How to Look Younger in 10 Minutes

Everyone ages, but going through this process doesn’t have to mean that you have to look older as well. There are several means by which you can help yourself look younger in a little as 10 minutes, ranging from changing your body posture and haircut to moisturizing and exfoliating your skin. With a little quick effort, you can look and feel younger.

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Making your Face Look Younger

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    Try a fresh, youthful looking hairstyle. Although a full haircut or restyling can take much longer than 10 minutes (for both men and women), there are quick changes you can make to help yourself look younger. The simplest is simply to let your hair down; this will appear more youthful and relax tension in your forehead.[1]
    • If you part your hair (men or women), try switching from a center part to a side part; this will also help you appear younger.
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    Groom unruly facial hair. As bodies age, they often begin to grow more facial hair. While this is not necessarily a problem, it can indicate age and detract from a more youthful look. Keep an eye out for excessive or bushy eyebrows (men and women), nose and ear hair (men), and general facial hair (men and women).
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    Whiten your teeth with stain-removing toothpaste. Use a whitening toothpaste; whiter teeth will make your smile look younger and more vibrant, which will help your entire face look younger too.
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    Switch out your glasses for a more youthful pair—or for contacts. Although glasses may be associated with intelligence, they can also make you look years older than you are. Avoid wire and metal frames, and opt for a black or dark-colored pair of plastic frames instead.[2] If you’re not currently shopping for glasses, try wearing contacts instead; these will also keep you looking younger.
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Taking Care of Your Skin

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    Moisturize your skin. This is a fast process; it can be an easy part of your morning routine. Moisturizing is often thought of as a part of female skin care, but men will benefit from moisturizing as well.[3] This will prevent your facial skin from drying out, and moisturized skin is a valuable part of a youthful appearance.[4] Moisturizers will need to be applied daily to remain effective over time.
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    Exfoliate your skin. Like moisturizing, exfoliation is a quick process that will keep your face looking young, and maintain the health of your skin. Many grainy scrubs can be purchased in drug stores or grocery stores; these inexpensive exfoliating products will clean your face, boost collagen production (which keeps your skin taut) and help remove dead skin cells.
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    Rub an ice cube on your face or dunk your face in ice water—seriously. This will immediately help your skin look fresher and younger. Just rub an ice cube around your eyes, mouth, nose, and over your cheeks—or if you have time, fill your sink with ice water and let your face soak in it. The ice will constrict the blood veins in your face and help your skin appear less puffy in general.[5] Cooling your face will also:
    • Tighten your facial skin, helping it look better rested and younger.
    • Decrease the visibility of facial wrinkles.
    • Cleanse your pores and help prevent acne.
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    Soothe your skin by soaking a washcloth in cold milk and laying it over your face for 10 minutes.[6] Milk is filled with healthy proteins and amino acids; it will keep your skin looking young and soft—it has the added benefit of reducing the appearance of red or blotchy skin.
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Using Makeup to Look Younger

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    Groom your eyebrows into a fuller, thicker shape. A thicker, more developed eyebrow will have a youthful feel and shape to it.[7] Of course, you can still groom your eyebrows and maintain a shape that you like—but let them grow out into a more natural shape. At the same time, avoid molding your brows with any unnatural angles or harsh outlines—this looks more artificial, which in turn indicates age.[8]
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    Change your lipstick or lip gloss routine. Lipsticks or lip glosses in lighter colors—red or pink, especially—can help you look younger, without drawing unnecessary attention to wrinkles or thinning skin around your mouth.[9] If you don’t usually use lipstick or a colored lip gloss (which, to some, brings back high-school memories), a neutral lip color can also connote youthfulness. Try a glossy look, which will add fullness to your lips.[10]
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    Emphasize the natural rosy color of your cheeks. A slightly flushed facial color will connote youthfulness and bring an energetic feel. This can be easy to overdo, however; start with a little color and add more as needed.
    • You can color your cheeks using a shade that is a little more red and flushed than your skin tone and brushing it lightly over your cheekbones.[11]
    • If you would prefer to lightly blush without the use of makeup, splash your cheeks with cold water to redden them naturally.
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    Avoid wearing powder-based makeups. While powdery makeups are readily accessible and generally popular, they can actually make you look older by drawing attention to growing pores or developing lines on your face.[12] Instead of a powder, try an alternative like:
    • applying a tinted moisturizer.
    • using a liquid foundation.
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Making your Body Look and Feel Younger

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    Wear flattering clothes and add color to your outfit.[13] Dressing yourself in the morning is often a hasty part of everyone’s daily routine—however, minor alterations to the way you dress yourself can have a significant effect on how old you look.[14] Try wearing outfits with a slimmer, more fitted look.
    • When changing your outfit, try different things. See which clothes make you feel best; you’ll feel better and look more confident if you dress in a way that feels natural to you.
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    Sit and stand with better posture. When someone stands with a slumped posture or keeps their eyes downcast, they often appear older than they are. A confident, erect posture will help you look and feel younger. Better posture will also have a long-term benefit: standing up straight and not slumping in your shoulders and pelvis will keep your joints strong and help prevent arthritis. Practice good posture:
    • stand with your feet shoulder-width apart,
    • inclined your weight backwards (towards your heels),
    • square your shoulders to keep your chest open; avoid hunching forward.
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    Wear a younger-smelling cologne or perfume. If you don’t already wear a cologne or perfume, it can be a great way to draw positive attention to yourself and be perceived as more attractive and youthful. Experiment with a variety of scents—in general, floral or rose-scented perfumes and colognes are reminiscent of old age.[15] Avoid these, and instead try a more fruity (or earth-toned), vibrant scent.
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    Act, move, and smile with confidence. Confidence connotes vitality and other youthful characteristics—try to act confidently and move with assertion. In addition to making your body appear younger through better posture and quicker movements, smiling more will help you look more appealing, engaging, and younger.[16]
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    How can I look attractive?
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    Jordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).
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    For a quick boost, grab an outfit that always makes you feel great when you wear it! When you feel better, you'll look better!
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    What clothes should I wear if I want to look younger?
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    Alice Wu is an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist based in San Francisco, California. She is the Owner of Styled by Alice, an image consulting service offering private styling services for men and women. Focused on personalizing the styling experience, Alice provides closet edits, personal shopping, wardrobe planning, and other services such as event styling.
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    Avoid clothing that looks too baggy or neutral. Instead, try infusing some color into your wardrobe. Wear colorful prints and bright colors, especially colors that highlight your complexion or match your eyes.
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    What can you do to look younger?
    Asmi Sanghvi, DO
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    Dr. Asmi Sanghvi is a Board Certified Dermatologist based in New York, New York. She specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology and has a passion for educating others. Dr. Sanghvi has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Cutis. She holds a BS in Human Communication Sciences from Northwestern University and a DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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    To look younger, you should try to get enough sleep, deal with stress, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, and eat plenty of nutrient-rich foods.
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Tip

  • Applying a retinol cream will strengthen your skin and prevent sagging. Retinols can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, so it’s best to apply them at night.[19]

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Asmi Sanghvi, DO
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This article was co-authored by Asmi Sanghvi, DO. Dr. Asmi Sanghvi is a Board Certified Dermatologist based in New York, New York. She specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology and has a passion for educating others. Dr. Sanghvi has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Cutis. She holds a BS in Human Communication Sciences from Northwestern University and a DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. This article has been viewed 61,298 times.
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