At 46, Yvonne Lim Still Remains Youthful - These Are Her Beauty Secrets
From pearls of wisdom dropped in interviews to snaps she’s shared on IG, we left no stone unturned. Read on for our discoveries
While local actress Yvonne Lim is undoubtedly blessed with good genes, she does have a few beauty habits and tips that she gives credit to for her youthful appearance. Here are some beauty secrets from the A World of Difference star who has been based in Taiwan since marrying Taiwanese businessman Alex Tien in 2014.
Before swiping on your statement-making lippy, borrow a leaf out of Yvonne’s book and slather on a hydrating lip mask. These masks typically contain line-plumping collagen and moisturising hyaluronic acid. Pop them onto clean lips for a good 20 to 30 minutes to prevent your lippy from feathering into those fine lines.
At 46, Yvonne still looks as good as she did when she played a young entrepreneur in the 1997 classic “Starting Point”. One of her secrets to maintaining her perennial glow is eating bird’s nest. Used in Chinese cuisine for over 400 years, bird’s nest is prized for its skin healing properties.
In a recent Instagram post, Yvonne revealed that she takes inspiration from Korean dramas when it comes to her makeup. One makeup style that she has been seen embracing is the popular “fruit juice” look. To cop her look, apply a fruit-coloured blush (cherries, peaches, watermelon etc) on the apples (pun fully intended) of your cheeks and top it off with a vibrant lip tint in a cherry or red apple hue.
A powder highlighter can draw attention to dry flakes and settle into fine lines. Emulate Yvonne’s healthy, dewy skin by dabbing liquid or cream highlighter on the high points of your face.
While you might think that Yvonne’s flawless mien is the result of an elaborate and involved routine, the actress is proof that less is more. “After having kids, I haven’t really been spending much time taking care of my skin. Whether I’m at home or out and about, I always make it a point to apply sunblock. My skin is on the sensitive side so I stick to clean skincare that doesn’t contain too many chemicals,” she told Nuyou.
An intense, thick eyeliner can add years to your face, especially if you’re going over your lower lash line. Instead, follow Yvonne’s lead and skip eyeliner altogether or just line your waterline to subtly define your eyes.
Going shorter will instantly make you look younger. If you don’t want to chop too much off, choose a layered medium-length hairstyle like Yvonne’s. Great for creating the illusion of fuller locks, the layers will help to add body and depth to your tresses.
Text: Letty Seah/HerWorld