How to Do Zoë Kravitz’s Skincare Routine

Self-care may be trendy right now, but for Zoë Kravitz, it’s been a lifelong habit. Thanks to her parents, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, the 34-year-old has been practising self-care ever since she was a teen. 

“My parents, they’re both in the entertainment industry and want to look and feel good. I think they always wanted me to take care of myself, and take care of my skin and make sure I am aware of the ingredients that are in the products I’m using.”¹

That’s why she mainly uses clean and facialist-formulated skincare, alongside a few luxury favourites to accentuate (not hide) her features. “I really think that beauty starts from within—from your health, your gut, your beauty routine, your skin routine, being hydrated—and then you don’t have to use makeup to cover yourself up. You can use it to highlight.”

But if you thought her skin has always been naturally flawless, think again. “Growing up, I had acne. I had a lot of acne on my forehead and on my cheeks. And I still break out, you know? It happens. Even if you don’t have a lot of makeup on, living in a city like New York, there’s pollution and shit in the air.”

Fortunately, she has a few go-to treatments and tools for banishing blemishes, and not one but three facialists in her rotation. 

Here’s what’s involved in Zoë’s daily routine.

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Her Morning Skincare Routine

1. Cleansers

Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser: “I use her Enzyme Cleanser in the morning and evening.”

Rhonda Allison Pumpkin Lactic Cleanse: “Always start with a clean face—especially if you’re going to put on makeup. Currently I’m really into Rhonda Allison’s pumpkin or skin brightening cleanser right now—they’re organic and they’re yummy, and smell good. Also, my face feels super clean after.”

Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash: “This has a light, refreshing smell but still gets the face clean.”

Retrouvé Luminous Cleansing Elixir: “I wash my face morning and night. I like a company called Retrouvé, or Joanna Vargas.”

Simply Divine Botanicals You Can’t Zit Here! Blemish Banishing Foamy Wash: “I like this company called Simply Divine Botanicals. Their products are organic. They make really great body butters, and they have a face wash I like, too.”

2. Serums

Dr. Barbara Sturm: “Barbara Sturm has some great serums.”

Retrouvé Nutrient Face Serum: “I’m going to use this Retrouvé serum. Really just lovely. I love all their products, but in the summertime, the serum’s just really nice and light.”

3. Face Mist

Caudalie Beauty Elixir: “I love Caudalie Beauty Elixir.... It’s good to keep your skin hydrated in between serums and stuff, and it has a really nice, minty, fresh feeling.”

4. Moisturizers

Augustinus Bader The Cream: “I love the Augustinus Bader moisturizer.”

Arcona Magic White Ice: “I really like Arcona products.”

Simply Divine Botanicals Skincredible! Revitalizing Sandalwood Elixir: “Great light moisturizer for all skin types, and for both day and night. I love the smell.”

Shiva Rose Glow Face Balm: “Love this smell, and it gives skin a nice shine.”