25 Terrible Things That Happen When You Turn 25

By Rachel Bailey /

8. You're Debating Buying Some Age-Defying Face Cream

Because wrinkles are suddenly an imminent threat. Those women on the adverts don't look that much older than you; so maybe you're a prime candidate for face treatments now. Face masks and exfoliating scrubs are no longer something fun to do at a 14 year old girlie sleepover; these are integral parts of your beauty regime in order to maintain a youthful face. The price of age-defying cream is another issue in itself. Apparently it costs to look young for longer. You find yourself in Boots weighing up one jar of anti-ageing cream against a basket of your weekly toiletries - and it's a harder decision to make than you ever expected.