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Pamela Anderson’s 3-step routine for her makeup-free red carpet look
Pamela Anderson’s skincare secret to glowing skin without foundation
The actress shared the skincare products and simple rituals behind her Venice Film Festival glow
Published onSep. 11, 2026
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Pamela Anderson reveals her red carpet beauty essentials for the 2026 Venice Film Festival – Photo courtesy of Sonsie
Pamela Anderson doesn’t like to complicate her beauty routine; in fact, these days, the actress and Sonsie Skin founder admits that her everyday skincare regimen is just that: regimented
“I do the same rituals if [I’m] home or working,” Anderson tells 10BEST, noting that whether she’s in the “garden or on a red carpet,” she’s always reaching for the same staple products
Such was the case this week, as the star attended the 2026 Venice Film Festival for the premiere of her new film, “Place to Be,” directed by Kornél Mundruczó and featuring an ensemble cast that includes Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, and Lena Waithe
Anderson was a vision at the event, floating across the festival’s red carpet in a bright yellow Carolina Herrera gown, rivaled in shine only by her glowy, makeup-free look
“I wanted to feel cinematic,” says Anderson. But despite looking every bit the radiant movie star, Anderson revealed that her pre-red carpet glam was shockingly restrained — at least by Hollywood standards — and simple enough to replicate at home (which she does). Here’s how:
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Pamela Anderson’s red carpet prep looks a lot like her weekend routine
Shop Sonsie skincare products that Pamela Anderson swears by. – Photo courtesy of Sonsie
As someone with “sensitive skin,” Anderson sees the benefits of keeping a consistent skincare routine — especially with Sonsie products
“Using the full Sonsie line up is also great base for makeup too if I’m going to film or a play; it protects, soothes and nourishes,” she says
Pamela Anderson’s Venice Film Festival red carpet glam:
1. Wash with Sonsie Cleansing Mousse
This gentle, foam cleanser is infused with aloe vera juice, which helps to keep skin feeling soft, hydrated, and nourished
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2. Lather the base of skin with serums, creams
“I apply my favorite Sonsie Super Serum and the Multi Moisture Cream to complete the base of my skin,” says Anderson
These two products work in conjunction to calm sensitive skin and coat it in lasting hydration
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3. Top off the look with subtle color
“Sometimes I’ll use a cream blush or tinted lip balm. But I’ve found I don’t need foundation after years of Sonsie skincare,” explains Anderson, adding: “My skin glows.”
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It’s not tinted, but this peptide-rich lip formula is definitely soothing, with a balmy composition that goes on smooth and an ingredient base that helps increase hyaluronic acid and collagen
“Basic Balm is something I carry in my purse,” says Anderson
The beauty habit Pamela Anderson says no product can replace
How to recreate Pamela Anderson’s makeup-free red carpet glam from the 2026 Venice Film Festival. – Photo courtesy of Sonsie
Sonsie skincare is at the epicenter of Anderson’s everyday beauty routine. And while she backs the effectiveness of the formulas, the star also admits that no amount of skincare or makeup can conceal a lack of one key habit: beauty sleep
“You can tell and nothing can hide tired,” explains Anderson
Other beauty rituals she swears by
The skincare products aren’t the only thing Anderson likes to keep minimal; her pre-glam routine is also refreshingly simple
“I prefer quiet. I don’t play music in the car or while getting ready; it’s my meditation,” says Anderson
Though if there’s one luxury she doesn’t mind indulging in, it’s a quickie cup of coffee: “I’ll have an espresso on my way out the door.”
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