Australian actress Yvonne Strahovski plays villain Serena Joy in The Handmaid’s Tale, but off set, she’s a kind, family-focused mom of three boys who appreciates a slower pace of life. Here, the 42-year-old shares the beauty and wellness products she’s loving right now, including the app she calls a “self-care essential.” (And, if you’re a fan of the Hulu fan-favorite like I am, don’t miss the sixth and final season, which debuts today.)
Sahajan Radiance Face Serum ($64), Balance Toner ($34) and Lip Karma ($18)
“Sahajan is my absolute favorite, and this serum is at the top of the list. If I’m rushing and only have time for one thing, it’s this. It always leaves my face feeling extremely refreshed in the morning. I’m always surprised at how rejuvenated my skin looks, even though I’m not getting much sleep with three small kiddos. The Balance Toner is my second favorite. It tightens my skin, evens out my tone and leaves me feeling refreshed.
The vanilla Lip Karma is hands down the best lip gloss ever. The vanilla scent is perfect, and I go through it way too fast. It’s not just a healing lip gel, but also a gorgeous gloss for evenings.”
Amore Body Butter ($15)
“My hubby Tim’s Aunty Sue makes the most exquisite natural body butter. I even use it on my face sometimes, and the fragrance-free version is especially great for my little ones and their baby booties. She also makes the most amazing lip balms. ”
Acure Dry Shampoo ($12)
“I don’t use many hair-care products, but I’ve been a longtime fan of this dry shampoo. I love that it’s a powder, and the ingredients are much cleaner than regular dry shampoos. It adds volume and absorbs grease in a pinch.”
Ere Perez Argan Brow Hero ($30)
“This is a great brow gel with a little color, and I love it.”
NOTO Botanics Touch Multi-Bene Stick ($26)
“I’ve also been loving this cream blush stick that also works as a lip color. It’s so easy to use, and I love the double-duty function. I don’t have much time to get ready, so this product is perfect for a quick pop of color when I’m in a rush.”
Ambre Blends (Prices vary)
“I love Ambre Blends—my friend Jenn Brown introduced me to them years ago. They make the most divine scents, and my husband steals all my bottles!”
The Chani App (Available via the App Store and Google Play)
“The Chani app is a self-care essential for me. Chani Nicholas is an amazingly in-tune astrologer with a knack for phrasing everything in a forward-thinking, positive, individual, yet collective way. She is such a grounding force. The personalized weekly readings are amazing, as are the general readings for the week.
I also usually consider the book I’m reading to be a self-care ritual. As my time is so limited with having three little boys, any moment I get is precious. I’m usually always reading nonfiction—mostly always to do with psychology or spirituality. Lately, I’ve been diving into Dr. Judith Orloff’s insights on intuition in her book Second Sight.”