Lifestyle Style 7 Beauty Essentials Kate Walsh Can't Live Without After years on set and traveling, the actress has amassed a short list of must-haves, from eye drops she never leaves home without to a signature scent By Jackie Fields Jackie Fields Jackie Fields is a Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE. She has been working at the brand since 2005 and has 17 years reporting and writing, and eight years editing style and beauty content for the brand. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT Close 01 of 08 Kate Walsh's Take on Beauty Derek Kettela Kate Walsh has seen her fair share of lotions and potions while working with beauty pros during her nearly 30-year career. At 54, the actress and spokesperson for Systane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Drops has amassed a short list of essentials that help her look and feel her best. "I love anything that is about wellness and aging not just gracefully, but in a healthy way." Walsh spoke to PEOPLE for Dry Eye Awareness Month in July to raise awareness about the issue (30 million Americans suffer from symptoms related to dry eye) and share the personal story of her own eye health. Now, she keeps one bottle the drops in every bag. What else does she always have on hand? Her list ranges from serums to scents. As the Emily in Paris star looks forward to her 55th birthday in October, she says she feels better than ever. "I work out to keep my bones strong, hydrate my skin all over, and eat the right amount of healthy fats." But, while filming in the City of Light, Walsh says she has a soft spot for bread and butter. "I don't believe in deprivation." For her, it's all about "living in a joyful way." 02 of 08 Hydrating Eye Drops "In 2015 I had blurry vision, which was a symptom of dry eyes. This little angel works for me," says the star, who is a spokeswoman for this product. But It! Systane Complete Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Drops, $12.75; amazon.com 03 of 08 Leave-In Conditioner "When I'm at the beach in Perth, I never go in the ocean without using this to protect my hair." Buy It! Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave In, $15; sunbum.com 04 of 08 Face & Body Oil "I discovered this a couple of years ago, and I really love it. I put it in the bath. I keep it in the shower. It's everywhere." Buy It! Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil, $29; elizabetharden.com 05 of 08 Signature Scent "I love the juicy plum top note, but when this dries down, it's like curling up with your favorite throw blanket," says Walsh of the popular scent she launched in 2010. Buy It! Boyfriend EdP, $65 for 50 ml; boyfriendperfume.com 06 of 08 Lash-Enhancing Serum "I have been using this every day for the last five years. People think I'm wearing mascara even when I'm not." But It! Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-Md, $68; sephora.com 07 of 08 Effective Exfoliator "It's a cult classic for a reason," Walsh says of this brightening product, which is beloved by beauty pros. "It's amazing. I use it every day." Buy It! Biologique Recherche Lotion p50 1970, $72; mybr.com 08 of 08 Face Serum "My longtime dermatologist in New York said this has magical powers, and it's true—it's the real deal. I apply it when I'm on a plane. It's really powerful." Buy It! BioEffect EGF Serum, $169; bioeffect.com