Witchers Anya Chalotra Keeps Her Beauty Routine Low-Key

How has Yennefer changed since we first saw her in season one?

She has changed a lot through season two, for reasons I can’t really disclose. But she becomes less selfish. The people she meets, and therefore the choices she makes, kind of reflect who she is, who she becomes, who she wants to be. She changes a lot for the good, I think.

What draws you to this Yennefer and this world of The Witcher?

What’s going on inside for her, this battle that she has inside her definitely drew me to the character and still draws me to the character. I don’t think that'll ever end. I don’t think that ends in anyone, because the world’s always changing and new things arise from certain different situations, or new situations. That is the core of her. What’s going on inside is definitely the most exciting part, because she’s full of so much emotion. And it’ll be an ongoing journey to unpack that.

A show like The Witcher is a very complicated production. What’s a typical day like on set?

We only knew a Covid set for season two—getting in and doing your test and waiting in your trailer until you got the results and then going to hair and makeup. I’d come back from hair and makeup, and usually have my breakfast. I usually have porridge. Then, I would get into my costume, and I’d get my 10- minute call to go on set.

As an actress, you’re used to getting your makeup done by professionals, but have you learned anything from any makeup artists just from being in the chair?

I’ve just learned what I believe suits me, and what I believe enhances my features and what doesn't. I prefer less makeup. I’ve always known that, but I’ve always wanted to potentially experiment with lipstick or eye shadow, because you see people experiment on the red carpet. But I experiment less with my makeup. For me, I feel most beautiful without everything. It’s got to be defined eyebrows and glow-y skin.

Do you have a skincare routine?

I usually have a cold shower, then put coconut oil all over my skin, on my body, which is just like the cheap, supermarket coconut oil. I use a product called The Pill from a brand called The Nue. It's a supplement for your skin. I use that on my skin first and then I’ll use a rose hemp oil after. Oils are my best beauty product.

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