Lucy Hale Says She Was “Careless” About SPF in Her 20s; Now She’s Turning Back the Clock with This $20 Serum

Let’s be honest—we all had a little SPF amnesia in our 20s. But Lucy Hale is here with a relatable reminder that sun damage will catch up to you.

In a new interview with People, the Pretty Little Liars alum got real about her skincare regrets and how she’s finally making peace with her glow-up era—thanks to a little help from her longtime fave, Eucerin.

“I was kind of careless about [SPF] or didn’t think about it,” she said. “Then of course, I hit 35, and all the sun spots are coming to the surface.”

Her Go-To Glow-Up Routine Starts Here

Enter: Eucerin’s Radiant Tone Collection—a science-backed skincare lineup Lucy’s now swearing by to help fade hyperpigmentation and brighten dull skin.

Her holy grail product? The Radiant Tone Dual Serum, packed with a superstar ingredient called Thiamidol.

“It was new to me,” she said, “but it helps the hyperpigmentation and the dark spots to fade. These products are incredible.”

The formula is no joke—Thiamidol is the result of over 10 years of research and 50,000 tested ingredients, according to the brand. Designed to tackle dark spots from sun exposure, aging, and blemishes, the full collection also includes a gentle cleansing gel, a night cream, eye cream, and an SPF 30 daily lotion (because we’ve all learned our lesson).

From Drugstore Classic to Skincare Staple

For Lucy, using Eucerin is a bit of a full-circle moment.

“I’ve been using Eucerin body products since childhood—because my mom [did],” she shared. “I have really, really sensitive skin… and I’ve always loved the brand because it’s science-backed. It’s always been a part of my journey in some capacity.”

Now, as she prioritizes clarity and brightness, Eucerin is front and center in her routine—and her skin is clearly thriving.

No-Nonsense Tips from Lucy Herself

Besides slathering on SPF like it’s her job now, Lucy swears by a good old-fashioned ice cube for calming breakouts.

“Just run it under water and hold it on the pimple,” she said. “It helps with inflammation and doesn’t cost a thing.”

And in case you missed it, she’s also embracing change in more ways than one—she’s been removing a few old tattoos and keeping only the ones that still feel true.

“I’m a new woman,” she declared.

Same, Lucy. Same.