Do YOU have old money face? Experts reveal why a life spent riding horses and gardening with a few discreet tweakments is the look to aim for

Do YOU have old money face? Experts reveal why a life spent riding horses and gardening with a few discreet tweakments is the look to aim for

It was once the dream of midlife women up and down the country to have lips that hadn't thinned, foreheads that wouldn't budge and eyes with not a wrinkle in sight.But now, the 'Old Money face' - described as 'looking polished without looking manufactured' - has quickly become the 'most attractive approach to ageing', according to cosmetic experts.Etiquette expert Mary Killen no doubt agrees. She examined the difference between the natural look often sported by high-society and the Mar-a-Lago face, a MAGA makeover defined by copious use of Botox, puffy lips and silky smooth skin.Writing in The Oldie magazine, she praised the 'Old Money face' of Queen Camilla, insisting her physical features 'speak of a life spent outside - walking the dogs, riding and gardening. It is the weather-beaten sign of a life well lived'. Speaking to The Daily Mail, plastic surgeon Dr Fadi Hamadani said what makes the aesthetic attractive 'is that the profile still has character'.'There's something particularly appealing about a woman who looks fantastic for her age without appearing to be desperately trying to look twenty years younger.Clinical facialist Smita Ahluwalia explained: 'It's that effortless look where you haven't obviously tried too hard, but you're still beautifully groomed and polished. The Old Money aesthetic is exactly that. It's about looking refined without looking overdone.'She noted how the likes of Helen Mirren and Princess Diana's friend Rosa Monckton MBE all embraced their 'natural beauty'. However, The Daily Mail are not suggesting that any of the famous faces mentioned have had 'tweakments' or cosmetic work to achieve their look.So, with looking effortlessly put together now the ultimate status symbol, which celebrities are embracing an 'Old Money face' and sticking to their natural beauty - and how can you achieve the look?QUEEN CAMILLA 'Queen Camilla is a very good example of Old Money Face because she has retained the natural character of her complexion,' said plastic surgeon Dr Fadi Hamadani (pictured)'Queen Camilla is a very good example of Old Money Face because she has retained the natural character of her complexion,' said plastic surgeon Dr Fadi Hamadani. 'She has visible lines around her eyes and mouth, and her expressions are very much part of her appearance.'What makes her look so elegant is that she isn't trying to recreate the face she had thirty years ago. Her appearance is age-appropriate, and there's something very appealing about that confidence. 'She demonstrates that you don't need completely smooth skin to look sophisticated and well cared for.'HELEN MIRREN 'Helen Mirren (pictured) is one of my favourite examples of beautiful, confident ageing,' said Joanne Evans, founder of Skin-Matters'Helen Mirren is one of my favourite examples of beautiful, confident ageing,' said Joanne Evans, founder of Skin-Matters. 'The actress has wonderful facial expressions, and her features still have the character that makes her instantly recognisable.'Helen demonstrates that wrinkles don't automatically make someone look tired or unattractive. 'Healthy-looking skin, good grooming and natural movement can be incredibly flattering.'MERYL STREEP 'Meryl Streep (pictured) is a wonderful example of why facial expression is so important to attractiveness,' said Dr Fadi'Meryl Streep is a wonderful example of why facial expression is so important to attractiveness,' said Dr Fadi. 'She has natural lines around her eyes and mouth, but her face still looks incredibly expressive and full of character.'I think that's something we sometimes forget when talking about anti-ageing treatments. 'The aim shouldn't be to remove every line, because those lines are part of how we communicate emotion. Her appearance is elegant precisely because she still looks like herself.'AMAL CLOONEY 'Amal Clooney (pictured) is a fantastic example of Old Money elegance,' said Dr Fadi. 'She has striking bone structure, a beautifully defined profile and very balanced facial proportions''Amal Clooney is a fantastic example of Old Money elegance,' said Dr Fadi. 'She has striking bone structure, a beautifully defined profile and very balanced facial proportions.'Her appearance is polished and sophisticated, but she hasn't lost the natural features that make her distinctive. 'I think that's the key to this aesthetic. It's not about having a completely flawless face, but about maintaining your individuality rather than following a particular trend.'ROSAMUND PIKE 'Rosamund Pike (pictured) has a natural, contemporary yet classic look,' said Smita, noting her as one of the celebrities that naturally embraces an 'Old Money face''Rosamund has a natural, contemporary yet classic look,' said Smita, noting her as one of the celebrities that naturally embraces an 'Old Money face'.'The actress is elegant and sophisticated, with polished grooming and makeup that isn't heavily overdone. 'She doesn't exaggerate her features, and her look doesn't rely on anything artificial or exaggerated.'ROSA MONCKTON Dr Fadi explained: 'Rosa Monckton(pictured) is another example of a woman whose appearance reflects natural ageing rather than an attempt to eliminate every wrinkle'Dr Fadi explained: 'Rosa Monckton is another example of a woman whose appearance reflects natural ageing rather than an attempt to eliminate every wrinkle. 'She has retained the lines and facial expressions that give her face personality. I think that's an important part of this aesthetic. 'Looking good as you age doesn't have to mean looking completely smooth or wrinkle-free. Sometimes those natural lines are what make a face interesting and attractive.'OPRAH WINFREY 'Oprah Winfrey (pictured) is a great example of how warmth and expression can contribute to an attractive face,' said Dr Fadi'Oprah Winfrey is a great example of how warmth and expression can contribute to an attractive face,' said Dr Fadi. 'She has a wonderful smile, expressive eyes and natural facial movement, which are all important parts of how we perceive beauty.'What makes her appearance appealing is that she looks vibrant and recognisably herself. 'I think there's a tendency to associate looking younger with having completely smooth skin, but facial expression and personality are just as important.'Joanne agreed, adding: 'Oprah has a wonderful, expressive face and a very recognisable smile.'Her appearance illustrates how warmth, expression and personality can contribute enormously to how attractive and vibrant someone looks. A face that moves naturally can be just as beautiful as one with very few lines.'HARRIET WALTER 'Harriet Walter (pictured) is a particularly good example of the beauty of mature skin. Her expression lines and natural facial contours give her face depth and character,' said Joanne'Harriet Walter is a particularly good example of the beauty of mature skin. Her expression lines and natural facial contours give her face depth and character,' said Joanne.'I think it's refreshing to see mature women celebrated for looking like themselves rather than being expected to look decades younger.'As women age, changes in facial volume and definition are inevitable. What I find beautiful is when those changes are embraced rather than every sign of maturity being treated as something that needs correcting.'EVA HERZIGOVA Dr Fadi said: 'Eva Herzigova (pictured) is a lovely example of how natural facial structure can remain beautiful as we get older'Dr Fadi said: 'Eva Herzigova is a lovely example of how natural facial structure can remain beautiful as we get older. 'She has striking cheekbones, a defined jawline and the kind of facial proportions that give her a very elegant profile.'She also has natural expression and subtle signs of ageing, which haven't taken away from her beauty. 'I think she represents a more relaxed approach to ageing, where maintaining healthy skin and facial definition is more important than trying to eliminate every line.' Do you need to ditch treatments to achieve an Old Money face? For those wanting to achieve an Old Money complexion, plastic surgeon Dr Fadi Hamadani insisted it doesn't mean 'avoiding aesthetic treatments altogether'.He told The Daily Mail: 'It's about choosing treatments that enhance your natural features rather than dramatically changing how you look.'The expert suggested that even Botox can work to the benefit of the aesthetic when 'done correctly'.He explained: 'The aim should be to soften lines while maintaining natural facial expressions, rather than creating a completely smooth, frozen appearance.'I actually think leaving a few fine lines can be much more attractive than trying to eliminate every wrinkle.'However, the plastic surgeon warned against relying heavily on fillers if you're trying to achieve an Old Money look.'There's certainly a place for them, particularly when restoring volume that's been lost with age, but I think the key is to use them very conservatively. 'Overfilled cheeks, exaggerated lips and an excessively defined jawline can quickly take away from that understated elegance.'Skin quality is equally important. Healthy, radiant skin can make someone look incredibly youthful, even if they have a few wrinkles. Good skincare, daily SPF and collagen-stimulating treatments can all help maintain that.'And I wouldn't say facelifts are necessarily incompatible with this aesthetic either. A well-performed facelift can look incredibly natural. 'The difference is whether someone looks rested and recognisably themselves or whether the face appears unnaturally tight or altered.'Ultimately, I think the secret to Old Money Face is knowing when to stop. The most elegant aesthetic work doesn't make someone look like a different person. It simply helps them look like the best version of themselves.'Smita added that the look can be achieved through skin boosters for hydration, LED light therapy and radiofrequency for skin tightening. Joanne, meanwhile, suggested concentrating on 'skin quality rather than trying to remove every wrinkle'.She added: 'Start with a consistent skincare routine. Gentle cleansing, hydration, antioxidants, appropriate vitamin A products and daily SPF can all help maintain healthier-looking skin.'As we age, supporting collagen becomes increasingly important. I like treatments such as LED, microcurrent, radiofrequency, micro needling, gentle peels and skin boosters.'The expert added: 'I'm certainly not against Botox. When used appropriately, it can be very effective. A small amount of Botox can soften certain expression lines while still allowing natural movement, and carefully placed filler can restore volume where appropriate.'The problem isn't necessarily having treatments. It's when treatments start to change the natural proportions or expression of the face. I always tell my clients that we should work with their face, not against it.'For me, the secret to ageing beautifully isn't about looking 25 when you're 60. It's about maintaining healthy skin, natural expression and the features that make you recognisably you.'

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