Lily Collins On Bangs, Eastern Medicine, And The French Skincare She Stocks Up On In Paris

Zoe McConnell

Maintaining the skin’s integrity is really important–and you want your canvas to be as clean as possible. For a show like I’m doing now, where you want the skin to look as glowy as possible for the character, it all comes down to skin health. [Another part of that]–and it’s basic–is trying to drink more water. I’m someone who needs to be forced because I’m not naturally obsessed with water.

On wellness

I’m definitely a wellness person. I don’t know if I would say I’m into health hacks, I’m more of a holistic follower. I’m very in tune with the mind-body-soul connection, having done years of therapy and mindfulness and reading about different wellness paths. I’m not into quick fixes anymore, I did that in my twenties and some of them end up harming you more than helping you, so it’s become more about longevity, moderation and understanding how I can treat myself well for the long haul.

It might sound obvious but wellness doesn’t just have to be about your physical wellness, although of course it’s important. But for someone like myself, who has done years of therapy and who journals every day, I think it’s important to prioritize mental wellness. My focus has been on trying to connect to and understand the mind-body-soul connection for the past 10 years. So much of it starts deeper inside, then you end up feeling more solid, centred, happier. Then you’re smiling more and feel physically happier too.

On getting bangs for Emily in Paris

The bangs thing was funny because I’d wanted them for years, but it’s also such a dedicated chop–it changes the shape of your face. I was thinking about doing it for season two, but it felt too premature in Lily’s experience in Paris. Season three felt like the right time.

Before we started filming the show, I asked [the hairstylist] Gregory Russell, who I’ve worked with for years, if he would cut me bangs as he’s the person I really trust. He was like, “Finally!” So we did them for press and then I kept them for season three. I loved them so much. I felt like they were very natural and very me. We’re still using bangs this season but we’re using amazing hair pieces instead. You can’t even tell that they’re not real. [When I had them, the maintenance] was the worst. I’m never going to be the girl who blows them out every day–I respect people who do, but it’s not in my nature. Sometimes I’d wake up and they’d look good, sometimes they’d look ridiculous, so I went with the flow.

On skin essentials she stocks up on in Paris

I stock up on thermal water spray in Paris–it’s way more popular here. There are also lots of naturopathic-style stores here where you can make your own products. They have all these oils and stuff. One of my favourites is arnica oil–I tend to bruise more easily and arnica is really wonderful and not too greasy. Have you ever heard of [Avène] Cicalfate Cream? It heals all! Whenever I have a scratch, cut or rash, my makeup artist uses Cicalfalte. You can use it on babies!

On exercise

The way I exercise has changed throughout the years. I love being active, but now it’s turned into something that’s a part of my daily life, without even needing to call it exercise. In places like Los Angeles you drive everywhere, but in other parts of the world, you walk, you cycle. Living part-time in Copenhagen, everyone owns a bike–if not two–and you never drive. All of a sudden you look down, and you’re like, “I did how many steps today?” It’s a contrast to my twenties, when I’d set myself a steps goal, and that would be in the gym. It’s a different mindset.


 

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