Laura Dern Is Sick of Hollywood Measuring Women Up Against Each Other
But aside from that, I think using products with petroleum in them, as my skin care regimen was probably not ideal. Although I’d love to bring back Indian Earth, which was my mother’s favorite product.
What’s one beauty rule you swear by?
If it’s good for the planet, it’s good for me.
What’s one beauty rule you think is B.S.?
The idea that you have to alter yourself to fit into someone else’s model of beauty. That is such B.S.! By the way, that boyfriend is going to break up with you in a year. And then you’ve changed a body part because he demanded it, and the next guy is going to be like, “Why did you do that? I loved those pictures of you from four years ago!” You never want to be the person who continues to alter themselves for the next lover, you know what I mean? Enough. You gotta learn to be happy with that.
Fill in the blank: “I love my hair…”
I love my hair after swimming in the ocean, for sure. It’s like, let it be where it’s supposed to be naturally. I just I love that. It feels so good to have salt water in it.
You travel constantly. What city or country gives you the greatest beauty inspiration?
Probably the greatest beauty inspiration is when I’m in a really moist climate in nature on a hike, and I feel fresh air and dew on my skin. I’m like, “Oh, I’m always meant to feel like this.”
You’re stranded on a desert island. What are the three products you bring with you?
I would have to be hydrated, so I would definitely bring my True Botanicals Radiance Oil and Hydrating Mist, for sure. And then I have a rose deodorant that’s natural. It smells good, and I think that might be a good call.
What colors are loving on your nails right now?
Probably the one I use the most is Deborah Lippmann’s Naked. It’s really clean and beautiful.
What’s your go-to getting-ready music?
I think Tom Petty should be played as much as possible. Because then we still have him with us.
Your hair is gorgeous. What do you to keep it in such great shape?
You know, I thank you. I’ve tried—but not always succeeded—in not overprocessing it over many years as an actor. When I do, it suffers. So I try to treat my hair as naturally as we’re talking about with skin care.
What’s your favorite way to take a moment for yourself?