I’m a skin therapist & swear by a ‘Botox in a bottle’ that plumps fine lines – I also ditch wrinkle-amplifying makeup
THREE little-known beauty hacks can instantly give you a youthful glow, according to two skin experts.
Among their tips is a mist that plumps skin without the need for injectables and how the right makeup products can instantly defy the signs of aging.
Advanced skin therapist Niamh Ryan and makeup artist Charlene Flanagan are the masterminds behind the skincare brand Ella & Jo.
They revealed the beauty tricks they swear by for slowing the signs of aging.
KEEP SKIN HYDRATED
“As we age, fewer natural oils, hormonal changes, sun damage, and decreased cell renewal can all lead to dryer skin,” Niamh told The U.S Sun.
“Applying a Hyaluronic Acid Serum underneath makeup helps plump the skin and allows for an effortless application.
“Your makeup will simply glide onto your skin leaving a more radiant, youthful, and healthy complexion in place, all day long.”
She said their brand’s Three-in-One Hyaluronic Skin Mist has been likened to “Botox in a bottle.”
The cruelty-free product costs $31 and contains hyaluronic acid, chamomile, aloe vera, and green tea.
“A couple of spritz of this super hydrating formula will enhance your skin's radiance, help plump fine lines, and refresh your makeup without the need for re-application,” she said.
“The search for a holy grail foundation that lasts all day is over.”
The skincare expert’s advice comes after Healthline revealed hyaluronic acid has several benefits including anti-aging, moisturizing, increasing skin elasticity, and reducing facial redness.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan within the body and is essential for giving skin structure.
WEAR SUNSCREEN
Niamh also recommended applying SPF daily to protect the skin from premature aging.
She applies half a teaspoon of their day cream which contains SPF daily to her face, neck, ears, and hands.
“UV damage can result in sagging of the skin, loss of tone, and pigmentation - all of which can be prevented by using a broad-spectrum SPF,” she said.
“I use the Ella & Jo Plump And Protect Day Cream With SPF 30 without fail every single day.
“This hydrating day cream has broad spectrum UV protection is suitable for all skin types, and also helps protect against blue light from screens.”
Ella & Jo Plump And Protect Day Cream With SPF 30 is priced at $42 on the brand’s website.
It has been formulated with hyaluronic acid crosspolymer and ceramide complex to moisturize and reduce pigmentation.
Customers have given it a five-star rating.
One shopper’s review said it made their skin “so soft,” while another raved that it can be worn underneath makeup without making skin oily.
Dermatologist-approved anti-aging tips
Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Stop using tanning beds.
- Don't use sunscreen to contour your face.
- Wear driving gloves to protect your hands from the sun. He likes Coolibar Gannett UV Gloves UPF 50+, $15.99 to $39.
- Exercise, stick to a healthy diet, and get enough sleep.
- Don't drink excessively or smoke.
AVOID MAKEUP POWDERS
Charlene recommends filling makeup bags with cream-based products as they draw less attention to aging areas of the face.
“Change your blushers, bronzers, and eyeshadows to cream formulas in replacement of powders,” she said.
“Cream products will help add moisture back into mature skin and are more pigmented to help cover redness or age spots that powder could not.
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“As well as this, powders can sit on top of the skin, which can eventually settle into and enhance fine lines and wrinkles.
“Simply apply cream formulas with your fingers (less is more) for an instant glow and lift that will have people complimenting on your radiance all day.”
