There’s a je ne sais quoi about Lisa Haydon

There’s this je ne sais quoi about Lisa Haydon; an understated charm, if you will. It came to the surface when she made “vatavaran” from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil happen without even trying to set a trend. As the new Nykaa Luxe brand ambassador, that effortlessly cool Haydon flair now extends itself to her beauty and self-care choices, too. In a candid conversation with HELLO!, Lisa Haydon shares what her notion of quiet beauty is and how her beauty evolution truly came into its own.

“Luxury isn’t necessarily about being expensive”

Luxury has numerous connotations in the modern world. For some, it’s a designer handbag; for others, it’s an open schedule. For Lisa, it translates to efficient, thoughtful beauty. On her new role at Nykaa Luxe and it being the right fit for her, she says, “Becoming the Nykaa Luxe ambassador felt like the perfect fit for me. I’ve always enjoyed luxury; I can’t lie about that. For me, luxury isn’t necessarily about being expensive; it’s about effectiveness, efficiency, and a certain je ne sais quoi.”

Beauty is said to be skin deep but its intangible luxuries are valued much deeper. Lisa says; on the intangible beauty luxuries that people don’t often talk about, “It’s texture, touch, feel, breathability, long-lasting wear while still being comfortable. There’s something special about a product that doesn’t dry out your lips, a skincare item that doesn’t break you out, or a foundation that looks invisible on the skin. That’s true luxury.”

“After seeing my body evolve, I’m more relaxed about beauty standards”

Haydon’s beauty evolution through the years has been transformative, in every sense of the word. She takes us right to the beginning, saying, "When I was a teenager, my idea of beauty was shaped by people like Kathy Smith and Jane Fonda through workout videos my mom used to do with her friends. They’d gather in the living room during monsoon season, dressed in stockings and arm weights. So, beauty for me was tied closely to exercise and health. Then came the supermodel era—Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer—big hair, strong bodies. That also deeply influenced my idea of what a beautiful woman looked like.”

“Even today, my idea of beauty hasn’t changed all that much. No one was ever super thin; it was always about a healthy, radiant look. Now, after seeing my body evolve through pregnancy, hormonal changes, nursing, aging; I'm far more relaxed about beauty standards,” she adds.

“There are two ways to age; healthfully or not”

“My relationship with beauty has evolved over the years. In my twenties, I don’t think I had a great relationship with skincare, sunscreen, or even the idea of taking care of my skin. I sort of had this live-and-let-live, innocent, naïve arrogance that I would always have amazing skin for the rest of my life. But as I entered my thirties, I began noticing natural signs of aging and felt the need to take action to prevent unnecessary skin damage. That’s when I started using sunscreen and slowly introduced products into my skincare routine. As I’ve gotten older, while I still care about my skin, I feel less conscious about my exterior. I feel I have more to offer when I walk into a room than just how I look. I always say there are two ways to age; healthfully or not. Looking after all aspects of your well-being is important. That’s how my relationship with beauty has progressed—by taking a more holistic approach,” she candidly shares.

 

 

 

 

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“I like to enjoy beautiful things”

To Lisa, beauty starts from within. She says, “To me, beauty is an inside job and that’s timeless. It’s about living in a way that brings out your most natural, radiant self, without looking like you’ve put in too much effort. When you take care of your skin consistently over time, you don’t need to overdo things later.”

“I like to enjoy beautiful things; whether simple or special. A good meal, a beautiful sunset, an amazing walk, time with my children… these moments bring an innate sense of beauty and add to the quality of life. That’s what I consider luxurious and beautiful”, she concludes.