Contemplating Age and Beauty
August 14, 2008 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Beauty Trends, Invasive Beauty
Gawd, I hate to admit this out loud, like you don’t even know. I turn 40 here in, uh, a week and a half or so. *sob* And I’m thinking about Botox (thanks Lianne – you look amazing, gf – and *you know who* that I won’t mention 
. It seems like everyone I know is talking Botox these days. *sigh*
So my friend Nancy, at Beauty411, has done a wonderful 101 guide to all of the injectables available at your dermatologist/plastic surgeon’s office. See? She’s thinking about it too.
I’ve been watching all of these things, new and old, with much interest lately, both from my aging *issue* and because I have been to Los Angeles twice this year, and both times I am astounded and horrified at all the women walking around with what they think look like Angelina Jolie lips, but actually look just disgusting. There is no other word really. Well, maybe cheesy porn star. I also picked up the National Enquirer last week – the cover story was on plastic surgery nightmares – and that’s always good stuff. Did you see it? You might remember that I ranted a little while back on poor Priscilla Presley and Lara Flynn Boyle – they, of course, were the headliners in the issue. It is just really sad. I sure don’t want to do something to permanently disfigure myself. A few wrinkles aren’t *that* bad.
So getting over the hurdle of being afraid of turning out looking like a cheesy porn star (I wish..lol), the next hurdle is my husband. While it’s definitely precious that he thinks I am beautiful, he sure likes to knock down the botox thing whenever I *casually* mention it. So how to jump that hurdle? Not sure. Got any ideas? Id love to hear your experiences with Botox if you have them. Is it a good idea? Anyone have a bad experience? Thankfully, I really haven’t run across any Botox nightmare stories – but I haven’t gone looking either. Not sure I want to.
Honey, I am 46 and don’t even want to contemplate injectables! I think I am several years away from even thinking about it. And, if you are that hesitant – don’t do it!
I am 34 and so far things are ok, just fine lines around my eyes, but I did watch my mom (62) get Botox and Restalyne and the botox looked a lot easier than the fillers!! Those really hurt her and bled a lot – ick! I would definitely get Botox if I had a forehead with a perma-brown or one of those type things, which I don’t have yet. I will never say never, because who knows what the future has in store, but the fillers looked too painful for a wimp like me.
you have such an expressive face! don’t ruin it with botox! i love your videos and they just wouldn’t be the same if you could only make one face. didn’t you think it was sad that madonna couldn’t move her face when talking about her adopted son on television, even though she was choking up? i think you’re face is lovely the way it is.
Hi,
Very nice beauty blog you have here. Found your blog after searching information for makeup reviews. Thanks for the great information!
My name is Irene and I’m involved in an online beauty community website called http://www.ColorMeGorgeous.com. I was hoping that you would have a minute to check out the site and perhaps if you liked what you saw… write about it on your blog?
I may be going out on a limb by asking you for promotional help through your blog, but I hope you find ColorMeGorgeous.com to be as news worthy/helpful as I perceive it to be. There’s still a lot of work to be done with it, but I’m working on it. It’s hard to compete when you’re a small fish in a huge sea with huge sites like MUA and the likes, but I do what I can
My favorite part of the site is the ‘critic’s corner’ where members can review or read up on various product reviews for makeup and skincare. Then there’s always the forum, the photo gallery, the ask a makeup artist page, etc.
Thanks for your time
Best,
Irene
You’re right; I definitely do have have it on the mind and am really on the fence. We’ll have to discuss at FW!
Thanks for sharing with your readers!
Natural beauty is best. These “enhancements” usually look so fake. In the industry where you work, more women are made fun of because of the results of enhancements compared to those whose faces look a little weathered by nature. Why risk it?
Hello Christina,
If you are scared, as I am, to do something that could permanently disfigure yourself, why not try facial acupressure? It’s a simple and natural finger pressure technique that relieves congested areas as well as relaxes the muscles, released toxins, which of course benefits to our appearance.
Facial Acupressure revives the skin without chemicals and helps firm up the facial muscles, reduce the fine lines, and improve the skin complexion.
I designed this simple technique and wrote a guide to help women learn quick and easy daily exercices.
All the best.
Anne
Hello Christina,
If you are scared, as I am, to do something that could permanently disfigure yourself, why not try facial acupressure? It’s a simple and natural finger pressure technique that relieves congested areas as well as relaxes the muscles, released toxins, which of course benefits to our appearance.
Facial Acupressure revives the skin without chemicals and helps firm up the facial muscles, reduce the fine lines, and improve the skin complexion.
I designed this simple technique and wrote a guide to help women learn quick and easy daily exercices.
All the best.
Anne