English actress Vanessa Kirby has established a beauty philosophy that is in tune with her fashion formula. She believes in keeping things simple and knowing what suits her. As she puts it, “My job has definitely shaped my approach to beauty; I don’t think I had one before.” Kirby reveals her most cherished products and shares her journey with beauty in a recent interview.
Kirby reminisces about the numerous beauty mistakes she made in her teenage years, such as wearing way too much foundation, dodgy eyeliner, and the brightest neon blue eyeshadow, to name a few. She admits that looking back at those pictures is cringe-worthy. However, she learned from these mistakes, and her approach to makeup is now one of minimalism and elegance.
Kirby’s favorite makeup products include the sheer Sisley Phyto Tint Nude in ‘1C Petal’ for foundation, the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in ‘Vanilla,’ and the Armani Beauty Neo Nude A-Contour. She raves about the Armani Beauty Neo Nude A-Contour, an easily blendable contouring pigment that she uses on her eyes, lips, and cheekbones. Kirby also loves the “subtle” Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in ‘Golden Bronze’ and the “really thin” Kimiko Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique for enhancing her already epic eyebrows.
When it comes to skincare, Kirby is a fan of SkinCeuticals, especially their Phyto Corrective Essence Mist, which she considers an unsung hero. She also swears by the 111Skin eye patches and face masks to rejuvenate her skin when she hasn’t had enough sleep. Kirby’s hair has taken a bit of a beating due to her job, with the need to change hair colors for different roles resulting in overprocessed hair. However, she discovered that Virtue Polish Un-Frizz Cream works wonders on undoing some of the damage.
Kirby’s relationship with fragrance is especially emotional, and she gushes about her role as ambassador for Cartier La Panthère Parfum. Kirby finds the scent empowering, and the association with a panther is a different kind of feminine symbol than the usual “girlie or flowery” scents. Kirby believes that scent helps her identify the realm she is going into or the zone she is in, allowing her to feel confident and in control.
Overall, it is evident that Kirby’s approach to beauty is one of understated elegance, minimalism, and empowerment. By knowing what works for her and keeping things simple, Kirby has developed a beauty philosophy that is both timeless and effective.