Garner: I’ve learned more and more that how you show up has a lot more to do with your results than who is working on you. That is, no matter how flashy or skilled they are. You have to value what you have and understand that what you need can change over time. What I recently learned was that we all naturally have hyaluronic acid in our skin and it decreases as we age.
Since I entered my 40s, I often feel dry skin even when I wake up in the morning. So I was using a heavier moisturizer thinking that’s what I needed, but it wasn’t. I started using it because I needed something to supplement my lack of hyaluronic acid. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream I haven’t stopped using it since. If you say that, it just disappears under your skin. It actually melts into your skin and makes your skin look fresh.
pure wow: Have you ever had a total beauty failure?
Garner: When I was in college, I used to carry a small makeup case from theater to theater. There I found the pancake makeup that I started using at ballet recitals when I was little. And I didn’t buy anything new. I had this pancake makeup on for probably 15 years and it never matched my skin tone. When I was in college, I used to walk around with pancake makeup all over my face. It was so bad. I don’t have any photos from the time that I can use because it looks crazy.