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Pamela Anderson goes makeup free on the red carpet. Is her Sonsie Skincare worth the hype? I tested the 'holy trinity' for 3 months

The Canadian actress looked gorgeous at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, but is the "holy trinity" of skincare worth $179?

Pamela Anderson went for a make-up free look for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at The Times Square Edition on Oct. 8 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Pamela Anderson went for a make-up free look for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at The Times Square Edition on Oct. 8 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Pamela Anderson looked divine at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards — all while going makeup free. The 57-year-old actress embraced a natural look for the red carpet on Tuesday, pushing her hair back and letting her ageless beauty do all the talking.

While the Baywatch star wore a light green Oscar de la Renta gown for the event that looked stunning, it was the fact that she only wore her vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand, Sonsie, for the event. An Instagram Reel posted on Wednesday from the brand showed off her confidence on the red carpet, and noted how she was "glowing inside and out."

"P.S., she's only wearing her Sonsie Skin," the post's caption read. In response, fans left supportive comments with many expressing their fascination over Anderson's beauty.

"Giving us all permission to be ourselves, to embrace our natural beauty. Thank you," one person wrote.

"Love the gown! And Pamela is just wow, a testament to the natural glow," another chimed in.

"Flying the flag for women living their own skin!" someone raved.

"I want to print this and put it in my wall to remind me to just be me. She looks absolutely incredible," someone else added.

During last year's Paris Fashion Week, the biggest buzz wasn't surrounding the made-up starlets but a fresh-faced Pamela Anderson, who, while impeccably styled, didn’t don a stitch of makeup. Her bare look was about being authentic and trying to “get in touch again with the person I was before I left for California [in 1990],” she told Vogue.

Next, she acquired Sonsie, a line of products she herself had been using for some time. Does Sonsie turn back the hands of time? Promise to erase wrinkles? Is it an anti-aging superstar? Not really. But according to The Last Showgirl star, the brand is “not [about] false promises, it’s self-acceptance of yourself and where you are in this moment.”

I have been using the trio of Sonsie products for the past few months and couldn’t agree with her more. Breast cancer treatments and early menopause have taken such a toll on my skin that when I find something that keeps my skin hydrated all day long, I jump on it.

In fact, the more I use Sonsie, the better I feel about myself and the skin I am currently in. To a middle-aged mom like me, that’s pretty exciting. Read my full review of Sonsie Skincare below and find out if this bundle of products really is the "holy trinity" of skincare.

The Sonsie line of products has been called the "holy trinity" of skincare by reviewers

Pros
  • Super hydrating
  • Vegan
  • The Multi Moisture Mask can be used all over the body
Cons
  • It's a bit expensive
$179 at Sonsie

At its core, Sonsie is about simplicity and clean ingredients. Currently, the brand only has three products and they can be purchased individually or as a bundle.

First is the Sonsie Super Serum, a lightweight formula and ideal base layer clinically shown to reduce redness in as little as 30 minutes. The powerhouse serum is packed with 4 per cent niacinamide, which helps support the skin barrier, 2 per cent mountain pepper extract, which is key in reducing redness on sensitive skin, and a plant oil complex that gives your skin a glowing radiance.

After cleansing your face, apply one pipette of the serum morning and night, patting gently onto the skin. Follow the serum with a thin layer of the invisible Multi Moisture Mask to lock in hydration.

Looking for lusher lips? The Basic Balm is the perfect blend for a smoother and more nourished pout. The balm's 34 per cent biosqualane is key for long-lasting moisture, while the sunflower seed wax seals in hydration and offers a glossy finish. Users will also enjoy the lip salve's subtle and skin-safe Yuzu citrus scent. Apply the balm liberally throughout the day and before bed.

The final product in the trifecta is the invisible Multi Moisture Mask, which delivers high-powered hydration to multiple areas of your body. It's even been proven to improve hydration levels for up to 24 hours.

This multipurpose mask has hyaluronic acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and prickly pear extract great for soothing sensitive skin. The 12 per cent glycerin formula locks the moisture in while supporting the skin barrier. Use the mask as a daytime or overnight mask and as a daily moisturizer under sunscreen or makeup. Rough feet and hands? You're in luck as this lotion also works great as an all over body moisturizer.

Sonsie skincare products are vegan and created without sulfates, phthalates, parabens and silicone.


Holy hydration!: The Sonsie Super Serum delivers next-level hydration and I couldn't believe how dewy and soft my skin felt and looked after applying it. It absorbs quickly and your skin gets such a nice boost after every application. I also couldn't believe how smooth the heels of my feet were after applying a little of the Multi Moisture Mask. I have never owned a product that safely and effectively hydrates both my face and feet!

split screen of sonsie skincare bundle and blonde woman with glasses holding sonsie skincare
Is Sonsie Skincare worth $179? Yes and no (Photos via Sarah DiMuro).

The best lip balm I have ever used: The Basic Balm is quite possibly one of the best lip balms I have ever used. Since menopause, I have noticed my lips getting thinner and dryer. I put on this balm in the morning, and I don't need to reapply until late afternoon. I also really like its glossy look and the fresh citrus scent.

It has a nice scent: The Super Serum and the Multi Moisture Mask have a pleasant, earthy scent, which I really like.

Primo packaging: I love that Sonsie Skin is all about sustainability, right down to the recycled glass they use in their bottles and recyclable product packaging. They even use post-consumer resin (PCR) plastic when plastic is used.


It's pricey: The bundle costs $179, which is not cheap. If you purchase the products separately, they're even more expensive, with the Super Serum alone costing $96. These are great products, but spending that much regularly on skincare can be hard to justify.

You will run out of the Super Serum quickly: I loved the products so much I wanted to use them every day, but I had to pace myself a bit. The suggested amount for the Super Serum is one pipette, which is a lot when it costs so much, and you're applying it twice daily. I went through my 50 mL bottle quicker than I would have liked. Moving forward, I would only use half a pipette per application to make it last longer.


The Sonsie Bundle has collected hundreds of rave reviews online, with one user dubbing it the "holy trinity" of skincare. They note it has greatly reduced their skin's redness after just two weeks, and they can't over how "amazing" it is. It has made their skin "so smooth."

Another reviewer writes they are "in love" with the products, stating that their skin has "never looked better." The moisture mask feels like you're giving your face "the biggest hug."

pamela anderson without makeup wearing black suit and white button-down shirt at paris fashion week
According to Pamela Anderson, Sonsie Skin is “...not [about] false promises, it’s self-acceptance of yourself and where you are in this moment.” (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)

The Sonsie products were incredibly effective for one user with hormonal acne. After two weeks of using the serum and mask, they noticed a "big difference." Now, their skin is "glowing," and the acne is "gone."

The Basic Balm is "not basic at all," writes one shopper who loves how it left their lips "hydrated for hours." It's their "top choice" for lip balms.

While the majority of reviews on the site are complimentary, one person who has been using the serum and moisturizer for over six months calls them "overpriced" and "just okay."


There are skincare products that you use to fix your skin and then there are ones that you use to feed your skin. Sonsie Skin falls into that second category. I took the bundle (and some SPF) with me camping a few weeks ago and it was all my skin needed as we tented underneath the stars. Does that mean I'm only using Sonsie from here on out? Not exactly. I love the products and how healthy they make my skin feel, however, for $179, they may be more of a once-in-a-while gift to myself rather than my everyday skincare.

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