I’m 69 but people think I’m in my 30s because of how smooth & wrinkle-free my skin is – the £7 product you need to use
A 69-YEAR-OLD woman with flawless skin has shared her skincare secrets.
Melissa, who works full-time as a YouTuber, also shares videos on social media.
And she is often mistaken for being decades younger than her real age.
In a video she shared with her 54.1K Instagram followers, Melissa revealed her step-by-step routine for a Saturday morning.
She spoke about how she uses a derma roller, which is “gentle”, and revealed the products she layered onto her face afterward.
She said she has used the products “for decades and swear by them”.
She introduced her “morning skincare routine for a Saturday” and explained how she does it “a little bit differently” to other days of the week.
Melissa silenced any doubters who might suggest she has had help from Botox or fillers to make her skin look good, saying: “Nothing wrong with it, but I’ve made the decision not to get Botox, fillers or any kind of surgery.
“But nothing wrong with it, it’s just my personal choice,” she added.
Instead, she likes to “use strong products” to “fight” her wrinkles.
“So the first thing I do is, I take my washcloth and wash my face – take the foam [wash] off and go in an upward motion with the cloth,” she said.
Melissa explained how the washcloth she uses was one she knitted herself.
“And then on Saturday mornings, I have added derma rolling [to my skincare routine],” she explained.
“I have got these wrinkles up here,” she remarked, zooming in on her forehead.
“So I’ll derma roll up here [forehead] and I’ve got wrinkles here, above my lip.
“After that, I’ll put on a Vitamin C serum.”
The exact Vitamin C serum she said she uses is from a brand called Obagi Medical, and it is the Professional-C Serum at 20%.
But it has a hefty price tag of £72.
If you’re new to Vitamin C, there are several affordable products on the high street you can try first.
For example, The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 30ml is only £7.70.
What do the experts say?
Can you use Vitamin C before or after derma rolling? According to Face Med Store, it can be “difficult for the skin to take”.
Instead, they suggest: “The effects become far more beneficial by simply taking the serum earlier – ideally a month before you start using your derma roller regularly.
“This is because vitamin C helps with the production of collagen and makes your skin more resilient against sun exposure, which are key factors in helping improve the results of your derma rolling.
Vitamin C serums aren’t the only product that can do this: vitamin A serums can also help since they boost your cell growth.
Face Med Store
“Combining these two serums can make your derma rolling results far more effective, with your skin already primed to recover and rebuild itself after using your derma roller.”
After applying Vitamin C serum, Melissa said she uses a “mild acid”.
At the time of posting the video online, Melissa was 68 – but even then, people couldn’t believe her age.
One commented: “Unbelievable that you’re 68 !! You look great! Just adore you.”
Another remarked: “You, my dear, are a freak of nature. In a good way! You look 25 years younger than your biological age. Inspiring.”
Someone else said: “There is no way you are 68, WOW.”
Whilst one person argued: “You look 40!!!!!”
Best beauty dupes
Fabulous' Beauty Editor, Tara Ledden revealed the cheaper version of your favourite beauty products that you should have in your cupboard.
“A huge 55% of us would like to spend less on our beauty routines according to new research from E.l.f. Cosmetics, so it’s no wonder there’s millions of #dupe videos on Tiktok.
“While some dupes are easy to spot given their look-a-like packing, they’re often lacking when it comes to the contents.
“In fact, some of the best dupes look nothing like the luxury product they’re a dead-ringer for – and, trust me, they’re the ones you want.”
REAL: Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer, £32.50 DUPE: Natural Collection Bronzer, £3.50 which is a saving of £29. The Natural Collection Bronzer comes in more shades, although it doesn’t have a mirror in the compact.
REAL: Milk Make-up Hydro-Grip Primer, £35 DUPE: E.l.f. Power Grip Primer, £10. These two share a similar green hue, as well as the same long-wearing, mattifying properties – although, E.l.f’s is so popular it’s just as hard to get hold of.
REAL: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick, £28 DUPE: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Satin Lipstick Beige A Nu, £8.99. The shades of these two lipsticks are virtually identical on the lips, although while Charlotte Tilbury’s is matte, the L’Oreal Paris Lipstick has a satin finish – which actually makes it more comfortable if you’re wearing all day.
REAL: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, £40 DUPE: Collection Lasting Perfection Matte Foundation, £6.99. While they don’t look alike from the outside, the formula, consistency and staying power of both foundations is pretty similar – unfortunately, the Collection only comes in 20 shades vs Estee Lauder’s 60 options.
REAL: Glossier Boy Brow, £20 DUPE: Essence Make Me Brow Gel, £2.50. There’s a whole Reddit thread dedicated to this dupe, so you know it’s got to be good. They both have a waxy consistency and added fibres to make brows look fuller. I have to say, the shade range is far better with Boy Brow, but if you’re brunette, there’s plenty of Essence shade options to try.
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