LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ, 44 Y.O.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON AGEING AND HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT?
Some women actually look better when they turn 40 or 50 than when they were younger. I think because when you’re older, you have less hang ups. There are more important things, and you also become more accepting of all that you thought was flawed about yourself. You have a healthier body image, [and] you take better care of yourself so it’s not just superficial. You really are mindful about the choices you make because you just know that the battle is so much bigger out there and it’s not just about how you look. It’s about looking like the best version of yourself, obviously, whatever age you are. There are things that I wish I embraced when I was younger; I wish I was this health-conscious when I was in my 20s.
WALK US THROUGH YOUR SELF-CARE AND SELF-LOVE ROUTINES.
Me time is yoga and my books. I love doing things to make me happy.
I’m also very careful with what I eat. Over the past five years, I’ve really been trying to transition. I value what I put in my body because more than anything that you can do aesthetically, more than putting on any cream, it’s the kind of food you eat, the kind of people you deal with physically and emotionally.
It’s really the choices you make that show in the way you look, the way you think.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL YOUR 30-YEAR-OLD SELF ABOUT BEAUTY? IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WISH YOU DID MORE?
You can’t give from an empty cup. You constantly fill your days
[as much as] you can with what empowers you and what makes you happy. So many times, women have a tendency to want to be a hero by glorifying being busy. I feel it’s very important to edit, and to avoid being a “Yes girl,” because that’s a source of stress, when you spread yourself too thinly. Do things that make you feel alive and engage in little activities... I also don’t believe in trying to fill your cup with just one vacation. Everything in balance.
WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR MAKEUP KIT?
I like makeup! But if you look at my makeup kit, it’s usually just lipstick. If I have an eyeshadow, it’s just browns. Ideally, you show more skin. I invest on skincare more because even if you buy the best makeup, if your skin is bad, it will show. It’s like buying designer clothes and not taking care of your body.