Natural beauty tips from Olivia Wilde

Many would remember her as Thirteen, a gorgeous member of Dr. House’s diagnostic team. Or perhaps as Tron’s fearless warrior Quorra with that ever-perfect hair style. Olivia Wilde is an actress, producer, eco-activist and a mother of two. Here we share her personal hacks for her preferred natural beauty look which is surprisingly different to these epic roles.

When it comes to selfcare and dress sense, Olivia is known for prioritising simplicity, comfort and casual styles over elaborate perfection. Her famous beauty tip is: a happy smile. Natural charisma and a sunny predisposition aside, there are some more conventional beauty tips in her routine that we can all learn from.

“Overall, my beauty approach is low key, but thoughtful,” says Wilde, ruling out all experimentation. So, whatever does end up in her makeup bag must have passed a rigid selection, simmered down to the most trusted and clean beauty items.

For this she has her mother to thanks for. A guru of clean beauty, she kept the house stocked up with all things organic, from lavender soap to peanut butter. This approach certainly evokes admiration but also makes one itch to find out what Olivia’s line-up of staple beauty products looks like today.

Olivia's picks

Dr. Bronner

Peppermint Toothpaste

One of her all-time favourites is this low foam organic toothpaste from Dr Bronner. As an eco-activist, Olivia is a fan of its clean list of ingredients (with no SLS, fluorides, artificial colourants or scents) and ethical manufacturing. Dr. Bronner products are not tested on animals and are suitable for vegans. The packaging itself is fully recyclable. Active ingredients include coconut flour and oil which help gently remove plaque and whiten, while aloe extract acts as a calming ingredient for the gums.

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Agent Nateur

Holistick Sensitive Deodorant

Olivia had been an advocate for Agent Nateur’s deodorant for many years. And rightly so. A 100% natural product which offers true protection. It is also said to be the only deodorant of choice for Vogue’s Dame Anna Wintour. Nateur’s main purpose aside, its coconut and avocado components are great at providing delicate care for the sensitive armpit area. Honey delivers an antimicrobial action, while a combination of neroli and cedar wood oils works its magic in creating a refreshing scent.

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Pursoma

Resurrection Bath

Olivia’s love of bathing is no secret. For her it is one of the best ways to unwind, release muscle tension and treat yourself to a doze of seaside at home. A key part of her weekly Sunday spa ritual is Pursoma’s salt with the addition of French Green Clay, which helps improve circulation, detoxify and restock our body’s supply of minerals. Meanwhile, spirulina and laminaria nourish the skin, bringing back vitality and glow.

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Osea

Ocean Cleansing Mudd

“I try to be kind to my skin. I plan on using it for another 60 years or so,” jokes the actress. But even Olivia is prone to common beauty crimes like snacking on sweets or fried foods. Like many of us, she has also found herself too tired to rinse off her makeup. And as we all know, fussy skin is quick to respond to these mishaps with a bouquet of blemishes the next day. This is where Osea comes in, designed especially for skin prone to oiliness and breakouts. Its effective formula of organic seaweed helps remove impurities and excess sebum, while rosemary, tea tree and mint create an invigorating sensation. For best results use twice daily.

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ILIA

Limitless Lash Mascara

Unless it is for a movie set, Olivia prefers minimal makeup to transform her mood. “I don’t strive for perfection, but I have gotten to know my face well enough that I don't need to spend lots of time on my makeup routine. I just have fun with it.” An elegant approach that requires no more than 10 minutes of her time. One of the actress’ basic daily products is a quality mascara. Having tried and tested them all, she has settled on two favourites. The first is ILIA’s black mascara for sensitive eyes. Olivia applies one coat to achieve longer accentuated lashes in the day and two coats for a more pronounced and expressive makeover in the evening.

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RMS Beauty

Straight Up Volumising Peptide Mascara

RMS mascara became Olivia’s favourite, not least for its resistance and convenient brush, which clump free and so great at separating the lashes. Its true value is, however, in its natural contents, rich in nourishing oils which add volume and thickness to lashes, strengthening them from within.

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Kjaer Weis

Cream Blush

Looking at this blush’s list of ingredients one could easily mistake it for a full-blown skin care product: nourishing and strengthening beeswax, moisturising jojoba oil and tissue regenerating rosehip extract. With a resilient pigment, a creamy texture and a rich palette of choice, you get your perfect everyday blush. Olivia’s favourite is the vivid Happy shade, which she applies to her cheekbones and lips for a natural tint all around.

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RevitaBrow

Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner

As we now know, Olivia is all about natural looks. This is why instead of a dozen eye and brow pencils, shadows and gels, the actress opts for a single styling product – RevitaBrow Advanced conditioner. Contains follicle stimulating peptides, hair strengthening biotin and such brittleness preventing ingredients as ginseng extract, green tea and wheat protein. The results will be apparent in no time, with reports of thicker, denser and more groomed brows in just a couple of weeks.

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RMS Beauty

Living Luminizer

A final finishing touch in Olivia’s minimalist makeup routine is a drop of this super translucent shimmering luminizer. Finding a product that does not leave a sticky residue and an oily finish on a combination skin is no easy feat. This is exactly why a Living Luminizer shade of this little gem has stayed a firm staple in Olivia’s makeup bag. Creating a light pearlescent shine, it is great at accentuating the skin’s natural glow.

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