Kelly Rutherford on Botox & Beauty

Kelly Rutherford rocks the makeup-free look at New York Fashion Week. (Photo: Getty)

It’s hard to believe it, but glamorous actress Kelly Rutherford is a self-proclaimed former tomboy. As a result, she has a fresh perspective on beauty that’s not all about looks. “What makes people beautiful are being full of love and loving people,” says Kelly. “It comes from within. It’s about feeling good about yourself and loving yourself.”

I caught up with Kelly this week when she and Marie Claire’s Nina Garcia hosted Faith Connexion Street Art Tour at Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Two Parisian graffiti artists created a live performance by spray-painting shirts. The pieces of apparel were given away with SS15 purchases (and benefitted Children’s Justice Campaign).

Before the ‘tagging’ took place, Kelly shared her thoughts on injectables, healthy eating and her favorite beauty buys. Take notes, Upper East Siders.

Hilary Sheinbaum: What does your beauty regimen consist of?

Kelly Rutherford: A lot of it has to do with eating healthy. I’ve noticed over the years – that has helped a lot, whether it’s juices or eating all organic at home.

Who taught you what you know about beauty?

I do a lot of what my mother did. [She used] Andrea Eye Makeup Remover pads ($5). They work, and you don’t have to rub your eyes so much. I’ve been using those for years.

What else did she teach you about beauty?

I was a bit of a tomboy so she dragged me down to the makeup counter when I was about 18. My mother modeled for years. I learned by example of how my mother took care of herself and ate healthy.

Does she have any cool tips?

She uses Aquaphor ($5), which I think is amazing. You use a bit of Aquaphor on your cheeks at night to keep them from getting to crepe-y. That’s an old school secret.

What other beauty products do you use?

I use a cleanser and a cream. I use La Roche-Posay. I use their 50+ SPF sunscreen under Chanel foundation. On top, I use a creamier compact that has another 50 SPF sunscreen. I usually touch up with that.

That’s a lot of sunscreen!

I think a lot of it is preventing everything. Otherwise you have to go in and pay a lot of money to have it all fixed later.

Speaking of which, what are your thoughts on cosmetic enhancements?

At a certain age, there’s only so much you can do, even if you take care of yourself. If you want that look, you have to get Botox or fillers as you get older. It’s a bigger price to pay. We all just do the best we can with what we have. There’s nothing wrong with it. I get Botox. I think it’s great – a little here, there. Preventative.

When did you start getting Botox?

I didn’t get it until I was 40. I kind of waited. I really felt like I was starting to see some deep lines and really just wanted to prevent them from getting worse/deeper. You can use it in a light way, a light touch. Everyone’s different. Everyone likes a different look. It’s what makes people feel good about themselves. I do a little bit here and there.

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