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    Flawless in their forties

    These celebrity A-lister's are all looking fabulous in their forties - so we asked beauty editor Jess Hough to spill their secrets!

    By Marie Claire
    Published 3 September 2012 In Features

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    These celebrity A-lister's are all looking fabulous in their forties - so we asked beauty editor Jess Hough to spill their secrets!

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    Jess says: 'She's never given up those beachy highlights and make her look really fresh and outdoorsy. The short, choppy makes her locks chic and it's great for when you hit your 40s. Tick!'

    Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz
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    Jess says: 'She's never given up those beachy highlights and make her look really fresh and outdoorsy. The short, choppy makes her locks chic and it's great for when you hit your 40s. Tick!'

    Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz
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    Gwen Stefani

    Gwen Stefani

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'When have you ever seen this lady look anything but flawless? With every year that passes, Gwen's red lip and liquid liner combo remains timeless.'

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    Gwen Stefani

    Gwen Stefani

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    Halle Berry

    Halle Berry

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Halle is a woman who knows the power of an illuminator. her skin looks like it's lit up from the inside and that pixie crop is super flattering and makes her look much younger.'

    Halle Berry

    Halle Berry

    Flawless in their forties
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    Courteney Cox

    Courteney Cox

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Her girlie blush instantly takes years off and wearing her dark locks in loose waves keeps her looks girlie.'

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    Courteney Cox

    Courteney Cox

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    Winona Ryder

    Winona Ryder

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    Jess says: 'Somehow she's managed to freeze those elfin features in time and we're guessing it's from some hefty UV protection. Her pale skin looks plumped and super healthy.'

    Winona Ryder

    Winona Ryder

    Flawless in their forties
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    Kylie Minogue

    Kylie Minogue

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'All that spinning around has kept Kylie's petite frame in top condition and we're confident she can still fit into those hot pants.'

    Kylie Minogue

    Kylie Minogue

    Flawless in their forties
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    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Michelle knows to make the best of those baby blues and a twinkling gold shadow offsets them perfectly; you can always rely on a touch of stardust.'

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    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Flawless in their forties
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    Catherine Zeta Jones

    Catherine Zeta Jones

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Long glossy locks and even glossier lips. Guaranteed CZJ will still be shining into her next decade.'

    Catherine Zeta Jones

    Catherine Zeta Jones

    Flawless in their forties
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    Elle Macpherson

    Elle Macpherson

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Vigorous workouts have kept 'The Body' in great shape but Elle's healthy lifestyle has to be what keeps her complexion looking so youthful.'

    Elle Macpherson

    Elle Macpherson

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jennifer Aniston

    Jennifer Aniston

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'This lady looks better in a bikini than most 20-year-olds. It's enough to get us enrolling on a yoga course right now.'

    Jennifer Aniston

    Jennifer Aniston

    Flawless in their forties
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    Cate Blanchett

    Cate Blanchett

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Flawless skin makes Cate look polished no matter what she wears, and teamed with lashings of mascara she can't fail to look fresh-faced.'

    Cate Blanchett

    Cate Blanchett

    Flawless in their forties
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    Salma Hayek

    Salma Hayek

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'With curves like that, she's got sex appeal and them some. Plus the slicked back pony stops her looking showy. Serious beauty stripes for this one.'

    Salma Hayek

    Salma Hayek

    Flawless in their forties
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    Rachel Weisz

    Rachel Weisz

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Mrs Daniel Craig knows how to rock and red lip with an LBD and that power pout is more anti-ageing that the most potent of serums.'

    Rachel Weisz

    Rachel Weisz

    Flawless in their forties
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    Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Being a redhead is a real bonus when it comes to looking younger. Nicole's tumbling tresses could have her still playing Annie.'

    Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman

    Flawless in their forties
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    Elizabeth Hurley

    Elizabeth Hurley

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Here's a woman who understands effortless glamour. Our Liz could look expensive dressed in Primark (not that she's ever been in there).'

    Elizabeth Hurley

    Elizabeth Hurley

    Flawless in their forties
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    Tilda Swinton

    Tilda Swinton

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Tilda throws out the beauty rulebook and shows that embracing your individual style and being different is fabulous at any age.'

    Tilda Swinton

    Tilda Swinton

    Flawless in their forties
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    Julia Roberts

    Julia Roberts

    Flawless in their forties
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    Jess says: 'Rosy pink lips and a soft kohl liner is Julia's go-to makeup for the red carpet. She's definitely found a look that works for her.'

    Julia Roberts

    Julia Roberts

    Flawless in their forties
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