At 47, Kim Hee Ae’s complexion is one to envy – radiant, smooth, and firm; one you’ll notice even from a distance. As I did when the actress leaned to the side of her chair, giving me and two other reporters a smile as we entered a hotel suite in Mandarin Orchard. The actress was actually halfway through an interview with another group of journalists in the next room.
For celebrity interviews, reporters are normally ushered into a designated room, group after group. But 10 minutes later, the actress walked over to where we were seated and introduced herself, no airs whatsoever.
Up close, age lines are apparent, but she doesn’t try to cover them, wearing only a thin layer of CC Cream, with otherwise gorgeous skin peeking through.
Image: SK-II
Throughout our interview, it’s obvious that the SK-II ambassador is candid about ageing; she embraces the process, and even gave us tips on how to stay healthy, both inside and out.
Here’s what the actress shared with us:
Her beauty secret? Consistency. It’s not about what you use, or how much you use, says the actress. More importantly, it’s about sticking to the right set of skincare products. Kim doesn’t think that it’s that big of a secret, but beauty junkies, you know how difficult it is to stick to a single range with so many new product launches every month.
But, there’s still some hope for us product hoppers. Kim says it’s fine to switch products once in awhile, depending what your skin needs. For instance, if she’s been out under the sun for a long time, she opts for “richer” products to nourish her skin.
One thing’s for sure though, SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence has been a staple in her routine – as with all the brand’s ambassadors, of course – for the last 10 years.
Ageing well. Skincare aside, the actress says that failing eyesight is one of her biggest ageing concerns, no matter how inevitable.
Her solution to slowing down the entire process? A regular diet and workout regime. The bona fide beauty says it’s best to maintain a good balance between food, exercise and skincare. If you work out, remember to take care of your skin; if you have a strict diet plan, stay off the alcohol, and never stay up too late. From someone who looks this good at 47, that’s some pretty legit advice.
The actress also shared some surprising K-Style advice during our interview, stay tuned to find out what she had to say.