As Jodie Comer makes her Broadway debut, we speak to the actress about her skincare regime, going make-up free and the hair treatment she swears by
Words EMMA NORTH
For Bafta award-winning actress Jodie Comer, beauty is about “comfort” and “feeling content”. And she’s inspired by her scouse mum’s steadfast approach to self-care: “My mother taught me that consistency is key. She would always moisturise her face and body when she got out of the shower. It was a ritual of hers that she always stuck to.”
As Jodie takes up temporary residency in New York, appearing on Broadway in her critically-acclaimed one-woman show, Prima Facie, she still finds time to look after her skin: “The best piece of beauty advice I’ve been given is to always wash your face in the evening when you’ve had make-up on. I definitely didn’t practise that in my teens and now it’s the first thing I do when I get home, it doesn’t matter how late it is.”
The Killing Eve star is an ambassador for luxury skincare brand Noble Panacea, famous for its high-tech moisturiser that comes in a set of recyclable sachets, each one containing a daily dose. “It’s eco-friendly,” she explains. “And since working with the brand, I’m definitely more conscious of things like sustainable ingredients and packaging.”
With skin she describes as “prone to congestion”, Jodie applies rosewater after cleansing to calm her complexion. “Then I’ll use a cryo ball that’s been in the fridge to take away any puffiness. I also love my Radiant Resilience Moisturizer. My T-zone has a tendency to get quite clogged but this is a great texture.” And the evening before a show or red carpet, the 30-year-old says rest is key. “Coming up to an event, I usually try to get a good night’s sleep, drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol if possible. I like to use The Exceptional Chronobiology Sleep Mask the evening before, too.”
On her days off, Jodie often goes make-up free. “I definitely feel more comfortable,” she says. “It’s kind of nice to let my skin breathe.” But she does rate sustainable make-up brand Hourglass, “I think their products are so beautiful. I like that with their foundation sticks you can control the coverage”.
When in London, Jodie makes a beeline for her favourite facialist, Jasmina Vico, whose method involves a mix of acidic peels, laser and facial massage to brighten and hydrate skin. “A friend introduced me,” Jodie says. “Jasmina r
