Her Best Beauty Tips Over the Years

From the early aughts classic 7th Heaven to her thrill-seeking performances in staple films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, one thing about Jessica Biel has never changed: her seemingly ageless complexion and jaw-dropping beauty. Today marks the actress’ 43rd birthday, but honestly, we can’t believe she’s a day over 25. We’ve rounded up some of Biel’s best beauty tips throughout the years for looking and feeling her best, and they might surprise you.

Jessica Biel’s Key to Life: Epsom Salt

As we all know, true beauty comes from treating ourselves well, and while most celeb’s red-carpet prep starts with a luxurious facial or a full-body LED treatment, Biel likes to keep it simple, focusing on feeling good before any of her big appearances. Last year, Biel took to TikTok ahead of the illustrious Met Gala to share her unorthodox method for preparing for fashion’s biggest night. “I know some people like to party before Met Ball and party all weekend and I have total respect for that,” Biel said in the video. “This is what I do to get ready for Met Ball.” Counting aloud for viewers to hear, Biel revealed that her secret to looking and feeling her best is a whopping 20 pounds of epsom salt. “Four, eight, 12, 16, 20 pounds of epsom salt in a bath. Here we go.”

Biel Keeps It Real, From Makeup Routines to Parenting Philosophies

A 2024 TikTok video not only gave us a glimpse into Biel’s low-key makeup routine, but it also revealed her perspective on parenting, too. “Get ready with me while I tell you the secret to being a perfect mom,” the actress began her makeup tutorial before going silent for the rest of the video—an important reminder that in both our beauty routines and our parenting personas, perfection does not exist.

Practically, though, her makeup routine is flawless. The mom of two revealed in the video that she swears by the Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick ($68), YSL Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen ($40), the Diorshow Brow Styler Eyebrow Pencil ($35) and Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick ($26) for the ultimate, clean-girl look.

Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Biel hasn’t often given us a look into her skin-care routine (though we wish she had, I mean look at her), but back in 2020, her makeup artist Daniel Martin dished all his Biel-related skin prep secrets to Refinery29, outlining how the actress’ pared-back beauty routine is a core value. “Through the four years I’ve worked with Jessica, I’ve learned that she is very purposeful about makeup,” Martin told the outlet. “The glam is simply a complement to her natural beauty—so you’ll never see her with rhinestones on her eyelids.”

In terms of products he uses on Biel’s skin, Martin highlighted Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender ($14), 111Skin Black Diamond Celestial Eye Masks ($115)—which he keeps in the fridge and uses to sooth her dry skin—Sisley Paris Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid ($190), Tatcha Water Cream ($72)—another dry skin must-have for Biel’s often parched complexion—and the Honest Beauty Magic Balm ($24).