- Elizabeth Banks was totally makeup-free in a recent Instagram selfie she posted while on vacation.
- The Hunger Games actress had totally glowy skin, and says she is not "anti-aging."
- Her favorite skincare brand is No7, and she loves their Pure Retinol.
Elizabeth Banks went full-on vacay mode in a recent Instagram photo. The Hunger Games actress had all the lighting in her favor in a makeup-free, sunset (or perhaps sunrise?) selfie on Instagram at the beginning of this month.
On top of Elizabeth's flawless complexion, the Pitch Perfect 2 director appears to be topless in the photo. Although only her shoulders are exposed as she gives the camera an inquisitive look, if there's one way to enter "Vacation Mode" as she writes in her caption, it's to do without the bikini top. I fully support it!
Elizabeth's followers were loving the content too. Dozens of 🔥 were dropped, of course. One commenter wrote "So beautiful." Another went even further, writing: "Profound beauty 💙💙🔥🔥✌️✌️." A few also poked at Elizabeth's latest role in Cocaine Bear, warning her to watch out for bears.
MAYBELLINE Great Lash Washable Mascara
MAYBELLINE Great Lash Washable Mascara
In case you're wondering, Elizabeth's glowy skin isn't just from golden hour. The star has her skincare routine down to a science. Last month, she told Who What Wear about how her skincare routine has changed as she's gotten older.
"I don’t really like to say anti-aging. I’m not anti-aging. I’m pro-aging, guys," she told Who What Wear. "It’s always better than the alternative. For me, it’s about managing my skin to feel like my best self as I get older."
The product that gets her skin feeling smooth is No7's Pure Retinol. Elizabeth says she likes that it does its job without drying out her face. "No7’s serums are tiny but pack a big punch," she told People magazine in an interview. "I’m trying to age gracefully but I also want to feel confident that I’m doing what I can to stay confident about aging. My mental health is most important when it comes to beauty. That’s what I love about these products—they feel appropriate for me, but also I’m taking care of myself and not overthinking it."
She also loves the brand's Day Cream with SPF and Night Repair Cream. Elizabeth also told Allure that she likes Aveeno's Baby SPF, too. "If it's good for babies, it's good for me," she said.
Another factor to her flawless skin could be her diet: Elizabeth told Women's Health many years ago that she follows basically a gluten-free diet, or "no white" diet, and it seems like she's kept with it since. But she also likes to indulge from time to time: She told WH that she really likes meatloaf, and cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery. Same!
No7 Pure Retinol Night Repair Cream
No7 Pure Retinol Night Repair Cream
And when she does apply makeup, Elizabeth's routine is pretty simple and affordable: she loves Maybelline's Great Lash mascara, according to Who What Wear.
I hope you enjoyed your vacay, Elizabeth!
Olivia Evans (she/her) is an editorial assistant at Women’s Health. Her work has previously appeared in The Cut and Teen Vogue. She loves covering topics where culture and wellness intersect. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, running, and watching rom-coms.
