Here's Why Kerry Washington's Skin Is So Positively Radiant

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Emmy nod. New mom. Neutrogena's radiant spokeswoman. At 37, Scandal star Kerry Washington has quite the résumé. So what keeps her glowing? For InStyle’s July issue, the actress revealed her best beauty secrets, along with the six products she can’t live without. Think vitamin-packed smoothies and on-target skin care. Read on for our exclusive interview, and click through our gallery to shop her must-haves.

Let's talk skin—don't tell me you use just soap and water. I actually had terrible eczema growing up and had to learn how to manage it. I work with a nutritionist because, to me, beauty is an inside-out thing. I take fish-oil pills, drink lots of water, and try not to eat dairy. Those things have really helped my skin.

And your makeup routine consists of …? Most days, I let my skin breathe, so I don't wear a ton of foundation—just a bit of concealer. I love mascara. A good tip I learned: Let the coat dry before applying another swipe. It's the best way to build.

Tip taken. What's your earliest makeup memory? As a kid, I always thought about makeup from the perspective of imagination. I used to play with my mom's makeup bag and put her eye shadows on my cheeks. It was more about creating characters than looking like a pretty lady.

Beauty-wise, what can't you live without? Vitamix. I'm a big juice girl, and that blender is powerful—it's fascinating to watch it work.

Do you have a go-to mix? Kimberly Snyder's Glowing Green smoothie: romaine, spinach, lemon, celery, banana, pear, and apple. But I like to play with different flavors, so I'll substitute the apple with pineapple or the kale with cucumber.

Green juice … no dairy … that explains how you were able to rock a cropped top at six months pregnant. How does your style differ from your character Olivia Pope's? Olivia is profoundly stylish but conservative. I'm much more trendy. You'd never see Olivia with a red lip; you'd never see me in a pantsuit!

Pick up the July issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download today.

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NEUTROGENA VISIBLY EVEN DAILY MOISTURIZER

Brian Henn

"Super-busy women need products that save time, like this SPF moisturizer ($14; neutrogena.com), which brightens skin and helps prevent dark spots."

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BUTTER LONDON NAIL FOUNDATION FLAWLESS BASE COAT

Brian Henn

"You can wear this base coat ($19; butterlondon.com) as a polish; it's elegant and has a really nice matte finish."

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GLOWBIO DETOXIFIER, ZINGER, AND CLEAN RED

Brian Henn
"When I'm not mixing up my own juice at home, I drink these ($9 each; myglowbio.com). They help keep my energy up and make for a healthy snack."
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NEUTROGENA MOISTURE SMOOTH COLOR STICK IN BRIGHT BERRY

Brian Henn

"I don't even have to look in the mirror to apply this lip color ($9; sephora.com)-THAT'S how easy it is to put on. It's like a crayon for adults!"

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THE HONEST COMPANY HAND SANITIZER SPRAY

Brian Henn
"This is always in my car. It's all natural, and the scent is very fresh—I also love supporting Jessica Alba's company ($6/2; honest.com)."
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