Beauty hack used by old Hollywood Stars you need to try!
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to the countless beauty products found on the market today. There hasn’t been a time where we all had so many options and products you can find to address any skincare concerns or makeup woes you could be currently having.
Believe it or not, the beauty hacks used by the famous old Hollywood stars of times gone by are outstandingly brilliant! Here are some we have found and wanted to share with you, you may even recognise a number of them!
Grace Kelly
Movie star turned princess, Grace Kelly is still considered to this day a great beauty and a huge influence (yep, even before Instagram was around!) You could even be shocked to hear that the stunning princess of Monaco was contouring her cheekbones way before the Kardashians took over the world!
Instead of using countless products that are cream based, powder based, applied with a beauty blender or brush… Kelly opted for two different tones of blusher for an easier result. The darker of the two would be focused in the hollows of your cheekbones and lighter for the apples of your cheeks. Simple and effective way of adding dimension to your face and features.
This trick has in fact been known to be used backstage in the Victoria Secrets fashion shows to this day! Let’s face it, if this trick is good enough for a princess, who are we not to give it a go!
Sophia Loren
Italian movie star Sophia Loren has been famously quoted for saying the answer to her looking her best is “a love for life, spaghetti and the odd bath in olive oil”
Olive oil is a natural anti-oxidant and when applied to the skin can help with premature aging of the skin. It is also amazing at applying after sun exposure by calming the skin and reducing any inflammation of any possible sun burn.
Of course, the idea of having a bath whilst eating a huge bowl of spaghetti whilst on the phone to your bestie sounds like our kinda Saturday night, and if it keeps you looking as amazing as Loren at the age of 84, pass us that bottle of oil!
Mae West
This star of the silver screen was more than famous for her talent, it was also the fact that she never seemed to age for countless decades.
Her secret? Believe it or not, it was coconut oil! This trendy beauty favourite has indeed stood the test of time and has been working wonders for our skin for generations!
Marilyn Monroe
Of course, we couldn’t write a piece about Hollywood stars and their beauty secrets without shedding some light on the illustrious Marilyn.
As one of the first people to try dermablading which is shaving away the peach fuzz and layer of dead skin cells found on everyone’s faces to help with her complexion and smoother makeup application. There is also a trick Monroe used to give her eyes a helping hand to look brighter and more awake with a beautiful doe eyed appearance.
Taking 4 eye liners with different tones, Monroe would use a black for the upper lash line, smudging it into the lash line making her lashes look fuller and wing the liner on the outer corner of her eye in a feline flick.
Next taking a brown liner along the lower lash line, creating a sultry look without it looking too heavy.
With a white eye liner pencil Marilyn would draw a small triangle in between the liners on the outer corner. This gave the illusion of a bigger eye for the famous doe eyes of the star in a number of her movies.
Finally, her last liner trick was to line the inner corner with a red to make the white of her eyes brighter.
The thought of using 4 different liners may seem a little much, but the overall look of the products working together give a great, wide eyed, Hollywood look.
Audrey Hepburn
Now our final hack from Audrey Hepburn is probably the most-risky of all. To separate her lashes after applying her mascara for the perfectly flawless and fluttery lashes, Hepburn would use a pin… yes you read that right, a pin.
You’ll be forgiven to feel a little light headed at trying to tackle your lashes with an eye piercingly sharp pin. Luckily, a spoolie brush gives you the same results in a much safer way!
So, there you have just a few beauty hacks used by the stars of the golden age! It’s remarkable to consider some are being used to this day, and others tweaked and changed to perform better than before. If giving any of these hacks a go will result in us looking anywhere near as fabulous as these iconic beauties we’d be pretty damn 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.