The "How Old Do I Look" Trend | Mature skin in your 20's?

Hello everyone! today we are taking a look at makeup on mature skin. what mature skin really is and who really has mature skin, This tiktok trend of asking people "How Old Do I Look" was of course always going to end up horribly for some people!
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[@stephiek.3267]

Your creaking chair isn't old, it's 'mature'. 🙃

[@ShellyS2060]

Yes! It needs a proper moisturizer and a bit of primer!

[@jaimemicelotti8539]

I was thinking the same thing

[@RobertWelsh]

😂😂😂

[@petarenae4823]

😂😂😂

[@theresashay2088]

😅😂EXACTLY

[@jasminebissell5567]

“Yes aging is a privilege, yes it’s such a gift, but sometimes we exchange gifts for something else” had me HOLLERING

[@ayemad]

Loved it! 😂

[@mangachanfan1556]

Yes. Cracked me all the way up lmao

[@xHalleyHeroine]

I loved when he said that! ❤

[@brightstar301]

I feel like people associate 30s with being old because when most of our parents where that age, they already had children and looked like mums and dads. Many 30 year olds nowadays live life like people in their 20s did years ago and I also feel like not having children early on or at all often contributes to looking younger.

[@readbycandle7489]

This is true. I didn’t have a child until my mid 30s, for years everyone assumed I was in my 20’s and now my daughter is a teenager I’m rapidly aging. I mean I need Botox in my forehead now to combat wrinkles from my eyebrows shooting up everytime she tells me it’s not fair 😂

[@rennijo]

I'm just glad it's not normal to have kids at 12 or 14 anymore. Yikes.

[@maddie8415]

Your idea of what's "old" changes as you get older, trust me. My parents are in the 70s and that's what I think of as "old" now.

[@caseyw.6550]

I never had a gray hair until after I had my son. 😅 But I also had him right after I turned 34. Those grays were probably coming regardless. 💁‍♀️

[@Espritlumiere]

​@@caseyw.6550 I'm 28 and have started spotting greys! On the other hand, my mum started greying at 23 and I'll never forget the first time I noticed it - I asked her if she put sparkly hairspray in her hair, because the greys caught the sunlight and looked sparkly 😂

[@themaddtatter6679]

One thing you didn't mention (and I dont blame you for not) is that women go through massive hormonal changes when having kids. I remember after giving birth how mature my skin looked while my hormones were leveling back out from being pregnant. Almost 15 years after and I'm now noticing some of those lines and wrinkles again now. Hormones definitely play a big role in appearance as well as many other factors. 😂

[@RobertWelsh]

Yes! Very good point! I would have clients who I did makeup for, for years! They would get pregnant and omg.. there were days where we would have to chnage everything we used to do!

[@petarenae4823]

Agreed. Women really get the raw end of the stick. Going thru menopause is absolute hell😢

[@sallyfields2385]

So much changed for me when I went through menopause. I was actually going through perimenopause for years and didn't know it. One thing I noticed was that my skin and hair became drier. When you get to a certain age you start getting told what you should and should not do. From hair styles, make up and the clothes you wear. I decided I was going to do what I want because it makes me happy. If someone else doesn't like it that's fine but I'm not going to change what I like unless it's for myself.

[@alissawieman3043]

Oh my gosh yes! After pregnancy I feel like my wrinkles have gotten so much worse!

[@stephgreen3070]

Oh wow, hormones make a HUGE difference in a woman’s skin and hair! After my youngest was born my hair turned curly! I’d had curly hair when I was a baby, but it went full ringlets after his birth…until I stopped nursing him, then it went back to straight. 🤷🏻‍♀️And now with perimenopause my skin looks very saggy and my hair looks kind of brittle even though it’s healthy. It’s wild what a difference hormones make.

[@jeniajadda]

I will never do this trend. The internet is ruthless 😭

[@babaganouche9605]

It does seem to be an invitation for miserable people to take their frustrations out on us.

[@jesclifford88]

Me neither, it looks like the rate my plate one but worse cus it’s your face 🫣😆

[@Jennilynne]

Right. I feel the same way about this that I do about the roast me subreddit. People already bully completely unprovoked. Why would you ever ask for it. Chances are you won't like the responses.

[@wellhi2430]

Yeah someone on here told me I looked 50 in my profile picture. I didn't even do the trend 🫠

[@JanAquaSun]

Wayyy to ruthless!!! How they even do it is beyond me.

[@stephernoodle]

I just yesterday saw a video of a well known influencer getting her makeup done by an MUA and she had no filters or anything on the video. A comment said, “looks cakey to me,” and it was literally just normal skin texture with foundation in regular lighting 😭😭

[@petarenae4823]

Unbelievable. What channel is it on? Ppl are ruthless online😢

[@DarkFire1536]

I saw this recently as well. A content creator I have followed for years, who is stunningly gorgeous, posted a KZbin short about a new bronzer she tried. She doesn't use filters, which is so rare. Someone in the comments said the bronzer looked patchy. It wasn't patchy, her skin is just skin with real texture!!

[@stephernoodle]

@@petarenae4823 it’s Tina Yong, who has beautiful skin 🥲 like dang if that’s what they say about her skin what would they think of mine 💀

[@Nclk619]

So annoying this age gracefully... what is gracefully? To the record I never done anything, just because I am too scared things can go wrong. Yes, I am Murphy's law in human form. So if something has the possibility to go wrong, if I do, it will go wrong

[@jenksjax]

i grew up with the early beauty yt and it has completely ruined my perception and confidence when it comes to make up. I was convinced my skin just isn't right, because they would step into the sunlight and pretent like their skin on camera looks the same irl, and I believed it.

[@debbieburnette1582]

I'm 60 with new tattoos and, purple hair (which will be torquise and magenta in a month) and last week alone, I wore green sparkley eye shadow one day and an extreme cateye liner the next. When I was younger, I couldn't aford all the cool make-up and hair dye and such. Now that I'm older, I can and I luxuriate in it!

[@pumkin7931]

this is so nice!! ❤

[@petarenae4823]

Good for you!!!

[@nelliebly6616]

Thank you🎉 Im 51 and have had grey hair since 19....and my daughter also...Ive considered colouring it with fun colours😊

[@DarkFire1536]

This is so awesome! I love that Gen X people are breaking the mold. We want to have sparkly eyeshadow and green hair dang it! And we can afford it! It's so fun!

[@claireeyles7560]

Same here! I'll be 52 this year and I'm currently growing out my black hair dye so I can bleach my hair and dye it back to pillar box red. I love experimenting with different hair colour and make up styles (right now I'm going through a 1920s flapper phase and trying to recreate the look with recreated versions of vintage products). I hate this idea of 'You can't do/wear that, it'll make you older" type nonsense. I'm in my early 50's ffs, what's wrong with me looking my age, but still being creative and having fun. Newsflash, I don't do my hair and makeup for anyone else but myself. That's the beauty of growing older, you can stop caring what people think or what media tries to dictate to you.

[@helenelittmann8875]

I once saw a magazine article circa 2000 called "what does 35 look like?" and it was extremely interesting and very much class based. The well off women were practically unlined and the working class women had crows feet

[@apriljk6557]

This.

[@Miaaooou]

It makes sense, working class women usually don't have the extra money to get facials/botox and whatnot, they age naturally. I think articles should remind people how skin ages *normally*, without alterations or treatments & stuff. Especially in our current economy, less and less people have access to this luxury, and it shouldn't be prioritized over living comfortably, imo 🥲 We focus so much on how we look that we forget to actually live istg

[@therealJamieJoy]

Also the major factor: STRESS! lack of sleep. long hours at work, no nannies to help with kids. Not having enough money is super stressful!@@Miaaooou

[@Miaaooou]

@@therealJamieJoy oh yes 10000000000%, can't believe i didn't think about it right away 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sheenajae]

Don’t forget that smoking is still more common/acceptable in the “working class”, and is terrible for your skin (and every other organ).

[@THEMamaVicky]

I am in my mid 50s and some days I look my age, some days 30, some days 90 😂

[@kszoknyik]

My lower back constantly argues with my real age 😂😂

[@bookishgiraffe]

I'm 28 and relate. Some people get bad hair days, and some of us get bad face days! 😂

[@Name..........]

​@kszoknyik im in my early 20s and even my hips and abck act up, because I have a sit down job and I'm a student.

[@veroniquemarley7545]

I’m 45 and some days I’m like is that a new wrinkle? On some others I’m like where did my wrinkles go? Not gonna lie, I’m much prefer the days my wrinkles magically disappear 😂

[@corvidsRcool]

When I was in my 30s people always thought I looked younger than I was, now that I'm in my 50s (and had a hard 20 years), I look anywhere from my age to ten years older. Wear sunscreen. kids! 🤣

[@livesouthernable]

The moral of this story: be kinder to ourselves and others. Thank you for another great video! 😊

[@petarenae4823]

Amen🙌🙌

[@kendallstark4302]

I'd venture to say that the 37-year-old woman put "real and normal" not because she disapproves of Botox, but because facial procedures have become so prevalent that many of us have a somewhat "skewed" idea of what age looks like now.

[@msmorbid2903]

Yeah that's what I was thinking and hoping too, that she was using "normal" more to mean like "common" and to be expected. That being said there's definitely people using "normal" to shame others who're getting procedures bc they're seen as desperate or whatever

[@clairekelliest]

We don't, as women, see regular ageing in media. Been freaking me out lately.

[@esikazemese]

Yes, this. When 25 year old are sold botox to prevent wrinkles, and social media is full of people's "natural" faces - full off fillers, surgery, treatments blablabla, I feel like I am gonna be a ridicule if I "age gracefully". I mean, I still don't have money to spare on this and obviously no one really cares how I look so... :D

[@emilyweaver]

my grandma wore blue eyeshadow pretty much til the day she died. Don't let perceptions of your age affect your self expression!!

[@veroniquemarley7545]

Mine did as well☺️

[@LittleDevil233]

A lot of the time fear of aging isn't really about a fear of age as in numbers, but a fear of the loss of being attractive. Since aging is so stigmatized a lot of the time people won't answer truthfully when asked directly how old someone is anyway. No one wants to accidentally tell someone they look old so the safest thing would be to overshoot on the younger side. A lot of this is beyond anyone's control with how much of it is based on class, genetics, overall facial appearance, and a better approach to ageism would be one where it just didn't matter how old you look

[@Greyfeather08]

It's all about DNA, stress levels, homonal levels, sun exposer, etc... There is so many factors that affects aging which in the end, it doesn't matter. It's all about how you feel about yourself inside down the line.

[@SunnyBeetle1922]

Exactly!!❤❤❤

[@whitsolo1736]

Ask me about filler and facial plastic surgery years ago and I would have said "go for it! do what makes you happy!" But nowadays, I've noticed how many people get similar work done and start looking less like a unique individual and more like the hundreds of others who get the same procedures.

[@sebumpostmortem]

My exact thoughts then and now. The only procedures I will do are those who will help me look like myself again ( jawline, try to avoid turkey neck as much as possible, remove bloody protruding eyebags, very noticeable dark spots or broken capillaries if they appear). But my 1920’ s huge downturned eyes, greek nose, thin lips and mouse chin/profile? They are not gonna mutate into a cloned Bratz😜.

[@AyaaAcademia]

i dont think it's so much of skin texture but rather their features, which may be more associated with certain age range

[@alimaalikhan]

I think you are right, especially in the case of young women who have hooded eyes almost from childhood. It’s a feature, not always an indication of age.

[@RobertWelsh]

Yes absolutely and I think that’s strange as a lot of facial features are shared by all age groups, hooded eye, high cheek bones, hollow cheeks etc rent really an age thing but… something people associate with certain ages

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

Considering the fact that your nose grows and changes throughout your entire life (as do your ears), there are a ton of facial features that can, by accident, look old. That said, who cares what the Internet says about how old you look, right? It's water off a duck's back, that person does not KNOW you.

[@AyaaAcademia]

@@beckstheimpatient4135 I think it starts to become a sore issue when the ones asking were anticipating a favourable answer. Also, social media seems to skew so much on how people should look or age and for those with some of their perceived values tied to approval of social media audiences, it's not a good situation to be in (people overestimating your age)

[@maryeckel9682]

I think it's both, based on my experience. I've always had dark circles as an adult, by my basic skin looks pretty good for 63, mostly because I didn't join the 70s bake in baby oil/low SPF and and I didn't smoke. I did drink a lot, like alcoholic a lot, but somehow that didn't fry my skin. So it's part good genes from both parents and part better habits.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Really, that first woman asking if she looked 36, she had ..was it 3 young kids, looked tired, was only in a track suit with zero make-up... we all look older!! If shed had a good nights sleep, just been to a spa with a full facial and then make-up, hair done and a nice outfit, she'd probably look 26.... its all relevant, and if we didnt look better when we put on nice clothes and make-up, well, we'd never bother doing it then!!!

[@atie3218]

I’ve seen that woman, she actually did second video where she dressed nicely, did her hair and everything and people in the comments said that she looked even older

[@LeolaGlamour]

​@@atie3218 Yall are mean

[@ThaiDaher]

She does look older. Dowdy.

[@wolfsbane1991]

It’s also her style. Those glasses are frumpy and severely ages her. They are “granny” glasses. I don’t know why gen z had to go and make see-through frames a trend, but it ages anyone who wears them instantly. As soon as she took the glasses off, she looked younger. I’ve worn glasses all my life, and the shape and style of the frame can change your entire face. I wonder if she used granny-glasses on purpose to make people guess her age wrong..

[@Mother-of-cain]

After she took off her glasses I guessed her age at 29.

[@BarbaraT.]

A lot has to do with the person's style. In the first instance the lady looks a little older than her 29 years of age just because of the way she wears her hair and other small details. But her skin is so smooth!!! ❤

[@orangeinsomniac]

Yeah, as soon as she took her glasses off it took like 7 years off of her! Her hair was actually in a fairly youthful style, it’s just those oversized glasses are too much for her face.

[@esikazemese]

It's more of the fact that her face is really soggy. Which is thanks to her kids and genetics. But also I am sure, if I would know her in real life, I would guess her age otherwise, because cameras are cruel and personality also matters. But PS: it's very annoying that she is trying really hard to compensate with saying she feels 16 and also mimicking this teenage behavior.

[@politereminder6284]

So would the skin of a typical healthy 36 year old.

[@janjanl1812]

@@orangeinsomniacactually glasses can make one look younger if of the right shape and colour and used in the right way. Her glasses are frumpy: no shine or distinction on the frames. The shape is awful too.

[@wolfsbane1991]

Yes! For lack of a better word, both her hair and glasses are “granny” style! It really contributes to aging her. I also think she has quite harsh overhead light, which makes her naso-labial folds look even deeper than they maybe are.

[@sheilahbuettner8452]

I am a 70 year old woman who definitely has mature skin and who loves makeup, has always loved makeup, and is going to keep on loving makeup. I have a makeup brush cup that says Makeup is my art, and it really is. putting on my makeup is one of my favorite parts of my day. I wanted to say how much I love all of your videos on all of the channels. Have been following for years but due to an extremely stressful job with very long hours I didn't have much time to watch KZbin videos. However, now having recently retired I am enjoying catching up on all of the great content. Often stay up way too late watching the Welsh Twins channel for some giggles before sleep. Thank you for this reminder that in makeup we do not have to be confined to calendar-imposed restraints. And a word to the young lady in the first video who made the comment about hurting like a 36 year old...wait until you hit 70,, hun! LOL.

[@christapoling1877]

Lol I turned 50 this year and I noticed the majority of my friends are more than proud of their age. And we all look good😂 it's simple, life would be so freaking boring without differences and little quirks. Just embrace it and live❤

[@officialthehandsbigadventures]

My mom told me that after 50 you just really don't care about that stuff as much anymore.

[@Sleipnirseight]

Your point about how simply being dehydrated can have such an impact on skin texture is so important!!! I have chronic medical issues that lead to a constant battle with hydration, and my skin is like night and day if I've had proper fluid and electrolyte intake. It can be a week-long battle of drinking electrolyte drinks to get my skin to bounce back, and no amount or type of moisturizer will change it 😩 ETA: My point being that even though my situation is a bit exaggerated, Robert is 1000% correct that if you want hydrated skin, you really need to start by hydrating your body! Bonus tip - if you find that drinking plain water ends up making you more thirsty, you may do well to add a bit of electrolyte mix (hyponatremia often makes you feel more thirsty!)

[@KennyBunions]

"How old do I look?" is at the top of the list of things to never ask unless you want to your self confidence to get absolutely obliterated. The internet/social media can be so needlessly cruel 😢

[@anastasia.beaverhousen]

Everyone needs to be easier and more gracious with everyone. I always hope people get there at some point in their timeline, but some just don’t :/

[@petarenae4823]

Wouldn't that be awesome🙏

[@lowans971]

The naso labial fold plays a big role in the overall ageing look

[@MShaiqable]

Totally agree. It's why the first influencer in her late 20s is getting told she looks 35. That's the first I noticed as my 30s came around

[@sukilenz1901]

Disagree, some children and babies naturally have nasolabial lines.

[@monejohn9973]

Crows feet are major 2...

[@coolshah1662]

@@sukilenz1901 Yup. Many young people and kids have these lines. The nasolabial folds on old people look very different. These are not the same. I've had them since I was a child. Mine don't make me look old at all.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I’m 64 and have very oily skin and some fine lines. It irks me so see ads for mature skincare and they automatically assume it’s dry. And BTW- I still wear glitter!

[@adriandatura]

I'm elder Gen Z so I don't know if I count but I would think of 30's as life *just starting* like no one in their 20's is on the same page. Some are graduating college, some have been scraping by, some are married and popping out kids, some are traveling the world, it's **tumultuous** . I don't even wanna hear from someone 20 and under they're still kids, and I don't mean that in a negative sense, it's just you don't have a good concept of time and of people when you've only lived a little over a decade of it. And all those different lifestyles and levels of stress I've mentioned also plays a huge part in how "old" one looks.

[@foxxxyg]

I was born in 1995 to teenage parents so I’m on that generation border. I think life for most seems to really begin at 30. Before that everyone is finding their footing and figuring out what kind of life they want to live in general. The way people do things now also is totally different. My husband and I got married at 26 and we were the first of our friends to get married and people thought we were too young, but my parents were married at 18 and that was a pretty normal thing back then.

[@youraftermyrobotbee]

The ones who clock older literally just have nasolabial folds and tear troughs. That's it.

[@jenniebeann]

The only thing I'm going to comment is that Robert is looking AMAZING! As he always does. Let's not bring people down with nasty comments, we should build people up with positiveity xxx

[@AldiSox]

The eye look today has me smiling!

[@petarenae4823]

Agreed❤

[@uroborous1660]

I also feel nationality, your style, the way you talk, how and where people meet you plays a huge role as well. People from East asian countries (Japan korea) tend to look young from a Western perspective. A lot of Arab and south asian women tend to look old for their age in their teens and young for their age in their mid 30s. This also seem to extend to a lot of black women as well. Your height, weight, and hairstyle also tend to play a role in how old or young people clock you. Where they meet you also plays a role. You might clock older if they meet you in a church. You might clock younger if met in a trendy cafe. People from certain countries think I am older than my age, while others think I am younger. I am talking about a solid 5 ish years plus or minus. TL, DR: So don't let this bother you. There are a lot of factors beyond skin.

[@TheBaumcm]

I’m South Asian and can confirm. In my teens, I was mistaken for being late 20s all the time. Once I hit 21, all of a sudden, I was seen as much younger. I’m 45 and my niece’s friends thought I was their age and still get carded from time to time.

[@hannahshark8080]

Height absolutely! I'm 31 and still get ID-ed when buying alcohol coz I'm very short

[@sebumpostmortem]

Can confirm😉. I travelled all around the world with "the french brand" between my 32-35 as a MUA so no stress, lovely conditions, gorgeus hotels,etc... I was perfectly able to take good care of myself exactly like I did at home. I always weared my extream long hair in a super low ballerina bun, full black masculine suit and the same signature make up look dictated by the brand: natural eyes, natural everything, red lip. I' m cauca mediterranean, pale olive, military green eyes, chestnut hair. Absolutely nobody guessed my correct age anywhere🤷🏻‍♀️. I was 40+ in Moscow, early 20’ s in Dubai and "Oh, nonono, I can' t guess🤭" in C-J-K. USA and France almost nailed it but then they saw me in my free day with long hair, babydoll dress and zero make up and their changed their mind. The funniest thing is that everybody, no matter the country, pointed my resemblance with Lady Gaga😆😂🤣. Happiest and most enriching years of my life. And yes, I' m somewhere in between Gaga and Dr Shereene Idriss 🇮🇹🇪🇦🇱🇧, they were right😉.

[@kjwilliams1031]

"Growing old is a privilege. It's such a gift. Sometimes, we exchange our gifts for something else." YES!!!

[@shelbeepollino6025]

Even as a teenager I always felt like I was a little behind on current trends. I’ll be 34 in June, and I can’t imagine trying to keep up with the two week lifespan trends that are going on now 🤣🤣

[@cassidybrewer]

Same. I’ll be 32 in August and I feel so behind sometimes but really I think I just dgaf 😂😂

[@shelbeepollino6025]

@@cassidybrewerYes girl!! I’m still in jeans and a t shirt 24/7/365 just like I was as a teen!! I think I look fine 🤣🤘🏻

[@Unlike230]

Omg same. I'm excited because I never know anyone else who felt the same 😂

[@steph678]

Most of us do​@@Unlike230

[@iistrawberrimuffinzii]

Same I’m 20, and still wear skinny jeans they flatter my body better ❤

[@kisikisikisi]

I'm just very strongly of the opinion that you should never ask a question where the answer might hurt your feelings lol.

[@muscleandhate]

I totally hate it when people start trying to guess my age. I immediately tell them exactly how old I am

[@laurahamilton8868]

@@muscleandhate It's especially bad when kids want to guess your age. When I was 19 I was a camp counselor and my middle school campers decided to play "guess my age" (I was not on board with this lol). Before I could tell them I was 19, one of the blurted out "27!". I'm 27, almost 28 now and I definitely did not look 27 at the time.

[@SheilaMarguerite]

I'm glad you take such an educational approach because you truly are a great teacher. You always have a way of explaining things that makes sense, you don't gatekeep things, you don't use terms that everyone wouldn't understand, I could go on 😅

[@summerfall713]

Yes! I second this comment! Robert does such a great job explaining in a way that is both professional and fun to learn. 😊

[@mochi_nailz]

Lol

[@leavealekalone]

Sometimes I feel like Robert is raising me to be a better guy

[@RobertWelsh]

🥹🖤🖤

[@jambalie]

"Aging is a gift... but sometimes we want to exchange a gift for something else." ❤

[@tiawarren5403]

Woot! Truth :)

[@courtneyvial3799]

I'm 40 years old. I come from a line of women that have consistently looked younger than their age. We've been blessed in that department. I don't feel like I "look" 40, but what does that look like? It's different for everyone! All I do know is that for the first time, I feel truly comfortable in my skin and how I look. I don't care about the trends and what society tells us we should do. To me. that's been the best thing about turning 40!

[@Sleipnirseight]

It takes a special kind of masochist to ask the INTERNET how old you look ☠️ My god 😩

[@mouse2390]

Mature skin is real in the sense of collagen production/ cell turnover slowing, bone/ muscle loss, gravity...there's only so much that skincare and makeup can do as we age and many health conditions can accelerate the process. Do the best you can with what you've got and don't define yourself by your looks.

[@kimberlysultz43]

I started following you because someone called you the "Brad Mondo of makeup," and while I'm thankful someone introduced you to me - you're engaging, funny and informative in a way I haven't seen with other creators. I wear makeup all of 10 days a year, but I love learning from you! And my makeip game on those few days is much improved 😅

[@Liz_Dave]

I've been a makeup artist for 18 years, and I love working with mature skin. For some reason, I find that a lot of women would give up when they noticed they had mature skin. I love taking the time to show them that with a few simple changes to their routine, they can feel good about them selves again. I also enjoy showing a few makeup tips to help freshen up the skin. I appreciate your videos because I told myself 15 years ago that if I don't think there's anything more to learn about the makeup industry than, it's time I get out of the game.

[@EC_123-h8i]

Aging is wild, man. I have a friend in her mid-50s who I swore was in her early-40s when I met her. I have a friend in her late-20s who looks much older. I myself am 32 and am frequently told I look 21, while a good friend the exact same age looks at least 5 years older than we actually are. Genetics, skincare, climate, stress, job hazards, etc all play a role in how your skin ages, but things like hairstyles, clothing, manner of speaking all play a role in how old we are perceived to be as well. V Sauce does a great video about this topic that I highly recommend!

[@caseyw.6550]

Genetics are HUGE. I have lived as if I have been on a mission to make every lifestyle decision to make myself age as fast as possible. And I am constantly carded and get shocked reactions about my age. Both of my parents look decades younger than their age, so I have to give them all the credit. I have certainly done myself NO favors. 😬 And yes, I agree style and personality play a big role. I have always been a late bloomer and frankly a lot more immature than a lot of people I know. People def seem to pickup on that.

[@aussie_vonnie]

Absolutely! My twin and I both look younger than late 40s, but we don't have husbands or kids. I used to look younger than her too, but cancer treatment and medically induced menopause, plus a streesful job means I now am assumed to be the older sister.

[@d.m3n]

I will forever miss Ghost Stories and Makeup 💔 you’re still my fav channel either way

[@tiffanywilliams7763]

Same. I miss it so much

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

I subbed after those stopped and watched the playlist through. I would love them to come back!

[@Melparri]

My mom is in her mid 60's and was researching "makeup for mature skin" and started asking me questions about a brand I'd never heard of that was marketing to women over 40. Saying this was the makeup they needed for their "mature skin". I have since bombarded her with products that make zero claims of "mature skin friendly" and she has loved all of them. She's even discovered she loves a vibrant berry blush. Which we all know is taboo for the people over 40 **dramatic eye roll**

[@DDepaolis]

I turned 54 - and it’s only this year that I see a major difference in my skin and am starting to look older. I don’t mind looking older - I just don’t want to look haggard and worn out - which feels more like a reflection of your attitude than your face. Credit to Pam Anderson for embracing an alternate “elder beauty” standard.

[@dinasilva9263]

Robert always makes me feel better with his vídeos. He's amazing, i appreciate his channels very much. And you look very good, your skin is gorgeous Robert. 💜

[@kszoknyik]

As a 32 yr old who gets mistaken for a kid... yeah, I can ask that question 😂 but never would I go to the internet, I'm not insane!

[@giversinner971]

Is 32 really that old?

[@anastasia.beaverhousen]

@@giversinner971not actually, just in relation to being mistaken for a kid

[@Jennilynne]

I often get people in person who think I am younger than I actually am. Probably because of my fuller cheeks and makeup. But, I'm sure online I'd get much different responses just because people had the opportunity. Even if they thought I looked one age (or the age I actually am) I wouldn't be surprised if they said older. Including a "no offense" afterwards.

[@kelseyoakes803]

Same, I still get ID'd in shops 🤣

[@Name..........]

​@giversinner971 Yes, but also no. If you look at the average life span yes, technically half of you life is gone.

[@moskibabyyy]

I’ll be 34 this year and I’m a hair stylist and the AMOUNT of people who think I’m in my early 20s is insane. They ask me my secret and honestly it’s good genetics. Plus the neon rainbow hair helps 😂😂😂

[@bonnietastic5133]

I'm 42 and I love makeup and will wear as much or as little as I want. I wear every colour every style it's art its creative, it's fun it washes off lol. I also try to share both edited and unedited versions and encourage those to love the skin they are in. Embracing yourself, however that looks should never be about appeasing others but following your own joy❤.

[@tiawarren5403]

Well said and agreed!

[@AmandaStone-wk3uv]

My skin was incredibly consistent. It was oily and freckled and people always thought I was much younger than I was. Menopause hit and my skin changed massively. The loss of estrogen changes everything!

[@sebumpostmortem]

Preach. Sadly, preach. 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@mixchixbeauty2492]

My aunt is almost 60 and she looks like she could be my sister ( I am 39)! She has amazing skin, genetically. My grandmother is 84 and looked 60 until about 3-5 years ago. Now she looks about 70 😂😊. I still get ID for alcohol. It’s all about genetics and how you care for your skin.

[@LeolaGlamour]

Probably genetic as well

[@elektracute2777]

I'm 43 and get mistaken as 7-15 years younger all the time. I do work in retail and wear whatever colour of makeup and clothes I feel like. Getting stuck in a style you liked 15 years ago will age you more than any line on your face. I don't really have more than fine lines, but without makeup or tan I look much closer to my age.

[@kalinatalar6181]

This actually made me feel a lot better. I'm 20 and I keep seeing people obsessing over ageing. You get so many people running in and telling you to change everything as soon as you turn 20 to avoid ageing (especially on tiktok), my mum has a similar mindset and fixates on looks constantly. I've struggled with body dysmorphia for years but it's become so much worse now that I'm constantly being told that my skin will just go downhill from now. It's calming to see both a technical and positive perspective on it :)

[@SheilaMarguerite]

I love those lashes!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@sydneylaurenivory]

Loved this video. So, tired of people telling me to work on looking older for my age. Its ridiculous. Thank you Robert ❤

[@tbtx7]

Robert, you're glowing.

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you 🥹

[@lily_of_the_valley-ooo]

if the makeup you wear makes you happy there is no, time limit in my opinion of what that could look like :) Beauty starts from inside and not from what you smear on your face. great video 👍

[@monkeytoe0412]

And Gen X and Xellenials are just staying out of all the arguments and trying to live our best lives. Lovely video ❤

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Really. I just bring the popcorn and laugh. 🍿😂

[@chiiblossom]

I have been watching you since covid times, you and James really got me through those trying times~ I still love your content 4 years on ( oh my goodness, how has it been 4 years )

[@cw1041]

Robert, YOUR skin looks amazing first of all! I've been a nurse for 20 years and I've seen older people look younger and vice versa. I think genes help... which is great because my mother looks amazing at 69 years old!

[@Beeleeteecee]

I’d love a part two of this video to continue the discussion. I agree that it was so valuable to be able to see that clear, unfiltered footage of a couple of people’s 30-something-year-old skin to realize that they are both “normal” and we are all “normal” too! After becoming a mom at 29 I was startled by the rapid signs of aging started to see. It was kind of depressing and I didn’t know if I should just surrender and accept that my youth was gone and learn to live as a mature woman. It sounds silly, but aging can be hard, especially as a woman, especially when what you (think you) look like doesn’t match what you feel like. I’d enjoy hearing your thoughts on some makeup techniques that might affect the perception of age.

[@sminkmanchester]

It makes me so sad when clients ask me if they’re “allowed” to have a certain makeup look because of their age. Like, who told Gen X and Millenials we can’t wear shimmery eyeshadows anymore because of our birth certificates?! Yes, I adapt products and techniques according to skin type and texture, but you want sparkles? You’re getting sparkles!

[@tiawarren5403]

Exactly, wear whatever makeup ,clothes, and hair you want..forget age!

[@sarahosborne7477]

Yes I love sparkles and im in my 40s

[@sebumpostmortem]

Same and it' s 💔. I always answer them that they first must go and ask for permission to the woman in the mirror if they want to be allowed to wear something. PeriodtTTT. 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@judymcdougall]

Another great content video Robert. I may be one of your older followers at 73. I think I look my age but I won’t go down without kicking 😂 I still wear what I like and do my makeup everyday even if I don’t go out. I do my skincare routine etc. Yes I have wrinkles and I’ve earned every one of them 😂. I’ve had Botox and fillers. I am who I am. ❤☮️🖤

[@katherineseymour6239]

Glad that you did this video. People love to speak about “normal” skin but I see my friends, all slight age differences, lots of lifestyle differences, etc and feel they’ll all normal. We may all do different things to and for our skin and health which in turn shows our uniqueness.

[@Kris.with.a.K]

I LOVE it when Robert preaches! 🙌😂💜🖤

[@ambern2842]

I love how regularly you post, my week isn't the same without your content ❤❤

[@marleneflanagan7137]

I'm 57 and still as oily as a teenager, so no fine lines, but I am loosing elasticity. Just greasy and saggy over here!

[@kaneykane3449]

So glad you've got your million button properly on display now🙌🏼

[@ms93884]

I also don’t understand - SPF is important, sun damage, all that stuff. I get it. But it’s so obsessive now with reapplying every hour etc. in what world. Saw a comment saying skincare and aging culture is what the diet culture was of the 90’s at early 00’s and it’s so accurate

[@Hil_Billy]

I loved everything about this video. Definitely a good one to watch on a Monday. ❤

[@iloovemusicsoo]

I am 26 and have hooded eyes - always did have! Used to be annoyed because I love winged liner, but I have now learned to make it work for my eye shape.

[@StephinTech]

The problem is we have people all over the internet getting work done/using filters and then saying they are naturally aging… so just like everything else when it comes to beauty( mostly praying on women’s insecurities about aging) we have people criticizing other people on the internet based off of lies of what a certain age is “supposed” to look like. It’s extremely ageist. If you are getting work done( non surgical or surgical) you aren’t aging “naturally” that’s just what is. These days no one knows what a 30yr old is supposed to look like lol.

[@autumn5130]

Thank you for going over mature skin. I'm 46, great genetics and have always stayed out of sun and wear SPF all the time. I don't have wrinkles, just starting to see slight laugh lines. I can not do a lot of young stuff just because my skin has been dry for 20 years.

[@mmhoen]

I would never assign an exact age but would put people in a range or cohort bc there is so much variety 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TryMyMartini]

I adore your kindness and realism.

[@ozmaoz325]

I am turning 40 in December and am FINALLY growing out of my dry/eczema/psoriasis skin! Best gift ever! Woo hoo ❤ Also - you get more comfortable and confident in your skin and body as you age. It is a blessing and be grateful to age.

[@yumitemple3507]

FWIW robert, i LOVE your makeup videos. but i also love your reaction videos, and especially LOVE how you're so firm about your ground rules on this page. "i don't support racist brands" "we don't do ageism in these comments." like THANK YOU, it's so refreshing to see a beauty creator doing it with integrity

[@_Dark222Angel_]

theres a thing too when a women is hormonal theres a haggard phase and and a fresh glowy phase in the cycle and thats normal

[@lindseyshindler6594]

LOVE the insight and expertise you bring to all these different topics, Robert!! You’re truly a gem ❤

[@bernadettemcgoldrick4817]

Love this video. You look amazing Robert. ❤

[@Sparrowhawk201]

I absolutely love your brand deep dives/makeup history/educational videos, they are why I subscribed!

[@a.r.mproductions5616]

As I’ve been edging closer to 30 I’ve come to realize how young it is even though to me I’m like “holy crap I’ve lived for almost 30 years.” The comments on people acting like it’s abnormal for a 26-30 year old to look good without fillers and Botox have really helped me. They say things like “when did we think 30 was old?” Or “this is what a 27 year old looks like.”

[@ireniic]

YES!! I 1000% agree. I'm an esthetician and let me tell you that I've worked on people in their 50s/60s with beautiful and healthy skin and 20/30 year olds who have skin that looks really aged and in need of tlc. age itself does not determine what skin should will like.

[@BoredSoprano]

lol teachers learn quickly not to ask that!

[@mhairiwallace9320]

I remember when one of my class told me they thought I was 84. When I was about 27. Cheers kid.

[@melanie-rosannastevens7861]

No. As a teacher you learn very quickly that little kids don't really have a concept of how age manifests in human appearance beyond 'my age +/-2 years' and 'a lot older than me' If they're damn near genius level, they can additionally guess whether you're older or younger than their parents. If they're genius and really well-mannered, they will tell you you look young, because that's what is socially favourable. But apart from that, don't mind kids' thoughts on how old you might be

[@laurenskee2665]

Are you bringing back the scary stories??

[@kendallstark4302]

That's why I subscribed!

[@KristinJack-b3t]

Loved those!

[@RobertWelsh]

Guys…. The last time I did that was 2022… weeks ago need to move on! 😂😂 I miss them but they weren’t popular and it ruined my algorithm 😩

[@RobertWelsh]

@@kendallstark4302I payed the last one in 2022.. 😂

[@Beeleeteecee]

Aw, the scary stories were fun! Your voice is just perfect for them. Maybe a once a year Halloween Special for old time’s sake. And make it an hour. 🥹🎃👻.

[@melissacomery1794]

Say it louder for the people in the back 🙌 such an important message x P.s love your make up today, the skin is skinning 😍

[@inciMoawad]

I'm 40 and i don't care how old i do look like to others. 1. I'm happy that i don't look what I've been through in life and 2. Im just proud that i even made it that far 😅😅😂

[@selbybee]

‘sometimes we exchange gifts for something else’ is brilliant, i will definitely be using that one 🥰

[@kyonaharris8239]

It’s so funny cause when I was 17 people thought I was in my late 20s and now that I’m 21 people think I’m 16/17. It’s so weird tho bc when I saw my grandpa after 4 years of not seeing him, he said that I look like an adult now. The biggest thing is my cheek bones have hallowed out, and that I have more definition in my face in general. Not sure why people think I looked 17? I dress for my age as well

[@LeolaGlamour]

If you are tall that is probably why people thought you were older.

[@Paulinastic]

Your hair looks so beautiful and goes so well with your makeup omg

[@muscleandhate]

I think with the first lady it might be partly because she doesn't have a little button nose (neither do i and i like bigger noses, i am not being mean). People can often associate bigger or more characterful noses as looking more 'mature'.

[@jacquelinewilson5543]

You have said this 1000 times over the years MAKE UP HAS NO RULES!!! If you like it wear it have fun with it do what makes you feel good. So many ppl are worried about what someone else thinks but when that person who was judging you goes home they already forgot about you!!

[@kittyfreya9141]

When i did beauty therapy and i pre assessed my clients. Mature skin was ticked for people who had paper thin skin. So i knew what products to avoid that would not damage the skin that had become thin through time. Im talking 65 up.

[@kjowood]

This is y I was drawn to you. You educate us while also giving your expert opinion. You explain in detail y you like a product or if you don't. I've learned so much about makeup from watching you. Love your channel 🖤💟

[@SueP-D]

I was a California kid/teen in the 70s, constantly in the pool, constantly in the sun. Sunburns were a Summer right of passage. We would “lay out” in the sun for hours. In that era, we were basically always outside. I was especially since my family had a pool and when not in the pool, outside hiking, going to the lake, riding my bike, and playing sports. Really popular Coppertone commercials and ads all over billboards and magazines would feature a baby with only swimsuit bottoms on at the beach and a dog pulling her bottoms down exposing her white little butt against a bronzed body 😂 It was a “Coppertone Tan” and the “tanning lotion” (that’s what it was called) was like an SPF 4. We were lead to believe it helped you tan darker and not burn. Lol SPF 4! The Coppertone tanning oil was SPF 2!! Anyways… I’m 63 now and yes my skin has paid dearly for those summers. Lots of great memories though 😁

[@imthesweetgirl]

worth it

[@SueP-D]

@@imthesweetgirl 🤭😂😂

[@jackieturner4144]

the way you have presented this video is a really fresh take and I really think it clarifies alot especially our own opinions of our selves xx

[@yugenknows740]

Before I got married everyone guessed me at a decade younger than my age. I even had to produce ID to drink in public when I was in my 30s! After 10 years of marriage everyone guesses me at about a decade older than my age. Just shows what stress will do to you!

[@LeolaGlamour]

Are you divorced?!

[@yugenknows740]

@@LeolaGlamour nope.... but I haven't seen my husband for 6 years so that's almost as good as a divorce

[@LeolaGlamour]

@@yugenknows740 interesting

[@yugenknows740]

@@LeolaGlamour more like annoying but I'll take it

[@racheledwards3813]

Every time I watch your videos all I can think of is how beautiful you are. You are ART! With or without makeup. Crafted by the gods for the pleasure of my eyes? You are so lucky to be able to see that gorgeous face every time you look in a mirror. What a life 😌

[@MisNixxx]

Agreed re: mature skin 'rules'. I have done a sultry, shimmery, smokey eye with glitter on an almost 70 year old and it was stunning!!! Like you said, it comes down to the application technique!!

[@MileinaJuarez]

I think a lot of what’s called aging isn’t really aging but damage, use , photoaging. Technically for women, hormones only go down a few years prior to menopause. And average at at menopause is 52.8. Before that biologically nothing big is happening. But as an immigrant one thing I notice a lot in patients in the states is that women have more stress here in their family raising years because men do much less house and child work. So the women often do the bulk of everything and neglect self care. So many women simply forget daily sunscreen even and absolutely don’t have time for a long skin care routine. It’s also this idea that you get old suddenly in your 30s. Why? What happens? Hormones don’t decline by much at that age, not enough to age one under normal circumstances. In other countries nobody thinks you get old that young. It’s probably worse for light skinned women who are living in environments that aren’t natural for their skin type, as they get much more sun damage. I specialize in post menopausal women in aesthetics and usually I see a massive glow up when the kids have moved out and they have more time for self care or even after a divorce, if they had a husband that was basically dead weight that she had to carry the burden of.

[@apriljk6557]

Agree. Many women have to carry, not just the physical burdens, of raising children and keeping house, but the emotional burdens and worry of their kids and sometimes even their relationship with their partner too. And some even have to take up the task of maintaining their family's relationship with their in-laws because their partner won't bother. Usually on top of having their own job outside of the home. And all that is considered acceptable by society, even at the expense of her mental and physical health. I'm so glad there's a trend of husbands being expected to contribute to their families more than just financially and I hope it continues.

[@maryannemoll]

I’m almost fifty but because I stay away from the sun, and wear sunscreen religiously (you know, 1/4 teaspoon on face every two hours, same on the neck), I don’t even have any wrinkles and photo damage. So my skin doesn’t look “mature.” Paula of Paula’s Choice did say that age is not a skin type. Thank you so much for this video. I feel like so many of us need this.