7 Beauty Essentials Kate Walsh Can't Live Without

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 08Kate Walsh’s Take on BeautyDerek KettelaKate Walshhas seen her fair share of lotions and potions while working with beauty pros during her nearly 30-year career. At 54, the actress and spokesperson forSystane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Dropshas amassed a short list of essentials that help her look and feel her best. “I love anything that is about wellness and aging not just gracefully, but in a healthy way.“Walsh spoke to PEOPLE for Dry Eye Awareness Month in July to raise awareness about the issue (30 million Americans suffer from symptoms related to dry eye) and share the personal story of her own eye health. Now, she keeps one bottle the drops in every bag. What else does she always have on hand? Her list ranges from serums to scents.As theEmily in Parisstar looks forward to her 55thbirthday in October, she says she feels better than ever. “I work out to keep my bones strong, hydrate my skin all over, and eat the right amount of healthy fats.” But, while filming in the City of Light, Walsh says she has a soft spot for bread and butter. “I don’t believe in deprivation.” For her, it’s all about “living in a joyful way.”

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Kate Walsh’s Take on Beauty

Derek Kettela

Kate Walshhas seen her fair share of lotions and potions while working with beauty pros during her nearly 30-year career. At 54, the actress and spokesperson forSystane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Dropshas amassed a short list of essentials that help her look and feel her best. “I love anything that is about wellness and aging not just gracefully, but in a healthy way.”

Walsh spoke to PEOPLE for Dry Eye Awareness Month in July to raise awareness about the issue (30 million Americans suffer from symptoms related to dry eye) and share the personal story of her own eye health. Now, she keeps one bottle the drops in every bag. What else does she always have on hand? Her list ranges from serums to scents.

As theEmily in Parisstar looks forward to her 55thbirthday in October, she says she feels better than ever. “I work out to keep my bones strong, hydrate my skin all over, and eat the right amount of healthy fats.” But, while filming in the City of Light, Walsh says she has a soft spot for bread and butter. “I don’t believe in deprivation.” For her, it’s all about “living in a joyful way.”

02of 08Hydrating Eye Drops"In 2015 I had blurry vision, which was a symptom of dry eyes. This little angel works for me,” says the star, who is a spokeswoman for this product.But It!Systane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Drops, $12.75;amazon.com

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Hydrating Eye Drops

“In 2015 I had blurry vision, which was a symptom of dry eyes. This little angel works for me,” says the star, who is a spokeswoman for this product.

But It!Systane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Drops, $12.75;amazon.com

03of 08Leave-In Conditioner"When I’m at the beach in Perth, I never go in the ocean without using this to protect my hair.“Buy It!Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave In, $15;sunbum.com

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Leave-In Conditioner

“When I’m at the beach in Perth, I never go in the ocean without using this to protect my hair.”

Buy It!Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave In, $15;sunbum.com

04of 08Face & Body Oil"I discovered this a couple of years ago, and I really love it. I put it in the bath. I keep it in the shower. It’s everywhere.“Buy It!Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil, $29;elizabetharden.com

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Face & Body Oil

“I discovered this a couple of years ago, and I really love it. I put it in the bath. I keep it in the shower. It’s everywhere.”

Buy It!Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil, $29;elizabetharden.com

05of 08Signature Scent"I love the juicy plum top note, but when this dries down, it’s like curling up with your favorite throw blanket,” says Walsh of the popular scent she launched in 2010.Buy It!Boyfriend EdP, $65 for 50 ml;boyfriendperfume.com

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Signature Scent

“I love the juicy plum top note, but when this dries down, it’s like curling up with your favorite throw blanket,” says Walsh of the popular scent she launched in 2010.

Buy It!Boyfriend EdP, $65 for 50 ml;boyfriendperfume.com

06of 08Lash-Enhancing Serum"I have been using this every day for the last five years. People think I’m wearing mascara even when I’m not.“But It!Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-Md, $68;sephora.com

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Lash-Enhancing Serum

“I have been using this every day for the last five years. People think I’m wearing mascara even when I’m not.”

But It!Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-Md, $68;sephora.com

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Effective Exfoliator

Buy It!Biologique Recherche Lotion p50 1970, $72;mybr.com

08of 08Face Serum"My longtime dermatologist in New York said this has magical powers, and it’s true—it’s the real deal. I apply it when I’m on a plane. It’s really powerful.“Buy It!BioEffect EGF Serum, $169;bioeffect.com

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Face Serum

“My longtime dermatologist in New York said this has magical powers, and it’s true—it’s the real deal. I apply it when I’m on a plane. It’s really powerful.”

Buy It!BioEffect EGF Serum, $169;bioeffect.com

source: people.com