There are those people who just seem to look younger. Just like my Boulevard colleague Maik de Boer. We managed to get him to share some beauty secrets with us.

Tell me about your beauty confessions?

So I dye my beard. Everyone can know. And by the way, nowadays all of Hollywood does it too.

Red carpet essential

I always apply my makeup well. I absolutely need powder, otherwise I really look like a shiny billiard ball. So 2012!

Eyebrows or lashes

Eyelashes because I wear glasses.

Morning ritual

I'm not an early bird, more of a night owl. I love the night. It calms me down. So I also get up quite late. First a cappuccino and then I hop on my spin bike. While cycling, I watch GTST or Koffietijd. Wonderful moment. After that, I do three sets of abs and then, off I go.

Unexpected beauty tool.

Whatever the goodie bag gives me. I'm very practical, but I die for the eye lift from Chanel.

Favorite perfume

A*men by Thierry Mugler (the male Alien). With this fragrance, I get compliments from everyone. It has a certain effect on my skin that is irresistible. Truly the one for me.

Never leave home without

iPhone and my glasses. Otherwise, I can't see anything.

Nice beauty purchase

The cotton pads from Hema are nice and soft oil-ish and do their job well.

Don't tell anyone but…

You wouldn't say it, but I'm already 53. The inside is 18. Only the packaging is outdated.

Text: Janine Coghie