Amanda Seyfried Talks Hormonal Acne, Shoulder-Length Hair and Braces

Amanda Seyfried, our November 2016 cover star, lets Allure into her beauty corner. Check out what the Clé de Peau spokeswoman had to say about all things pretty—and not so pretty, too.

When did you cut your hair to its new shoulder length?

Last summer. Orlando Pita did it for a Clé de Peau campaign. What he did was magic. Since then, Garren has cut it, too.

Did you ever have skin problems?

Fuck yeah. Eczema on my face. It came back a few years ago. I think it was anxiety. My skin is amazing now.

What’s your food indulgence?

Cheese! I like it all. Havarti, cheddar...

Do you eat meat?

I don’t eat beef unless it’s the cows I know in the pastures here. They seem content.

How do you feel about your age?

I love being 30. I do. I mean, my pimples come hormonally every month and you don’t really see them.

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Do you have any perceived body flaws that you worry about?

I try to pose in a way where you don’t see my arm fat. I go to Pure Barre all the time. Not that it helps with my flabby arms.

Are there particular downsides to being a film and TV actress?

I don’t like to promote myself. It’s so tiring. I didn’t feel like waxing my legs today—I’m so sorry.

Any cosmetic procedures?

I had braces, oral surgery, veneers—the whole nine yards. Teeth are definitely a thing. And they’re expensive.

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