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Nicola Sexton is single and lives in Suffolk with her two daughters, Alex, 24,  [https://hydraclubbioknikokex7njhwuahc2l67lfiz7z36md2jvopda7hidra-onion.com hydraclubbioknikokex7njhwuahc2l67lfiz7z36md2jvopda7nchid.onion] and Charlie, 22.<br>She is a shoe designer and runs her own eponymous footwear brand. <br>[https://www.martindale.com/Results.aspx?ft=2&frm=freesearch&lfd=Y&afs=ITALIAN ITALIAN] SKINCARE<br>I don't do Botox or fillers, although I'm sure my time will come.<br>I stick to a daily skincare regime. I use Garnier Micellar Water (£5.99, boots.com) to remove my make-up, followed by Strictly [https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?s=Professional%27s%20Cleanser Professional's Cleanser] (£6.10, justmylook.com). Then, I use Kiko Sublime Youth Day and Night cream (both £24.99, kikocosmetics.com).<br><br>Plus, its Hydra Pro Eyes serum (£19.99).<br>FAMILY WORKOUTS<br>I've always been a size eight, but it is harder to keep the pounds off since I turned 50.<br>One thing that works is exercising with my daughters. Usually, we go to the gym together after work. Instead, we've taken up cycling and a virtual Pilates class; plus plenty of long walks.<br>         Nicola Sexton, 51, (pictured) who lives in Suffolk, revealed that Italian skincare products, DIY hair dye and family workouts help to keep her youthful<br>LOCKDOWN DIY DYE<br>I've been having my hair cut and highlighted, every six weeks, with the same colourist for more than 20 years — she's now at a salon called Four, in London, whose clients include Nigella Lawson and Yasmin Le Bon (£270, fourlondon.com).<br><br>During lockdown, the salon has been sending me a DIY kit of salon dye (from £75), that I can use to top up my roots at home.<br>   RELATED ARTICLES              <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br>ALWAYS WEAR MAKE-UP<br>I would never go without make-up, I wouldn't do that to people! Even during lockdown. For a long-lasting base, I layer L'Oreal Paris Infallible Mattifying Primer Base (£8.99, boots.com) with NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop 24 Hour Foundation (£15) and Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder (£32, both lookfantastic.com).<br>MIDLIFE CAREER CHANGE<br>I've always been a high heels girl.<br><br>I used to work in property. Then, ten years ago, I bought a pair of tan boots with crystal detail, by a designer in Monaco. I got so many compliments I opened my own boutique, selling brands you couldn't buy in the UK; before going on to design my own. I'm so much more fulfilled.<br>It's given me a new lease of life.<br>nicolasexton.co.uk<br>Do you look good for your age? Tell us at inspire@dailymail.co.uk <br>