"I probably wouldn't notice her as being "exceptional" in a crowd."

As far as standing out in a crowd, well it's worth remembering that something like 90% of American women wear make-up every day. Make-up can change someone's appearance quite dramatically. Just check out the great celebrity beauties without make-up, most of them would barely pass muster as "OK looking" without all the slap. The competition was for a face that was considered "naturally beautiful" without any make-up. I think she definitely passes as a natural beauty. Not "glamorous", not "stunning", but a "natural beauty", yes.