A BEAUTY fan has revealed how her 73-year-old aunt looks so young.
37-year-old blonde Brittany Allyn has more than 355,000 followers on TikTok, many of whom watch her skin care videos.
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Without seeing a single wrinkle, Brittany revealed that she learned all her beauty tricks from her aunt, as she has been her “skincare guru my whole life and taught me everything.”
Brittany Allyn, who splits her time between New York City and London, and her aunt Pamela, who lives in Seattle, Washington, are often mistaken for being much younger than they actually are.
The duo stress that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive creams or treatments to stay youthful; their most effective beauty secrets cost just £5.
In an exclusive interview with Fabulous, Pamela said: “People usually put me in my 50s.
“They always ask me my secrets, and it’s quite simple: you just have to stay committed.”
Pamela, who always looks timeless, credits her youthful appearance to her disciplined yet simple beauty routine.
“I only wash my face once a day, in the evening, and in the morning I just splash warm water over it,” says the retired school teacher with over 35 years of experience.
“I’ve always used a simple facial soap similar to Neutrogena, followed by my favorite retinol lotion, specifically the ROC night cream.
“I apply it liberally to my face, neck and décolleté morning and night, making sure to cover the skin under my eyes and around my mouth.”
In a video on her TikTok page @thirtywaves, Brittany also revealed a four-step foundation method that gives the perfect ‘dewy glow’.
Brittany, a former tech marketer turned full-time content creator, mixes her moisturizer with a self-tanner.
She uses Clinique Surge Moisturiser Mixed, which costs £23.40 at Boots, with Saie’s Sunglow Drops, which costs £16 at Cult Beauty.
Mix the two
The moisturizer is water-based, which means your makeup won’t flake or separate.
Brittany also adds Typology glow drops, which cost £22.50 and help to ‘reflect the light’.
They also contain vitamin C and aloe, which provide the “perfect natural shine.”
Brittany’s third makeup product is the new Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Foundation Stick, which costs £35 at beauty stores such as Sephora and John Lewis.
They always ask me about my secrets, and it’s quite simple: you just have to stay committed
Brittany Allyn, 37
But if beauty fans “want more than just light coverage, the IT Cosmetics CC Cream, Medium +,” is a good option, according to Brittany.
It’s currently £15 at LOOKFANTASTIC.
Finally, Brittany finishes off her radiant look with her “world’s favorite bronzer.”
It’s a mineral bronzer called IDUN, costs £16.51 and is a “cool Swedish brand” that gives a perfect “Scandi glow”.
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Her videos often get a lot of attention from beauty fans, with many quick to comment to ask questions and share their thoughts.
One asked: “How do you set it all? Do you use a spray or powder? This would melt off my face.”
Brittany replied, “I use a Charlotte Tilbury setting powder. And then the setting spray.”
Another added: “Ohhh that bronzer, I want to try it too.”
Brittany replied, “It’s so good and on Amazon!”
Commenting on Aunt Pam’s appearance, one person wrote, “What is wrong with me?!? We have Aunt Pam to do an anti-aging series.”
Another added: “Omgggg I need her whole routine. Scratch that I need her genes.”
Top 40 Beauty Tips Passed Down for Generations
1. Never go to bed with makeup on
2. Hydrate daily
3. Don’t pick at your pimples to prevent scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired skin
5. When it comes to makeup, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don’t forget to moisturize your neck and décolleté
8. Drink a large glass of water every morning to cleanse and hydrate
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 make-up gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Place cucumbers on your eyes to reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. After cleansing, wash your face with cold water to close the pores.
16. Rinse hair with cold water to enhance shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, regardless of the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce bags under the eyes
19. Use Vaseline to tame your eyebrows and moisturize your lips
20. Test skin care products on a small patch of skin before using them on your entire face
21. Never stay in direct sunlight for more than 30 minutes
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on your hands and socks on your feet after applying the cream at night
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash your hair in beer to make it shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to prevent 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 times a day
32. Head Massages for Hair Growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap your hair in a warm towel to improve hair care
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce frizzy hair and wrinkles on the skin
36. Use a face mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Scrub your lips with your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
