Experts reveal what these stars are doing right and wrong when it comes to their facial skin care regimen
Celebrities have some of the best skin gurus in the country at their disposal, and plenty of cash to splurge on skin-perfecting treatments. But why then do some of them have less than perfect skin? Could it be the late-night partying? Too much fun in the sun? Read on to find out -- you may just learn a thing or two about how to take better care of your own skin. *The doctors quoted in this piece have not treated these celebrities. Their observations were based solely off of these images.
Berry's nearly perfect complexion is envy-worthy. David Bank, M.D., founder and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery credits Berry's flawless skin to being careful in the sun, a great at-home maintenance routine and possibly Botox (average cost of $350 per area) and Thermage treatments (which firm and tone the skin and cost, on average, $1,000-5,000). Still trying to find the right routine for your skin type? Take this quiz to see what's right for you. to find the best products for you.
Worst: Lindsay Lohan
Lohan's uneven pigment and dull texture leave much to be desired. Bank contributes the uneven pigmentation to time spent in the sun and "stress, smoking, lack of sleep and dehydration," he says. Lindsay needs a good sunscreen like Rodan and Fields Reverse Regimen.
Best: Ashton Kutcher
Kutcher's only 31, but his lack of fine lines, sun damage and obvious pores prove he's taking good care of his skin. Though Bank thinks Kutcher may have Botox (due to his lack of crows feet and lines) he believes that his smooth skin texture is courtesy of a good cleansing and hydrating routine paired with regular glycolic and microdermabrasion treatments. Can't afford pricey spa treatments? Try these at-home version
Worst: Brad Pitt
Pitt is one of the biggest heartthrobs in Hollywood, but his skin doesn't always look perfect (shocking, we know). He has obvious acne scars, likely a result of teenage acne. And the overall tone and texture of his skin isn't smooth, which Bank contributes to "getting older, stress or working too hard," he says. Heidi Waldorf, M.D., of Waldorf Dermatology & Laser Associates, recommends several treatments with the Fraxel Restore laser, which costs $750-1500 per treatment and requires two to three days of downtime, to improve scarring like Pitt's. Best solution! Unblemish
Best: Cate Blanchett
Blanchett has radiant, glowing skin and a surprisingly small amount of sun damage for someone so fair. "She’s done a great job of protecting herself from the sun through sunblock, hats or umbrellas," Bank says. And though Bank admits that Blanchett may have Botox and a filler like Juvederm in her cheeks and lips (watch a woman get both injected in this video), he attributes her nearly perfect skin to religious use of sun protection. Sunscreen SPF 30
Worst: Renee Zellweger
Sun damage, lack of sleep and stress are what Bank says may be contributing to Zellweger's uneven skin texture and tone. Rodan and Fields Reverse which will lighten and brighten skin. "You can also kick it up a notch with in-office procedures like light peels or the Fraxel laser," Bank says.
Best: Ryan Reynolds
Even at 32, Reynolds has less sun damage and fine lines than most A-listers. He seems to have taken good care of his skin with regular maintenance and sun protection. If you want to get a poreless-looking complexion like Reynolds', try Anti-Age for wrinkles, pores and loss of firmness. Microdermabrasion used in conjunction with these creams will keep flaky, dry skin away. If you want a more aggressive (but still non-invasive) solution, Fraxel for discoloration and pore size (average cost, $750-$1500) and Thermage for sagging, wrinkles and pore size (average cost, $1,000-5,000).
Worst: Mel Gibson
Gibson is no spring chicken, but other celebs his age (like Tom Hanks) seem to have a smoother skin texture and a brighter complexion. Sun damage might be the cause for Gibson's deep-set wrinkles and leather-like texture. "Improvement would take resurfacing (like several sessions of Fraxel), filler (like Restylane, Juvederm or Radiesse) and sun protection." Have questions about fillers? Get answers here. And don't forget to use a UVA and UVB blocking sunscreen everyday (try Body suncreen SPF 30).
Best: Liv Tyler
Tyler's smooth, clear and acne scar-free face is likely due to a combination of "good genes and great sun protection," Bank says. Though she may have help from Botox, it seems Tyler's been doing all of the right things for her skin (not smoking, sunbathing, picking at her skin or extreme weight change -- all of these things can prevent damage to skin).
Worst: Teri Hatcher
The flat, stiff smile Hatcher is sporting here suggests she may have had too much Botox. And her large pores and sunken eyes are possible signs that Hatcher is stressed and lacks sleep. "And being too thin can create or exasperate many of these problems. Maintaining a healthy diet and body weight and making use of fillers and treatments like Fraxel and Thermage to tighten and tone the skin. If those options seem extreme, at the very least, use products containing peptides and retinol to help build collagen and smooth lines (try Mineral Peptides.)