Charlize Theron On Taking Dangers, Sporting SPF And Why Her Mum Is Her Magnificence Icon

Rocking a post-apocalyptic buzzcut because the one-armed Furiosa, donning a murderous crown as Snow White‘s evil queen, and dealing blonde ‘bombshell’ lengths to face the patriarchy are all a part of the day job for Charlize Theron. However, on the subject of her private life, the actor, activist and Dior J’Adore ambassador likes to maintain issues easy.

However do not get her incorrect, you won’t discover any perspex Muji stacks full of make-up in Theron’s lavatory cupboard, however the South African-American Oscar winner performs it removed from protected on the subject of her magnificence appears to be like. Jet black mullets, balayage bowl cuts, bleached blonde pixie crops, she’s tried (and nailed) all of them. Diamanté parting? A daily red carpet search for the 46-year-old. A refreshing danger taker and rule breaker on the subject of magnificence, Theron’s understated strategy is something however boring.

Under, ELLE UK caught up with the wonder icon and face of Dior’s new J’Adore d’eau perfume on all issues minimalist fragrance collections, comforting scents and why there aren’t any guidelines on the subject of magnificence…

How would you describe your strategy to magnificence?

‘My strategy to magnificence and perfume is that straightforward is greatest. I am a mom of two so I can’t at all times spend quite a lot of time in entrance of the mirror each morning—I’ve to get them to high school! And perfume is identical approach, with the J’adore scent, it combines traditional recent floral scents with the lightness of water as its base which creates one thing traditional and nuanced with out overdoing it.’

Who, for you, is a magnificence icon?

‘My mum is my magnificence icon. She’s assured and cozy in her personal pores and skin. She’s outspoken but additionally caring. She takes implausible care of herself so she feels good!’

What’s your earliest reminiscence of fragrance?

‘My earliest reminiscence of scent is smelling my mom’s fragrance – it’s one thing that’s at all times stayed with me and I at all times needed to scent good like her as a child!’

What does your fragrance stash appear to be?

‘I’m positively extra of a Marie Kondo on the subject of my fragrance assortment. I discover a scent or two and I often persist with them. I’m simply extra of a minimalist in most areas of my life.’

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What scent makes you are feeling nostalgic?

‘I really like scents which might be acquainted to me or remind me of sure reminiscences/areas – that’s at all times comforting. However I additionally actually get pleasure from making an attempt new scents that aren’t essentially tied to a reminiscence however really feel thrilling and completely different.’

What’s your secret to self esteem?

‘Surrounding your self with different assured folks and having a powerful assist system.’

What’s the one magnificence important you’ll be able to’t dwell with out?

‘Sunscreen! Can’t dwell with out it, I apply it religiously each morning.’

What’s the perfect magnificence tip you’ve ever been given?

‘My hairstylist Adir has taught me by no means to be afraid to take dangers!’

What magnificence fable are you bored of listening to?

‘Magnificence is subjective, I don’t assume there needs to be any guidelines! The perfect appears to be like occur if you take dangers.’