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Invest in a good brow gel too. If you battle gray eyebrow hairs, colored brow gel is a super touch-up tool that not only hides gray but keeps your brows in place.

Hydrate and take good care of your skin

The women of Scandinavia know the secret to youthful skin can be found in water. They start and finish their day with 15 to 20 splashes of ice-cold water on their faces and drink at least one liter of spring water daily. This helps to hydrate skin and regulate its functioning. Keeping your skin hydrated is one of the quickest and healthiest ways to look younger. To that end, cut back on caffeine, tobacco and alcohol, all of which dehydrate your skin.

Products can also add necessary moisture to skin. I recommend using a good hydrating face mask once a week. This helps increase moisture and plump up fine lines. It also helps makeup blend evenly into skin. Also use a good facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. For extra benefits, apply a moisturizer with alpha and beta hydroxy acids or a vitamin C serum to exfoliate dull, dry skin. A good eye cream eliminates dehydration lines around the eyes — and nighttime isn't the only time it can be used: One of my favorite makeup tips is to mix concealer with a drop of eye cream. This helps not only to avoid a heavy makeup look but to soften any lines around the eye area.

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