Sometimes you just have to face it: When you look in the mirror the image that stares back may not be exactly what you expect. At least for some of us, there’s a disconnect between how we think of ourselves and what we actually see when we look in the mirror.

For women, that means recognizing the changes in your skin and facial features, and working with what you have. And for many of us, that means ditching the makeup that’s cluttered our bathroom cabinets for the last several decades and instead, thinking fresh about what works for a more mature face. But don’t fret, there’s help out there. To start, take a look at the advice from some of the fashion world’s leading makeup artists Here. And for those of you who like a good visual demonstration, there’s a world of YouTube videos to watch- for an example, take a look at this recent post from Senior Planet. Finally, no amount of makeup will look good if you don’t start with clean and healthy skin. A recent post on the Harvard Health Blog provides you with all you need to know about skin serums, want they can do and what ingredients you want to look for. So pull out your cotton balls, and take a Read Here.