Sydney Sweeney’s resume is the golden standard for all of Hollywood. From playing the snarky daughter on The White Lotus to starring opposite Glen Powell in Anyone But You, a rom-com that stole “Unwritten” by Natasha Beddingfield from “The Hills” and claimed it for itself, A-list would be an understatement. And then there’s her role as Cassie on Euphoria, a character that Allure is particularly fond of.
While we don’t necessarily condone her romantic choices, we do have at least one thing in common: passion for a good beauty routine. Consider this proof that life imitates art because while her morning regimen isn’t quite as detailed as Cassie’s, Sydney has become something of a skin-care and soft-glam expert in her own right. And thankfully she doesn’t gatekeep.
From tinted glosses with apricot-colored shimmers to a sunscreen that doesn’t exacerbate breakouts, a bunch of Sydney Sweeney’s favorite beauty products are conveniently available on Amazon Prime. We’ve done the hard science (i.e. watched countless TikToks and YouTube videos) and rounded up some of her favorites below.
Sydney’s Beauty Cheatsheet:
- No Puffiness Present: Esarora Ice Roller, $19
- Lifted Lashes: Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara,
$13, $10 - Perfect Pout: Clarins Lip Perfector,
$30, $21 - What Made Her Love Sunscreen: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46,
$43,$40 - French Beauty Pick: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré,
$29,$26 - Acne Be Gone: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads,
$92, $87
Esarora Ice Roller
Early call times require the Esarora Ice Roller, a cheap Amazon gadget that Sweeney has two of: one for her fridge at home and one for her fridge on set. It’s an easy way to depuff and wake up the skin in the morning—sort of like a caffeine kick without having to brew a cup. “You might have seen Cassie [from Euphoria] do this on her crazy 4 a.m. beauty routine and it’s because those products were actually the products that I brought from home,” Sweeney said about her 10-minute beauty routine for Allure.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream
Laneige’s Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream—one of our favorite Korean moisturizers—is packed with squalane, ceramides, and glycerin, an effective trio for intense hydration that absorbs quickly and won’t leave behind a greasy film. The result is skin Sweeney (who is a global brand ambassador for Laneige) notes feels “fluffy and soft and alive” which is especially helpful when filming in dry states.
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Mascara doesn’t have to be expensive to be celeb-loved, and the proof is in the pudding—just take Maybelline New York’s Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, for example. Sweeney swears it’s the perfect vehicle for soft glam as the flex brush adds volume and curl to each lash. The formula is buildable, too, if you want to forego the “soft” and go all-out glam. If that wasn’t convincing enough, our editors adore this formula, too.
Clarins Lip Perfector
Every clutch deserves to be accessorized with the perfect gloss, and Sweeney’s gloss of choice—the Clarins Lip Perfector—might become your new favorite. The formula is packed with shea butter and vitamin F to condition, although we’d argue that shimmery tints in shades like apricot, plum, and maple are the product’s best quality. One swipe and you’ll have a subtle swash of color that doesn’t require a mirror or steady hand.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Sweeney used to avoid sunscreen because the product she used would cause breakouts (friendly reminder from the folks here at Allure to always wear sunscreen!!) but, thankfully, she discovered EltaMD’s UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46—and she hasn’t looked back. This oil-free product doesn’t irritate sensitive skin and the pill-free finish ensures it won’t look cakey underneath the foundation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Peel Pads have two steps. The first is a glycolic, malic, and lactic acid-soaked pad that exfoliates and smooths; the second has retinol and green tea extract to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Sweeney notes that because she has dry and oily patches, using this treatment once a week to slough off build-up helps prevent the cystic breakouts she’s prone to.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
Red carpet looks require staying power, and the right skin-care base ensures your foundation won’t budge. That’s why makeup artists and celebs like Sweeney adore Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre, a French drugstore darling that contains soy proteins, beeswax, shea butter, and aloe vera for deep hydration that penetrates skin without causing pilling.
Supergoop Handscreen SPF 40
It’s easy to forget that you’re exposing more than just your face to the sun, and if you’re not already adding an SPF-infused moisturizer to your hand-care routine…we humbly present Supergoop Handscreen for your consideration. Meadowfoam seed and argan oil moisturize without making your hands feel greasy, absorbing quickly so you don’t have to slip and slide when trying to open other products in your beauty routine. Sweeney says this product is a must since she lives in sunny California.
Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer
Sweeney’s partnership with Laneige is kismet as she’s been an avid fan of the K-beauty brand for quite some time. Among her hero products is the Laneige Cream Skin Toner, a lightweight 2-in-1 packed with ceramides, peptides, and white leaf tea that instantly hydrates and soothes with a few quick spritzes. This Best of Beauty winner can be used in tandem with your favorite moisturizer or on its own as a toner-moisturizer hybrid depending on skin.