She was once lauded as one of the world’s most beautiful women. Before becoming the First Lady of France, her dazzling good looks had captured the hearts of Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton.

But, it seems, age and lifestyle  -  not to mention those infidelity rumours  -  have taken their toll on Carla Bruni.

An unflattering close-up shot this week has revealed how the once radiant former model’s face is looking tight and stretched, while her skin appears dull and lifeless.

To get to the bottom of 42-year-old Carla’s curious look, JENNY STOCKS asked beauty experts to give us their opinions on how she is ageing and what she may be doing to combat the passing of the years..

Read More: – By Jenny Stocks, Mail Online