Beauty Secrets from Old Hollywood Stars You Must Try!
We are overwhelmed by the countless beauty products on the market today. Never before have we had so many options and products to solve any skincare or makeup problem you may currently be facing.
Believe it or not, the beauty secrets of famous old Hollywood stars of yesteryear are amazing! Here are some we found and wanted to share with you. You may even recognize some of them!
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly is still considered a great beauty and influencer to this day after she became a princess (yes, even before Instagram!). Long before the Kardashians took over the world, the stunning Princess of Monaco was already contouring her cheekbones, which may even shock you!
Instead of using countless cream or powder products and applying them with a beauty blender or brush, Kelly opted for two different shades of blush for a simpler effect. The darker of the two shades focuses on the hollows of the cheekbones, while the lighter one focuses on the cheeks. A simple and effective way to add dimension to your face and features.
In fact, this trick is still used to this day behind the scenes at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! Let’s face it, if it’s good enough for a princess, who among us wouldn’t give it a try!
Sophia Loren
Italian film star Sophia Loren once said that the answer to looking your best is “love of life, pasta, and the occasional bath in olive oil.”
Olive oil is a natural antioxidant that prevents premature aging when applied to the skin. It’s also great to use after sunbathing, as it soothes the skin and reduces inflammation that can result from a possible sunburn.
Of course, the idea of eating a big bowl of pasta while taking a bath and talking on the phone with your best friend sounds like our Saturday night, and if that’s what it takes to look as good as 84-year-old Loren, then pass us the bottle of oil!
Mae West
This screen star was not only famous for her talent, but also for the fact that she seemingly didn’t age for decades.
Your secret? Believe it or not, it’s coconut oil! This trendy beauty product has actually stood the test of time and has worked wonders for our skin for generations!
Marilyn Monroe
Of course, we couldn’t write an article about Hollywood stars and their beauty secrets without mentioning the famous Marilyn.
She was one of the first to try microdermabrasion, a procedure that removes layers of fuzz and dead skin cells from every face, giving it a better complexion and smoother makeup. Monroe also had a trick to make her eyes look brighter and more awake, with a beautiful doe-like look.
She applied 4 different shades of eyeliner, using black on the upper lash line, blending it into the lash line to make the lashes look fuller, and then sweeping the eyeliner like a cat at the outer corners of the eyes.
Next, she applied brown eyeliner along the lower lash line to create a sexy look without being too heavy.
Marilyn used white eyeliner to draw a small triangle between the lash lines at the outer corners of the eyes. This created the illusion of larger eyes for the doe eyes that the star was famous for in some of her movies.
Finally, her final eyeliner trick was to apply red eyeliner on the inner corners of the eyes to make the whites of the eyes appear brighter.
The idea of using 4 different eyeliners might seem a bit over the top, but the combination of these products creates the overall big-eyed Hollywood look.
Audrey Hepburn
Our final Audrey Hepburn tip is perhaps the most dangerous of them all. To separate her lashes after applying mascara for flawless, fluttery lashes, Hepburn used a needle… yes, you read that correctly, a needle.
You’d be forgiven if you felt a little dizzy when trying to manipulate your lashes with a sharp needle. Luckily, you can use an effervescent brush to get the same effect in a much safer way!
These are just some of the beauty secrets used by stars from the Golden Age! Remarkably, some of them are still used today, while others have been tweaked and modified to work even better than before. If trying one of these tips can make us look as beautiful as these iconic beauties, we’d be more than happy!
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
