As the 55-year-old prepares to become Mrs Jeff Bezos, we run the numbers on just how much she could be spending on her beauty treatments.
She’s a one-time astronaut, trained pilot, entrepreneur, mother of three, and former television presenter, and 55-year-old Lauren Sánchez is set to make (more) headlines this week when she becomes the second Mrs Bezos.
Fresh off her glamorous, no-expenses-spared hen do in Paris, where she and attendees – including Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry and Eva Longoria – stayed at the glitzy Hôtel Cheval Blanc, Sánchez is getting ready to tie the knot to Bezos, the third richest man in the world, in Venice.
But who is the woman behind the headlines? Born and raised in Albuquerque New Mexico, she was a key member of the cheerleading squad, former beauty pageant queen and innately glamorous, kind and confident – according to those who knew her in her youth. Old photos showcase (typically 1980s) voluminous, flicked hair, a honed but curvaceous physique and killer tan, not to mention a rather bewitching glare.
However, it was during her 20-year career as a TV presenter and news reporter – where gigs included So You Think You Can Dance and Good Day LA – when her beauty aesthetic really evolved from small-town beauty to glamazon. Renowned for her fierce Fox news presenter glam (think glossy blow dries, heavily-shadowed eyes and a dazzling smile) she is a symbol of a very specific American look, where visits to one’s aesthetic doctor – whether for laser treatment or injectables – are non-negotiable. Her look has certainly changed over the years, with rumours swirling over various treatments she may or may not have had done since the early Noughties.
It is any bride’s prerogative to indulge in all her favourite treatments in the lead up to the big day, so here we take a look at those Sánchez seems to like.
The tan: £250
“If Lauren Sánchez is wearing a spray tan in recent photos, it’s been executed to perfection,” says James Harknett, tanner to the stars, including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kylie Minogue and Demi Moore, adding that it is expertly colour matched. “High-profile clients expect a bespoke tan that looks like their skin, but richer. I carry more than 30 different formulas to tailor the result, but Three Warriors do one that is flattering on most skin tones.” Many well known faces have someone come to their home, the price for which is between £150 and £250.
The tweakments: £1,050
Just like many of the experts consulted for this story, Dr Sophie Shotter – who is known for her natural-looking tweakments – notes that Sánchez’s face looks structurally different from 10 years ago. “Now she looks more fierce,” she says, adding that this might be as a result of surgery or injectables, like dermal filler – which costs about £650 for a syringe with Dr Shotter – in her cheeks and lips. “She’s clearly looking after her skin and I suspect she’s had smatterings of muscle-relaxing injections, such as Botox [costing about £400], too – she looks really fresh,” adds Dr Shotter.
The teeth: £26,000+
Sánchez has an eye-catching set of pearly whites – uniform and symmetrical, dentist Dr Sam Jethwa of Bespoke Smile says it’s relatively uncommon to see teeth quite so perfect without cosmetic enhancement. “Her teeth have a glossy finish which suggests she may have veneers – these are thin porcelain shells that are placed over the front of natural teeth,” he explains. “They can enhance the shade of the smile, create balance and facial harmony and correct imperfections such as chips, cracks, and uneven edges.” Veneers with Dr Jethwa will set you back around £1,350 to £1,630 per tooth.
The nails: £700
She prefers to keep things neutral on her nails – chunky French manicures and pearlescent nudes. Tom Bachik, who also regularly works with Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez, is her go-to manicurist; the pair have worked together on a number of nail looks, with one of the most notable being a “pink glass slipper mani” for the 2024 Met Gala. Feminine and elegant, the look evoked “sheer iridescent glass” while drawing attention to two rather show-stopping diamonds on her fingers. While an appointment with a technician like Bachik is hard to put a price on, the most luxurious manicures in the UK can reach £700.
The workout: £120
In a 2023 interview with Vogue, Sánchez revealed that she works out with the newly-muscled Bezos, calling him a “monster in the gym”. She has shared videos of her own workouts – often with trainer Wes Okerson, who is a Hyrox athlete (competing in running and functional training workouts – not for the faint-hearted) and personal trainer. The pair do a lot of resistance training (including Nordic hamstring curls and dumbbell squat presses) to build muscle, which isn’t just essential for a lean, strong physique, but good health too. £120 is the going rate for a luxury personal training session in London.
The hair: £870
Favouring long, swishy brunette lengths, Sánchez turns to hair pro Pete Burkill for her cut and colour. With clients including Anna Kendrick, Millie Bobby Brown and Sánchez’s friend Natasha Poonawalla, Burkill recently took her raven lengths to a more sun-kissed shade, with stealthily-placed highlights and balayage. An age-old colourist hack to bring luminosity to the skin and frame key facial features, Sánchez’s new look is perfect for summer – and, of course, for getting wed. A full head balayage and tint with Burkill at Josh Wood Salon (where he works part time) costs £575, while a cut and blow dry is £295.
The cosmetic work: £24,000
Experts agree that Sánchez appears to have had facial and breast cosmetic surgery. “When comparing earlier and more recent images, there are features suggestive of facial rejuvenation procedures,” says the cosmetic surgeon Patrick Mallucci. “Her facial structure would suggest she’s had a mid-face lift with brow lifting and rhinoplasty.” One of her close friends, Kris Jenner, 69, recently paid an estimated £100,000 for a facelift, and while the jury is out on whether Sánchez has had one too, prices for a mid-face lift in the UK can reach £15,000.
Famed for his natural approach to breast augmentation, Mallucci also notes that she’s had breast surgery, opting for a “fuller, more obvious look, with round-shaped implants”. While today patients tend to opt for a more natural aesthetic, with smaller or teardrop-shaped implants, the full cleavage look is more popular in the US. In London, breast augmentation typically ranges from £8,000 to £9,000, however for a surgeon with extensive experience and a highly specialised approach, like Mr Mallucci, fees are considerably higher.
The make-up: £843
Turning to Buster Knight – whose clients also include Jenner and Paris Hilton – for her glam, Sánchez favours flawless skin, a nude lip and defined eyes. You’ll often find her sporting a diffused feline flick and set of ultra fluttery lashes, whether at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show last year or Cannes Film Festival. Knight has credited the Dr Sebagh Rose de Vie skincare range (the serum is £132) and Dr Vali’s Cutis micro-contouring tool (£625) to “get red carpet snatched” before make-up application, while her base make-up often comes courtesy of Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Foundation (£47) and Concealer (£39).
The other beauty treatments: £955
With a killer set of brows, it’s likely that Sánchez gets her brows threaded regularly (costing £95 a session with Anu Khapung at The Dorchester). She is also a fan of lash extensions, £360 for an hour with Edy London, preferring a feathery, full effect – faux lashes are individually applied to natural hairs to create a semi-permanent look, no mascara needed. And then there are facials; with her even-toned complexion and fresh appearance, Sánchez is likely to have them regularly. Whether sculpting face massage, microneedling or LED light therapy, the UK’s top London facialists combine a multitude of different modalities, for prices that can reach more than £500 for an hour appointment.
Source: The Telegraph
