Shakira’s Ageless Skincare Secrets
CelI’m currently sat in a cosy coffee shop, sipping on a steaming cup of peppermint tea, and honestly? It feels like I’m in the middle of a 2000s romcom moment. But speaking of noughties icons, did you know that today is Shakira’s 48th birthday?!
Tomorrow night, she’s set to take the stage at the Grammy Awards, and let’s be real, she looks just as radiant as she did 20 years ago. But what fascinates me most about Shakira’s age-defying beauty isn’t just how incredible she looks; it’s the fact that she has such a natural, no-fuss approach to skincare.
Unlike many celebrities, she actively avoids cosmetic procedures like Botox, instead relying on simple yet powerful skincare habits to maintain her youthful glow. And the best part? Her secrets are totally achievable!
So, let’s dive into the three things Shakira swears by for looking youthful, plus how you can easily incorporate them into your routine too!
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She Avoids Skin-Damaging ‘Nasties’
Not only does Shaikra go straight to the top of my skincare class because she applies her SPF every morning to prevent premature ageing, but she always opts for formulas that are 100% paraben free.
Parabens have been linked to hormone disruption and can cause skin irritation, which may accelerate skin ageing over time. This is why you’ll never find any nasties like parabens, sulphates or fragrance in our Sunbeam Cream - SPF 50, or the rest of the BASE range
2. She’s Obsessed With These Three Skincare Ingredients
There are 3 skincare ingredients Shakira has always sworn by and the first two you’ll likely have heard of before - Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. They’re famed for their hydrating, brightening and collagen-boosting qualities which is why I never, ever skip a pump of the Super Youth Serum!
But the other, lesser-known ingredient she’s obsessed with, is something called marula oil. I have adored it for decades too as it’s rich in fatty and amino acids that deeply nourish the skin and improve elasticity - aka its ability to spring back into shape.
My favourite thing about it though, is unlike many other oils, it’s lightweight and non-greasy, which is why we use it in The Everything Oil, for that smooth, dreamy texture.
And this is how Shakira puts her oil to use 👇🏼
3. She Swears by Face Massage
In a 2024 interview, Shakira revealed:
“When I have an appearance, I do the craziest thing. I massage my face vigorously because I believe that circulation, the irrigation of blood to the skin and muscles, can rejuvenate, so I look more plump.”
And guess what? She’s absolutely right!
Studies have shown that regular facial massage can help to:
✅ Boost circulation for an instant glow
✅ Firm and lift the skin over time
✅ Improve elasticity and reduce puffiness
It takes just 60 seconds a day and you can do it while applying your moisturiser or oil. If you’re new to facial massage, I’ve linked a full tutorial below to get you started!
And those are literally the 3 easy steps that have Shakira looking 28 at 48. Of course she pairs it with a healthy, balanced lifestyle too, but when it comes to skincare, her habits are super simple and more than achievable. And as you’re already using BASE, you’ll naturally be following in her footsteps 🥰
Amy x
Amy is a qualified skin expert and founder of BASE. When she’s not writing about skincare, you’ll find her applying it, developing it or daydreaming about it instead!
