Kate Walsh’s favorite beauty products

Kate Walsh’s interpretation of beauty

Derek Kettela

Kate Walsh has seen her fair share of lotions and potions while working with beauty professionals during her nearly 30-year career. At 54, the actress and spokesperson for Systane Complete preservative-free lubricating eye drops has compiled a short list of essentials to help her look and feel her best. “I love anything that has to do with wellness and aging, not just gracefully, but in a healthy way.”

Walsh spoke to PEOPLE for Dry Eye Awareness Month in July to raise awareness of the issue (30 million Americans suffer from dry eye-related symptoms) and share a personal story of his own eye health. Now she keeps a bottle with the drops in each bag. What else does she always have on hand? Her list ranges from serums to essences.

As the Emily in Paris star looks forward to her 55th birthday in October, she says she feels better than ever. “I exercise to keep my bones strong, hydrate my skin all over, and eat the right amount of healthy fats.” But, while filming in the City of Light, Walsh says that she has a soft spot for bread and butter. “I don’t believe in deprivation.” For her, it’s about “living with joy.”

Hydrating Eye Drops

“In 2015 I had blurred vision, which was a symptom of dry eyes. This little angel works for me”, says the star, who is a spokesperson for this product.

But! Systane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops, $12.75; amazon.com

Leave-in conditioner

“When I’m on the beach in Perth, I never go to the sea without wearing this to protect my hair.”

Buy it! Sun Bum 3-in-1 Leave-in, $15; sunbum.com

face and body oil

“I discovered this a couple of years ago and I really love it. I put it in the bathroom. I keep it in the shower. It’s everywhere.”

Buy it! Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil, $29; elizabetharden.com

Characteristic scent

“I love the juicy plum top note, but when it dries down, it’s like snuggling up with your favorite blanket,” Walsh says of the popular scent she launched in 2010.

Buy it! Boyfriend EdP, $65 for 50 ml; boyfriendperfume.com

eyelash enhancing serum

“I’ve been wearing this every day for the last five years. People think I’m wearing mascara even when I’m not.”

But! Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-Md, $68; sephora.com

effective exfoliant

“It’s a cult classic for a reason,” Walsh says of this illuminating product, which is loved by beauty professionals. “It’s amazing. I use it every day.”

Buy it! Biologique Recherche lotion p50 1970, $72; mybr.com

face serum

“My long-time dermatologist in New York said this has magical powers, and it’s true, it’s the real deal. I apply it when I’m on a plane. It’s really powerful.”

Buy it! BioEffect EGF Serum, $169; bioefecto.com

Source: people.com