Style Skincare Natalie Morales's Beauty Must-Haves The busy reporter and TV host shares what makes her feel most confident on (and off) camera. By Heather Muir Maffei Heather Muir Maffei Heather Muir Maffei brings more than 15 years of beauty know-how to readers at Real Simple and Health magazines as beauty director. She has worked at Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Allure, Fitness Magazine, and more. Highlights: * Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown * Beauty writer and editor for more than 15 years * Appearances made as a beauty expert for television segments, including the Today Show and New York Live * Live New York Fashion Week coverage on behalf of Allure Magazine Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 18, 2024 Close Photo: Courtesy of Natalie Morales and Ted Cavanaugh Newsperson Natalie Morales is having quite the ride: After climbing the ranks at NBC, collecting accolades and landing in the Today show anchor chair, she’s now the first Latina host and moderator at CBS’s Emmy Award–winning The Talk and a reporter for 48 Hours, CBS Mornings, and CBS Sunday Morning. We got the scoop on what she can’t live without. 01 of 13 Long-Lasting Fragrance “My two biggest confidence boosters are overpreparing and wearing perfume,” Natalie says. But instead of spraying on traditional fragrance, “I wear a scented body oil to smell good longer.” L’huile Vanille BodyMassage Oil, $230; chanel.com 02 of 13 A Hardworking Face Wash She reaches for this exfoliating cleanser “to get all the camera makeup off.” M-61 PowerGlow Pro+Niacinamide + NeuropeptideCleanse, $34; bluemercury.com 03 of 13 Hair Helper “As I age, my hair is getting thinner, so I’m taking Nutrafol to help thicken it,” she says, adding that the supplement has given her noticeable results. Women HairGrowth Nutraceutical, $79 for 120 capsules; nutrafol.com 04 of 13 No-Sweat Deodorant “I’m in perimenopause and sweating!” she says, laughing. “This works, and I like the formula’s ingredients.” It’s made with amla berries and aloe. SupernaturalDeodorant, $18; aloyoga.com 05 of 13 Brow Beautifier She credits her Brazilian mom’s genes plus this brow enhancer for her great arches. Brow ShapeAltering Serum, $79; nulastin.com 06 of 13 Tinted Lip Balm “One swipe and you get a bit of color and care,” she says of this subtle stick. Mineral Liplux Organic TintedLipBalmSunscreenSPF30 in Nude Beach, $18; coola.com 07 of 13 Serious Skin Care “I like the dermatologist-recommended professionalskin-care lines, like SkinMedica,”she says. These pads “take off the leftover gunk and leave my skin glowing.” Even & CorrectBrightening Treatment Pads,$60for60;skinmedica.com 08 of 13 Smile Saver You might assume a camera-ready journalist relies on in-office whitening treatments or fancy trays, but Natalie swears by good ol’ drugstore toothpaste. Arm & HammerAdvance White Extreme WhiteningToothpaste, $7 for 2; walmart.com 09 of 13 Tried & True Treatments “I get my lashes tinted, and I’m not shy to admit I get Botox Cosmetic,” Natalie says. “I’ve been on TV for 25 years, and people notice aging, which is fine. I just never want that to be the focus. I want people to focus on what I’m reporting on.” To find a Botox Cosmetic provider, go to alle.com. 10 of 13 Unselfish Self-Care Instead of having a spa day, Natalie unwinds by spending time with her boys, her dog, and her horse, Louie. 11 of 13 A Cool Burn The former marathoner now prefers shorter jogs to clear her mind, as well as CorePower Yoga—hot yoga with weights, as she describes it. For more info, go to corepoweryoga.com. 12 of 13 A Peaceful Plane Ride “I try to sleep!” Natalie says of her in-flight routine. “I don’t wear makeup, just moisturizer. And I bring a sleep mask and face mist.” 13 of 13 Wise Words The 51-year-old says that with each birthday, she sets a new goal for herself. This year’s was to “be more present and grounded.” Watch new episodes of The Talk weekdays at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on CBS, or stream on Paramount+. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit