Katie Holmes's Beauty Go-Tos Include a $9 Nail Polish and $310 Face Serum

When a woman ignites a fashion frenzy simply by hailing a cab in a cashmere bra, you know she’s entered a whole new stratosphere of style stardom. Katie Holmes, of course, has done just that. 

Though we’ve long admired her effortless outfit choices — let’s face it, she looks as chic on the red carpet as she does while back-to-school shopping with 13-year-old daughter Suri in NYC — our April cover star has kicked her fashion game into high gear in recent months. Whether she’s stopping traffic in that viral matching set from Khaite or rocking a white dress paired with black tights and open-toe sandals to a gala, the Dawson’s Creek alum is making one bold style move after another. And we are here for it.

Because we truly can’t get enough of her confident yet relatable cool-girl vibe, for our April issue, we asked Holmes to fill us in on everything she’s loving right now. Scroll down for 14 of her favorite things, from wardrobe and beauty essentials (jeans and lip gloss: check) to her most-craved slice of pizza in the city.

BEST BLUSH

"Bobbi Brown."

GO-TO JEANS

“A.P.C. and Re/Done.”

A.P.C. jeans

ULTIMATE BAG

"Fendi."

MAKEUP MVP

"Tinted Moisturizer from Laura Mercier."

BEAUTY SPLURGE

“A facial at Dr. Barbara Sturm. I also use the brand’s hyaluronic serum, brightening serum, and face cream."

Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum

TRAVEL NECESSITY

“A cozy robe."

SIGNATURE SHADE

"Red polish from Essie."

Essie Nail Polish in Forever Yummy

ESSENTIAL OUTERWEAR

"Black winter coat from Wardrobe NYC."

LIP PICK

"All of the Chanel lip glosses!"

Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss in Bourgeoisie

PAGE-TURNER

"Year of the Monkey, by Patti Smith."

IDEAL MEAL

"Artichoke pizza from Artichoke Basille’s Pizza in N.Y.C."

SHOPPING SPOT

"The vintage store What Goes Around Comes Around in N.Y.C."

TOP TRAVEL SPOT

“Toledo, Ohio. It’s my hometown and where my family resides.”

STYLE ICON

"Jane Birkin."