Nobody does effortless California cool quite like Jennifer Aniston, but according to the actress, her iconic glow is anything but accidental.

While celebrating the launch of LolaVie’s Speed Dry Heat Protectant Spray at Nova Studios in Los Angeles, California on May 7, Aniston opened up about the surprisingly intentional routine behind her laidback aesthetic.

“It’s funny considering I’m born in California, but grew up in New York City, so really, that California look didn’t just fall off a truck,” she joked during a fireside chat with makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury.

Still, the Friends star has perfected the formula for that naturally sun-kissed vibe, and it’s rooted in a wellness first philosophy.

“It starts from the inside,” Aniston explained. “How we take care of ourselves affects our skin directly and our hair obviously, so it’s a holistic approach.”

Rather than relying on quick fixes, The Morning Show star believes real radiance comes from more than just great glam.

“Let’s actually be healthy from the inside. It’s an inside job. … It’s not just like, ‘Let’s just put band aids on everything and make it look and present as beautiful and healthy,'” she shared.

That same thinking extends to the products she uses, too. Aniston gravitates toward formulas that nourish her complexion and mane long-term, instead of creating temporary results.

“With a lot of hair care and makeup, there’s sort of this momentary love fest where it all looks gorgeous and your skin is glowing or your hair is bouncing and shiny,” she said. 

“Then eventually, when the ingredients are not pure or organic, they start to backfire. … Your skin starts to breakout, there’s buildup, and it’s just not good.”

That’s why she sticks to trusted staples from Charlotte Tilbury alongside must-haves from her own haircare line.

“There’s healing properties in the makeup and in the hair product so that it will enhance our skin and hair, not destroy it.”

Among her current beauty favorites are the Wonderglow Face Primer, Airbrush Bronzer, and Glowing Jen Hot Lips 2, a beachy rose lipstick shade inspired by Aniston herself.

“It’s not too red and it’s not too pink and it’s not too brown,” she dished. “It’s sort of the perfect mix.”

She’s also loyal to the makeup brand’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray because, as Aniston put it, “You can swim in it!”

And for achieving those signature undone waves without a dip in the ocean? LolaVie’s newest offering has become her go-to.

“You spray it on while your hair is wet, before blow drying or natural air drying, and it cuts your blow dry down in half,’ she noted. “Plus, it adds shine and heat protection.”

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