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But this timefor the first timethat face is makeup-free.
Courtesy of SK-II
Moretz, now 21, began acting when she was just 5.
Three years later, she had her big break in the 2005 movieThe Amityville Horror.
(While we chatted, she referred to Hillary Clinton as her bestie.)
It was hard when I was younger.
I had really, really problematic skin.
And how did she get it to stop?
A lot of it, I think, was stress management, [and] not working myself up.
Because when I worked myself up, it would get worse.
She also came up with her own highly-effectiveDIY face maskof olive oil and honey.
After testing product after product, she tried the homemade mixture on a whim.
It worked so well that she cut every other acne product out of her routine.
(Keep in mind the DIY route might not work for everyone.
Its best to consult a dermatologist if youre trying to find anacne solution.)
Her beauty regimen today still remains rather simple.
I don’t wash my face in the morningI only wash it at night.
After years of temperamental skin, Moretz decided to cut foundation out of her makeup routine all together.
This focus on being her true self spills over to other avenues of her life, too.
Whether sheschallenging a Kardashianor speaking eloquentlyabout the #MeToo movement, Moretz prioritizes authenticity above all.
If theres one thing she wants to make clear, it is this.
So, Moretz is careful about the brands and campaigns she supports.
In roles where shes working with brands like Coach or SK-II, Moretz is no longer a character.
With the right messaging, Moretz believes that fashion and beauty ads can be a positive tool.
It can be empowering to throw on a nice sexy eye or lip color, she says.
But I don’t think you should be using it to change who you are.
You should be confident in who you are, first and foremost.
I want to put my eye makeup on.
I think that’s unfair to yourself.
Women are standing up for themselves and for what makes them feel beautiful, she says.
There isn’t a blanket femininity that makes us all feel empowered.
There’s not a blanket of what beauty is for everyone.
That’s the next wave.
