“Forget the Ferragamo blouse, the custom Pandora diamonds, or even the icy blonde hair. What stood out most in Pamela Anderson’s appearance at the January 11th Golden Globes is a ‘skin-first’ approach to beauty.”
Her look for the evening was powered by skincare products from Sonsie. This is because Sonsie is a vegan skincare line that she happens to be the founder of. While others opted for a wide variety of different cosmetic brands and makeup artists, Anderson’s look only utilized topical skincare.
This was not presented as a challenge to notions of beauty but rather a reinterpretation of them. In keeping with skincare over coverage, Anderson reinforced a philosophy she has publicly embraced, which values skincare not for transportation but for health and stripped-back, comfort-based ease in a world of smooth finishes and layered makeup. This was disruptive precisely because of what was being left behind.
While some opted for the surprisingly budget-friendly variety of their skin care routine, such as Nikki Glaser’s reported use of The Ordinary’s Plant-Derived Squalane, which retailed for about $10, others appeared to be using something other than the more budget friendly alternatives available, such as The Beauty Sandwich’s SS02 Snatching Sauce, which retailed for an outrageous $250, and which possessed properties believed to be able to firm and calm the skin, as chosen by Emma Stone, Teyana Taylor and Rhea Seehorn Sonsie. On the other hand, products that Anderson wants to claim are excellent high-end cosmetics, they are not being marketed in such a way that one would expect from Red Carpet cosmetics. Rather, they are marketed in a way they are well-formulated yet not too expensive.
The first in the series was the brand’s Cleansing Mousse. The purpose of the product was to cleanse the skin surface and promote the skin barrier through the use of ginger root extract and bisabol. The scent of the product is designed to be subtle. The light rose fragrance is said to be inspired by flowers from Anderson’s own garden. This illustrates how the collection is linked to her personal life rather than to general ideals of beauty.
“When I began working with the Sonsie group, I truly wanted to implement the lessons I’ve learned in life and the experiences I have taken away, most especially to accept where you are in your beauty journey,” Anderson told WWD in an earlier interview. “The rose garden to me is a place where I found a sense of grounding, a sense where I believe I found myself, and I wanted to get that message through in the products, “ Anderson said about the rose garden in a statement WWD. “When You’re using the Cleansing Mousse, you know I’m passionate about the product and the people who are utilizing it, “Anderson said, “but the message is simple, and it is this all the way through. You’re good enough.”
Next, Anderson addressed hydration with the help of Sonsie Super Serum. This serum contains niacinamide and is intended for use on sensitive skin, helping it maintain a dewy finish. This serum does not act as a night-and-day difference-maker in the realm of beauty but rather works in conjunction with an approach that urges consistent effort and there Sonsie’s Adapt Cream reappears this time next to Pamela Annerson’s all-white fashion statement and layered diamond pieces.
Formulated to aid in barrier support, the cream aims to regenerate, firm, and tone the skin, not to mention its subtle touch of green to combat redness. A little goes a long way in preventing piling, then out comes the Multi Moisture Cream to secure added moisture. Glycerin takes center stage in controlling moisture, paired well with hyaluronic acid to erase fine lines and provide elasticity to the skin.
The routine concludes with Sonsie’s Basic Balm. This small star in a jar has squalane that hydrates and helps create fullness – always a star on the red carpet This was reminiscent later in the evening when Rose Byrne received a standing ovation for winning best lead actress in a musical or comedy after a presentation by Anderson and Miley Cyrus.
But for those keeping track of the number of steps taken to get there, it might feel like a long way around the block indeed. But Sonsie has since sorted this out with the Sonsie Bundle, combining the full-size versions of what was used that night. Rather than being indicative of complexity, this message comes through as one of consistency-proving that one can look complete on the red carpet just as easily as on a regular workday because good beauty results can only be achieved over time.
