I learnt all my anti-ageing tricks from my 73-year-old aunt – her 4 step foundation method will give you a ‘dewy glow’
A BEAUTY fan has revealed the secrets of how her age-defying aunt, 73, has managed to stay looking so young.
Blonde bombshell Brittany Allyn, 37, has gain over 355,000 TikTok followers with many tune in to watch her skincare videos.
With not one wrinkle in sight, Brittany revealed that she learnt all the beauty hacks from her aunt as she has been her “skincare guru my entire life and taught me everything.”
Brittany Allyn, who splits her time between New York City and London, and her aunt Pamela, based in Seattle, Washington, are often mistaken for being much younger than their actual ages.
The duo insists that staying youthful doesn’t require splurging on expensive creams or treatments; their most effective beauty secrets cost as little as £5.
In an exclusive interview with Fabulous, Pamela revealed: “People usually guess I’m in my 50s.
“They always ask for my secrets, and it’s quite straightforward—you just need to stay committed.”
Pamela, who has maintained a timeless appearance, credits her disciplined yet simple beauty routine for her youthful look.
“I only wash my face once a day at night, and in the morning, I just splash warm water on it,” says the retired school teacher of over 35 years.
“I’ve always used a basic facial soap similar to Neutrogena, followed by my favourite retinol lotion, specifically the ROC night cream.
“I apply it generously on my face, neck, and chest both morning and night, ensuring to cover areas under my eyes and around my mouth.”
In a video on her TikTok page @thirtywaves, Brittany also revealed a four-step foundation method which will give the perfect “dewy glow.”
First off, Brittany, a former tech marketer turned full-time content creator, mixes her moisturiser with a tan.
She uses Clinique surge moisturiser mixed, which costs £23.40 from Boots, with the sunglow drops from Saie, which costs £16 from Cult Beauty.
Mix the two
The moisturiser is water-based which means your “makeup isn’t going to peel or separate.”
On top of that Brittany adds glow drops from Typology, which cost £22.50 and help to “reflect the light.”
They also have vitamin C and aloe which adds the “perfect natural shimmer.”
Brittany’s third makeup stage is the new Charlotte Tilbury Unreal skin foundation stick, which cost £35 from beauty stores including Sephora and John Lewis.
They always ask for my secrets, and it’s quite straightforward—you just need to stay committed
Brittany Allyn, 37
But if beauty fans “want more than light coverage then the IT Cosmetics CC cream, medium +,” works, according to Brittany.
It currently costs £15 from LOOKFANTASTIC.
Finally, Brittany finishes her glowy look with her “favourite bronzer in the world.”
It’s a mineral bronzer called IDUN, and costs £16.51, and is a “cool Swedish brand” that will give a perfect “Scandi glow.”
Her videos often get a lot of attention from beauty fans with many rushing to the comments section to ask questions and share their thoughts.
One asked: “How do you set everything? Do you use a spray or powder? This would melt right off my face.”
Brittany replied: “I use a Charlotte Tilbury setting powder. And then the setting spray.”
Another added: “ohhh that bronzer, wanna try.”
Brittany replied: “It’s sooo good and on Amazon!”
Commenting on aunt Pam’s appearance, one wrote: “I’m sorry what?!? We need Aunt Pam to do an anti-aging series.”
Another added: “Omgggg I need her entire routine. Scrap that I need her genes.”
Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don’t pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don’t forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
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 makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid 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 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish