Tru Ferguson

Tru Ferguson, 34: Your 30s are thrilling because: “It’s the perfect age. You’re young and energetic enough to do the things you really want to, and old enough to make them happen.”

Tru’s ageless beauty secret: “I do a cleanse four times a year. After a body detox my skin literally glows, and my hair and nails grow faster. I do that and lots of laughing… stress ages you!”

Advice from the derm: “In their 30s, women may have concerns with skin tone,” says Dr. Alexis. “Dark discolouration can range from black spots to brown-black patches that can involve large areas of the face, called melasma.” A uniform glow comes from knowing which ingredients work. “Hydroquinone in different concentrations is the most commonly used product. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and E, as well as coffee berry and green tea polyphenols can also be helpful in reducing ‘age spots’. But an anti-aging regimen starts with sun protection,” she says.

Sway suggests: Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector. It’s loaded with antioxidants that single out dark spots without causing redness or dryness. 30 ml, $63

In your 30s
The scientist says: “This is when you may experience a ‘tipping point’, when a visible change begins to occur due to loss of elasticity and cell turnover begins to become slightly more sluggish,” says Dr. Johnson. “Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which is great for helping dry skin absorb, and hold, moisture, and niacinamide (a form of vitamin A) which helps to decrease sebum production and even out skin tone,” she says.

Photography: Alexis Finch
Beauty editor: Ingrie Williams
Makeup: Roxanne DeNobrega for MAC Cosmetics roxannedenobrega.com
Hair: Simone Finch for Chiggy’s Touch Salon