Pamela Anderson Told Us the Skincare Routine That Empowers Her to Go Makeup-Free (2025)

Seasons come and go. Trends do the same! Though the ocean's presence is consistent, it ebbs and flows—kind of like our relationship with our skin. Sometimes we're nicer to it than others, and sometimes it's nicer to us. But that same protective layer has been there for us through every stage of life and isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

This is important to note for a couple of reasons. For one, I was recently thinking about Pamela Anderson (as I often do) and how, even though she's getting so much credit at this stage in her career, she's always been the same person. Her journals were probably full long before she took to Substack, and her talent was present—alongside every other aspect of her warm, wonderful aura—long before the much-deserved acting nominations.

There's something to be said for visual learning, so maybe seeing her take to the red carpet sans makeup after so many years of major glam helped the general population grasp all her goodness on a more basic level. Her message was clear, and we were easily reinitiated into her world.

But she's always been herself! And that gorgeous skin? It's always been there, too.

This week, Anderson's skincare brand, Sonsie, has a reintroduction of its own to contend with. After months and months of sold-out drops, waitlisted shoppers will be able to shop all four of the brand's highly sought-after products at once.

The lineup includes a new formulation of its brilliant Basic Balm. The acts-like-a-balm-but-looks-like-a-gloss favorite—it's been sold out for six months—now features a one percent peptide complex for extra repair and a touch of volume. ("It's so lovely," the co-founder tells Byrdie.) Sonsie's multitasking moisturizer is also returning with a new name.

"We renamed the Multi Moisture Mask to Multi Moisture Cream based on our community’s feedback. They really showed us how multi-use it truly is, from face to feet," Anderson adds. "It’s more than a mask; it’s an all-over essential, really." Plus, the brand is introducing the Sonsie Bundle, which includes all four products for $148.

Ahead, the icon tells Byrdie all about her skin—the same skin skin she had in babyhood, childhood, on every Playboy shoot, cooking at home with her sons on weekend mornings, taking the stage on Broadway, and today—and the revamped Sonsie routine that nourishes it.

About Her Skin

"My skin’s always been sensitive. But over time, it’s become more reactive. I’ve found that simplicity is so important."

How Going Makeup-Free Has Changed Her Skincare Habits

"Without makeup, your skin tells the whole story. I’ve become more consistent, more intuitive. Less covering—more caring."

Her Morning Versus Night Routine

"In the morning [I use] Cleansing Mousse for a soft, simple start. Super Serum—a few drops for glow. Then, Multi Moisture Cream—a light layer to seal it in, and Basic Balm for a final touch.

"At night, I cleanse again. Then Super Serum and Multi Moisture Cream—[a thicker layer], like a mask, and on hands, elbows, and feet."

Her Favorite Skincare Tool

"Just a cold jade roller sometimes. But mostly, I use my hands—nothing better than touch."

The Skincare Step She Never, Ever Skips

"My Super Serum is with me at all times."

Her Pre-Event Skincare Routine

"Maybe a longer massage or mask the night before, but I keep things simple. Skin does best when it’s not overwhelmed."

The One Product That's Made the Biggest Difference

"Our Sonsie Super Serum—it balances and smooths in the most effortless and easy way."

The Best Skincare Advice She's Ever Gotten

"Less is more. Keep it simple."

The Advice She'd Give For Embracing Your Skin

"Be gentle. Embrace every part of the journey. Let go of the need to perfect. Love your skin as it is—it’s alive, changing, and beautiful because of it."