I’ve loved the reality TV show Southern Charm on Bravo from the very first season and Whitney Sudler-Smith’s mother Patricia Altschul was such breakout star right from the very first episode! If you don’t have Bravo you can watch the latest seasons of the TV show Southern Charm on Amazon Prime.
How Old is Patricia Altschul?
Patricia Altschul was born on April 16, 1941 so she is currently 78 years young and looks incredible! Keep reading to find out how she stays that way!
I read Patricia’s book The Art of Southern Charm to find out how exactly she stays looking so gorgeous.
My favorite tip from Patricia’s book The Art of Southern Charm was when setting up a guest room to leave a card printed with the house wifi information, in 2017 who wouldn’t love that!?
Patricia Altschul’s Makeup
Patricia believes women should put some makeup on before leaving the house, but she thinks a light touch is best. She says that women should look demure but pretty and fresh. (Source)
Lip Balm
For a moisturizing lip treatment Patricia uses one of my favorites the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment which has SPF 15. If you’ve never tried this lip balm/moisturizer I highly recommend it! (Source)
Lipstick
Tangee Lipstick
In her book Patricia says that as a child the only product she was allowed to use was a lipstick called Tangee Lipstick which looks orange in the tube, but changes to pink on the lips.
MAC Pink Lipstick
These days Patricia loves a soft pink lipstick like MAC’s Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Be Fabulous with a touch of lipgloss.
Sadly this lipstick was limited edition and is no longer available, but a similar color would be MAC’s Snob lipstick. I would guess that she pairs it with something luxe like Lisa Vanderpump’s favorite Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss Moisturizing Glossimer.
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YSL Pink Lipstick
According to her Twitter, on the show Patricia wears Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte #7 Lingerie Pink which is no longer in stock anywhere! The Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte #8 Pink Blouson is similar. Doesn’t this beautiful packaging just scream Patricia?
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Foundation
chanel les beiges healthy glow foundation
For foundation Patricia Altschul says in her book that she likes Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation.
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make up for ever ultra hd invisible cover foundation
When she is getting her makeup done professionally, her go-to is the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation because it gives a flawless finish, has excellent coverage, lasts all day, looks great on and off camera, and doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. Kyle Richards’
from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills makeup artists often use this for her on camera too!
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Blush
charlotte tilbury cheek to chic swish & pop blush
The blush Patricia likes is Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Cheek to Chic’ Swish & Pop Blush. I’m guessing she likes the colors “Love Glow” or “Love is The Drug.”
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Brows
eyebrow tinting
Brows are important for Patricia as they frame the face and should be shaped properly. She also recommends tinting the brows if they are going grey.
Anastasia beverly hills brow products
For the brows Patricia trusts Anastasia Beverly Hills products like one of my favorites the Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Perfect’ Brow Pencil.
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Beauty Tools
Eyelash Curler
Her favorite beauty technique is curling her eyelashes. I’m guessing Patricia would use something classic, a cult fave like the Shiseido ‘The Makeup’ Eyelash Curler.
Beauty Blender
Another tool Patricia can’t live without is one of my faves, the beautyblender. Beauty blenders can be used to apply liquid and cream foundations, concealers, highlighters, contour creams, etc and blur out the edges leaving a beautiful, airbrushed finish. I can’t live without mine either!
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Mint Julep Cup Makeup Brush Holder
Patricia keeps her makeup and beauty supplies on her famous dressing table which is positioned so that she has good, natural light. This is a good tip for making sure your makeup looks just as good when you go outside of your house. She keeps her brushes in a Mint Julep Cup.
She has her makeup brushes washed daily to avoid bacteria. She also avoids touching her face with her fingers so she doesn’t spread germs. She uses pads, cotton balls, brushes, and Q-tips instead.
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Patricia Altschul and Georgette Mosbacher
Fun fact: Patricia Altschul’s friend and business partner in her caftan line Georgette Mosbacher was actually previously the CEO of upscale skin care and beauty lines La Prairie and Borghese! (Source) I’m super curious to read Georgette Mosbacher’s book that Patricia Mentioned on Southern Charm- It Takes Money Honey!
Patricia Altschul’s Makeup Artist
For the show, Patricia Altschul uses Karen Thornton as her makeup artist. You can contact her through her business website CoverGirl Brides.
Patricia Altschul’s Skincare
I have posted an update on all of Patricia Altchul’s skincare here!
Patricia Altschul’s Dermatologists
Patricia Altschul uses a skin care routine prescribed by her team of dermatologists– Dr. Marguerite Germain in Charleston, Dr. Dennis Gross in NY, and Dr. Harold Lancer in LA. She recommends seeing one so they can analyze your skin type and recommend the right products for you.
Patricia Altschul’s Secret to Looking Young
Avoid the Sun
What’s the golden rule for aspiring Southern belles according to Patricia’s Altschul’s book? Staying out of the sun! Her rule is to wear sunblock at all times to defend against wrinkles, freckles, and skin cancer (which I’ve already had and posted about).
She credits her avoidance of the sun as the main reason why she stays looking so young. Patricia says she always protects her face and hands with SPF. She swims for exercise, but waits until the end of the day when the sun is not as harsh.
Sunscreen
Patricia’s dermatologist former skin cancer researcher Dr. Dennis Gross makes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen which is hydrating and anti-aging. It also has vitamins C and E which help protect against aging and make sunscreen even more powerful. Dr. Dennis’ skin care line is also cruelty free which is great for an animal lover like Patricia!
Night Time Skincare Routine
Patricia recommends keeping the same routine daily and says the more regularly you do something to easier it is to remember to do it.
Makeup Removal
Makeup Wipes
According to her book, Patricia starts her night time skin care routine by taking off all of her makeup with Neutrogena Make Up Remover Facial Wipes. Patricia leaves wipes in her guest room in order to prevent visitors from ruining her expensive pillow cases.
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Eye Makeup Remover
Patricia says in her book The Art of Southern Charm that she removes her more stubborn makeup with Clinique Non-Oily Make-Up Remover.
Cleanser
After removing her makeup Patricia uses a gentle face cleanser. Patricia Altschul’s dermatologist Dr. Lancer has Lancer The Method Cleanse Sensitive -Dehydrated Cleanser which is a gentle, lightly foaming cleanser which is enriched with hydrators and skin smoothing agents.
Exfoliator
A few times a week she uses a gentle exfoliant. Her dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross makes Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel pads which help with uneven skin tone and texture, fine line and wrinkles and enlarged pores without irritating sensitive skin.
Moisturizer
Tatcha the Water Cream
Patricia pointed out her Tatcha The Water Cream which comes with the most chic gold spatula for getting the product out.
This is a moisturizer that contains nutrients for optimal hydration and poreless-looking skin. It delivers moisture without feeling sticky or greasy. The Japanese wild rose tightens the pores and smooths skin’s texture. Japanese leopard lily helps control excess oil and supports natural skin turnover. The hadasei-3 is anti-aging and helps with radiance.
Cryofacials
In her book Patricia says she has recently started doing cryofacials at the dermatologist where liquid nitrogen vapors are applied to the face and neck to stimulate collagen and decrease wrinkles. She brought Southern Charm cast member Landon Clements recently to help with her sun damage.
Facial Steamer
Patricia uses the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Pro Facial Steamer as needed (Source). Steaming helps to hydrate and purify the skin. Its’s a great primer for exfoliation and applying other treatments because it can accelerate the absorption and effectiveness of the products that follow. It can also help your skin look dewy and soothed.
Body Cream & Fragrance
Body Lotion
epicuren after bath moisturizer
After her nightly bath Patricia uses Epicuren Discovery After Bath Moisturizer in Orange Blossom for daytime moisturizer.
La mer the body creme
At night Patricia uses La Mer The Body Creme.
Patricia Altschul’s Fragrance
Guerlain Muguet Eau de Toilette
For perfume Patricia loves the Guerlain Muguet Eau de Toilette not only for the beautiful bottle, but also for the delicate lily-of-the-valley floral notes. (Source) This fragrance has a limited release every year.
miu miu eau de parfum
Guerlain Muguet Eau de Toilette is $480 so if you don’t quite have that to spend on a perfume, another Lily of the Valley scented perfume is Miu Miu Eau de Parfum and I feel like Miu Miu would still be Patricia approved.
Patricia Altschul’s Thoughts on Plastic Surgery
Patricia is all for any “enhancements” to help turn back the clock, as long as they are more subtle improvements.
Patricia Altschul’s Hair
Patricia says women should have clean, shiny, and pretty hair that’s done and combed. (Source)
Madison LeCroy
Check out her hairstylist Madison LeCroy’s blowout tutorial on how to get Patricia’s perfect hair swoop.
Hairstyle Philosophy
Patricia quotes Truman Capote who says that if you maintain the same hairstyle over the years, you’ll never age.
She also believes you should keep close to your natural hair color if you’re going to dye your hair to cover grey as well. (Source)
Signature Hairstyle
For her signature hair style, it looks to me like she does a sleek blow-out with a round brush, rolling at the ends so that it curls under and then sets it with hot rollers especially in the front to give the hair a lot of volume and body. This is similar to Lisa Vanderpump’s hair.
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Hot Rollers
I have and recommend the Caruso Molecular Steam Hairsetter (~$32). Separate the front section of the hair into a mohawk. Start with a 2″ section closest to the forehead. Use a jumbo roller and start with the roller halfway down. Roll the hot roller down to the ends very neatly, then LOOSELY roll under, back, and away from the forehead and pin until the hair is cool and set.
She recommends being cautious about adding too many highlights to prevent hair from getting dry and brittle.
Hair Salon
Patricia has gone to Lisa Vanderpump’s favorite hair salon in Beverly Hills, Batia & Aleeza which does makes sense since their hair is a little bit similar.
Patricia Altschul’s Nails
Whenever I see Patricia’s nails on the show and in photos they’re typically a much darker color and appear short, natural, and well manicured. I would guess she uses something like Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Black Cherry.
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish
Patricia also has some affordable nail polish faves. In the fall/winter she likes Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail polish in Wine Stock (480).
and for Spring/Summer she likes Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Shock Wave (289).
Patricia Altschul’s Smile Advice
Patricia thinks if you’re going to make an investment in your appearance, that your smile is the best place.
“If you are making an investment in your appearance, put your money where your mouth is. Clean, white teeth will always make you look pretty and young. It is so important to take care of your teeth. Explore straightening, bonding, whitening . . . anything you can do for a better smile.”
Patricia Altschul in The Art of Southern Charm
Teeth Whitening
I totally agree that even using a good old fashioned Crest White Strips can make you quickly and easily look younger and prettier. Kelly Dodd of Real Housewives of Orange County says she never leaves home without them!
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Patricia Altschul’s Fashion and Style
Patricia’s Couture
Patricia is of course the Queen of the Caftan which is why she started her own line- Patricia’s Couture by Sherina.
Patricia’s Favorite Place to Shop
Patricia says that Net-a-Porter is her favorite place to shop. (Source)
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List of Beauty Products Mentioned in Patricia Altschul’s Book The Art of Southern Charm
Here’s a list of specific products that were mentioned in Patricia’s book The Art of Southern Charm:
- Tangee lipstick
- beautyblender
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow products
- Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Cheek to Chic’ Swish & Pop Blush
- Makeup For Ever Ultra HD invisible Cover Foundation
- Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation
MAC’s Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Be Fabulous(no longer available)- Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
This Works Deep Sleep Bath Oil(no longer available)- Branché Beauty Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase
- Epicuren Discovery Orange Blossom After Bath Moisturizer
Patricia Altschul’s Social Media
Patricia Altschul’s Website Patricia’s Couture by Sherina where you can purchase her custom pet caftans.
Patricia Altschul’s Instagram Personal- @pataltschul Business- @Patricias_Couture
Patricia Altschul’s Twitter @pataltschul
Patricia Altschul’s son Whitney Sudler-Smith’s Twitter @WSUDLERSMITH
Patricia Altschul’s Facebook @PatriciaAltschul
Patricia’s Couture by Sherina Facebook @patriciascouture
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Cameran Eubanks from Southern Charm’s Beauty Secrets
Kathryn Calhoun Dennis’ Beauty Secrets
Naomie Olindo’s Beauty Secrets
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