Perfectil brings mothers and daughters together to share beauty tips The beauty tips most likely to be passed down through the generations include never going to bed in make-up, moisturising daily - and not picking spots. A study, of 2,000 women, found 68% swear by a piece of advice passed down from older friends or relatives, with ‘less is more’ when it comes to make up, and drink a glass of water each morning also among the top 40. Don't miss.

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Now, 51% of today’s parents have themselves passed down some of the beauty knowledge they've inherited to their own children. The research was commissioned by Vitabiotics Perfectil, whose spokesperson said: “Advice around staying hydrated, getting enough sleep and resisting the temptation to pick at blemishes is as true today as it ever was. “We believe that beauty starts from within.

When grandmothers and mothers share beauty tips with their children, it's more than just passing on knowledge. "It can often bring back sweet memories of their own childhood and strengthens family bonds.These moments of guidance and care foster a sense of closeness and continuity.

" Beauty advice is still very much a word-of-mouth phenomenon, with 4.