Kim Cattrall's Favorite Face Mask Helped Her Glow On-Screen
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As we all know, Kim Cattrall didn't initially reprise her role as Samantha Jones in the "Sex And The City" spin-off series "And Just Like That..." Naturally, fans were disappointed that the spin-off embarked sans the vivacious, sultry lead actor, but after having plenty of patience, they caught a glimpse of her at the end of Season 2.
The 67-year-old actor appeared in the Season 2 finale, and although devout followers were already aware of the cameo before the episode aired, she still left a big impression. Her grand entrance was well received, with one fan claiming on X, formerly known as Twitter, that "Kim Cattrall literally came back just to give what the satc/ajlt fans really wants, it feels so good to see Samantha Jones back in our screen even if it is just for a short time."
True to Samantha's way, she didn't disappoint. Cattrall looked fabulous on-screen with radiant skin that left people raving about her. But just how did she pull it off? The star's makeup artist, Kyra Panchenko, revealed in an August 2023 Instagram post that one of Cattrall's skincare secrets is none other than the Joanna Vargas Twilight Face Mask.
Kim Cattrall's beauty philosophy
Kim Cattrall is fabulous both on-screen and off, and this is because she leaves nothing to chance. In fact, the iconic actor seems to be one of those famous older women who never seem to age thanks to her skincare routine. In a 2023 interview with The Times, Cattrall — who debuted on the big screen in 1975's "Rosebud" — confessed, "I'm in my 60s now and I'm all about battling aging in every way I can. There are fillers, Botox, there's so many different things that you can investigate and try and see if it's for you." She went on to clarify, "It's not just a vanity thing. I play a certain kind of woman who looks a certain kind of way. And professionally, I am looking after myself."
So, when the time was ripe for her to make her comeback, she made sure to do it with a vengeance and look her absolute best. Enter her favorite face mask from luxury skincare titan Joanna Vargas, which Kyra Panchenko revealed was used on Cattrall before applying makeup — but after a "mini facial" — to ensure that her skin stayed hydrated, giving the glowy, refreshed look that we see in "And Just Like That..." And we see why Panchenko reached for the mask: It's amassed 4.2 stars on Amazon, with one reviewer noting that the mask acts like a "reset button" for their sun-damaged skin.
The ingredients that make this mask shine
According to Joanna Vargas' official website, "botanical intelligence meets innovative skincare science for this deep-conditioning mask." This facial treatment harnesses the power of the epidermal growth factor polypeptide, enhancing the skin's "vibrancy" and "volume." The mask's key ingredients include niacinamide, which can "help restore cellular energy of the skin's cells and repair damaged DNA" and has "anti-inflammatory properties" that even out skin complexion, so you can safely use it in your skincare routine (via WebMD).
Additional components in the mask include witch hazel (hamamelis virginiana water) — "a natural antioxidant that fights inflammation," per the product's Dermstore listing. The mask's formula also utilizes arbutin, known for its natural skin-brightening properties, and allantoin, renowned for its calming effects on the skin.
Plus, the product's description claims that the mask — composed of biodegradable bamboo — reinforces "a compromised skin barrier" and adeptly calms visible "redness" and "irritation." At $75, a box of Twilight Face Masks contains five sheet masks for multiple applications, making it an affordable option for fans looking to emulate Cattrall's stunningly glowy skin. Or, you can find it on Amazon for $17 for a single sheet.