Naomi Watts Shares Her Beauty Essentials

The actress and wellness brand founder reveals the everyday products she can't live without.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:23pm

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Actress Naomi Watts, who recently launched the menopause-focused wellness brand Stripes Beauty, opens up about the everyday products she relies on, from hydrating body care to her favorite non-stick pan and more. Watts discusses how she discovered the need for better menopause resources and how that led her to create Stripes, as well as the minimalist makeup and skincare she uses both on and off the red carpet.

Why it matters

Naomi Watts' openness about her menopause journey and the creation of her Stripes Beauty brand highlights the growing demand for more resources and products tailored to the needs of women experiencing hormonal changes. Her product recommendations provide insight into the types of hydrating, sensitive-skin friendly formulas that can benefit women during this transitional life stage.

The details

Watts shares several of her must-have products, including a hydrating body butter, electrolyte powder, vitamin C-infused body oil, a non-stick ceramic pan she uses for cooking, an eyebrow pencil, sunscreen, gentle micellar water for removing eye makeup, and multitasking lipsticks. She also raves about a white t-shirt from her friend's brand Sold Out that she loves for its perfect fit. Watts emphasizes the importance of finding gentle, effective formulas as her skin has become more sensitive with menopause.

  • Naomi Watts' Stripes Beauty brand launched in recent years as she navigated her own early menopause journey.
  • Watts' show 'Gypsy' was recently renewed for a second season.

The players

Naomi Watts

An acclaimed actress who has also become a menopause advocate and founder of the wellness brand Stripes Beauty.

Charlotte Tilbury

A makeup artist whose lipsticks Watts uses to add color to her cheeks.

Gucci Westman

A makeup artist whose highlighter stick Watts relies on for an easy glow.

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What they’re saying

“When I was told I was going into early menopause, I was filled with panic and shame—it was a lonely, scary time and I wished there were more resources.”

— Naomi Watts

“It took a long time for me to understand my symptoms and skin being the biggest one—it is reactive, it's sensitive, it's dry, it's itchy, it's burning, and all of the skincare I was using was no longer working and actually aggravating it.”

— Naomi Watts

“I was looking for something that's really speaking to me, where I am at this moment, not promising the world, and I need the community and education that goes with navigating this.”

— Naomi Watts

What’s next

Watts' new 'family drama' film with Sarah Paulson is expected to be released later this year.

The takeaway

Naomi Watts' openness about her menopause journey and the creation of her Stripes Beauty brand highlights the growing need for more resources and products tailored to the unique needs of women experiencing hormonal changes. Her product recommendations provide valuable insights into the types of hydrating, sensitive-skin friendly formulas that can benefit women during this transitional life stage.