Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, and More Spill their Best-Kept Skincare Secrets

If you’ve been following Jennifer Aniston’s career since Friends  you’ll notice that the actress has always had clear, nearly-flawless skin. The secret? Investing in skincare gadgets. In an interview with Marie Claire UK, Aniston gushed about how the CACI laser has been working wonders on her skin.

“I love the CACI laser,” exclaimed the actress. “A couple of my girlfriends and my makeup artist Gucci Westman turned me onto the CACI, and the LED red light therapy gadget. She has amazing skin. I think try anything and if it starts to work then it’s a great thing to have. We are really moving forward with technology to do with our skin and it’s fabulous.”

Like Aniston, Salma Hayek has sported glowy skin throughout her career. With no Botox, peels, or fillers, the 55-year-old rlies solely on one special ingredient.

"I use an ingredient called Tepezcohuite that's used in Mexico for burn victims because it completely regenerates the skin, and there's no one in the States who is using this ingredient except for us," spilled Hayek in a conversation with Elle. "Some of the ingredients, when I took them to the American labs, they were like 'Oh my god! How come nobody is using this?”

For Scandal star Kerry Washington, double-cleansing and multitasking moisturizers take precedence over her daily skincare routine. In an exclusive with Allure, the actress gushed about the importance of the trio: "I love moisturizers that do double duty. (Neutrogena's Hydro Boost water gel) contains hyaluronic acid. I haven't put any (fillers) on the inside yet, but I'm digging hyaluronic acid on the outside. I think it's God's gift to women.”

She also told Oprah Mag about K-beauty’s influence on her regime. “K-beauty taught me to double cleanse, and I’m forever grateful for the lesson; I’m a double cleanser for life now.”

Big Little Lies actress Nicole Kidman stands by SPF for her vibrant complexion. “The really big thing for me is sun protection because I’m so outdoorsy—I love playing tennis, and I love working out outdoors,” the actress told Byrdie. 

“I love going for a run and swimming, and I just want to be able to do all of that and protect my skin because I get burnt. So having the access to Neutrogena’s skincare and suncare is fantastic for me. And I know a lot about it because I’ve researched it; I’ve been educated; I have enormous knowledge about it now. I use vitamin C too because that does give you some protection long-term.”

For Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross, depuffing tools are where it’s at. In a short Instagram video posted on her page, the actress can be seen demonstrating how she typically goes about doing her depuffing techniques before applying makeup.  

She captioned the video with, "Swiping away the years with face massage/de-puffer tools. Just to be clear… I have no interest in going back in time but I’m always game for some self-care or a beauty treatment!" It is no secret that depuffing tools have health benefits to the skin – and Ross' journey with them proves it. 

Just yesterday, Marvel actress Gwyneth Paltrow posted a video on Instagram showing her followers her typical nightly skincare routine with her trusty dry exfoliating brush. “It's an amazing way to exfoliate your body,” she said in an interview with Redbook.

“You take the dry brush and, starting at your feet and working up, sweep it all over your body in light, firm strokes, always brushing toward your heart. It's fantastic for circulation and it helps smooth cellulite. I do it every night before I get in the bath.”

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra thanks her family for passing down generations of beauty knowledge to her advantage. “I have tons of beauty secrets and recipes that have been handed down from one generation to the next, so to speak, and they still continue to work like magic,” she told Byrdie.

Her best-kept secret, though? Homemade masks. “A really easy mask to create that will help brighten your skin and take away the dullness uses yoghurt as the key ingredient. Just mix equal parts of yoghurt and oatmeal (about 1–2 tablespoons each) with turmeric (about 1–2 teaspoons). Mix, apply, and leave for half an hour and wash off with lukewarm water.”

Miranda Kerr, supermodel and founder of KORA Organics, is no stranger to flawless skin. After all, the model needs it for her job. When she spoke to Well+Good, the Australian businesswoman explained the importance of gua sha for glowing skin. 

“A new step to my morning and evening beauty routine is using a rose quartz gua sha stone to practice the ancient healing technique,” said Kerr. “It’s used to massage your face and neck to stimulate circulation and reduce puffiness while lifting, toning, and sculpting. I use this technique daily for a 5-minute facial massage with a facial oil as it also helps it absorb deeper into your skin.”

If you're one who's always on the go, the "Jenny from the Block" singer is the best person to go to for skincare tips. Due to the nature of her job, JLo has often had to be in two places at once, while still remaining put together. How does she do this? Rest, rest, and more rest, any chance she gets. 

“The number one tip is to always get enough sleep,” the singer told InStyle. “I can’t stress this enough. Ideally, I would love to get nine or 10 hours of sleep, but either way, I always make sure I get at least eight.”

Lastly, we have one of Charlie’s Angels herself, Drew Barrymore, with tips on how to make your undereyes pop without the help of concealer. In a regular beauty Instagram series posted on her account, the talk show host discussed the value of eye creams compared to any other product in her routine. 

“Ultimate Eye Cream,” she captioned. “I love the peachy pigment that doubles as concealer to help treat dark circles under my eyes!! I love a good multi-tasking product (and at a great price point!).” The best part about such undereye creams is that you can leave them on and let them work their magic as you go about your day. A great substitute to just your regular concealer.