Celebrities Looking Fab at 40

Photo by Andrea Raffin

The political landscape stole national headlines in 1972. Watergate rocked Washington, and Gov. George C. Wallace of Alabama--known for physically barring black students from entering the University of Alabama in 1963--was shot and permanently paralyzed during his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. The U.S. Supreme Court also ruled that the death penalty was unconstitutional.

Political scandals, issues and personalities have changed considerably in the last 40 years. Our views about growing older and skincare formulations have also come of age. Moisturizers, serums and exfoliating scrubs now utilize ingredients such as hyaluronic acid (the body's natural hydrator), peptides (natural skin plumping agents) and antioxidants (protective fruit extracts, vitamins and green tea extracts) to provide more smoothing and cell stimulating benefits.

In the spirit of spring renewal, we're taking a look at celebrities who turn 40 this year. Most maintain the youthful glow of women in their 20s. Although we don't know what types of treatments they use, we've compiled some of the best anti-aging products on the market for dehydrated, dull and maturing skin. They're guaranteed to renew, restructure and revitalize.

Leslie Mann: March 26

SHINE: VB Cosmetics Abrioné Face Lifting Serum. BEAUTY: Tibetan goji berry extracts, orange oil, palmitoyl-pentapeptide and vitamin E help firm skin, and reduce sagging and wrinkling. BEACON: No animal testing.

Jennie Garth: April 3

SHINE: Vitaphenol Oil-Free Anti-Aging Serum. BEAUTY: Pomegranate extract, green and white tea leaf extract, hyaluronic acid and cucumber extract combat loss of volume and elasticity. BEACON: Cruelty free and no animal testing.

Photo by Toby Forage

Carmen Electra: April 20

SHINE: Atzen Renew Glyco 5. BEAUTY: Glycolic acid, stem cells from grapes, green tea extracts, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E promote a smooth complexion and an even skin tone. BEACON: Contains no parabens.

Photo by Keith Hinkle

Sofia Vergara: July 10

SHINE: Doctor Babor Derma Cellular Hyaluronic Collagen Booster Fluid. BEAUTY: Hyaluronic acid and Collagen Booster Protein plump and restructure skin from the inside to improve skin density and firmness. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports Dolphin Aid.

Photo by Robert Sebree

Elizabeth Berkley: July 28

SHINE: Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant. BEAUTY: Apricot kernel oil, aloe vera leaf extract, bromelain, papain and lemon fruit extract help remove surface debris to stimulate cell renewal. BEACON: Contains no artificial fragrance or color. Supports joinFITE (Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship).

Photo by Caroline Bonarde Ucci

Cameron Diaz: August 30

SHINE: Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Resilient Stem Cell Regenerating Treatment. BEAUTY: Alp rose plant stem cell, aloe vera leaf juice and mushroom extract promote the skin's regeneration process. BEACON: No animal testing.

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Gwyneth Paltrow: September 27

SHINE: gloTherapeutics Pure Hydration. BEAUTY: Boosts suppleness for dehydrated and mature skin with pomegranate bark extract, hyaluronic acid, acai fruit extract. BEACON: Contains no parabens.

Photo by Manfred Werner

Dita von Teese: September 28

SHINE: Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment. BEAUTY: Fruit enzymes, such as pectin, papain and bromelain, polish and renew skin to provide a glowing complexion. BEACON: No animal testing.

Jenny McCarthy: November 1

SHINE: Lather Moisture Magnet. BEAUTY: Plumps and revitalizes dry, delicate and dull skin with provitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid. BEACON: Contains no sulfates or parabens.

Thandie Newton: November 6

SHINE: Nature Pure Labs Moisture-C Recovery Complex and Cell Revival Serum. BEAUTY: Hyaluronic acid, green tea leaf extract, vitamin C and pomegranate extract in the complex minimize the appearance of fine lines, while the serum also contains hyaluronic acid to help boost moisture. BEACON: No animal testing. Contains no petrolatum, mineral oil, parabens or propylene glycols. 

Photo by Manfred Werner 

Rebecca Romijn: November 6

SHINE: Naturopathica Plant Stem Cell Serum. BEAUTY: Sunflower seed oil, pomegranate seed extract and acai pulp oil help plump and firm the skin. BEACON: ECOCERT certified, and free of sulfate detergents, PEGs, DEA, TEA, parabens, glycols and urea. Supports The Nature Conservancy.

Photo by Porter Hovey

Gretchen Mol: November 8

SHINE: SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel. BEAUTY: Utilizes vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid to bind moisture to the skin. BEACON: No parabens.

Vanessa Paradis: December 22

SHINE: Sumbody Full Infusion Face Serum. BEAUTY: Goat milk, hyaluronic acid, and green tea and cucumber fruit extracts rehydrate dry skin and help fight free radicals that cause signs of aging. BEACON: Contains no parabens, animal oils, sodium laurel/laureth sulfates, artificial preservatives or synthetic chemicals. 

Red Carpet Lips & Nails

Charlize Theron

Red alert! Red carpet season officially arrived last Sunday at the Golden Globe Awards. Veteran performers such as Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams and Madonna emerged as the evening's big winners. They'll have even more opportunities to make acceptance speeches at the SAG Awards later this month, and the Grammys and Oscars in February.

Crimson couture also made a comeback on the red carpet. Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a white Atelier Versace gown with red folded neckline, and matching clutch and lipstick. Reese Witherspoon posed in ruby nails and a strapless Zac Posen dress. Dianna Agron glided by the paparazzi in bright red lips and a Giles Deacon gown with laser-cut swans. 

The redder the better when creating your own red carpet look. The color signifies star-studded style, sizzle and sass. Take a look-see at the latest bold and beautiful trends in red lips and nails.  

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Selena Gomez

SHINE: Essence Stay With Me Longlasting Lipgloss (Kiss Kiss Kiss). BEAUTY: Creamy texture with no sticky residue. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Carmen. BEAUTY: Classic red with a glossy cream finish. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.

Heidi Klum

SHINE: Milani Lip Flash Shimmer Gloss Pencil (Hot Flash 05). BEAUTY: Moisturizing formulation also provides anti-feathering and nontacky benefits. BEACON: Cruelty free.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Jade. BEAUTY: Bright red glitter metallic. BEACON: No animal testing. Also free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate.

Photo by Rachel Sklar

Kristen Wiig

SHINE: Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss (Siren). BEAUTY: Velour wand is designed to contour lips with pearlescent shine. BEACON: Cruelty free.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Kristi. BEAUTY: Medium red cream. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate. 

Amber Heard

SHINE: Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Lipstick (Glamour Red). BEAUTY: Contains vitamin E to help smooth, moisturize and minimize signs of aging. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports the Noreen Fraser Foundation.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Sooki. BEAUTY: Cherry red cream with a subtle jelly finish. BEACON: No animal testing. Also free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate.

Dita Von Teese

SHINE: Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick (Vixen). BEAUTY: A blend of natural oils, minerals and candelilla wax is formulated to moisturize lips and provide lasting wear. BEACON: No animal testing and cruelty free. Also contains no alcohol, artificial fragrances or dyes. 

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Dita. BEAUTY: Medium berry-red cream. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.