How to Do Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Skincare Routine

Resorè Face Washer: “The first thing I do in the morning is run my basin with some warm water, and dampen my face cloth in it. I just take a deep breath and move it around my face and kind of soften up the skin. I use my Resorè face cloths, which are amazing because they’re antibacterial. If I don’t get around to washing them every day, I don’t have to feel like I’m using a dirty towel. I’m really picky about my towels because I often find that towelling can feel too soft and slippery and there’s not, like, an exfoliating quality to it, or they can feel kind of thin and flimsy. I really like that there is still a roughness to it, while it still feels really powdery and soft and cloud-like.”

ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Cleanser: “I’ve been using the ZO Skin Health product line. I start with their Exfoliating Cleanser, and this is for normal to oily skin. It’s a really beautiful cleanser that’s very indulgent and gel-like, and it’s got little exfoliating beads in it.”

iS Clinical Cleansing Complex: “I also love iS Clinical’s Cleansing Complex; it’s a favourite of mine. It’s so easy to use; it’s a low-lather gel cleanser. And it has a little bit of salicylic in it, so it’s fantastic for my skin.”

ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish: “And then in the morning I use the Exfoliating Polish, and this I do every day, unless I’m dealing with dry skin or a raw breakout. This is probably one of the most intense scrubs I’ve ever used. It’s very, very granular, but it’s amazing. My skin feels so smooth afterward, and it just kind of removes those dead skin cells.”

ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads: “My next step is the Oil Control Pads. This was the first product that I ever tried from ZO Skin Health, and I used it for about two years before I switched over to the full product line.”

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel: “Dr. Dennis Gross Peel pads, they’ve been one of my favourites, as are the ZO Skin Health peel pads for oily skin. The Dr. Dennis Gross ones are a little bit more user-friendly.”

La Mer The Eye Concentrate: “And then I have introduced an eye cream into my routine—I use La Mer’s. I mean, this is like the O.G. of eye cream. I love the way that makeup lays over the top of this. It’s a really beautiful eye cream. I will say that using all the AHAs, that sometimes my eye area gets a little bit dry since the skin is thinner. So one of the things I learned recently is to actually use an eye cream before you apply your serum, before you apply any kind of acids or anything like that, because it’s going to sort of act as a barrier around the eye area, so I try to make sure to do that.”

ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense: “So I use the Daily Power Defense first, which is like a serum but also kind of a moisturizer, although it’s not really a moisturizer. And the sort of controversial thing about Dr. Obagi, who founded the line, is he is anti-moisturizer. So instead of using a standard moisturizer, he really believes in just applying a serum. And this feels very much like a moisturizer. I don’t feel like my skin doesn’t still have that nice dewiness of moisture to it. And then the exfoliant goes on top, so I think it sort of acts as a little bit of a barrier.”

iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+: “Pro-Heal has been really good to me when I’ve had acne. When [facialist Shani Darden and I] first started working with each other, my skin was not great. And [she] put me on Active Serum for the evening and then Pro-Heal for the day, and that really, really helped. I’ve loved their products ever since.”

iS Clinical Super Serum Advance+: “Another product that I’ve been using for quite some time now is another iS Clinical product; this is their Super Serum. I love this product because it is loaded with vitamin C. It’s important for me with my skin—as I’m using salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid—that I’m also replenishing my skin and giving it a lot of hydration and giving it the nutrients that it needs. So it safely brightens the skin and it helps anybody with uneven skin tone, which is me. And it also helps in reducing of any fine lines or pigmentation. I actually like to apply this in the morning, and what I do is I add it into the iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum.”

iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum: “It’s a light blue and a gel texture, and it really does what it says on the tin which is hydrates in a really cooling way. For somebody like myself that has congested skin, gel moisturizers are actually really, really great for me. What I will do is then take the Super Serum and with the dropper apply three to four little drops into the Hydra-Cool Serum, and then I just rub it into my hands. And actually, instead of smoothing it all over my face, I like to kind of tap it, push it into my skin. And just spend a minute working it in, less in the circular way that we typically apply moisturizer, more just about patting into the areas. I can’t say enough good things about this product. I’ve been using it for about six years now and it’s been really great for me with my skin issues.”

Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Brightening Serum: “I love the Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Brightening Serum, which is beautifully hydrating—I use it before bed and under makeup, as it’s a great primer.”

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator: “Then, in the morning, I use the Exfoliation Accelerator, which again has a lot of AHAs. I know this sounds crazy, and when this whole line routine was recommended to me by a facialist here in the U.K. called Kate Kerr, I was like, ‘My skin is going to fall off—you’re crazy.’ She said to just try it, and I was hooked immediately. My skin has really improved. The Accelerator has 10% AHAs, which is intense.”

ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50: “I use the ZO Skin Daily Sheer, which is probably one of the best sunscreens I’ve ever used.”

Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50: “I haven’t found my favourite SPF yet, but I do like the ZO Skin Health Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 and Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Sun Drops.”

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50: “I also love Pipette’s, which is really amazing. It’s non-toxic, and and I can use it on my son as well. It’s really sheer and acts a bit like a moisturizer.”

Image Skincare Prevention Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer SPF 50: “It can work as an SPF but also as a moisturizer. I wear this, of course, every day in the summer or any days that I know I’m going to be exposed to the sun. This is one SPF that I’ve found really, really works for me underneath my makeup.”

Control Corrective Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30: “Every morning I use iS Clinical Cleansing Complex... and Hydra-Cool Serum. Once that’s settled, I’ll apply a Control Corrective sunscreen.”

La Mer The Lip Balm: “I love the La Mer one. It’s ridiculously expensive, but they gifted it to me. It’s an amazing one, but it’s, like, $70, so I feel like a dickhead recommending it.”

Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Lip Enhancement Complex: “I also love the one from Image. I get it on Amazon. I finish it all the time. It smells really nice and it’s just got that kind of weighty, very glossy thing, so it can sort of double up as a gloss.”

Lanolips Banana Balm Lip Sheen 3-in-1: “Lanolips is this really cool brand... it’s made in Australia. Lanolin is actually an ingredient that is found in sheep’s wool—and that sounds kind of iffy, but it’s one of the most hydrating, natural nutrients that there is. And so they derive the lanolin from the sheep’s wool and made it into an incredible line of lip care and body care, and it is really, really hydrating. It’s great for dry lips, dry skin, dry cuticles, nasal passages... perhaps when you’re flying. They have a range of really, really incredible flavours. This is the Banana Balm and this is probably my favourite one, and this does have a little bit of a sheen in it. But they all smell incredible.”

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm: “I’m not a big lipstick person because I hate that you have to touch it up every five minutes. I stick to a tinted lip balm instead, like Burt’s Bees.”

Caudalie Beauty Elixir: “It’s a product I have really enjoyed using for years now. It’s a versatile product, and I use it throughout my entire day. I love whipping it out of my bag when I’m with friends. They get excited; I’ve never met anyone who didn’t think it was incredible. It tones and tightens, boosts radiance, sets makeup... it’s refreshing and rejuvenating. For me, it’s one of the most incredible scents. It transports me away for a moment in time and relaxes me. I’ve tried a lot of elixirs, spritzers and toners over the years, but I always think Beauty Elixir is unique and different. There’s no right or wrong way to use it.”

Bioderma Sensibio H2O: “I like to remove my eye makeup first with something really gentle. This is Bioderma. If you haven’t heard of it already, this is probably one of the most gentle eye makeup removers I have ever used. I actually learned about this product backstage at a fashion show maybe 10 years ago. I’d been really suffering from removing my makeup with various different makeup removers that kind of left my eyes feeling puffy and sore. I’ve got really, really sensitive eyes, so this is one of the only things that I will remove my makeup with.”

Kopari Coconut Melt: “If I’ve got stubborn makeup—which is often the case, obviously, when I come back from a shoot—or waterproof mascara, I’ll actually use a little bit of oil. Coconut oil is great because it’s on the more natural side. I always like to have a coconut oil in my bathroom because you can use it all over. You can put it in the bath, you can put it in your hair; it’s such a versatile product. But really it’s great for removing your makeup.”

Resorè Face Washer: “I use the Resorè towels because they’re antibacterial. They’re amazing and they’re always hanging in my bathroom.”

iS Clinical Cleansing Complex: “When it comes to my skincare, I’ve been really loyal to iS Clinical for about seven years. I stopped using their products during my pregnancy because they’re clinical, and I was trying to use more natural things. So, I stepped away from using iS Clinical during my pregnancy, but I went back to it recently and have seen really good results. I use its Cleansing Complex day and night.”

CosMedix Purity Clean Exfoliating Cleanser: “Another one of my favourite cleansers that I’ve been using recently is this Purity Clean Cleanser from CosMedix. It’s an exfoliating cleanser. It has a little bit of lactic acid in it. I actually like to keep this in my shower and I use it in the evening. It has an almost tingling effect to it, but quite gentle. Again, I look for products that have perhaps salicylic acid in them, lactic acid, glycolic acid, as these acids are really going to help resurface and strip the skin of dead skin cells. So they have that exfoliating quality to them, which is something that is important to do when you do have acne.”

ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Cleanser: “I have acne-prone skin, and I have to tell you that the ZO Skin Health products are just incredible if you have any kind of skin issues or particularly acne. So this is an exfoliating cleanser... it is a sort of gel and it has these beads in it that burst once you start to rub it into the skin.”

iS Clinical Warming Honey Cleanser: “It’s basically like washing your face with honey. It is so beautiful. It’s going to add a lot of hydration, it’s incredibly gentle and it’s good for problematic skin types like mine. You can almost apply it a little bit like a mask and leave it on for a few minutes, and it warms up with your skin so all of the amazing ingredients get a chance to sink into your skin.”

Vanity Planet Facial Cleansing Brush: “You know what’s annoying? I recently fell back in love with my Clarisonic, and they’ve discontinued them! So I just ordered the cheap version on Amazon the other day—no idea what brand it is, but the Clarisonic or a buffing brush is really great for me. The removal of my makeup is so important. I’m always amazed, if I cleanse once and get out the shower and wipe my face with a towel, I’ve still got makeup on my skin. A double cleanse is really essential, and you really do want to get rid of that makeup. So if I’ve got heavy makeup on, which is basically every day ‘cause I’m working most days, using that kind of cleansing brush is really essential in removing it.”

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant: “Recently, I’ve been using Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant again, which took me back to being a teenager! It’s great in the evenings as it really removes everything—I try and do a double-cleanse in the evening because, usually, I’ve had a bit of makeup on.”

Rose Inc Skin Resolution Clarifying Toner: “I love our AHA clarifying toner. I formulated that with my chemist specifically for my acne-prone skin. This is where you’re going to get your daily gentle exfoliation; it’s got all your AHAs in there. The salicylic acid is derived from willow bark; it’s the purest form of salicylic acid. You’ve got your glycolic, your lactic acid, and that’s just really about resurfacing the skin. You’ve got the pink clay in there, which settles at the bottom, which is really detoxifying but also very calming to the skin. It’s a great product to use daily. If I’m going to exfoliate, I like to do it in the evening because I think sometimes the idea of exfoliating and then putting makeup on just doesn’t feel quite right for me, but there’s nothing wrong with exfoliating in morning either. So I use that daily at night. I drip a few drops onto a reusable cotton pad. And then instead of sweeping over my face, I push it in and take the time to really work it into the skin, bring the blood to the surface. You get a lovely rosy hue. Let it settle and sink in, and then go to you can go on and apply whatever else you like.”

CosMedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment: “This is an a.m./p.m. hydrating mist, and it really provides a lightweight sort of hydration. But it’s got a lovely tingling effect to it, as it has a little bit of lactic in it, I think, which again is great for my skin. Any kind of AHAs are really good for my skin, as I mentioned, because I have acne-prone skin, and really good for people with oily skin or breakout-prone skin. So I’m using a reuseable cotton pad and... sort of pushing instead of wiping, just to bring that circulation into the face and not to drag your skin too much. And this also will help remove any residue of the cleanser.”

Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Rose: “I am going to use Santa Maria Novella rose water. I’m going to soak a cotton pad with this just to make sure I’ve got off all of the cleanser. And rose water, of course, as everybody knows, is really, really hydrating and cooling. So I’m just going to push that rather than wiping now. Rose water is just so calming, it smells incredible and [it’s] hydrating, of course.”

ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads: “I use these twice a day—that’s what’s recommended. They leave my skin feeling really tingly and fresh and clean.”

Shani Darden Intensive Eye Renewal Cream: “So once I finish that, the next step I actually like to do—and I only learned this recently—is to apply my eye cream first. One of the things that I think we often do is apply our eye cream actually last, or at least that’s what I was doing. And just to protect the eye area because I’m going to apply some retinol and some actives afterwards. You just want to make sure that you create that barrier with an eye cream first because you don’t want any of your actives going up too close to the eye. So this is a Shani Darden Intensive Eye Renewal Cream.... she’s a good friend of mine and I absolutely love her products. I’m just going to apply this lightly to the eye area using my middle finger or ring finger. It’s got a lovely, thick, indulgent feel to this cream, but it absorbs really quickly so you’re not rubbing for too long.”

Environ Cosmetic Gold Roll-CIT: “So done my eye cream, and the next thing I’m going to do is I’m going to use my Environ gold roller. This is an at-home microneedling tool, and just very gently I like to [roll as I] pull back my skin from the ear and not from the top of the cheekbone. This is creating very minute little punches to the skin, which is really going to help any product that I put on afterwards absorb. And I find that this just makes my skin so dewy and radiant the next day. I don’t know what it does, but it’s incredible. So I would like to concentrate on the forehead, anywhere that I might have any fine lines beginning to show.”

Medik8 r-Retinoate Youth Activating Cream: “My next step is to use retinol. I’ve been using retinol for, I don’t know, going on eight years now. Actually, I think Shani was the first person to put me onto retinol. Recently, I’ve been using this one from Medik8. This is a brand out of the U.K. I have seen so many people talk about this retinol and it really is beautiful because it’s very, very gentle [and] it has a lovely, creamy, light texture to it. I like to use just a small amount. If you haven’t used retinol before, what you probably want to do is build up to it. So you want to start by just using it once a week and then gradually build up to a couple of times a week or every other night, and then you want to be using it every night. I think oftentimes people are a bit nervous about retinol, ‘cause it can leave your skin really dry if you delve into it too quickly. But retinol, again for me, really helps with any kind of acne marks or old scars that I have left over, fine lines that are beginning to show, and just general kind of evenness and tone across my skin.”

Shani Darden Retinol Reform: “[Her] retinol is so famous, and it’s one of my favourite products to use. Some retinols I find are really abrasive. They’re too harsh; they strip the skin. And I can use [her] retinols almost every day or every other night. I feel like I wake up and I’ve got new skin every morning.”

iS Clinical Active Serum: “This is a great product for me to combat any congestion that I have. It also helps in the reduction of any fine lines or hyperpigmentation, and really helps diminish the appearance of an uneven skin tone. It smooths and it softens the skin and it has a kind of tingling effect. I probably use this about three times a week in the evening before I apply any moisturizer. It’s a little bit of an investment product but really, truly has changed my skin over the years and I can’t live without it.”

ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense: “This has replaced moisturizer for me. So I don’t use a traditional moisturizer anymore in my routine; I use this. I think they describe it as a serum even though it does really feel like a moisturizer. This has some amazing actives in it, such as glycolic, which are really good for my skin. Just helping with that resurfacing and that cell turnover. Because I have acne-prone skin, what I’ve learned is that my cell turnover is a little bit lethargic, and so any kind of actives, retinols, are really going to help with that. And since using these products, I’ve definitely found that my congestion is much more managed.”

Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Brightening Serum: “When it comes to moisturizers, I felt like I always had to choose between something non-comedogenic that works for my skin, or something that feels luxurious to apply. With this formula, I don’t have to choose. I get that indulgent experience and beautiful skin.”

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: “I love the Mario Badescu one; it kind of looks the best when you have someone to sleep next to.”

iS Clinical Youth Lip Elixir: “I always like to apply a lip product in the evening, [and] go to bed with really hydrated lips. This is the Youth Lip Elixir from iS Clinical, another incredible brand that I’ve been using for many years now. And what I love about this is that you go to bed with it on, and you wake up and your lips are just so lovely and hydrated... sort of like an overnight treatment lip mask. And I love that it’s not too shiny or sticky and it’s [not] going to get stuck on your pillow, and just leaves your lips looking really plump and even.”

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Strawberry: “I apply a little to my lips while I apply the rest of my skincare. This is not tinted; this is actually strawberry flavour.”

By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care: “I also like By Terry’s Baume de Rose. It has a nice sheen to it, and I like the texture and the scent of that.”