A healthy nutrition regime, hydrated skin and transcendental meditation are at the top of her beauty priorities. Her faithful nature has led to her remaining Lancôme’s muse a decade later, celebrating 30 years of the “Trésor” fragrance. Cruz is also ready to shoot the next Pedro Almodovar film. At least, she will also appear in 355, a female spy film. “If all goes well!” like she said.
I Wake Up…
Around 7:30. I need 7 or 8 hours of sleep. I have breakfast with my family and if it’s a school day I get my two kids, Leo and Luna, ready to leave.
I Start The Day…
If I’m not working I try to exercise in the morning. I take some natural supplements too and an organic protein shake.
For Breakfast…
It’s usually oatmeal or avocado toast and some tea.
I Have Breakfast…
Sometimes eggs or fruit, celery juice, homemade cereals, spelt toast. I love arabica organic coffee with almond milk. I only have two per day. No more.
In My Fridge And Kitchen Cupboards…
We have lots of organic fruits and vegetables, free-range meat and fish. In our cupboards, we have quinoa, pasta, brown rice, coconut sugar, stevia and chocolate. I love eating healthy. I don’t follow a particular diet but I love organic, healthy food and my kids also eat the same way.
My Shower Saviors…
Is a dry body brushing. I do it every once in a while, as it helps to eliminate toxins. My make-up artist, Pablo Iglesias, also started to use a Jade roller on the set of our last movie and guess what? It really works.
I Care For My Hair…
Almost all by myself! I grew up at my mother’s hair salon so I know a few tricks for keeping it healthy. I know how to cut people’s hair, colour it and how to do a blow-dry. I did Salma’s (Hayek) hair and make-up right before a premiere and the house lost power. So, I had to do it by candlelight! It was a tough challenge.
The Best Beauty Advice I Got…
Is from my mom. I learned so many things from her by observing at the salon for all those years and practicing on whoever put their trust in me. I love cutting people’s hair!
My Makeup Routine…
I hydrate my skin with the Rénergie Multi-Lift Ultra Cream by Lancôme, then I put on the Hypnôse mascara and some blush.
If I’m Going Out At Night…
I’ll be bold with strong eyes and a nude lip or do the opposite, red lips and soft eyes.
My Favourite Fragrance…
“La Nuit Trésor” by Lancôme! “Trésor” has been my perfume since I was a teenager. This fragrance is 30 years old!
I Style My Hair…
Natural. If I’m having a bad hair day, I make it even messier by adding some dry shampoo for volume.
I Look Into The Mirror And See…
Luckily, whatever I’m feeling in that moment.
To Get That Confidence…
I did classical ballet for 17 years and it had so many benefits for me. Now I just do resistance work and a little cardio, around 3 or 4 times a week for an hour.
The Craziest Thing I’ve Done In The Name Of Beauty…
Probably the perm I asked my mom to do on my hair when I was 13, inspired, like many other women, by Julia Roberts.
My Lunchtime…
Vegetables, some protein and a small portion of carbs. I eat very healthy all the time but Idon’tlookatitasifI’monadiet. I just like being healthy. It’s more like a Mediterranean diet but not too many carbs or sugar.
My Favourite Go-T0 Recipe…
I love cooking and I’ve learned so many new dishes using Thermomix such as the Spanish gaspacho with mozzarella, pomodoro, basilico pasta.
My Way Of Unwinding…
Sleep, exercise and transcendental meditation. A long massage occasionally is also great.
My Last Beauty Crush…
The Lancôme Hydra Zen moisturising cream-gel, it’s perfect for whenever your skin needs a lot of hydration. I use it every day.
My Beauty Obsession…
I read constantly about nutrition and medicine, especially about hormones. Bioidentical hormones are great. I have learned so much in the last few years from doctors like Habib Sadeghi, Nigma Talib, Valentin Fuster and Dominique Fradin-Read. I’m so grateful for the incredible knowledge they share. I also started to practice transcendental meditation. I did it for years in my twenties and it really helps me.
My Evening Beauty Ritual…
Always cleansing and hydrating before going to bed.
The Last Thing I Do Before Turning Off The Lights…
I read and reflect on my day and think about what I am grateful for.
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