While many of her colleagues have succumbed to the temptations of Botox and plastic surgery , Cate Blanchett has always been outspoken in her views about ageing gracefully . Both on screen and on the red carpet , she always radiates with a natural beauty - but while Cate has avoided going under the knife or being jabbed with needles , she still relies on some beauty secrets to keep her looking her best . The 45-year-old allowed cameras to capture her getting ready for the Academy Awards in February , revealing the $ 75 'miracle ' product that she used to keep her make up fresh throughout the ceremony . Behind the scenes : Cate Blanchett is captured preparing for this year 's Oscars in Los Angeles . Secret potion : The video reveals the $ 75 'miracle ' product that she used to keep her make up fresh throughout the ceremony . Beauty routine : The actress is prepped by her make-up artist Jeanine Lobell . Cate 's favourite brand SK-II , for which she has been an ambassador for 11 years , have today released their new product , SK-II Mid-Day Miracle Essence . The new product is SK-II 's cult Facial Treatment Essence product in spray form , which can be used to refresh and revive the skin throughout the day . The formula uses Pitera , a yeast strain from Japan rich in vitamins , amino acids , minerals and organic acids , and penetrates beneath the make-up to hydrate the skin whilst the unique moisture-lock complex ensures it stays that way . Tried and tested : Cate was the first to try out the Mid-Day Miracle Essence by skincare brand SK-II , of which is ambassador . Skincare secret : 'Just a few spritz and it instantly revives my skin and keeps my make-up looking fresh with long-lasting moisture throughout the ceremony , ' Cate said . The actress was the first to try out the formula at the Oscars . 'Last year at the Academy Awards , I decanted a bottle of Facial Treatment Essence into a spray bottle to keep my make-up fresh and skin hydrated , ' she said . 'This year , SK-II made sure I was well prepared with the launch of my new favourite handbag product , SK-II Mid-Day Miracle Essence with Pitera . 'Just a few spritz and it instantly revives my skin and keeps my make-up looking fresh with long-lasting moisture throughout the ceremony . ' Glad squad : The 45-year-old star posed with her team of stylists and hair and beauty artists before hitting the red carpet . The finished product : Cate radiated at the event , where she presented the gong for Best Actor . Couture Maison Martin Margiela dress with Tiffany & Co. Necklace ! Check out Maison Martin Margiela at Net A Porter . Visit site . Cate always exudes elegance and incredible style on the red carpet and her Maison Martin Margiela couture dress tonight does not deviate from her modus operandi . With a chic chignon , Cate showed off a statement necklace by Tiffany & Company . Keeping everything very simple really showcased how beautiful Cate is . We love this kind of style since it 's so timeless . Maison Martin Margiela is now headed by John Galliano , who rose from the fashion ashes like a phoenix with his couture debut . Cate is supporting John 's return by wearing his designs on the red carpet . Support timeless style with our suggestions below , which we 've tweaked for everyday wear . Instead of a full length backless gown , we 're feeling the spirit of Margiela in MM6 , the youthful diffusion line , short dresses . MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Knee-length dress . Visit site . MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Twist Back Jersey Dress . Visit site . The Row Wanva Midi Dress . Visit site . Swap Inside Tweed Frayed Hem Dress . Visit site . SK-II Mid-Day Miracle Essence goes on sale April 1 . In a video documenting Cate getting ready for glittering event , the Blue Jasmine star is shown sitting in a robe in her hotel suite bare-faced and surrounded by cosmetics . Her make-up artist Jeanine Lobell is seen prepping Blanchett 's skin , while celebrity hair stylist Renya Xydis styles her hair . ‘ Since Cate 's look was going to be a mixture of strong and soft femininity , I wanted her skin to be prepped and highly moisturised for our makeup application , ' said Jeanine . ' I decided to use my tried and true jumpstarter , the SK-II Facial Treatment mask which has all of the amino acids and minerals to hydrate and revitalize the skin . ' I then decided to indulge her skin with the Facial Treatment Essence , which I love because it not only improves skin clarity but over tonal balance as well . I mean , her complexion glowed ! 'We finished up her skincare regimen by sprinkling a little Facial Treatment Essence Eye on my fingers and messaged it around the eye. ’ SK-II Mid-Day Miracle Essence lands on Australian shelves today , April 1 , in Myer and David Jones , and online from Adore Beauty .
SK-II Mid-Day Miracle Essence goes on sale in Australia on April 1 . Actress was first to try out the product at this year 's Oscars . Cate Blanchett has been the face of SK-II for 11 years .