50 Common Mistakes That Make You Look & Feel Older

If you regularly drink out of a straw, pursing your lips around it could cause premature wrinkles on the sides of the mouth. These anti-wrinkle straws have flat silicone heads that aim to reduce pursing while you sip. This set includes six stainless steel straws in three lengths and two brushes for cleaning them.

• Available sizes: 8 mm — 10 mm
• Available styles: 2

Typically, the older you get, the more your hair thins out — but this pre-styler thickening spray is designed to give you more voluminous hair in under a minute using lightweight botanical ingredients like sea salt, algae, and kelp extract. Over 5,000 reviewers gave it a five-star rating because it’s “effective,” “works fast,” and “doesn't leave any sticky residue.”

Unfortunately, tweaked muscles, pulled tendons, and strained joints don’t heal as fast or as thoroughly as they do when you’re younger. This hand brace keeps your wrist supported after you strain it — but it also has built-in gel pouches that you can freeze for inflammation-reducing cold therapy or heat in the microwave for soothing warmth.

Memory, executive functioning, and attention to detail all decrease as we age — but according to this highly rated puzzle book, challenging your brain for 15 minutes a day can make a huge difference. It contains 399 brainteasers and trivia quizzes designed to keep your brain young, and reviewers wrote that it’s “so much fun” and they can actually feel a difference in their “recall” and “ability to focus.”

For those whose brows never fully recovered from over-plucking in the ‘90s and 2000s, this eyebrow pen helps you achieve fuller, natural-looking brows in a few strokes. Available in four tints, the formula is smudge-resistant and long-lasting, while the four-prong tip creates hair-like strokes that look “so real,” according to reviewers.

• Available styles: 4

Overly thin brows may make your eyes appear small, while thicker, more voluminous brows frame the face to help you look younger. This brow styling soap sets clear, but boosts texture to make your brows appear thicker. It’s also free from colors and fragrances to prevent irritation, and it aims to nourish follicles to promote new hair growth.

• Available styles: 2

Studies show a clear link between sleep quality and biological aging, so if you’re not prioritizing restorative sleep, now’s the time to start. A white noise machine soothes the brain and drowns out any disturbances that could be affecting your rest — and this one is portable with a battery backup, six calming sound options, and three auto-off timers.

Exfoliating boosts cell turnover and stimulates collagen production, which may help skin look softer and plumper. These exfoliating gloves have an overall 4.5-star rating because they’re made from nylon fibers that gently remove dead skin and improve circulation when used wet or dry, plus they’re machine-washable for hygienic reuse.

• Available styles: 3

Due to enamel wear and gum recession, teeth may become more sensitive as you age. This Colgate whitening kit comes with an overnight whitening pen and a stain-prevention toothpaste, both of which are designed to brighten your smile without enamel damage or irritation. “Fantastic results!” one reviewer raved. “I’m loving my new smile!” Another wrote, “so quick and easy to use” and “doesn’t make my teeth sensitive.”

Hair often becomes more brittle as we age due to hormone fluctuations, a decrease in scalp oil production, and years of heat and dye treatments. Using its advanced formula that coats strands for frizz-free, humidity-proofing shine, Color Wow Dream Coat spray has thousands of stellar ratings from reviewers who called it a “hair miracle in a bottle” and the “most amazing product” they’ve ever used.

Brightening your under-eyes helps you look more rested — as long as the formula doesn’t cake or settle into lines. Since it’s made with hyaluronic acid and shea butter, this under-eye concealer nourishes skin while neutralizing dark circles with just a small dab. “The results are way better than the most expensive under-eye concealer (which I also have) and it does not age me or crease,” one reviewer wrote.

• Available styles: 4

Another way to age your skin? Using cakey powders to set your makeup. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later spray, on the other hand, is a three-in-one formula that sets makeup in place for all-day wear, nourishes the complexion with dewy, hydrating ingredients, and shields the skin from environmental pollution.

• Available sizes: 1 Ounce — 3.2 Fl Oz

Most bedding materials create friction and absorb necessary oils from your hair and skin which can then cause acne. Thanks to its gentle, silky texture, satin is the exception. These satin pillowcases have an average 4.6-star rating from almost 50,000 reviewers who called them “the best pillowcases” and “a game-changer for hair and skin.”

• Available sizes: Standard — Body
• Available styles: 36

The older we get, the more likely we are to sleep on our side, which may help with back pain, sleep apnea, and acid reflux. That said, aligning your spine is key to waking up without aches and pains, and a knee pillow has been a game-changer for me. This one cushions the joints and aligns the hips with supportive memory foam, and it’s infused with cooling gel and wrapped in a breathable cover that you can remove and wash.

Circulation is another thing that can diminish as we age, and standard socks probably aren’t helping much. These Nano brace socks use targeted arch support and compression technology to boost circulation, minimize tension, and offer relief from heel pain. According to reviewers, they’re “surprisingly breathable” and “very effective.”

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available styles: 5

The older I get, the less patience I have for clingy, uncomfortable clothes. This oversized shirt has a stylish, slouchy fit that looks great with everything from jeans and shorts to slacks and skirts, and its button-up back gives it an elevated touch. Best of all, it’s made from a blend of rayon and real linen for a breezy, effortless feel.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available styles: 12

Trying to grow your hair out? The older we get, the slower our hair grows — so don’t sabotage your progress with unnecessary breakage. This detangling brush has over 66,000 five-star ratings on Amazon because of its ergonomic design and flexible bristles, which glide through strands to remove knots without pain or damage.

• Available sizes: Regular — Large
• Available styles: 19

If you’re feeling the effects of poor posture, a shoulder straightening brace could help. This one is a best-seller with more than 10,000 reviews because it supports the torso while pulling the shoulders back and together. It’s also adjustable for a secure fit and breathable for wear over or under your clothes.

• Available sizes: Small — Large
• Available styles: 4

Skin loses moisture and elasticity with age. This collagen moisturizer is packed with (you guessed it) collagen alongside retinol, niacinamide, and snail mucin to boost elasticity, minimize wrinkles, balance the complexion, and deeply hydrate skin. It’s also in a convenient pump bottle and has earned an average 4.4-star rating from over 13,000 reviewers.

• Available styles: 4

How long has it been since you switched up your hairstyle? These synthetic bangs help you try something new without the commitment. With a breathable net and three secure BB clips, they’re “easy to clip in” and “they stay put,” according to reviewers. Get them in your choice of two styles (French and wispy) and a range of colors to match your hair.

• Available styles: 25

Magnesium is necessary for bone health, muscle function, energy production, and stress management — but deficiencies are extremely common in older adults. Since your body absorbs what it needs through the skin, this topical magnesium oil spray is an easy way to supplement without overdoing it. “I am sold. It works great!” wrote one reviewer who has soothed sore muscles and “slept like a rock.”

• Available sizes: 4 Fl Oz — 16 Fl Oz

A low-effort, comfortable wardrobe doesn’t have to look sloppy. Case in point? This sleeveless dress with its ruffled cap sleeves and tiered tunic skirt. “I love this little blue dress. Makes me feel young,” wrote one reviewer who said it’s “beautiful” and “fits perfect.”

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available styles: 32

Lips get drier as we get older, so matte lipsticks may emphasize lines and look flat or chalky. A hydrating lipstick, like Revlon Super Lustrous, is a better option. Its creamy formula contains 80% conditioning ingredients to nourish and hydrate dry lips, and it comes in a huge range of shades to match your skin tone.

• Available sizes: Pack of 1 — Pack of 2
• Available styles: 25

Similarly, opt for hydrating makeup over matte foundations and blushes. Reviewers compared this multi-glow balm to high-end brands because it hydrates and nourishes while blurring pores and creating a luminous glow. “Similar to Jones Road but better. Adds a hint of natural color with just the right dewy highlight look,” one reviewer wrote. “I have mature skin and no problem with highlighting flaws or wrinkles!”

• Available styles: 5

Muscle health is crucial as we age — not just for mobility and independence, but it’s also tied to brain, bone, and metabolic health. Made from durable steel with damage-resistant silicone padding, this pull-up bar turns most standard doorways into a home gym in seconds and without any tools or drilling, so you can strengthen core and upper body muscles.

• Available styles: 3

A daily stretching practice boosts range of motion and blood flow, but overstretching could result in injury. This 10-loop yoga strap has stellar ratings because it’s portable and facilitates supported full-body stretching exercises that you can customize to your needs. “This was my favorite and most effective piece of equipment I used before and after my total knee replacement,” one reviewer wrote. Others used it in physical therapy and yoga classes before buying it for home use.

Adequate water intake helps with memory, concentration, energy levels, digestion, and organ function, but thirst cues diminish as we age, so it becomes harder to tell when we’re dehydrated. This reusable water bottle simplifies hydration with its on-bottle time markers, flip-up straw, built-in handle, and lightweight BPA-free body.

• Available styles: 4

Thanks to high concentrations of antioxidants and polyphenols, drinking green tea might actually slow down the aging process. This unsweetened green tea matcha powder helps you make matcha lattes at home, and it has 25 milligrams of caffeine for subtle energy and electrolytes for hydration. “My favorite matcha for the benefits,” wrote one reviewer who said, “It’s so good hot or cold.”

• Available sizes: 10 Servings — 90 Servings
• Available styles: 18

Balance exercises can boost coordination and improve muscle health as we age, and these sliding discs are an easy, portable way to work on your core and your balance simultaneously. Their dual-sided design has both plastic to slide over carpet and foam to slide over hard floors, and one reviewer wrote, “Love these for at-home workouts! Small movements make a big difference.”

No matter your age, foam rolling has plenty of benefits, including boosting mobility and circulation, reducing muscle soreness, and relaxing your fascia. With a hollow PVC core and a textured medium-density exterior, this foam roller is lightweight and portable, yet an effective way to stimulate trigger points and release myofascial tension anywhere on the body.

• Available styles: 3

While your spine becomes less flexible as you get older, a back-stretching routine can reduce pain and stiffness. “I’ve had terrible back pain,” one reviewer wrote, but this back decompresser “provided relief and helped remove the tension from sitting on my computer all day.” Using an adjustable arch, 88 accupressure nodes, and an optional foam cushion, it aims to support the curvature of the lumbar while creating space between the vertebrae.

If you dye your hair, hitting the salon every time your roots grow in is both time-consuming and expensive. Color Wow Root Cover-Up is an award-winning formula that instantly disguises light or dark roots with a mess-free, sweat-resistant powder that weightlessly clings to strands. It comes in eight shades and is easy to apply with the included precision brush.

• Available styles: 8

Sunscreen should be a priority at every age, but as we get older, our skin becomes thinner and more susceptible to UV damage. Thanks to its powder formula and brush applicator, Hawaiian Tropic mineral sunscreen offers non-greasy, mess-free SPF 30 protection for your face and body. Wear it alone, under makeup, or as a setting powder, especially since it’s non-comedogenic, cruelty-free, and skips the oxybenzone and parabens.

Dermatologists recommend investing in a good sun hat to minimize UV damage — and this straw visor has an average 4.5-star rating after more than 14,300 Amazon reviewers. Its wide brim offers UPF 80+ protection, its woven design is chic and stylish, its elastic band creates a comfy yet secure fit, and its open top lets you wear a bun or ponytail without hassle.

• Available styles: 8

When it comes to sun protection, not all clothing is created equal. UPF clothing uses specific fabrics and tight weaves to block harmful UV rays, and this sunscreen shirt offers UPF 50+ protection for hiking, beach days, boat rides, and outdoor sports. It’s also quick-drying with comfy thumbholes, a tunic silhouette, and a layered tulip hem.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available styles: 15

Your underwear could be sabotaging your outfits, but these thongs offer a streamlined look under clothing — and they’re comfortable, too. They feature an ultra-stretchy fit and breathable mesh fabric. “For an older mature woman I am pleased with the comfort and style,” one reviewer wrote.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available styles: 10

You’re not imagining it: Bras do get more uncomfortable as we age due to back pain, hormonal fluctuations, and changes in breast tissue. “I stopped wearing underwire bras years ago because they are usually so uncomfortable,” one reviewer wrote — but thanks to its contoured cups, cushioned band, front-adjustable straps, and stretchy smoothing panels, this Warner’s underwire bra “never hurts and fits perfectly.”

• Available sizes: 34B — 40C
• Available styles: 7

Stress ages people like nothing else, but studies show that acupressure mats may promote relaxation, reduce pain, and minimize anxiety. This acupressure mat and pillow set has over 32,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. It’s filled with plant-based foam, covered in cotton, and has thousands of spikes to stimulate pressure points and prompt the release of endorphins. Reviewers called it a “life-changer” and a “must-buy” that’s “worth every penny.”

• Available styles: 15

Studies show that essential oils are an effective way to lower blood pressure and reduce stress, and this essential oil blend helps you get the benefits of aromatherapy on the go. The formula includes peppermint, ginger, sweet fennel, cardamom, and Spanish sage essential oils, and the roll-on bottle makes it easy to apply on your wrists, temples, neck, or feet. “Smells amazing” and “really does have a calming effect,” one reviewer wrote.

• Available styles: 11

Fidget toys aren’t just for kids in classrooms. Research shows that they can also reduce anxiety and boost focus in adults, too. Reviewers called these snap-and-click fidget toys “fun,” “super satisfying,” and “great for adults.” The 24 links pivot into five different positions for a tactile, creative activity that keeps your hands busy and your mind calm.

Eyelashes grow straighter, shorter, and thinner with age, so your standard curler might not cut it anymore. Using thermal warmth and a USB-C rechargeable battery, this heated eyelash curler boosts volume for hours, and reviewers are thrilled: “With age my lashes have turned stick straight and will not hold a curl,” one wrote, but this gadget is “easy to use” and “the curl lasts all day.”

According to mental health experts, sleeping with stuffed animals may be beneficial for adults due to the nostalgic familiarity and soothing textures. This emotional support pickle is undeniably adorable, but it’s also designed for stress relief thanks to its 16-inch size and satisfyingly squishy interior. One reviewer called it “incredibly comforting” and “perfect for stress relief.”

• Available styles: 2

About 10% of aging adults develop plantar fasciitis, but daily stretching can keep the fascia flexible and pain-free. This compact foot massager uses a textured silicone roller to stretch the fascia, reduce tension, and minimize discomfort. “My feet are thankful,” wrote one shopper.

Hormones and body composition fluctuate with age, but you don’t have to settle for ill-fitting clothes. These button extenders help you adjust the waistline on your jeans and pants as needed, no sewing required. The flexible silicone straps (in various lengths) allow for a comfy yet secure fit, and they come in both plastic and metal designs for a tailored, discreet look.

Similarly, you don’t have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe if your clothes are too loose. These waist-tightening buckles have a push-pin design so you can fasten jeans, skirts, and pants as needed and without sewing. They’re made from durable metal and come in your choice of black, silver, gold, or pearl designs to match various pieces.

• Available styles: 7

Still using a lacrosse ball to work out knots? Flat-base massage balls won’t roll away when pressed against the wall or floor. These were developed by a chiropractor and have dense, rounded edges for myofascial release. One reviewer called them “absolutely fantastic” and “a must-have for tackling tight muscles,” while another said they’re “more accurate and useful than a lacrosse ball.”

• Available styles: 2

On trend yet timeless at the same time, this layered necklace set is a versatile statement piece that refreshes your jewelry collection. The duo combines a paperclip choker with a toggle pendant chain, both plated in 18K gold that’s “very shiny” and “looks so real” despite the low price tag, according to reviewers.

• Available styles: 13

One bold accessory can freshen up your entire look — and this chunky bangle bracelet delivers with its flexible cobra design and sparkly cubic zirconia cuffs. Since it’s made from stainless steel with a wrap-around fit, it’s durable, hypoallergenic, and adjustable, plus it comes in three thickness options and several colors.

• Available styles: 14

Nearly half of adults have high blood pressure, and many don’t realize it. Keep an eye on hypertension between doctor’s appointments with this digital blood pressure monitor, which provides fast, accurate readings at home. It’s battery-powered with a large LCD screen, an adjustable cuff, and memory recall that can store up to 60 readings at once.

Lots of people reach for their phones to unwind after a long day, but research shows that screens and social media contribute to stress rather than managing it. Making art, on the other hand, can reduce anxiety and promote mindfulness, and this paint pen set has stellar reviews because it’s “fun” and “relaxing,” according to reviewers. They’re dual-sided with non-toxic acrylic ink that’s great for painting on canvas, ceramic, rocks, wood, metal, textiles, and more.

• Available sizes: 12 — 72
• Available styles: 2