Elizabeth Hurley has to make more effort with her appearance now she's older.

The 46-year-old beauty says reaching a certain age shouldn't mean looking worse and insists that 40-plus women should always look fabulous even though it takes more time.

"I love women looking fabulous and I don't think growing older means looking less good. For me, it's less about trying to look younger and more about making sure you look your absolute best. Without doubt, once I hit 40 I had to make more effort," the Gossip Girl star said.

Elizabeth - who is engaged to Australian cricketer Shane Warne - also admitted her modeling experience has changed her outlook on beauty: "When Estee Lauder approached me out of the blue and asked me to work for them I was staggered, as I'd never modeled before in my life. They taught me to make and appearance and now, eighteen years on, it's become a habit. I don't look glamorous every day as I work and have my son to look after, but I watch my weight, don't drink much alcohol, don't go out much and try not to bite my nails."