3 Key Makeup Lessons Women Over 50 Can Learn from Duchess Sophie

As Bowie points out, “In all the photos I’ve seen of Sophie, I’ve noticed that her skin is always very natural looking. I can see her freckles and sunspots show through, which is refreshing because that’s something we’re often told to cover up.”

Indeed, easing up on your foundation is a smart move in general, but especially so for aging skin because heavy makeup is more prone to settling into fine lines and creases. To even out your complexion without masking it in makeup, try using a lightweight liquid foundation or a tinted moisturizer and make sure to apply it from the center of your face, blending outwards.

“A peachy-pink lip is Sophie’s signature,” says Bowie. After scrolling through the archives, it’s true, the Duchess of Edinburgh seems to take a shine to this particular hue. Not so bright that it makes its own statement, but just vibrant enough to brighten up her complexion, a peachy-pink lip can be flattering on all skin tones because it has both warm and cool undertones to it.

When it’s time to turn things up a notch, Duchess Sophie plays up her eyes. Keeping her base makeup light and paired with her signature peachy-pink lip, she adds a dash of black eyeliner and generously coats her lashes with mascara to really emphasize her blue eyes.