5 Reasons Kate Moss Still Has Supermodel Skin at 45

When it comes to style, there's no disputing that Kate Moss is something of an icon. From the wardrobe basics she's been wearing for the last 20 years to the timeless trends she always steps out in, Kate's cool-girl style is definitely something to be revered. But I'm intrigued by way more than Kate's closet… In actual fact, it's her supermodel skin I always notice first when she makes a public appearance. Yes, despite modelling since her teenage years and enjoying much of the party lifestyle that comes with it, Moss's skin is still absolutely incredible all these years later. So what's her secret?
Turns out (rather annoyingly for a skincare junkie like myself who still deals with regular breakouts) Moss didn't actually have much of a skincare routine until recently. But now that she's in her 40s, things have changed. I caught up previously to chat with Moss's facialist about creating a skincare routine that will give you the best chance of glowy skin in your 40s and beyond. It seems Kate might have taken some of the expert's advice on board herself. Keep scrolling to discover Kate Moss's skincare routine, some of her favourite products and her tips for maintaining supermodel skin.
1. She Keeps Her Routine Simple
"My skincare routine is really simple," Moss revealed in an interview with The Guardian. "I couldn't be bothered with loads of products, and I'd get them all mixed up and not know what I was doing. I haven't got the time or the inclination to sit there for ages, putting creams on my face. I need it to be effective and quick."
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2. She Stays Out of the Sun
When asked about the best beauty advice she had ever received, Moss revealed told W that celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury told her to not go out in the sun. "But it's because she's a redhead, so she knows," said Moss. "I kind of ignored her, but now I'm taking no risks… I don't sunbathe anymore. Before it was like, 'Let's just get as brown as we can!'" These days, Kate swears by factor 50 on her face to keep her skin protected every day.
3. She Takes Care When Removing Makeup
"I remember taking my makeup off at a Saint Laurent shoot and I was dragging it across my eye," Kate told W. "The makeup artist was like, 'Don't do that to your skin! Don't pull it like that!' And I'm like, 'Really?'"
To prevent pulling and dragging on your skin when removing your makeup, use a gentle cleanser in combination with micellar water and a soft muslin cloth.
4. She Swears by Sheet Masks
Kate might take a simple approach to her skincare overall, but she does allow herself one indulgence: sheet masks. "I'll sometimes do those gorgeous sheet masks while watching telly," Moss told The Guardian. "I had one on last night for today. Like a good girl, in bed, with my face mask on for work."
5. She Dunks Her Face in Ice (Really)
Kate's last tip might not be for the fainthearted, but she swears by dunking her face in ice when her complexion needs a lift. "I first thought that's insane, then I was like 'Hmmmm… Those old school tricks work!'" she told W. "When I'm at work and it's an early morning and you're still asleep, really, then I do it. It's so good. It definitely works, because all the blood comes to the surface." Luckily, if you're not as brave as Kate, these instant skin brighteners might be more up your street.
Next up, five reasons J.Lo's skin is so damn glowy at 50.
Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor, copywriter and regular contributor toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK. She also writes for titles including Marie Claire Refinery 29 and Cosmopolitan, and previously worked atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK as Beauty Editor. With experience in both editorial and content management, she also works with beauty brands and small businesses on brand messaging and content strategy. As a busy mum of two, she is passionate about finding efficacious beauty products that can disguise all signs of tiredness with minimal effort.
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