I Asked My Mom and Grandma for Their Skincare Secrets, and the Answers Are Gold

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Two of the most beautiful women I've ever known in all my life are hands down my mom, Gerri, and my grandma, Lelia. Throughout my life, I've watched each of them carry out their own brand of personal upkeep; it always fascinated me as a child and likely has a lot to do with why I now geek out over moisturizer and lipstick for a living.

Each of these phenomenal women has shared copious amounts of wisdom with me over the years that has helped to shape my views of beauty. More importantly, the care and attention I've watched them bestow upon themselves helped me to recognize the beauty within myself and everyone else in this wild world. Not to mention the fact that they both look at least 20 years younger than they actually are, so yeah, listen up!

In the interest of absorbing as much of their beauty knowledge as I possibly can (and sharing the wealth with all of you!), I think it's time to solidify their beauty secrets in the vast permanence of the internet. Ahead, check out the vintage beauty tips my mom and grandma swear by for flawless skin.

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Gerri, Age 61

What's the most crucial beauty tip you've learned, and who taught it to you?

What are your thoughts on aging? Do you care to slow down the aging process?

Are there any beauty rituals you once subscribed to that you now think are ineffective or a waste of time?

What beauty products do you use every day?

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Lelia, Age 90

What's the most crucial beauty tip you've learned, and who taught it to you?

What are your thoughts on aging? Do you care to slow down the aging process?

What's one makeup product you never use? Have you always skipped it, or did you once use it and decide down the line not to?

What's one makeup rule you never break?

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When do you feel most beautiful?

"I feel most beautiful when I'm surrounded by my family and loved ones."

Up next, I'm completely addicted to this $4 highlighter, thanks to my 71-year-old mom.

Associate Beauty Editor

Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previouslyBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.