Best known for her role in the James Bond universe, Naomie Harris takes on another spy genre this spring with her new film, Black Bag. The latest from director Steven Soderbergh, the suspenseful drama features an ensemble cast, including Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett and Regé-Jean Page. In between it all, the British actress chatted with us about the at-home beauty laser she loves, her CBD must-have and why she likes a good “drawn-out” morning routine.
× Beauty to me is…feeling completely at home in my own skin—confident, comfortable and unapologetically me.
× The greatest thing about aging is…the wisdom and self-awareness that comes with it. You finally stop sweating the small stuff.
× I feel most beautiful when…I’m truly happy and fully myself—no filters, no pretending.
× The beauty move I still can’t master is…maintenance! I’m hopeless at sticking to any kind of grooming schedule.
× The beauty treatment I leave to the pros is…definitely hair. I’ve tried and failed so many times to style my own hair. That’s why I stick to braids. They’re low-maintenance and there are no surprises!
× The beauty treatment I can’t live without is…a good face massage. It really works. It depuffs, tightens and makes me feel fresh and lifted.
× The beauty product I splurge on is…nontoxic makeup. It costs a little more, but it’s so worth it to reduce my chemical intake, especially living in a city like London.
× The beauty product I always have with me is…my Lyma laser! I’m obsessed. I even sleep with it by my bed. I use it for everything—burns, bruises, mosquito bites, period pain. And, of course, it’s anti-aging, too!
× The last beauty-related thing I did for the first time was…Watsu. It is an incredible water-based body treatment where you’re cradled and gently moved in warm water.
× I’m proudest of…setting up two friends on a blind date. They got married! I’ll forever take credit for that one.
× The best beauty hack I’ve learned on set is…contouring before applying foundation. Game changer!
× The first big splurge I bought when I started booking roles was…a home.
× The one store I shop at the most is…Content Beauty. It’s my go-to online shop for the best curation of nontoxic beauty products. It’s dangerously addictive!
× The last product I used until the end was…Jacana’s Releaf balm. It’s the ultimate muscle-tension reliever.
× My favorite indulgence is…my morning routine. It’s gloriously drawn out: rebounding, meditation, face massage, stretching. It’s a full production, but it leaves me feeling ready to take on the world.
× My favorite way to unwind is…meditation. I always manage to do my morning meditation, but convincing myself to sit down for an evening or post-work session is a struggle. Still, once I’ve done it, I feel absolutely amazing. It is totally worth it every time!
× My first beauty memory is…sneaking my mum’s lipstick. Decades later, I still haven’t mastered lipstick, so I stick to lip gloss. It’s much easier!
× My biggest beauty muses are…Zendaya and Cate Blanchett. I love their bold, yet effortless style.
× My must-pack beauty item when I fly is…a flask for herbal tea. I rarely eat on planes—the cabin pressure is tough on digestion—but I always sip hot liquids to stay hydrated and cozy.
