Michelle Monaghan on Her ‘Emmy Frock’ and the Serum She Loves

Actress and The White Lotus favorite Michelle Monaghan is once again lending her star power to U Beauty as the brand’s global ambassador, helping to roll out its latest innovation: The Smooth Dynamic Wrinkle Defense Serum. Described by Monaghan as the brand’s “most advanced wrinkle formula yet,” the new serum is engineered to respond to skin’s changing needs in real time—working to prevent, minimize and treat fine lines and wrinkles at every stage. Backed by U Beauty’s science-first approach, the formula also promises to hydrate, firm and strengthen the skin with continued use. While the list of why Monaghan backs the brand is long, she recently shared with us that this is truly a line that “works,” as she gave us a glimpse into her upcoming week, which includes the Emmys.

What do you most like about this new U Beauty release?

“I love that The Smooth Serum specifically targets wrinkles before, during and after they form. Like all other U Beauty products, this product contains their Siren Capsule technology—as a result, I know that the formula will adapt with my skin in real time and treats my fine lines and wrinkles throughout their lifecycle. It also delivers immediate results for me and frankly, long-term results, as it boosts my skin’s longevity.”

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Knowing you are a big fan of the U Beauty brand, what else have you found out about them that you like since you started working with them?

“U Beauty products work and I love singing their praises, but what I’ve gotten to be more privy of, is how innovative and science-backed all of their products are. They’ve conducted over 120 clinical trials validating their high-performance formulas. U Beauty is safe, efficacious and results-driven. As someone who takes my health and skin care seriously, I take great comfort in how dedicated and conscious they are in their product development.”

You are also the queen of sunscreen. How do you wear this new serum and how does it work with makeup and your SPF?

“The texture of the formula is so amazing, and it works so well with other products and makeup. I cleanse, use my little hero— the U Beauty Resurfacing Compound and then add this new Smooth Serum. It glides on beautifully. I let it sit for a minute, add my U Beauty Super Hydrator or skip straight to the U Beauty Multimodal Sheer SPF, then add makeup.”

What are you looking forward to this fall?

“I’m really looking forward to this season. I’m headed to the Emmys this weekend which I’m so excited for! And personally, my husband and kiddos have birthdays in the fall, so we’ll be celebrating lots of things. And I cannot wait to binge Season 3 of The Diplomat.”

Where is your head at as you and your ‘White Lotus’ friends gear up for the Emmys this weekend? 

“The journey continues! We’ve had such an amazing, fun-filled run with this show. I’m so proud to be a part of it. I adore Mike and this cast and thrilled we’ll get to hang once again. And I’d be lying if I didn’t say how thrilled I am to be getting to wear a pretty frock!”