You look just fine.

I quit wearing makeup in my 20s. For the longest time, I only wore it for "special"
occasions.
I quit wearing it altogether in my 40s.
I've got the odd lipgloss stick in my purse, and I think I may still have some
bronzer tucked away somewhere.
The only thing I've regularly worn on my face is moisturizer (since my teens), and
sunscreen.
I've never been terribly concerned with what other people think of my looks.
I am one of the least girly-girls around.

First off you look great. I am going to take issue with this though. Why is being in public without trying to look younger "looking like a bag lady"??? There is no reason women should be expected to be anything other than clean and neat to look presentable. I absolutely DETEST the mindset that women must wear make-up, be a certain weight, have a certain hair color etc, etc, ad nauseum. If you like doing all that to look good awesome but it should never be a requirement.

Natural is good with as little artificial dressing as possible. Sold a bill of goods by a billion dollar a year industry insisting everyone needs to stay and look young. Sort of like religion, selling you something you don't need but you will get some kind of reward for buying in.

On the pressure on women to stay young by British author Caitlin Moran:

"So. Yes. We're all dying. We're all crumbling into the void, one cell at a time. We are disintegrating like sugar cubes in champagne. But only women have to pretend it isn't happening.

"Fifty-something men wander around with their guts flopped over their waistbands and their faces looking like a busted tramp's mattress in an underpass. They sprout nasal hair and chasm-like wrinkles, and go 'Ooof!' whenever they stand up or sit down.

Men visibly age, every day -- but women are supposed to stop the decline at around 37, 38, and live out the next 30 or 40 years in some magical bubble where their hair is still shiny and chestnut, their face unlined, their lips puffy, and their tits up on the top third of the ribcage."

-- Caitlin Moran in her hilarious book, “How to Be a Woman”

When I was much younger I had a crush on a woman in her mid 30's that had completely gray hair. I don't understand our obsession with hair color at all - then... I was speaking with a older woman that complained she had to compete for employment with women half her age and all the effort it took just to stay employed in a menial office job? Are we perpetuating a harmful stereotype?

You are quite lovely! Yes, there are upkeep items we all do as a baseline, but I applaude you for maintaining your natural beauty as better than layers of paint over botox. I still maintain that those of us who do so will be far better off when the long-term effects of popular cosmetic procedures come into play.

It’s too bad that you believe you have to be someone else to be accepted. The reason most people don’t look their age, is that they have make up caked on, hair dyed, facial hair removed or sculpted, plastic surgery, and all other kinds of cosmetic things going on. Be yourself. Love yourself. If your wrinkles, liver spots, chin hair, and greys scare people...fuck them. Don’t give in to the hype.

Okay keeping the bizarre stray hairs to a minimum is a must - I agree.

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But you don't "Have to" on any of the rest.

Both my parents went happily grey - a striking silver in both cases and got oodles of complements.

I'll get there in my time. With long hair to boot.

As for makeup? Sun protection. That's it's main value. (I noticed my older sister - just about your age - is really patchy with sun spots). So SPF or a base makeup will remain in my lineup. That or a hat. lol

But people understand a "Day off". And "running out to the store". Let them see you as is... maybe they'll surprise you!

I think this is a loaded topic. If we allow the changes that occur naturally to our faces and bodies, we are 'giving up' or 'letting ourselves go'. But only if we're women. Men are considered more distinguished and attractive as they age, but not women. I don't dye my hair and only wear makeup on occasion. and then usually only eye liner and mascara. I can't let go of the societal norms. Why do we care whether we look our age? I was always told that all the artifice was to be appealing to men. Even though my conscious mind tells me it doesn't matter, part of me does care. I wish I didn't.

You're adorable!

Self-care is important in our goal to look and feel great as we age. You're proof of that.

No wonder that young doctor likes you.

I rarely wear makeup anymore. I admit I color my hair but I am a natural blonde. Less time for me. I'm retired though.

It's a good look for you! Nice smile. I prefer natural-looking ladies rather than those who use too much makeup

I think your attitude is what keeps you young...you are vibrant and keep abreast of what is going on in the world...you exercise and eat healthy for inside beauty that shows on the outside...

Maintenance is just saying that you still want to look presentable and that you care...so many give up or give in to sloppiness and appear slovenly...I think looking your best at any age is good for self-esteem which is then good for physical health...

You look terrific...and the best is your smile...genuine...it lights up your face and brings smiles to others.

Really, i guess as a guy it's different. The older I get the less I care what people think and I care less and less.

I think you're beautiful! You look healthy, happy, radiant.

I see no reason to gild the lily! I guess it depends on who you're trying to keep up with. I can grow more ear and nose hair than hair on top of my head. So, I trim the top close and trim the other away and the rest you can take it or leave it.

You pluck your nose hair? Oh man, get some nose hair scissors, it'll change your life for the better. Don't get me started on ear hair.

Beautiful

You look great just like that!

From other photos you have a physique that most teens would envy. You have a smile and attitudethat shines out to the world - and little wrinkles around your eyes that show you have lived a life. Whatever you are doing - it works

Oh just wear a trenchcoat and a Rosanne mask. You can scare us all equally.

I like women in their natural state. You don’t need makeup. You’re beautiful as you are...IMHO...and no, it’s not a pickup line

You are on to something, I have found the same thing to be true! Just because we are older doesn’t mean that we need to turn into a prune! Neither a ‘glamour pus,’ either...that looks like a person doesn’t like how they have aged! Just a little of the right enhancing does wonders for older women! Men seem to come out better as they age, if they have paid attention to their overall health.

You look great! I so understand what you are saying. I look like a zombie when I don't wear makeup. Dark circles under my eyes, no eyelashes, thinning eyebrows, my hair is grey if I don't dye it. Sigh.....can't do natural, I am too vain.