How Naomi Watts’ Beauty Routine Has Changed After 50 originally appeared on Parade.
The first time most of us saw Naomi Watts, she energized the movie screen. Her curiosity and intelligence permeated Mulholland Drive, and David Lynch clearly cast her for her depth and strength and not just her beauty.
More than 25 years later, Watts continues to push for women to be seen as multidimensional, in her acting but also in her brand, Stripes, which creates beauty and wellness products for women in midlife, with an emphasis on perimenopausal and menopausal care.
We talked to Watts, 56, all about beauty and aging in menopause (and for product lovers, we also got her favorite eye cream).
Naomi Watts’ on Aging and Beauty
Watts founded Stripes after dealing with feelings of isolation during perimenopause. “When I first started experiencing early menopause symptoms in my 30s, I felt completely alone,” she tells Parade.
“For me, it’s been healing, turning something that was once a source of intense shame into a mission to empower other women to own their story and this new stage of life. And others have joined me in talking about it openly, helping other women feel seen and heard. I’m so proud to be a part of a community around this life stage that for too long had felt painfully isolating.”
Watts says she doesn’t let age define her sense of confidence or self-worth. “I don’t need to look 20 anymore—as fabulous as that was 30 years ago. I want to feel good and strong at this exact moment, own my age and be proud to own it!”
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The mom of two says getting older comes with a sense of freedom. “I care far less about what other people think. After years of ‘self discovery’ and lots of experimenting, I’ve found a certain confidence and clarity that can be attributed to age. It’s great knowing what you want, knowing what you need and knowing what simply isn’t worth your time, energy or attention anymore.”
Watts is more interested in products and beauty routines”that nourish and support long-term health, rather than chasing quick fixes.,” she says. “I’ve really prioritized hydration in the last few years for my skin, my hair and my body overall.”
In fact, her favorite Stripes product is a vaginal moisturizer. “I’m really proud of Vag of Honor because there wasn’t anything else like it [on the market]. A lot of people just think about hot flashes or night sweats when they hear the word menopause—but dryness was one of my biggest concerns, and down there is no exception!”
Stripes Beauty Vag of Honor, $50
To keep her under eye area hydrated, Watts swears by Tammy Fender’s Awakening Eye Gel, “It’s gentle, easy to use and keeps my eyes moisturized and refreshed,” she says.
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How Naomi Watts’ Beauty Routine Has Changed After 50 first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
