The 50-something Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones to Sex and the City fans) hosted last fall’s P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards, which recognize fashion and beauty editorial work in Canada. Born in Liverpool, Cattrall was raised in England and Canada. She recently starred in Noel Coward’s play Private Lives with Paul Gross, in Toronto and on Broadway. Cattrall is based in New York.

The first thing I do is scrub vigorously in the shower—exfoliating wakes me up, and often I scrub twice a day. I use Olay citrus scrub cleanser; I like that it’s reasonably priced.

I blow-dry my hair, or just let it dry nat­urally to bring out the wave. Oscar Blandi makes good products—I might use a little dry shampoo volume spray to give it some height on top.

When it comes to makeup, less is really more; it makes for a softer look, and I just like being me. I like that non-perfect look; it’s more real and appealing. I use Laura Mercier oil-free foundation, Bobbi Brown bronzer and Nars blush. I don’t line my lips, maybe just emphasize the top a little—the cupid’s bow—and I don’t wear dark lip shades. I like a very clean eye, and always curl my eyelashes with Shu Uemura eyelash curler.

I think it’s important to use moisturizers generously, liberally. And especially remember to moisturize the hands—they need protective lotions.

I might listen to music before I go out, something like the Goldberg Variations (and I just bought a CBC complete boxed set of Glenn Gould). Then I grab M.A.C pressed powder and some lip gloss to take with me, and I’m good to go.