The Beauty Regime to Follow in Your 60s

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You may have the grandkids in tow, but that doesn't mean you have to look the part. Experts agree, upon entering your 60s, think pink when it comes to your makeup (blush is crucial), and don't fall into the trap of going too blonde.

MAKEUP In the past, you may have relied on concealer to hide imperfections, but in your 60s foundation should be your main source of coverage. We like Dior's serum foundation packed with antiaging ingredients. Go easy on the concealer, as too much around your eyes can "get stuck in your laugh lines and draw more attention," cautions Linter. Stock your makeup bag with "flattering" pink and peachy lipsticks, shadows, and rose blushes. When placed high on the apples of your cheeks, they'll "give your face an instant lift," says Offers. Add a touch of bronzer to your cheeks for warmth. No, they're not just for your daughter. "You can be 99 and wear bronzer," notes Linter. Must-have manicure: Sophisticated pale pinks in gel-like formulas (try Nails Inc.) give nails a feminine shape.

HAIR Nothing looks more aging than a stiff head of hair. "That's why I never use hair spray," warns Roppatte. It's also one of the main reasons his client Diane Sawyer's hair is full of "shine and movement." Modernize your cut with a bob that has face-framing layers in front and longer ones in back, but don't make the common mistake of going totally blonde. "It washes you out," says Dorram, who colors 60-year-old Christie Brinkley's locks. The trick is to maintain your natural base color (whether dark blonde or medium brown) to add depth, which gives your overall tone a younger appearance.

SKIN CARE At this age, "lines around the lips bother women more than anything else," says Brandt. "They associate them with being old." He recommends Belotero, a hyaluronic acid filler, which "won't make you look freaky," since it spreads out easily, smoothing the lines above and below the lip area with results that look "perfectly natural," he adds. "It's by far the best treatment" for restoring that crisp outer edge. At home, keep the color from bleeding into fine lines with Elizabeth Arden Advanced Lip-Fix Cream ($21.50). Dab Buxom Full-On Lip Cream gloss ($19) over your lipstick.