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Inside Michelle Yeoh’s youthful beauty regime: Oscars’ best actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once stays flawless with Augustinus Bader, Guerlain, Tatcha – and sunscreen, as her grandma advised
STORYPatti Sunio
It’s been non-stop wins for Michelle Yeoh this awards season, but her latest prize truly is the cherry on top. The Malaysian actress took home an Oscar for best actress for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, making her the first Asian woman in history to do so.
In her acceptance speech the 60-year-old said: “ … ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime”, and Yeoh is living proof that age doesn’t matter, crushing it when it comes to acting, martial arts, and looking fabulous to boot.
Thankfully, the actress isn’t secretive about her beauty tips, and she’s more than once let the public in on what keeps her looking youthful – her beauty queen genetics aside.
She’s devoted to her skincare heroes
These staples are revealed to be a duo of a cream and a smoothing essence, according to Women’s Health. Yeoh is said to use US$290 The Cream by Augustinus Bader, a science-backed brand that lists big names as part of its unofficial “cream cult”, from Victoria Beckham and Alexa Chung to Kim Kardashian; and US$90 The Essence by Tatcha, which likewise has A-listers and royals among its patrons, including Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.
In addition, Yeoh is said to be a keen user of “The Mask” – aka The Orchidée Impériale Mask by Guerlain – per Hello! India, which retails for US$395.
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She religiously slathers on SPF
Sunscreen, a known preserver of youth in the world of skincare, is a staple in Yeoh’s daily regimen, having learned the importance of sun protection early on from her grandmother, according to Harper’s Bazaar.
She puts on a sheet mask and eye patches every day
Her make-up artist, Sabrina Bedrani, is quoted on The Cut, commending the actress’ dedicated skincare habits. “She is very, very good about her skincare.” Yeoh uses a mask daily, and before getting her make-up done, the actress always preps her skin with a mask or eye patches, Bedrani explains. Despite a lifestyle that sees her taking regular 14-hour flights, “[Yeoh] keeps her skin incredibly hydrated”, said the make-up artist.
She maintains an active lifestyle
A martial arts star through and through, Yeoh is famous for doing her own stunts. Her fit and super able body – and glowing skin – is thanks in large part to her bold, spirited energy and sportiness. A six-to-nine km brisk walk – she is quoted as saying in Hello! India – gives her “an out-from-within radiance no highlighter can match”. Yeoh also does yoga and shadowboxing.
She watches what she eats
Hailing from a family that has a history of diabetes prompted the actress to cut down on sugar. Per Hello! India, she “eats like a bird”, savours her food slowly, and would rather eat many small meals throughout the day than a big meal or two. She also eats plenty of fruits and veggies.
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She spends time surrounded by nature … and with her granddaughter Raelyn
Last but not least, Yeoh likes to stay Zen by being outdoors and close to nature. It’s this groundedness, no doubt, that accounts for her calm disposition and outer appearance. Another tried-and-true elixir of youth, and one that’s sure to bring out a playfulness that keeps her young? Quality time with her adorable granddaughter, Raelyn. Although Yeoh doesn’t have children of her own, it’s widely reported that Raelyn is related via Yeoh’s stepson Nicolas Todt.
- The Malaysian actress has been on an awards roll lately, but her busy schedule and constant long-haul flights haven’t stopped her from keeping a healthy skincare and fitness routine
- She swears by Augustinus Bader like Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Alexa Chung, and uses Tatcha like Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton – but playtime with step-granddaughter Raelyn also helps