“Good skin for me is feeling hydrated and juicy,” says Sylvia van der Klooster—the New York City-based Dutch model, mom, and style muse whose authentic ‘beauty from the inside out’ philosophy takes its cues from her native culture. “I believe in taking really good care of yourself with food, with wellness, with mindful things,” she says—not to mention a few radiance-boosting skin essentials.
Van der Klooster, who has been a fashion week fixture since her 90s Prada runway debut and a favorite of designer Dries Van Noten, doesn’t like a fussy routine. “For me, it’s about simple, quick and natural,” she says of the decision to forgo injectibles like Botox. Instead, she spends time prepping skin with deep hydration and focusing on a few rosy, luminous makeup shades that look like they’re coming from under her skin.
Culled from 20+ years of simple tricks picked up backstage, it’s a real life masterclass in ‘no makeup-makeup.’ Here’s how she gets her ageless look.
“At 48, when you apply makeup, sometimes it stays in the lines, so you want to have your skin as moisturized as possible. These two serums feel like a silk layer, so makeup goes on perfectly over top.”
“I don’t wear foundation every day but I use a little of this around my nose, on my chin, to get the redness away.”
“Under my eye area is a little dark. One drop of this concealer goes a long way!”
“Sometimes you don’t need a lot of makeup, you just need a little glow. This product is great for achieving it!”’
“A little pop of color! I love that this shade looks like I’m actually blushing.”
“I go for a red lip when I get dressed up, but for everyday, I prefer a shade that’s just a little rosier than my own lip color. It’s important to me that I still look like myself!”
