Celebrity Q&A with Salma Hayek By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 4, 2012 @ 04:54PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Tom Betterton Q&A with Salma Hayek 01 of 06 What's your number one beauty rule? Tom Betterton Never go to sleep without washing your face, no matter how tired you are. MORE SALMA:Check out Salma's appearance in the July 1999 issue of InStyle. 02 of 06 What surprised you about motherhood? Tom Betterton I don't know if it's motherhood that's surprising or that Valentina is so surprising. I am in awe of her-she's very magical. I feel so connected to her but at the same time I discover something new about her every day. MORE SALMA:See how Salma stayed stylish with baby Valentina on the way. 03 of 06 What superpower do you wish to have? Tom Betterton The power to make people be kind to each other. Actually, I stole that answer from a friend! MORE SALMA:See which friend Salma has walked the red carpet with for years. 04 of 06 What is your favorite color? Tom Betterton I went through my purple phase-maybe a bit too much! I also like reds and blues. Right now, I think it's midnight blue. MORE COLORSMost colorful thing I own: "My rose garden. It's very big so there's every color."Preferred shoe color: "Black is what I wear the most, but I like boots in a dark brown or a wine color."Best car color: "Silver. It's clean and neutral but it still has light to it."Sheets: "White."Favorite lipstick shade: "I go for plums."Favorite eye shadow shades: "Browns and aubergine are my pick." 05 of 06 Most colorful character you've played? Tom Betterton Frida amp#91;Kahloamp#93; for sure. There was a lot of happiness and celebration in that life. Even in her paintings of tragic things there is humor, there's always color. She was full of life. MORE SALMA:See Salma's transformation from soap opera star to Hollywood royalty. 06 of 06 Do you follow any style rules? Tom Betterton I follow them not because they're a rule but because some of them make sense. Like you don't want to wear white to a wedding. You should let the bride be the one in white. MORE SALMACheck out Hayek's wedding announcement on InStyleWeddings.com