My 73-Year-Old Mom Is Obsessed With Beauty—Here's Everything She's Taught Me

"My mom is one of those lucky humans who naturally have the most amazing, age-defying skin. I always joke that she has better skin than me despite being 45 years my

senior, but I say it in all seriousness! Her skin is plump, even, and glowy, and I am certifiably jealous. That said, my mom has always maintained a super-well-rounded approach to skincare and sun protection (she has ultra-fair skin, so SPF is the name of the game), and she's conscientious about how diet and exercise play into her skin's appearance as well. 'In my mind, sugar basically equals wrinkles,' she laughs.

"I might not be quite as stringent about my diet as my mom is about hers, but I most definitely have adopted her love and passion for high-quality, efficacious skincare. We both like to stick to more basic cleansers and moisturizers, but we love to splurge on cell-sloughing exfoliators and lush serums that keep our skin looking bright, hydrated, and youthful. My most recent obsession is Lancôme's Advanced Génifique Face Serum ($105). I never want to feel like I need to use more than one or two serums in my routine, and I love this one because it truly does it all. It transforms rough, dry skin into a silky dream, and I swear my skin became significantly softer and brighter in my very first week of using it. No small feat! From there, the results have just gotten better and better, and it's also staved off my breakouts. I blame the strategic melding of Bifidus prebiotic—which provides a healthy environment for the good bacteria on your skin to flourish in—plus an ample dose of hyaluronic acid for hydration, vitamin C for antioxidants, and ceramides for a plump, dewy texture. Both my mom and I love skin that looks glassy and bouncy, and this serum helps me achieve that. I know my mom is going to want in!"