Look younger without surgery

Wear less make-up

Too much make-up adds years to your face. Instead of using heavy foundation for 'coverage', opt for a lighter formulation like a cream-to-powder foundation. Global Goddess makes a great cream-to-powder foundation that evens out skin without the look of heavy make-up. I also like foundations that mix in a drop of a light-reflecting product to brighten the skin, such as Revlon Skinlights foundation and Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch.

Avoid heavy powders. They tend to add texture, make the skin look dry and accentuate lines. To sidestep such aging effects, set your make-up with a finely-milled loose powder that is translucent. Chanel makes a great silky loose powder, as does Laura Mercier.

Liquid liners are a beauty 'no no'! They can look cakey on less-than-firm skin. Try a pencil that can be blended for a softer look or apply shadow with an angled make-up brush for an even softer frame around the eye.