Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Go-To Olay Cream and Red Light Mask

Sarah Michelle Gellar “knows who she is and what works for her”—and she’s going to “stick with it.” The 48-year-old Buffy the Vampire Slayer star told me she “doesn’t need a million products in her life,” because her holy grail picks actually work.

This wasn’t always the case, though, Gellar shared: “In your young years, you try everything, right? You date everybody, you try a bunch of different jobs, skin care products, hair colors, all of those things.” After decades in the spotlight, the actress revealed the beauty lineup that makes her “feel more confident” sans “a big ol’ facelift.” (She’s been in the business since she was a kid, “everyone would know” if that were the case, she laughed.)

Below, browse through the top eight products with the SMG stamp of approval—starting at just $15 for a limited time.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Top Beauty Products

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

If Gellar could only use one product, it would easily be the newly reformulated Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, she said. The brand ambassador is “hard on her skin,” wearing makeup for “very long periods of time” and constantly traveling. In spite of her busy lifestyle, the moisturizer delivers “dramatic results without drastic measures” and leaves her with “tighter skin, a lifted face, and a glowy complexion.” The secret to looking great—even on high-definition TV screens—is “all about the skin care,” she said.

HigherDose Red Light Face Mask

Like most of the internet right now, Gellar is “very into red light therapy.” She swears by the editor-loved HigherDose Red Light Face Mask, which works at a cellular level to repair your complexion. The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results. Gellar’s red light obsession doesn’t stop at her face, though: “I will lay with a red light mat over me, with the red light mask on my face, and a red light hat on my head—it’s a visual,” she laughed.

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum

Beyond Olay’s Micro-Sculpting Cream, Gellar relies on the brand’s now-$15 Micro-Sculpting Serum—but not in the way that you think. “I like to use the face serum on my body,” the star confessed, adding that if it’s “good enough for her face,” she wants the same glow everywhere else. When her legs are “looking a little ashy”—especially in the winter—she applies a few drops to look like she got some “sun and sand,” she said.

RŌZ Foundation Shampoo

Since Gellar’s hair “tends to run dry,” she turns to her “favorite hair care” from RŌZ to repair and hydrate her strands. She “loves” the brand’s products because “they’re clean and come in sustainable packaging.” Snag the RŌZ Foundation Shampoo, and experience the in-shower magic for yourself.

Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif Eau de Parfum

When it comes to her “signature scent,” Gellar raved about Parfums de Marly, adding that it’s “all she wears.” The actress “gives props” to her 16-year-old daughter, Charlotte, for introducing her to the fragrance. Bonus: Beyond its intoxicating scent, the bottle will look gorgeous in your beauty cabinet.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Liquid Blush Highlighter Wand

As for makeup, Gellar is “a Charlotte Tilbury girl,” she said. She “loves the blush wands” since they’re “a two-for-one” and conveniently come with the product and the pillowy applicator in one place. As she mentioned, she likes to “streamline” and “pair down” her regimen wherever possible.

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen

Another beauty favorite: Gellar “just discovered Victoria Beckham Beauty,” and all she has to say is that the brand “does a beautiful, beautiful job.” Snag the splurge-worthy Concealer Pen that seamlessly melts into the star’s Olay skin care picks, above.

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint

“I know this isn’t new for everyone else,” Gellar said, “but I just discovered Summer Fridays.” The actress “really likes” the brand’s Sheer Skin Tint, which delivers a barely-there look and feel. “We’ve moved into a zone where we want to see real skin—nobody wants a full face of foundation anymore,” she said.

As she takes on exciting projects this year, Gellar is “ready for 2026 energy.” Above all, she “wants to constantly evolve and be a better version of herself”—with her arsenal of beauty products by her side, of course.

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