Let’s talk about celebrities’ skin. Any time an A-lister waxes lyrical about a skincare product, we pay attention. Why? Well, for starters, maintaining a beautifully radiant, eggshell-smooth complexion is practically in the ‘famous person’ job description.
We know celebrities’ skin and the excellence thereof usually comes down to a few factors: Genetics, an on-point skincare routine, plus access to world-class dermatologists, aestheticians, and facialists, dishing out insider tips and tricks by the bucketload. It’s this acquired knowledge and expert recommendations on the best skincare products that we’re interested in—and the reason why we’ve taken the time to investigate exactly what products (and in what order) these beauty-obsessed celebrities turn to time and time again.
From Jennifer Aniston’s best face moisturizer at a drugstore price to Victoria Beckham’s best face masks and the one skincare ingredient that gives Halle Berry her glow, read on to discover the (often surprisingly affordable) celebrity skincare secrets that are really worth stealing.
Celebrities skincare: how to get an A-list glow
1. Jennifer Aniston
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It’s fair to say we’ve wanted to look like Jennifer Aniston since she stumbled into Central Perk in a pavlova-like wedding dress and shaggy ‘Rachel’ cut circa ’94. This woman just keeps getting better, and it’s her California-girl glow we crave most. Luckily Jen was kind enough to share her morning routine and skincare tips with wellness brand, Well & Good. Here’s everything you need to know.
View Jennifer’s picks…
Dose & Co Unflavoured Marine Collagen Peptides | RRP: $32.99/£26.99
Chuck a scoop of this in your smoothie or morning cuppa to up collagen stores from the inside out. There’s also Vanilla if unflavored isn’t your thing.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF30 | RRP: $19.99/£19.94
Jen’s favourite day cream is super soothing and hydrating plus it packs in sun protection to boot.
Drunk Elephant Pekee Bar | RRP: $28/£24
If you’re going to wash with soap and water make sure it’s the most luxurious, gentle, skincare-packed soap bar around.
2. Victoria Beckham
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Fashion mogul and beauty entrepreneur Victoria Beckham takes a surprisingly simple approach to her skincare. “I don’t like to overload my skin,” she told Net-A-Porter. Instead, Posh Spice has carefully curated a routine that works for her, with a few nods to her own well-regarded range.
View Victoria’s picks…
Victoria Beckham Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer | RRP: $145/£140
Part primer, part skincare treatment, this was created with skin guru Augustinus Bader and will plump and restore the skin while visually smoothing over pores and lines.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser | RRP: $75/£50
Enzymes make excellent gentle exfoliators to keep skin looking glowy and fresh without overstimulating it. No wonder VBs got that lit from within glow.
The Light Salon Boost LED Mask | RRP $495/£395
LED light is a fabulous skin-plumping tweakment to try at home—use this every few nights and expect results within a couple of months.
3. Halle Berry
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Halle has the sort of ridiculously flawless celebrities’ skin you’d guess is due to a routine that makes Korean Skincare look basic. Not so! The actor kindly shared a pleasingly achievable at home facial on Instagram, saying “Hope that y’all can participate and really enjoy that extra time to comfort and pamper yourself. You absolutely deserve it.” Don’t mind if we do!
View Halle’s picks…
Phillips VisaPure Mini Facial Cleansing Brush | RRP: $89.90/£39.99
A brilliant way to up the ante of your cleanser, this deeply dislodges dirt, grime and dead skin cells.
Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub | RRP: $30/£23
A brilliant product that is both refreshing and comforting. It heats up on application and we love the bright blue color too.
Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Masque | RRP: $55/£60
This ultra quenching mask is perfect before a big event, leaving skin soft, plumped and dewy looking.
4.Gwyneth Paltrow
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Gwyneth Paltrow is another star who’s extremely comfortable in her own skin. Often posting bare-faced selfies, the actor turned wellness entrepreneur rarely wears makeup off the red carpet. She does, however, have her skincare locked down—and she shared her secrets in a YouTube video.
View Gwyneth’s picks…
Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator | RRP: $42/£38
This combines acid exfoliants with physical particles to give skin a beautifully smooth texture and radiance.
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum | $185/£175
This ultra luxurious serum smells like a beautiful spa, sinks into the skin, deeply nourishes it then leaves it with a dewy glow.
Jillian Dempsey Hydrating Eye Masks | RRP: $75/£75
Created by expert makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, these refresh, depuff and brighten the under eye area. Perfect pre-party stuff.
5. Jennifer Lopez
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If you’ve ever wondered what J.Lo uses to achieve that all-over glow (who hasn’t?), you’ll be pleased to find out that the megastar recently took to Instagram to post her five-minute morning skincare routine. Yes, five minutes! J.Lo opts for a less-is-more approach, using just four products: a cleanser, serum, SPF, and supplement.
View Jlo’s picks…
That Big Screen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Moisturizer | RRP: $54/£142
This contains all the gentle actives you could hope for including niacinamide, peptides and antioxidants. The texture is super quenching, perfect for encouraging radiance.
That Jlo Glow Serum | RRP: $79/£159.60
This is packed with antioxidants, ferments and natural oils, all designed to give you that famous Jlo radiance
Jlo Beauty That Hit Single Gel Cream Cleanser | RRP: $38 (US only)
Combining the freshness of a gel face wash with the hydration of a cream formula, this ticks every box.
6. Alicia Keys
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For many celebrities, layers of party makeup usually follow when preparing for red carpet events. Alicia Keys loves to get glammed up but is also an advocate of the #nomakeup movement and true skincare expert after years spent learning how to get rid of acne. But what does her skincare routine involve?
View Alicia’s picks…
Keys Soulcare Sage + Oat Milk Candle | RRP: $38/£35
A beautifully scented candle that’s hand poured from soy wax. Once lit, it smells as good as it looks on your coffee table.
Osmosis Deep Clean Detox Cleanser | $44/£38.50
This natural-leaning formula contains enlivening citrus essential oils and coconut oil to melt away makeup and grime.
Advanced Anti-Blemish Lotion | RRP: $29 (US only)
Ignore the smell, (if you can!) This is seriously effective on breakouts and individual blemishes.
7. Reese Witherspoon
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When she’s not busy being one of Hollywood’s most powerful producer-actor double threats, Reese Witherspoon also takes a keen interest in beauty, which is handy for those of us with a keen interest in celebrities’ skin routines. Having partnered up with clean beauty brand Biossance Reese took to her Instagram to share a simple three-step ritual of their squalane products (one of which we named the best brightening oil in our w&h skin essentials Skincare Awards)
View Reese’s picks…
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum | RRP: $62/£49
A tone and radiance boosting serum that’s formulated with clean, natural ingredients.
Biossance Omega Repair Cream | RRP $58/£45
A gentle and non-sticky hydrator that would suit almost any skin type, with the brand’s signature ingredient, plant-derived squalane.
Biossance Squalane + Rose Facial Oil | RRP: $72/£55
This luxuriously textured facial oil blends nourishing squalane with brightening Vit C.
8. Chrissy Teigen
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Not only do we love Chrissy Teigen for her delicious recipes and honesty on social media, she’s also known for sharing a skincare secret or two. The model revealed her daily routine to her 35 million+ followers on Instagram. “I will admit I am def proud of my skin lately and feeling myself,” she captions the post, “I kind of use whatever is closest.” And these are the products she keeps at hand:
View Chrissy’s picks…
La Mer the Moisturizing Cream | RRP: $275/£245
The most luxurious moisturizer imaginable containing the brand’s restorative Miracle Broth—if you can afford it your skin will thank you.
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex | RRP: $44/£36
A favorite of skin doctors and facialists alike, this fresh cleanser contains antioxidants and gentle exfoliators suitable for daily use.
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel | RRP: $22/£18
These handy peel pads are loved by many celebs for an effective combination of aha and bha acids