Woman who's mistaken for being in her 20s claims she's constantly asked for ID and says being child-free keeps her looking youthful - so, can you guess how old she is? Caroline Butler is nearly 50-years-old but is often mistaken for being under 25 READ MORE: Youthful mum wowing hundreds with her real age shares her go-to beauty secrets - and the unusual face mask she credits for her glowing skin By Alice Wade Published: 07:22 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 07:22 EDT, 22 July 2024 e-mail View comments A woman approaching 50-years-old, who regularly gets mistaken for being half her age, has revealed her secret to looking youthful is being single and child-free. Caroline Butler, from Norfolk may 48. but she still gets asked for ID when buying age-restricted goods, and online followers are convinced she's just 20 years old.
The social media manager puts her ageless appearance down to a handful of factors - including wearing budget supermarket sun cream every day, avoiding meat and booze, and staying single. 'When I say my age, people either don't believe me or ask me what my secrets are,' Caroline, told What's The Jam. 'I frequently get comments on my TikTok account about how much younger than my age I look,' she explained.
Pictured: Caroline Butler from Norfolk, who is 48-years-old, despite maintaining a youthful appearance that many think makes her look at least 20 years younger Caroline pictured aged 48 with ombre pink hair and glamorous make-up. The social media manager claimed being being and child-free helps her looking youthful 'In one particular video about make-up brushes, people seem to be thinking I'm about 20 years old.' The youthful looking beauty went on to explain the number of factors that contribute to her fresh appearance.
'I think it's a combination of good genes, I don't drink, I wear factor 50 every day, and I'm a vegetarian . 'Not having children probably helps, too - but I do have a 15-year-old Jack Russell called Annie who certainly keeps me on my toes.' As well as not having children, Caroline explained that not having the stress factor of a serious partner, also played a role.
'Another thing that might contribute to my current youthful appearance - I don't have a husband or boyfriend! 'That certainly helps to minimise any stress or frown lines. 'People often say things like 'wait until you get in your forties, you'll start to experience changes' - I then point out that I'm not that far off 50!' Though she puts several factors down to stress reduction, a good skin care routine, and protection from the sun, she also acknowledged that her genetics also play a vital role. Caroline pictured aged 19-years-old.
Though she is now pushing 50, she said she still gets asked to show ID when she buys restricted goods like alcohol Though she doesn't have any of her own children, Caroline (pictured 48) said her 15-year-old Jack Russell, Annie, helps to keep her on her toes Caroline pictured posing in a summery outfit at 30-years-old. Now 48, she said: 'When I say my age, people either don't believe me or ask me what my secrets are' Caroline pictured aged 48 in a geometric dress and then at 28 with sunglasses on her head. She looks almost identical 20 years on She said: 'I think it has a lot to do with good genes.
'My dad is 85 and my mum is 77, and both of them are extremely good for their age. 'I rarely - if ever - drink alcohol these days. 'I did in my late teens and twenties, but stopped in my mid-thirties.
'I didn't really enjoy the taste and found it too expensive after a while, anyway. 'I prefer a nice fruit juice these days! 'I've been a veggie for quite a few years now - this is due to my love of animals, and I've always preferred vegetarian food anyway. 'But, saying that, I do love cheese, and I do have a penchant for chocolate and sweets - maybe it's the E numbers that preserve me!' she joked.
As well as her diet, Caroline also has a no-frills approach to skincare. She said: 'I've worn SPF factor 50 on my face every day for over a decade now. 'It's just part of my routine and something I do without thinking.
I put it on every morning. 'It's nothing fancy - I simply use factor 50 suncream from Tesco or Aldi - both of which are meant for babies. Caroline posing at 48 in a bright picture sweatshirt.
The TikToker also attributes her youthful look to avoiding alcohol and meat Caroline posing aged 48. She said: 'I frequently get comments on my TikTok account about how much younger than my age I look' and has some say she looks as young as 20 The social media manager puts her ageless appearance down to a handful of factors including wearing budget supermarket sun cream every day 'Both seem to work well for me. 'I use it like a moisturiser before applying my make-up.
It's cheap as chips,' she emphasised. When Caroline had been in relationships in the past, her youthful glow left her partner's friends speechless when they found out her true age. She said: 'I had a boyfriend for a few years who was a year younger than me.
'When he first introduced me to some friends, one of them asked him if he was OK with the age difference - before knowing my actual age. 'The friend thought that I was about 10 years younger than the boyfriend, hence the question!' It's far from unusual for the TikTokker - who shares thrifty tips and tricks on the app - with many of her 84,000 followers commenting on their disbelief regarding her age. It's far from unusual for the TikTokker - who shares thrifty tips and tricks on the app - with many of her 74,000 followers commenting on their disbelief regarding her age.
One wrote: 'I thought you were in your 20s' Caroline pictured looking youth and wrinkle-free at 48. She said: 'People often say things like 'wait until you get in your forties, you'll start to experience changes' - I then point out that I'm not that far off 50!' Caroline pictured tucking into a tasty looking pudding when she was 40 years old. She puts her ageless appearance down to genetics as well as lifestyle Caroline smiling in a pretty pink dress at 48.
She said she is regularly asked for her ID when buying booze. 'About 8 out of 10 times I get asked for ID and have to show proof of age, so I guess that would suggest people think I look younger than 25' Caroline pictured smiling at just 20-years-old, the age many of her online followers mistake her for, despite now being 48 The 48-year-old said not having a boyfriend or partner has helped 'minimise any stress or frown lines' Caroline pictured aged 38-years-old, when she was also looked fresh and wrinkle-free. She said she gets the youthful look from her parents, who are 85 and 77, look extremely good for their age The social media manager pictured looking glamorous at 32-years-old.
She believes that stopping drinking in her mid-thirties, has helped her keep her looking young Read More Youthful mum wowing hundreds with her real age shares her go-to beauty secrets - and the unusual face mask she credits for her glowing skin In person, she also garners attention when she tries to buy age-restricted items. Caroline said: 'Whilst I don't drink alcohol, I do sometimes buy wine from supermarkets for friends or for recipes. 'About 8 out of 10 times I get asked for ID and have to show proof of age, so I guess that would suggest people think I look younger than 25.
'There was an incident a couple of years ago, just prior to Christmas, when I went to Aldi. 'I bought a cheese and biscuit gift set for a friend, and there was a knife inside the set. 'Because the cashier thought I wasn't old enough to buy a knife, I had to show my ID - I was 46!' But feeling young doesn't mean focusing on the physical, Caroline said.
She added: 'I also like to think I have a youthful approach to life. She attributes a positive attitude and 'I try to think positively and certainly feel a lot younger than my years!' Share or comment on this article: Woman who's mistaken for being in her 20s claims she's constantly asked for ID and says being child-free keeps her looking youthful - so, can you guess how old she is? e-mail Add comment.
