Jennifer Garner is "happiest" when she has a natural look.
Jennifer Garner
The '13 Going On 30' star has opened up about her favorite makeup looks, but insisted she prefers to appear au-naturel and just wear a small amount of mascara and blusher on a day-to-day basis because she likes to see her "own skin".
Speaking to PEOPLE, she said: "I'm the happiest and most comfortable when I just look like myself. I'll use something on my lids that's all I need. The less make-up I have to wear, and the more of my own skin that I can see, the happier I am."
The 46-year-old actress - who has daughters Violet, 12, and Seraphina, nine, and six-year-old Samuel with ex-husband Ben Affleck - also opened up on the skincare lessons she has learned throughout her life.
Jennifer spent a lot of time sailing as a kid and subsequently her fair skin would always burn, so the 'Wonder Park' star makes sure to instill the importance of UV protection into her young children.
She added: "My parents were sailors, so when I was a young girl, my sisters and I spent most of our time on a boat. We would just burn and then peel it off and then burn again and peel it off. I try everything I can to make sure anyone younger than me who knows: you're going to want to protect your skin."
And Jennifer - who is a Neutrogena brand ambassador - explained that she stashes sunscreen "everywhere" in her home because it is such a staple part of her beauty regime and keeps your skin safe from the sun.
She continued: "Keep sunscreen everywhere, and always apply more than you think you need. You just have to be a nerd about it, and get it done!"
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