Helen Mirren: Inside my beauty bag | Bazaar UK

There’s little that national treasure Helen Mirren can’t do.
The celebrated British actress is fearless on and off screen. She’s conquered Shakespeare on stage, appeared in a colourful variety of films - from The Queen and Trumbo to 2023's blockbuster Barbie - and even made a cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s Count Me Out music video. She’s no stranger to injecting a sense of exuberance and joy into her red-carpet style, whether it’s via a metallic Cadbury-purple trench coat in Cannes or a glittering mirrorball dress complete with hip-grazing platinum blonde locks.
Recently, Mirren sat down with Harper’s Bazaar UK to chat through her beauty bag (or “swagger bag”, as she calls it) and her mission to tackle ageism in partnership with L'Oréal Paris, with whom she’s worked with since 2014.
Helen Mirren is an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.
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At the links below, see Helen Mirren’s favourite products from this episode of 'Inside my beauty bag’. L'Oréal Paris Hairspray by Elnett fave.co/3v5sCQI Weleda Hand and Nail Cream fave.co/480mY0V L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age Rosy Oil Serum fave.co/3Ty7w7F L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age Day Cream fave.co/48hoOtQ essie Nail Polish fave.co/4an6qld Active Silver Colloidal Silver Magic Gel fave.co/3RKbEAe Centrum Women 50+ Multivitamins & Minerals fave.co/3NBAZtB MV Skin Therapy Rose Hydrating Mist fave.co/3GNCHUZ Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne fave.co/3TtZlco L'Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Gloss fave.co/3tm2wIz

[@JavenarchX]

Sponsored by L'Oreal

[@bossman5190]

*Tell us the link to the name brand and what kind of tea..*

[@BojanaJosipovic]

Please,do this with Penelope Cruz,Dakota Johnson and Kate Winslet.And also life lessons with them.

[@EMMYK1916]

Shes doing a great job as a L'Oreal ambassador! Companies need to realise we want all ages represented, all ages and people with disabilities.

[@janisnogle6985]

Helen Mirren ,,,,is such a real and beautiful lady !!! Just so true to herself. I want to be just like her . I'm the same age as she ,and try to stay fit and wholesome! Love her NATURAL BEAUTY!!!

[@jacobfield4848]

True.

[@patriciaherrera4952]

I enjoyed everything about this video but I take the first advice as gold! "Let go of the concept of beauty".... this is it. Beautiful, elegant and intelligent.

[@KelUK46]

Could not agree more, I'm nearing 50 and I just wish I had this freeing attitude which really came about during lockdown, much sooner in life. I feel my best self when it's just skincare and some bronzer.

[@lindasmith2345]

Such wise words!!!

[@fralencemelograno]

She’s such a beautiful creature both inside and outside 😊

[@patriciad.7309]

Absolutely!

[@annenglish2851]

👍👍

[@ashleymyers3100]

She is so classy! I love how she owns choosing not to have children & living her life on her terms. I love seeing the gowns she wears to award shows, everything she wears screams: glamor, sophistication. I love her style. That cosmetic bag is gorgeous 😍 Helen you are beautiful inside & out ❤

[@EMMYK1916]

Her gowns are sensational, I'm much younger, but her style is effervescent, fun, and playful.

[@buffalobeautyboy]

What an absolute delight. I adore Helen. Truly a beacon of beauty and grace!

[@atmakali9599]

🥱

[@user-dt5ry2wc9r]

Наша русская❤

[@jgriffin282]

I’m pretty sure she’s had some work done. Haven’t they all?

[@victoriamyst4742]

If only we had more women like her in positions of power …. the world would be SUCH a better place

[@XLeo1976]

Maybe. No empirical evidence. Women are corruptible too.

[@EMMYK1916]

I'm with you 100%. Unfortunately, the patriarchal society we live in is ensuring we stay in our lanes. I've always said if there were a great number of women heads of state, war would be no more.

[@tp3218]

She’s in the/her position of power. It’s always us and/or society that allows anyone to have power or influence over our lives.

[@suehughes-parry2795]

Suprise !

[@atmakali9599]

Are you serious? I think we have enough egotistical actors clambering for power as it is. She’s recommending products she’s paid to flog. Why would she make a good leader? Wake up dear.

[@kimrunyan5106]

Helen is beautiful...She isn't fake and injected with fillers. She is an example of aging gracefully we all should follow.

[@pegapage9603]

Can't you see how much she has had done? This is not her natural face at all.

[@haute03]

She's honestly one of the prime examples for me that beauty is not tied to youth. She's so lovely.

[@angelajohnson226]

Are you joking shes definitely had some fillers or something around her cheeks and mouth.

[@kiwiroxy]

She is stunning but you do realize that she had work done(lifting and filler), right? But she is what all should aspire to: refreshing the face without trying to erase all the signs of aging and keeping be a curious and interesting person. An inspiration!

[@asbisi]

She has had facelifts, that is clear and visible. I don´t know what else she has had done, but she is not all natural, which is ok.

[@leonaparic2089]

pink is her color, it gives her nice fresh look ...beautiful

[@anaboss23]

Thank you Helen for the emphasis on more professional women getting the spotlight. Incidentally, women in STEM are never featured as brand representatives / ambassadors, and therefore our platforms for outreach are significantly limited, especially considering that most young women aren't as exposed to 'traditional' media as much as they are to social media. Harpers - take note.

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

Loved when Helen opened the nail polish with her teeth! 😂

[@tonibaena7046]

Me too 😂

[@namaankhan8306]

That was too real of her. I do it myself. 🤣

[@TinaTr84]

I love Helen so much. She always comes across as classy, cool, and real.

[@atmakali9599]

She’s a grovelling shill

[@dezerismith7529]

I agree 💯, I just love her personality.

[@gisecarlin5823]

Loved from the moment she spoke 🩵 She exudes calmness, kind assertiveness, and warmth. Beautiful lady.

[@Ellsped10]

I love the way she rubbed the cream on her hands! My mom did it and naturally I do it too! Back to back makes sure your palms don’t get greasy! 😊❤

[@daniboyd7963]

Couldn’t love this woman any more! She is WONDERFUL, timeless and classic

[@beth3471]

Oh boy, I love her even more for opening the nail polish bottle with her teeth. My kinda gal. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🥰

[@melissacook1815]

How fantastic. And wonderful to see a mature woman featured!

[@jackietiffin1676]

Swagger bag -love it!!! She’s an icon 🙌🏻🫶🏻

[@gillmolony6781]

"You look good for your age"... such a backhanded compliment. A real put down. Great video, thank you.

[@kasondaleigh]

She is stunning and I love how basic her beauty products are. She doesn’t have 15 different expensive products just as a “base” with 20 more to follow. I appreciate the simplicity.

[@jgriffin282]

Umm, I think she uses more than that. She obviously has a lot of makeup on and it looks like she’s had a mini face lift as well.

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

​@@jgriffin282it's common knowledge that she had the Nefertiti lift.

[@courtneyrichardson42]

Love how she talks about makeup arrists and never telling them what to do. She admires and respects their talent. This was so real. Most of these are people flaunting ridiculously expensive products that the average person wouldn't have access to. Helen is the epitome of class and elegance ❤

[@brendawilkins9649]

She is so amazing and beautiful and wise!!! She’s one of my top two favorite actresses!! ❤

[@piarademacher4024]

Aw, exactly my thoughts. Wouldn't it be great, if we would also have the second favourite actress in common? 😉

[@baharam98]

As I said over and over again, Helen is such and elegant beautiful woman. Her beauty shines through at any age.

[@jojo72194]

How down to earth is Helen she's just so easy going and lovely

[@roxydiaz1]

She’s a great actress so honest to herself and her integrity Love her

[@teresahalliday3680]

SHE IS JUST THE BEST!!! She is my favorite actress...talented, gorgeous, and a fabulous woman!!!

[@Rosewood663]

Helen Mirren is so classy and classic and her portrayal of Jane Tennyson is my hero. Strong, feisty , Vulnerable, empathetic, intuitive, flawed and flawless. I try to emulate her character in my daily life. She played the role so perfectly. Her make up bag is as real as the woman herself. Things she likes not things she’s been told to like. Perfect. 🥰👌👌👌

[@salimad6501]

Helen Mirren has been an icon and an inspiration in terms of beauty and seeing her go through the beauty makes us rethink makeup and beauty. Thank you

[@simonenin71]

What a magnificent woman. I also hate when someone says “she looks good for her age”.

[@LuxLisbon32]

Yes. She looks good. Full stop.

[@angelabuckingham6244]

Enjoyed this video. I didn’t mind her showing some L’Oréal products as I use them and love them. Always liked Helen Mirren but even more so now!

[@janet7150]

Helen Mirren is an absolute delight. I agree with what she says about seeing women in real life, as engineers, teachers, marine biologists, lawyers, doctors and so on. This is very important for the current generations of young girls and women. Seeing women in positions of power enhances the future of all women. Thank you Helen.

[@jennifermccullough775]

Not everyone can achieve those professions

[@marie-helenelemonnier3365]

La paysanne aussi exerce un poste important ! ❤

[@kelco64]

She is magnificent! Elegant and classic, without trying, that is the trick. And she has it all! ❤

[@karenv525]

I love Helen, particularly how she's aging gracefully and not have all kinds of plastic surgery. She's always been attractive at every age of her life. She seems like a very real, intelligent, down to earth woman.

[@cjordan1161]

Oh , PLEASE . She has had plastic surgery . You like her , and it is OK . But lets be realistic .

[@courtney8049]

The ONLY ‘what’s in my bag’ I need ❤️

[@machwheels8642]

A class act Helen Mirren is absolutely the most wonderful soul

[@chid4610]

I am so glad how she is so natural about her beauty. Nature taking its own course.

[@l.moor9052]

Helen will always be amazing no matter what she does.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

I've always loved Helen, a great actress, a strong personal character, a woman to look up to.❤

[@AMY20011]

I love you, Helen Mirren! You are a true beauty, inside and out.

[@suzit5084]

I have adore Helen Mirren when she was a young actress until today. I grew up watching her, and I love how she has aged beautifully too. She has so much class and elegance.

[@lushhbomb]

Such a beautiful soul! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Classy, elegant and terrifically radiant .❤

[@laraffinee]

Wonderful! Helen Mirren is such a classy lady with a relatable core. We have all seen her undeniable talent in her professional work, and this is a delightful few minutes of a personal time with her. Love these videos, HB!

[@Justeet]

Love her and how she sees aging! ❤️ We need more women like her!

[@mizginavale22]

She is so comfortable in her own skin. And you can sense that this is due to her confidence and personal wisdom. It is wonderful to achieve that level of self awareness in your life and to exude that power so beautifully.

[@kingaindrzejczak6537]

She is the quintessence of elegance and beauty in and out ❤

[@JonaMontoya89]

I broke a plate while washing the dishes because I turned to watch when see mentioned Active Silver. Worth it!

[@louisar4227]

A timeless and elegant beauty. And I love her outfit in this video. 💕

[@AG-vh3lx]

Ohhhh !!!! Just Loved every bit of this Video !!!! I mean whats not to like in it !!! Such simple products 😎😎and yet so handy and practical at the Same time !!!! And just so much dept and character because you not only saw the beauty products Helen Mirren Uses but also the use, wisdom and knowledge in it ! This is what we neeed to see and want more of & I geniunely wish Hollywood allowed more of it!!!! Instead of making female actors so over scrutinized and pressurized for their Looks and Beauty !!!!!

[@cheshirecat7132]

Love you Helen Mirren! Tea bags are on the top of my bag too (all likewise packed in a ziplock). Cheers! ☕️

[@juicebox5883]

this is an absolutely gorgeous human being I could listen to her for hours

[@alina3254]

What a wonderful video. Respectful, kind , calm and educated. Older generation teaches us, the younger, how to behave and be respectful. I love her so much

[@MacJelina67]

I love how she keeps everything she own in her bag real. She could have the most expensive skin care and so forth. She's diffinately the real deal. Love Helen Mirren.

[@hollystiener16]

She is an ambassador for Loreal

[@dianegriffith3006]

I think you’re just stunning Helen. Blessings. 🙏

[@eballa9056]

Helen Mirren is amazing. So cool. Intelligent. Beautiful inside and out. So confident. I wish I had that. I think that come with age and experience. She exude so much wisdom...

[@MG-kt7oy]

Helen is simply the best. ❤

[@dianenoonan2068]

I have waited for this whats in my bag. A true beauty who oozes confidence. My hero.

[@lachowna2912]

she's a legend, she's an icon and she is the moment! what a gem of a lady, thx Dame Helen, keep up the good work

[@iahorvath]

What a beautiful and beautifully grounded person. I just love her❤

[@sandradonovan5991]

Anyone else in love with this glorious woman???

[@hanj5049]

I really enjoy Helen's recommendation, they are actually affordable.

[@user-rw5zk2jg3s]

Gosh she's so lovely & down to earth

[@Sibealove]

She's just so naturally cool and classy. In love with her swagger bag! I will try my best to let go of the concept of beauty

[@vanessaeden8174]

Very enjoyable video and at last someone in acting profession and well respected not afraid to refer to herself as an Actress and not a bloody Actor. Well done Helen ❤

[@rl3293]

She's an open, polished and kind lady. Adore her!

[@lydiamills2045]

Have always loved and will always love dame Helen mirren ❤🎉

[@deborahgodley6980]

Always beautiful! Here's to one of the most fantastic actors ANYWHERE!!!!!❤

[@bikinnut]

Thank you Helen Mirren! You made my day! Keep on rocking it ❤

[@aliharriman]

I love how so much of what she carries is good old drugstore brands when she could easily have premium stuff.

[@samantarizzi248]

She’s an ambassador for the brand so she’s promoting their products. I like her a lot but that’s just the truth. But she’s a beautiful lady, quite a character.

[@redribbonshoe]

Such an enjoyable video, Helen is so intelligent and classy❤

[@m14fiore]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Great video! Thank you Dame Mirren & Bazaar UK....!

[@Tosca767]

I’ve used L’Oréal elnett for Many years…I find it’s the only hairspray that doesn’t gum my hair up

[@jillclarke7264]

Helen Mirren is delightful and wise. Great advice.

[@rhiannondavies468]

enjoyed this very much, Helen is SO glamerous & beautifull in every way ❤

[@Natashaz48]

Touché! I'm 64 and getting better every year.

[@Coffeenow111]

I have no idea if you’ll see this comment, in any case, I just love when I run into another one of your movies. You are fabulous and show that you can be a true beauty at any age. Thank you for bringing us all along for the ride. ❤️

[@zabindhanji]

Helen MIrren, a class act and a beautiful woman.

[@Mitschi.S]

I love this woman, beautiful and so kind.

[@akadia71]

She is a world treasure. ❤

[@user-dt5ry2wc9r]

Елена Миронова❤

[@AmandaCrozierRichmondHampton]

Fantastic - what a great role model.

[@lisaroberts7926]

Love Helen Mirren ❤

[@user-vt1zd9bw2q]

I love Helen's advice. She is inspiring.

[@rosalindchurcher8028]

Loved seeing what is in your 'swagger bag' 😊❤

[@theirishfairy6281]

What a lady! Pure class 😍

[@masakoegbert9222]

She is so beautiful inside and outside ❤.

[@olesyahayrikian4300]

Very realistic and humble person so refreshing and simple , I wish to grow old with such grace and humility

[@alyssiakirkhart]

My goodness, can we all strive to be as classy as Helen Mirren?

[@lavazza5981]

A pure gem A person to look up to in many many ways

[@SabrinaStJames]

She is a beautiful woman, love her work and her style. A inspiration to mature women.

[@MrsLangue]

Helen Mirren is such a foxy woman, elegant and smart too. Love her 🙂

[@andreaawangku1782]

Such a class act and someone for young women to look to for inspiration on how to best live your life. Helen is such a beautiful spirit.

[@sashapierce]

Such a gorgeous woman ✨✨✨

[@AnaFernandez-jp5uh]

I adore her. Always elegant.

[@aphroditeaw4423]

Love Helen, she's the bomb! ❤

[@emilioolivares2704]

She is so wise... i can't ❤

[@joniheisenberg]

I agree with her.”You look good for your age” is a patronizing comment.

[@juliebakerville265]

Oh thank you Helen this was fantastic! You are fantastic!

[@irenekotarac1346]

Love you Lady Mirren! You're beautiful inside and out.🥰

[@teresaosborne8373]

Her skin looks lovely. She came into my local library about thirty years ago and her face was terribly lined but luckily they seemed to have gone l'oreal seems to work wonders❤

[@murrayjs27]

Fun to watch, love Helen! But OMG!! I could hear my mother yelling “Don’t use your teeth!!!” When she opened that nail polish bottle!!! YIKES!! 😱🦷😅

[@makeupchick9544]

She's so pretty.

[@CherylGormanAuthor]

Helen Mirren is so wonderful!