I went from being asked if I have grandkids to people refusing to believe I have a 17-year-old, here's my cheap tips

The Sun

16 hours ago

A BEAUTY buff has spilled the beans on how she reverse aged in just six weeks thanks to easy tips - and there's not an injectable in sight.
Sarah Snodgrass Selvidge went viral earlier this year after people allegedly assumed she was a gran - despite being 40 and not having any grandchildren.
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At the time, the 40-year-old - who many wrongly assumed was 55 and older - was covering her greys with a dark hair dye, cakey foundation and a thick lipliner.
Baffled by the reaction, Sarah said in the now-viral video: ''I know I'm 40 but c'mon now.''
The clip took the internet by storm, winning the mum more than 8.3million views, with kind-hearted viewers flooding to comments to offer her a helping hand.
One of the most common suggestions amongst the over 71k comments was re-learning how to do her make-up to slash decades off her face.
A beauty buff advised: ''It's your makeup, the older we get the less we can wear. We have to change the technique too.
''What used to work, doesn't work the same now.''
And it seems that since taking the internet by storm and being dubbed ''granny'', Sarah has taken the advice in - now looking better than ever.
Proudly showing off her new glow, the mum left everyone gobsmacked with the makeover - and it was all achieved by changing up her beauty routine.
''From that to today. I was told today I didn't look old enough to have a 17-year-old child.
''How does one go from being asked if they have grandkids to being told they don't look old enough to have a child that they have, in a matter of six weeks?
I'm 52 but look DECADES younger - I avoid too much makeup, 'trashy' ripped jeans
''With better make-up and better hair, of course.''
During the epic glow-up process, the mum, from the US, ditched the dark bob and has since embraced a lighter hairdo with soft waves.
Sarah has also said goodbye to extra heavy foundation that hid the glow underneath.
She told social media users: ''A much lighter base, let my skin shine through, with a glowy look.''
Whereas in the past the mum would draw her eyebrows on with a dark pencil, Sarah is now getting the brows done professionally and seems to be using a lighter tint that's not so harsh.
The 40-year-old stunner has also said goodbye to extremely heavy eyeshadow - and now swears by a softer look, which has shaved years off her appearance.
In the clip, she could be seen looking as fresh as ever with a peachy eyeshadow that has light shimmer and enhanced the beauty of her eyes.
''Higher blush placement and higher bronzer placement'' have also worked a treat in reverse ageing, no longer dragging her face down.
For her pout, the mum now uses a light-coloured gloss and has also ditched the harsh lip liner from the routine.
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don't pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don't forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts
29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles
30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair
31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
'Letting your freckles show made a WORLD of difference!'
The jaw-dropping glow-up has since taken the internet by storm, winning Sarah - who posts under the username @ justpeachy779 - an astronomical 2million views.
One fan said: ''I have absolutely never witnessed someone accept constructive criticism and feedback with this level of grace and receptiveness. Your willingness to do so is inspiring.''
Another agreed, adding: ''My jaw dropped. You are a masterclass in self discovery and embracing the journey.''
''Girl that lighter hair and letting your freckles show made a WORLD of difference!'' a third chimed in.