Come spring, summer, fall, and even winter, there are two things you can count on from Pamela Anderson: she will be spending time in her garden, and her skin will be glowing. Both of those facts sit at the heart of her skincare brand, Sonsie — and they are more connected than you might think at first. This is the latest in Byrdie’s “What I Put on My Face” series, in which celebrities, founders, and influencers share the rituals, recommendations, and failed experiments that actually made a difference to their skin.
Anderson’s brand is vegan and cruelty-free, and it takes its cues from her garden when new products are being formulated. It also protects her skin while she is out digging up cold-weather roots. The range is built around five core products, and one of them — the Multi Moisture Cream — is made for the chilly season. It has just made its grand return to the brand’s site after selling out three times. Made with 12% glycerin and 0.5% hyaluronic acid, it is a genuine do-it-all product: Anderson uses it as an overnight mask, as a quick daytime burst of intense moisture, or simply as her regular daily or nightly moisturizer. Ahead, she explains how she uses it — and a lot more about her skin in general.
Her Main Skincare Focus
When the colder months arrive, hydration comes first for Anderson. She is delighted that the Multi Moisture Cream is back in stock, she says, because it is the perfect product for cold weather — and for vacations and traveling too.
Her Favorite Skincare Routine, Morning or Night
Her morning and nighttime routines are exactly the same, Anderson says. She does the full Sonsie routine, keeps it simple on purpose, and does it morning and night. The one difference is that she adds a thicker layer of the Multi Moisture Cream at night, wearing it like an overnight mask.
How She Switches Things Up for Fall and Winter
The program itself does not really change with the seasons, but in fall and winter she leans on it more heavily. She relies more on the Sonsie Super Serum, the Multi Moisture Cream, and the Basic Balm. The Basic Balm, she says, is a savior in the colder months — no more chapped lips.
All The Ways She Uses Her Favorite Cream
The best thing about the Multi Moisture Cream, Anderson says, is how versatile it is. It works as a daily moisturizer and as a nighttime mask for extra hydration, but she also uses it as a hand and foot cream — under her gardening gloves and boots, especially now that she is maintaining a small winter garden.
The Best Skincare Advice She’s Ever Received
Anderson keeps it short: “Less is more.”
Her Holiday Beauty Advice
For the holidays, Anderson recommends going after a glow. Try the new shimmery Wild Ground Cherry Balm for some sparkle, she says — and keep it magical.
What She’s Learned About Her Skin Since Going Makeup-Free
Since going makeup-free, Anderson says she has learned that there is no better starting point than healthy bare skin. The rest is up to you. Paring back, she says, is a thoughtful journey — a chance to begin again, and again.
Three Words That Describe Her Skincare Philosophy
Asked to sum up her skincare philosophy in three words, Anderson answers: “Simple, thoughtful, empowering.”
The Skincare Product That’s Always In Her Bag
The Basic Balm — always. Anderson calls it her secret weapon in beauty, and says she genuinely believes it is the most unknown, undiscovered lip product on the market. It is the best she has ever used, she says, and she has tried them all. It sits between a balm and a gloss without ever feeling sticky, gives a healthy, beautiful sheen, and is skincare for the lips. She says she cannot live without it.
