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Beauty
By Rachel Dennis and Natasha Silva-Jelly, CNN Underscored
Published 8:00 AM EST, Sun January 5, 2025
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Millie Bobby Brown's beauty and wellness favorites
Scalp scrub: Ouai Melrose Place Scalp & Body Scrub
Silk pillowcase: Slip Silk Pillowcase
Moisturizer: Florence by Mills Dreamy Dew Moisturizer
It feels like British actress Millie Bobby Brown grew up in a millisecond. Now 20 and married, it’s hard to believe it’s already been five years since the star of the Netflix sci-fi series “Stranger Things” launched her clean beauty brand, Florence by Mills, which she named after her great-grandma.
“Florence by Mills Beauty was born from my passion for self-expression through makeup and the lack of brands to choose from that aligned with my values — clean, vegan, cruelty-free, accessible and affordable,” she says. Brown shares that after spending countless hours sitting in makeup chairs, she’s learned that beauty is all about loving yourself and expressing yourself. That’s why she says, “You can see so much of me within Florence by Mills.”
Recognizable by its signature lavender branding (Brown’s favorite color), the brand is “rooted in embracing personal beauty standards and promoting self-acceptance,” Brown says. This falls right in line with her personal approach to beauty and how she likes to do her makeup. “My approach to beauty is all about keeping things simple but impactful,” she says, adding that her beauty brand’s clean products help people embrace their natural beauty. “Over time, I’ve shifted from heavy makeup to glowy, dewy looks that feel fresh and effortless. Beauty is personal, and my journey has been about embracing what feels right in the moment.”
As for her approach to self-care and wellness, Brown says it’s all “about creating moments of peace and joy in my everyday life,” adding, “I find balance by spending time with my animals. They’re my happy place, and just being with them helps me slow down and breathe. Wellness isn’t about following a strict routine but tuning into what my body and mind need, whether it’s a walk outside, a long bath or a quiet night with my animals.”
Ahead, the actress shares seven of her beauty and self-care essentials with CNN Underscored.
Ouai Melrose Place Scalp and Body Scrub
Brown shares she's a fan of this sugar scrub from Ouai that’s formulated with ingredients like coconut oil and glycerin to moisturize the scalp. “I like to use [this] on my scalp to get a good deep clean and remove buildup from the products I use on set and at shoots,” she says.
Florence by Mills Cheeky Pop Blush Sticks
“My approach to makeup revolves around enhancing my natural beauty while maintaining a minimal, dewy aesthetic,” Brown says. “I believe in starting with a light touch and gradually building up my look using the products that make me feel confident.” One of Brown's favorite beauty products? Her brand's Cheeky Pop Blush Stick. “I can use it on the go since it’s multiuse,” she says. “I can apply [it] for blush, dab [it] on for eye shadow and apply [it] to my lips.” The multiuse product is available in four different shades, including a shimmery peach one, and is formulated with mango and shea butters.
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Though Brown shares that her zen moments involve spending time with her animals, she also says that she likes to unwind by putting on eye gel pads and lighting a candle. One of her favorites to light? Ambroxyde 17 from Le Labo, which has fragrance notes including musk, jasmine and moss.
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Slip Silk Pillowcase
This silk pillowcase from Slip is another one of Brown’s favorites. “It helps protect my skin and hair overnight by reducing friction, so I wake up with fewer creases and less breakage,” she says. Made from pure mulberry silk, this pillowcase is available in over ten colors and prints. Our beauty editor, Sophie Shaw, also happens to be a fan of this silk pillowcase, which she describes as being ultra soft and cool to the touch.
Moleskine Classic Notebook
Brown is a fan of journaling, which she does when she’s spending time outside with her animals. To journal, she uses this notebook from Moleskine.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Dew Moisturizer
When it comes to her skin care routine, the actress starts with a non-foaming cleanser and then cycles between moisturizers depending on her needs. She turns to this hydrating lotus flower extract and vitamin B12-infused moisturizer from her brand to calm her skin and control oil. She also uses her brand’s Plump to It moisturizer, which features hyaluronic acid and natural fruit and plant extracts to boost moisture, plump and strengthen her skin’s barrier. For an extra hydration hit, Brown likes to apply her brand's Berry in Love Face Mask.
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Brown says her fitness regimen revolves around taking care of her animals. “Walking the dogs, cleaning the kennels, mucking out the stables and barn. I usually have my Apple wired headphones in and jam to music," she says. These wired headphones from Apple, designed with circular earbuds for comfort, have a built-in remote that allow you to control the volume, answer phone calls and more.
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