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Ageless 50-something-year-old celebs swear by these 10 skin and hair care products
It's no wonder that celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Nicole Kidman continue to look young and gorgeous even though they are in their 50s. After all, they have teams of facialists, hair stylists and dermatologists to help them look as young as possible, plus they can afford the best anti-aging beauty products on the market. Surprisingly, though, many of our favorite stars turn to products that we regular people can afford. We rounded up 10 celeb-loved beauty staples ranging from a drugstore finds to a splurge-worthy $90 serum.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer
Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub
Style Edit Root Touch Up Stick
Vegamour Gro Hair Serum
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Face Serum
Drunk Elephant Mini Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil
True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Nioxin System 4 Colored Hair Progressed Thinning Kit
While we can’t guarantee these products will make you look like your favorite Hollywood stars, they should help you look more youthful. Whether you're looking for a retinol-infused serum, hydrating cream or a hair product that makes thinning hair look fuller, keep reading to see all 10 of the exact products your favorite 50-something celebs use.
Jennifer Garner - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer
A longtime ambassador of Neutrogena, Jennifer Garner shared with InStyle magazine that the Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer is one of her favorites. “I can instantly tell the difference — it just looks fresh and plump and better. There are all these little micro-lines that once I put this on, they go away," she said. "This is 48 hours of moisture that you're locking in with one thing, and then I don't have to worry about it…I think it's my favorite product we've ever put out.”
It’s easy to see why Jennifer, 51, loves the moisturizer so much. Its main active ingredient is hyaluronic acid, which binds water to the skin’s surface to give you smoother, hydrated and more supple skin. Plus, the fast-acting gel moisturizer is lightweight, oil-free and non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores.
Halle Berry - Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub
She may be 56 years old but you’d never guess that by looking at her. In an Instagram post shared with her 8.6 million followers, the actress shared her four-step skincare routine which included this popular Ole Henriksen exfoliator.
"I really like it. It's very eucalyptus-y. And you feel like these little grains, feels like sand, but you know it's attacking all this dry, dead skin and sort of sloughing that off," she said. The scrub features active ingredients like glycolic and lactic acids that work together to absorb oil and clean pores, leaving behind a smoother more even-looking complexion.
Marisa Tomei — Style Edit Root Cover Up Stick
Marisa Tomei, has been gracing screens for five decades now and her signature dark chestnut hair still looks just as flawless as it always has. We recently found out the 58-year-old’s secret trick for covering grays in between hair appointments is Style Edit Root Cover Up Stick.
The handy product uses color-adaptive pigments that adhere to the hair fiber and self-adjust to cover grays quickly and efficiently. It works on all hair types, has a pointed tip for precise application and it dries fast without leaving your hair feeling sticky. Even better, the root touch-up doesn’t flake off, run or rub off on clothing.
Nicole Kidman - Vegamour GRO Hair Serum
Thinning hair is unfortunately a sign of aging, but luckily, Nicole Kidman has found a solution. The actress first discovered the Vegamour serum during COVID-19 lockdown in Australia while searching for a way to revive her curls after decades of styling and coloring. After testing it, the 55-year-old "found her hair undeniably transformed," saying it became thicker, fuller and "noticeably less frizzy." In fact, she loved it so much she's since partnered with the brand.
Gro serum was formulated to make hair look fuller while reducing signs of shedding to promote thicker, more voluminous locks. According to the manufacturer, there's a marked improvement in as little as 90 days. One bottle of the serum is sold every 22 seconds, so, yeah, it's pretty popular, and not just with Nicole.
Julia Roberts — Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream
When it comes to anti-aging products, don’t forget to show your hands a little extra attention, too—they’re often one of the first areas to show signs of aging because of how often they’re exposed to the elements. Julia Roberts uses the Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream to keep her hands in tip-top shape.
“I put it on my hands after I wash the dishes, and wind up putting it on my elbows and feet," The 55-year-old actress said. "Before you know it, I’ve squeezed this poor little green tube into a twist.” The lotion is packed with extracts of rosemary, chamomile, and pansy in a nourishing base of sunflower and sweet almond oils that leave skin with a healthy-looking glow.
Elizabeth Hurley — Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
Another A-lister whose complexion rivals that of women half her age is Elizabeth Hurley. The secret behind her youthful appearance is the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Face Serum. "I've used it twice a day for 25 years, the 57-year-old said on a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live.
The seven-in-one super serum works while you’re sleeping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while at the same time firming, hydrating and plumping skin and evening out skin tone. In a consumer-based study, 88% of users said skin looked more youthful in three weeks and 89% said elasticity was improved.
Shania Twain — Drunk Elephant Mini Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil
At 57 years old, Shania Twain is still rocking the stage and looking amazing while doing it. The singer told Glamour her beauty secret is this Drunk Elephant serum, saying, “I remove makeup with it and wear it morning and night after washing my face. I always apply it before using moisturizer.”
The antioxidant-packed product is formulated to nourish skin and give it a youthful glow without any chemicals, all while targeting fine lines and wrinkles. And Shania isn’t the only one who is a fan of the anti-aging serum, 50,000+ Sephora shoppers love it too!
Brooke Shields — True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum
Believe it or not, Brooke Shields is 57-year-old! She recently shared on Instagram the secret to her seemingly ageless complexion: True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum. A spokesperson for the brand, Brooke raved about the serum’s main ingredient, chebula. “It’s an antioxidant fruit that helps me say goodbye to fine lines, wrinkles, any signs of aging. All the things we don’t like about getting older,” she explained.
The serum targets fine lines and uneven skin tone while making skin appear firmer and brighter. It's also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. According to the company, participants in an independent study said their skin was softer and smoother after using the serum for a week and they saw fewer fine lines after six weeks of use.
Cameron Diaz – Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
In an interview with Goop, 50-year-old Cameron Diaz shared that her beauty routine is now more minimal than when she was younger. She only listed three go-to products, one of which was Versed Press Restart Gentile Retinol Serum. It’s formulated to be gentle on the skin unlike other retinol products out there — there's no over-drying or redness, thanks to the anti-inflammatories and antioxidants in the formula.
It's meant to be used at night to renew skin and soften lines and wrinkles while keeping pores clear. It also promises to smooth out the skin's texture and even out skin tone. You can use it alone or under a moisturizer.
Alyssa Milano — Nioxin System 4 Colored Hair Progressed Thinning Kit
After suffering from hair loss due to COVID-19, 50-year-old actress, Alyssa Milano, took to Twitter to share her solution. “I found that Nutrafol supplements and Nioxin shampoo and conditioner helped tremendously,” she wrote.
Designed for fine, chemically processed and damaged hair, the Nioxion hair care system purifies the scalp and removes sebum and environmental residue, plus promotes thicker and fuller hair growth. Each kit includes a shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment, all of which help strengthen, cleanse and moisturize.
