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4 Selfie Mistakes You're Probably Making And How They're Aging You

February 15, 2017 by Sara Alderman
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As a millennial who started taking selfies at a young age, I feel like it's my duty to inform my fellow twentysomethings and everyone else that these photos can age you!

 

If you're someone who likes making faces in selfies, find out how they can make you look way older than you actually are---> 

 

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Ariana Grande

Duck face

Ah, the duck face, a classic selfie pose. Also a good way to give yourself mouth and lip wrinkles. Just sayin'!

 

[Photo: Instagram]

Gigi Hadid

Eyebrow raise

So you just posted a selfie to Instagram with raised brows because you're confused about why Adele won Album of the Year over Beyoncé. Same, except I didn't raise my brows because that can cause permanent wrinkles

 

[Photo: Instagram]

Selena Gomez

Bunny nose

The "bunny nose" is when you crinkle your nose like the lil' cutie you are, but actually create permanent lines across your face. Not so cute anymore, huh??

 

[Photo: Instagram]

Brooklyn Decker

Double chin

Props to you for poking fun at yourself with a double chin pose, but you won't be laughing when dimples start to form... 

 

[Photo: Instagram]

 

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Sara Alderman has covered topics from fashion to beauty and beyond.

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