When we think of celebrities who have that 'effortlessly chic' vibe nailed, Gillian Anderson is surely among them.
The actress and author has walked many a red carpet over the years, from movie premieres to the Cannes Film Festival, and, as such, we can count on her to step out with gorgeous hair and makeup every time.
To that end, from her under-the-radar fragrance to her go-to setting spray, we are always happy to take beauty product recommendations from the X-Files star. And we recently learned of another aspect of her skincare routine that plays a role in her healthy-looking complexion. Here are the need-to-know details…
The sculpting face tool Gillian Anderson swears by
So, which coveted beauty gadget has gotten Gillian’s approval? That would be the ZIIP Halo microcurrent facial device. "It really works," she gushed to Harper’s Bazaar in her Inside My Beauty Bag video. "I tested it from one half of my face to the other. I had heard that it works but I was still surprised!"
RRP: $399.99 / £379.99
The Halo is a combined micro- and nanocurrent device with very impressive claims – namely boosting collagen, smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, evening out skin tone, and giving one’s complexion a radiant, healthy-looking glow. And it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, weighing just 2.4oz or 68g, making it easy to hold and maneuver.
Gillian isn’t the only celebrity who has given this tool her seal of approval, as Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie, and Elizabeth Debicki are also reported fans. Intrigued? Our beauty editor’s full, detailed review of the ZIIP Halo is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the user experience and results.
While expensive, we can attest that it’s one of those purchases that will serve you well once you’ve made the initial investment and make it part of your regular routine. worth saving for or putting on your holiday wishlist.
Want more beauty inspiration courtesy of Gillian Anderson? Not all of her skin and makeup favorites are investment gadgets – you can shop a few more of her go-tos below.
RRP: $15.99 / £12.99
Though celebrities arguably have their pick of any mascara on the market, Gillian's go-to is refreshingly affordable – the L'Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara. With its catch-all lashes plastic tapered brush, it defines, lengthens, and volumizes in just a few swipes.
RRP: $76 / £56
Few fragrance brands epitomize Parisian chic quite like Diptyque. The iconic Orphéon perfume is also available in a solid, refillable option, which Gillian showed in her Harper's Bazaar interview – still blending the recognisable mix of cedar, tonka bean, juniper and jasmine.
RRP: $13.99 / £9.99
Housed in a satisfying to use, hairspray-style can, L'Oréal's Infallible Setting Spray is both Gillian Anderson approved and reasonably priced, claiming to make makeup last for as long as 36 hours.
