or just out walking the dog.

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