10 Most Common Beauty Questions for Women 50+, Answered

1. Which basic ingredients should I avoid mixing and matching?

Funny, but despite new products, the same rules still apply. Certain ingredients can be irritating and drying and cause redness or stinging when used together; others work best when paired with specific “partner” ingredients. “Be cautious about playing DIY chemist,” Ginsberg says. “Never apply vitamin C and retinol together, though both have proven pigmentation and texture benefits. C is a UV protector and works best during daylight to brighten and rebuild collagen, and is complemented by other antioxidants, especially vitamin E. Choose C in an all-in-one day moisturizer, or layer it as a serum under a hydrating moisturizer and sunscreen.

Retinol (which makes skin photosensitive) works best at night to promote cell turnover and smooth wrinkles, but it requires patient, gradual usage. Skip it on days you use any exfoliating product like a cleansing scrub, mask or peel, especially those with alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta hydroxy acid (BHA), to avoid irritation. When checking those labels, know that other star sidekick ingredients — like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, shea butter, peptides and soothing, calming niacinamide — pair comfortably with everything.”

Ever wondered what beauty secrets everyone wants to know the answer to? Well, Google has just revealed the most searched queries of 2019. From how to make your lashes longer to applying nail strips, we’re counting down the new year by answering the 10 most googled beauty questions of 2019.

10. How To Wear A Headband

I’m not surprised this was the tenth most googled beauty question in 2019. There are so many ways to wear a headband and so many great designs to choose from!

Large velvet headbands are all the rage and can be worn at any time, while a thin headband creates the perfect delicate look, and a studded or pearled headband looks great on a night out. If you decide to wear your hair up or put it in braids, then I’d recommend wearing a scarf headband.

These headbands from Johnny Loves Rosie are great options.

Buy the pearl and jewel black headband for £28 – buy the red knotted headband for £18 – buy the emerald padded headband

9. How to Make Your Eyelashes Longer

Let’s face it, we all wish that we had longer lashes. I can’t count the number of times that we’ve debated using lash serums in the office.

If you’re looking to make your lashes longer, you have a few options:

• Extensions: This is a semi-permanent way of getting longer, thicker and curlier-looking lashes. A beauty technician will hand glue individual lashes on top of your natural lashes to make them looker fuller and more voluminous. A set lasts anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks, so it’s not the best long term option. It is a great quick-fix solution before an event though!
• Perms: If you’re concerned about damaging your natural lashes, or don’t want the hassle of the upkeep, you could opt for a lash perm instead. A beauty technician will use chemicals to relax your lashes, then apply curlers to reshape them. They’ll still be your natural lashes, only they’ll look more lifted and curlier.
• Serums: Filled with nutrients, these serums condition your hairs, helping them to grow faster and longer. Prices vary but reviewers agree that RapidLash works just as well as its pricier counterparts.