Take one look at Sophia Brown's incredible complexion and you'll understand why we're *adding to basket* every single skincare product she even vaguely mentions using. We're joined by The Witcher: Blood Origin actor at the end of an intense press run for the upcoming Netflix series and prequel to the internet's favourite fantasy series The Witcher, and somehow her skin looks fresher and glowier than we could hope to achieve ourselves (even after applying a full face of Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter).
Luckily for us we're on set to shoot the latest episode of ELLE UK's '5 In 5' series and Brown is bringing us her skincare hacks. 'I find the hyaluronic acid a little thick so I dilute it a little bit with the PIXI Glow Tonic. I add a few drops and then mix it in,' says Brown referring to her genius hydration-meets-exfoliation product combo.
'I don't know why I ended up mixing these two, I think it was kind of out wanting to do my skincare routine quicker. If I get up in the morning and have to go to set I have to do the steps quicker, so I just started mixing them.' It's not just time Brown likes saving, her secret to really great skin also happens to be extremely affordable. 'It's super cheap as well; you can get both of them from a high street store.'
Relatable product choices aside, the British actor is vigilant when it comes to the damaging effects of city smog. 'I was filming at the height of summer in London and the pollution is off the scale really - you don't know what's clogging your skin and what you're taking home. So it's just about getting an oil-based cleanser and really getting out whatever dirt that's trapped in my skin.'
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'I love it so much I've used all of it, and it's a really big tub. It's so perfect for really getting rid of your make-up.'
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydration Support Formula
'I've used so much of it I now have to pour the pot into my hand but usually it comes with a little pipette.'
'I usually find the hyaluronic acid a bit too thick so I mix it with the PIXI Glow Tonic - I add a few drop and mix it together.'
'I love this product so much. I just throw it on all over my face and particularly my neck.'
'I mostly put this under my eyes and over my eyes because my friend told me that's the thinnest skin that you have on your face.'
Watch Sophia's full 5 In 5 in the video at the top of this article and catch The Witcher: Blood Origin on Netflix from Christmas Day
