Lauren Hutton's best beauty advice and why she'll be modelling until she's 100

Most recognised for her work with Revlon and her iconic gap-tooth, Laura Hutton is known as the original supermodel. But after her history-making million dollar deal with the beauty brand, Lauren Hutton (41 at the time) was dropped from her role as ambassador after being told “women over 40 don’t wear makeup”.
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Her response to this? “Well, I was over 40, and all the women I knew all used makeup”. A conversation which quickly turned into a career-shaping milestone, Hutton began campaigning against ageism and for the wider use of older models. And at age 76, she announced her new partnership as the face of cosmetics brand StriVectin - a huge credit to her success.
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Revealing that she’s a newbie to a proper skin care routine, Lauren admitted to The Cut that she'd, “never used retinol before, but the S.T.A.R night oil makes a huge difference. And after that I use the moisturiser on the big lines, where I look like an African elephant”. ($155, available at Priceline)
So, what’s her beauty secret been up until this point? Lauren credits drinking lots of water (eight glasses a day to be exact), getting a good nights sleep, laughing, being in nature and most importantly, “don’t give up sex”.
And the secret to her enviable glow? “I am using a jojoba oil, it’s not expensive at all. I put it all over my hair and body. After I shower I just stand there and let it sink in”.
But beauty tips aside, Lauren wants more for the future of the modelling industry than just wrinkle-free faces; “If my life could stand for one thing, it would be to change the way women feel about getting older”.
The supermodel has already positioned herself as the go-to mentor for her younger peers, saying, “I feel a bit like a fantastic granny to all the gap-toothed models today”. But she’s not ready to hand over the baton just yet, admitting “I hope to do modelling tilI am 100”.
Do you use a retinol? If not, would you try one?
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This so just.. Woah!
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I love that Lauren says "most, importantly "Don't give up sex." LOL !!! because I do feel that keeping sexually active, plays a big part in how a woman thinks and feels about herself especially after menopause.
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Always thought she was beautiful
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Wow! That is an achievement!
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So inspirational, gives older ladies hope for a wonderful time
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Beautiful woman!!! Never heard of her though.... She looks amazing!!!
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Shame on Revlon! Lauren Hutton is in one of my favourite movies from the 80's (also starring Jim Carrey) "Once Bitten".
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So happy and beautiful!
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Lauren is gorgeous, an inspiring woman
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Yep, love a good retinol treatment - currently using a LRP retinol and B3 serum. So good for skin texture!
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I like jojoba oil products too
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Great attitude, she's gorgeous!
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She has always been quite striking, and still is.
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She is amazing and good on her. Very inspirational.
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She sounds great and lovely!
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StriVectin is effective but very expensive.
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What a fantastic woman - Love her Xx
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It really is all about the attitude. Some people no matter how old they are they seem incredibly youthful in the way they talk and laugh and carry themselves. Nothing to do with their looks.
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She is stunning and I will be wearing make up well over the age of 40.
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Good on Strivectin!!!!
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I loved reading all about her! She's fantastic!
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She's a terrific ambassador. I haven't used jojoba oil except in products with other ingredients but I may give it a try.
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I’ve never used jojoba oil, will have to investigate. I love how people are now embracing ageing gracefully.
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I've never used jojoba oil but I sure do love retinol products.
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