How to Do Nicole Kidman’s Skincare Routine

Her low-maintenance routine for dry and sensitive skin.

Author:
Michelle Villett
Publish date:
Oct 15, 2021

“I don’t like dry, scaly skin. Who does?” says Nicole Kidman. “But that’s my skin's tendency.” Not that you’d ever know it, based on the 54-year-old’s flawless complexion both on and off the big screen.

In recent interview, she revealed that her skin is easily irritated, too—but a new ingredient in her routine is calming it down. “I have sensitive skin that’s reactive at times, and CBD helps combat that.”^[1]

That’s right; Nicole is the latest celeb to turn to CBD-infused products, which can reduce inflammation, soothe irritation, ease pain and more. In fact, she believes in CBD so much that she recently became the global ambassador for Sera Labs (after previously serving the same role for Neutrogena).

But despite being the face of a skincare brand, she devotes only five minutes to her regimen, morning and night. “I have skin that has to withstand a lot because I travel, I run around, and I’m not really high maintenance. Anything that’s simple and easy, I’ll do it. If it’s complicated, I’m like, ‘No.’”^[2]

Here are the products that Nicole swears by to keep her skin healthy and moisturized.

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Nicole Kidman’s Skincare Routine (At a Glance)


Makeup wipes	Neutrogena
Cleansers/exfoliators	Sera Labs • Sera Labs • Biologique Recherche
Serums	Sera Labs • vitamin C serum
Moisturizers	La Mer • Aquaphor • Sera Labs
Eye cream	Sera Labs
Retinols	Neutrogena • Neutrogena
Face oil	Sera Labs
Sunscreens	Neutrogena • Neutrogena • Cancer Council
Lip balm	Neutrogena
Sheet masks	Charlotte Tilbury • Neutrogena

Her Morning Skincare Routine

1. Cleanser/Exfoliator

Sera Labs Seratopical Exfoliating Facial Polish & Cleanser with CBD: “To gently get rid of dead skin cells and build-up.”

2. Serums

Sera Labs Radiant Face & Neck Serum: “My favourite product right now.”

“I use vitamin C too because that does give you some protection long-term.”

3. Moisturizers

La Mer Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream — La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream: “La Mer Crème is my go-to.”

Aquaphor Healing Ointment: “But I also love Aquaphor. It costs nothing and it’s amazing for dry skin, which I have. I put it on my face and it’s very, very good.”

Sera Labs Seratopical Day & Night Brilliance Cream with CBD: “Incredibly nourishing for the skin.”

4. Eye Cream

Sera Labs Seratopical Love Your Eyes Anti-Aging Serum with CBD: “I’ve noticed an enormous difference since I started using [it].”

5. Sunscreens

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50: “I go out in the sun because I love running and I love swimming, but I cover myself usually in zinc. You can get clear zinc now. I always wear sunscreen. I love the Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen.”

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+: “I’m shooting outdoors a lot, so the most important thing is the sunscreen—I use Neutrogena SPF 100+. I re-apply every 90 minutes, every single day.”

Cancer Council Sensitive + Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50: “I also apply Cancer Council Sunscreen all over my face and hands.”

6. Lip Balm

Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20: “For makeup, I tend to wear very light makeup. I’ll wear the lightest blush and a tiny bit of the Neutrogena lip balm.”

Her Nighttime Skincare Routine

1. Makeup Wipes

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes: “I was taught to take off all of my makeup every night, but if I’ve been working all day I’ll use a cleansing wipe to make it quick and easy. They’re great for travelling because you can get them through security.”

2. Cleanser

Sera Labs Clarity Foaming Cleanser: “This is my cleanser... it smells amazing. Then I wet my face. I was always taught to take my makeup off, right? You don’t want to sleep with your makeup on.”

3. Retinols

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer: “I believe in using retinol at night, so I use the Neutrogena Night Repair. I know people go, ‘Retinol! It’ll make your skin dry,’ but it doesn’t.”

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream: “Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Cream won’t cause you to break out or cause you to get a rash. A lot of times, [wrinkle creams] can be too strong for my skin. It’s a really great cream, and I give it to my friends of many different ages. And they’re coming to me now saying, ‘I need more.’ It really does seem to make your skin supple and smooth. I’m getting on a plane tomorrow, and that’s what I'll be using. I use it at night. You can use it for a week, and you can see something.”

4. Face Oil

Sera Labs Seratopical Radiant Glow Facial Oil with CBD: “And then I have a beautiful face oil which is something that I’ve discovered recently. This is Seratopical, it’s CBD, so it helps with inflammation of the skin and the redness. And I do sort of a just really quick, throw it on. It feels good. I like to have moist skin.”

Her Skincare Treatments

Exfoliator

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50: “I love exfoliating when I get the chance, ‘cause I get really dry on my chin. And my husband, he’ll have three-day growth or he’ll have a beard and that can kind of stress my skin. But hey, I’ll take that any day with the love he gives me, so.”

Sheet Masks

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask: “Taking care of yourself, doing face masks, exfoliating—all of these things really do help.”

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask: “I like being able to change the way I look with each character. Sometimes you use prosthetics to do that... and you have to use harsh alcohol to take them off. They’re really tough on your skin. That’s why I’ll go home and use a mask, like Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost, because when you put straight alcohol on your skin, it trashes it.”

Facials

“I just am an old-fashioned girl. The old-fashioned oxygen facial works for me and a good old massage.”

Massage

“I’ve also loved using a massage gun while in the makeup chair on set, and a little scalp massage to awaken the head and face muscles.”

Her Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle

Diet

“I'm actually not that strict with my diet. I pretty much eat anything, but all in moderation.”

Water

“What my husband taught me is water, water, water. We drink so much water. I didn’t realize how important it was to hydrate and flush out. But because he’s a singer, that’s part of his routine. They know that they have to drink and that it helps the chords, but it also helps the skin; it helps all the organs. It keeps you healthy.”

Supplements

Swisse High Strength Vitamin C Effervescent: “I take Swisse vitamin C effervescent tablets daily....”

HUM Here Comes The Sun High Potency Vitamin D3

“As well as a vitamin D supplement.”

Swisse Women’s Multivitamin: “I take a Swisse multivitamin daily, which helps fill any nutrition gaps I have when I’m on the road.”

Swisse Beauty Collagen Sleep: “Sometimes I take Swisse collagen sleep powder, which can be a really lovely way to get ready for a good night’s rest.”

Exercise

“Variety is the best way I’ve found. If you think you are going to wake up and run five miles every morning for the rest of your life, you’ll get bored and hit the snooze button after a week. So I try and mix it up with sports, running, yoga and even just going for a walk with my husband and the kids. Living in Nashville makes this easier, as it’s so nice just being outside, especially this time of year. I also love Spinning. I try to get everyone to Spin.”

Acupuncture

“I love acupuncture—it’s something I’ve been doing since I was about 17 years old.”

Attitude

“I think the focus on age is ridiculous now because everyone keeps saying 40 is the new 30, 50 is the new 40, all of those. Well, hold on, just be. It’s that simple. I think once you take labels and numbers away and you just let women be—and men, because they’re in the same boat—defining yourself is a much better way of doing it. You know, women are having children so much later now. Everything is shifting, so I think the message is taking it off numbers.”

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