Who uses beauty products that can cost more than a month’s rent? Celebrities, of course! From age-defying serums to masks infused with real gold any beyond, the 1% is willing to pay just about any price for youthful skin—or just to smell really good. Here, five products that are sure to give you sticker shock (and the celebrities who use them).
RéVive Youth Recruit Renewal Serum ($1,500)
With this skin-renewal system, you’re 28 days away from smoother, firmer, younger-looking skin. Developed by plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Brown to strengthen the skin and stimulate its natural repair process without any harsh or aggressive ingredients, this potent serum is formulated with a high concentration of peptides, hyaluronic acid, nourishing oils and botanical extracts. RéVive recommends using the regimen twice a year to keep your skin’s renewal cycle going strong—and to maintain your skin’s restored glow!
Celebrities who love the brand: Reese Witherspoon, Mila Kunis, Amy Adams, Kate Beckingsale, Rihanna
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Intensive Cream ($1,000)
When money is no object but an eternally youthful complexion is in order those with deep enough pockets turn to this extravagant anti-aging cream. Part of Clé de Peau’s ultra-premium Synactif skincare range, this intensely hydrating cream features retinol, green tea extract, vitamin C and a proprietary ingredient that helps stimulate lymphatic drainage, give skin a visible lift and enhance the contours of the eyes, mouth and jawline. And if the $1,000 price tag doesn’t make you blink, why not get the entire collection Which also includes a soap, lotion, daytime moisturizer, nighttime moisturizer, eye cream and eye masks for $2,225?
Celebrities who love the brand: January Jones, Kate Hudson, Lily Collins
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Cream ($1,165)
La Prairie is synonymous with swank, so it’s no wonder that their Platinum Rare Cellular Cream is a mainstay in many celebrities’ skincare routines. Designed to maintain already-youthful skin and improve fine lines, wrinkles, texture and tone, this ultra-rich moisturizer for the ultra-rich comes complete with a Swarovski crystal-adorned applicator. Formulated with precious platinum, it adjusts to temperature and humidity to deliver the ideal amount of moisture while boosting the skin’s defenses against environmental damage.
Celebrities who love the brand: Zoey Deutch, Holly Hunter, Judith Light
Adore Cosmetics Golden Touch 24K Techno-Dermis Facial Mask ($3,300)
Packed with anti-aging apple stem cells, lavender to stimulate skin renewal and 24-karat gold, these monthly masks may be worth more than their weight in, well, you know. But the gold isn’t just there for glitz and glamour, this precious metal has been found to have good-for-your-skin benefits such as delivering oxygen to the cells, protecting collagen and elastin, minimizing pigment production and boosting the effects of other ingredients in addition to calming and soothing properties.
Celebrities who love the brand: Olivia Culpo, Maria Menounos, Melissa Joan Hart, Chelsea Handler
Clive Christian No. 1 For Women Absolute ($5,500)
If your net worth is in the eight-digit range or more, you should smell like (at least) a million bucks, right? Other than commissioning a top parfumeur to create a bespoke signature scent, this Clive Christian offering is among the priciest “off-the-rack” options. Featuring notes of plum Mirabelle, white peach, bergamot, rose, jasmine, cardamom and more, there's also a version for him if you're looking to splurge on coordinating scents.
Celebrities who love the brand: Carrie Underwood, Katie Holmes