Bridgerton Star Nicola Coughlan Reveals $9.90 Anti-Aging Serum That Helped Her Play a 19-Year-Old at 37

BRIDGERTON star Nicola Coughlan may be 37, but she’s young enough to pass as a 19-year-old on her hit show.

Fans were surprised by the actress, who plays Penelope in the third season of the Netflix series.

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They talked about her youthful appearance on X, formerly Twitter, after the season’s first four episodes premiered on May 16.

“There’s no way Nicola Coughlan is 37…she looks 20,” one viewer wrote.

“Nicola Coughlan is 37 years old and looks like she is in her 20s, she could also be mistaken for [a] teenager”, supported another.

But the secret to your eternal skin is no longer a secret.

On a fashion videoCoughlan broke down the steps of her skincare and makeup routine.

The actress revealed that a $9.90 drugstore anti-aging serum is a crucial part of her regimen.

“I have really thirsty skin,” she said as she applied the budget-friendly product.

The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum It is offered in three different sizes.

A 30-milliliter bottle of the serum costs $9.90, while the 60- and 120-milliliter versions cost $17.50 and $31.50, respectively.

Coughlan explained that one step she never skips is moisturizing her neck.

Her boss advised her to incorporate the skin care technique into her beauty regimen.

“My boss said, ‘You need to start using eye cream and moisturizing your neck,’” she said.

“And I was like, ‘Okay, girl,’ and I started then, but I was an anomaly among my friends for doing it.”

One trick she’s learned is to apply the cream gently under her eyes with a specific finger, without using too much pressure.

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“They also told me you should only put it on with your ring finger,” she explained.

Another critical must-do step, she added, is sunscreen.

Coughlan explained that avoiding the sun for much of his life was key to his youth.

“I think sometimes people are surprised that I look like an old woman,” she joked.

“It is very good.

“Being broke in my early twenties was one of the best things for my skin.

“My friends were going on vacation in the sun and I thought, ‘I’m not going on vacation because I don’t have any money,’” she said with a laugh.

“It’s not worth getting a tan, it’s not worth it.”

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