Women's Lifestyle November 11, 2026 0 Comments

Unlocking Olivia Munn’s Secret Ritual to Crush Stress and Stay Unstoppable—You Won’t Believe What She Does!

Ever wonder how someone juggles the chaos of life’s curveballs—the good, the bad, and the downright unexpected—and still manages to keep their cool? Well, here’s a thought: what if the secret isn’t about silencing the noise in your head but learning to ride the waves without getting swept away? That’s exactly the journey Olivia Munn shares with us, as she navigates early-stage breast cancer, motherhood, and the quest for inner calm through meditation that doesn’t demand you chase every fleeting thought. In this edition of Take the Edge Off, we dive into the beauty and self-care rituals that influencers and experts swear by to rewind, recharge, and reclaim their peace. From prescription skincare to the power of a well-crafted breath—discover the holy-grail essentials and grounding wisdom that keep the stress at bay and the soul centered. Ready to be inspired and maybe find your own little sanctuary amidst the madness?

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Welcome to Take the Edge Off, a series that breaks down the beauty and self-care routines of influencers, CEOs, experts, and celebrities. Find out how they unwind and decompress, and take a closer look at the holy-grail essentials they’re raving about.

Life can throw unexpected surprises—good and bad—your way, and many lean on wellness practices to stay grounded in chaos. Olivia Munn knows this firsthand.
The actress was diagnosed with early-stage Luminal B breast cancer in early 2023, thanks to what she refers to as the “life-saving” risk assessment test with renowned obstetric and gynecologic surgeon Thaïs Aliabadi at the helm. With a toddler and fresh off a double mastectomy, Munn turned to meditation to find her footing through it all.

“I always associated meditation with having to quiet your mind, and I couldn’t imagine how anyone actually did that, but over time, I’ve come to understand that it isn’t about stopping the noise in your head; it’s about learning not to be carried away by it,” Munn tells Bazaar. “I don’t feel the need to chase every thought or immediately make sense of everything. I can just let things settle without feeling responsible for figuring them all out.”

Courtesy of Anne Klein

That same strength and balance are exactly what fashion label Anne Klein wanted to embody when the brand enlisted Munn as ambassador for its fall/winter 2026 collection and to continue spreading her message.

Ahead, we caught up with Munn about what else keeps her present during times of stress, from the manifestation candle she loves to light to words she lives by.

Your campaign with Anne Klein is all about how a conversation can make a life-changing difference. What’s one piece of life-changing advice you’ve received lately?

“The future you is depending on the you today to do the right thing.” This means the me today depended on the me three years ago to go to the doctor, get the MRI, and face cancer head-on. I was depending on the me last week, month, or year to start working out more, learn that new language, or organize my closet. When I think about how fast time goes by, and how tomorrow, next month, and next year come in the blink of an eye, it motivates me to take the first step toward whatever I want to do.

What beauty or self-care favorites do you use regularly to help combat work fatigue?

A couple of months ago, I began using prescription-strength azelaic acid and tretinoin. I start with azelaic acid, then tretinoin, and finish with the Volume Cream by Adipeau, my holy-grail moisturizer.

Do you have a favorite hand sanitizer, soap, or cream right now?

My favorite cream right now is Adipeau’s Volume Cream. I’ve reached the point in my life where my hands and neck are showing signs of being crepey. A friend told me about this cream and promised me that if I used it every day for a month, I’d see a difference, and she was right. The science behind it is incredible, so incredible that I often worry about whether the company is doing well because I need them to stay in business forever.

Are you into bold makeup, no makeup, or no-makeup makeup right now?

My makeup goal has always been no-makeup makeup. But it is incredibly difficult to master, especially on yourself. My hat’s off to all the influencers who do it so beautifully; I see you and wish I were you.

Courtesy of Anne Klein

What was the last beauty product you put on today?

Shige brand cuticle oil. The amazing manicurist Shige [Taylor] created her own nail line, beginning with an incredible cuticle oil made in Japan. [My] nail bed has never looked or felt so hydrated.

Do you ever light candles or incense to decompress?

Yes, I light candles from Aloha Elixir. They’re made in Hawaii and are really special, intentional candles.

What’s one piece of self-care/wellness advice you’d give our readers?

When I start getting anxiety, which I often do, or have difficulty falling asleep, I do this breathing technique that activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls our “fight-or-flight” response: Breathe in through your nose for four beats, hold for seven, breathe out through your nose for eight beats. It calms my system down, and the anxiety goes away, or I drift off to sleep. I do it three to six times, sometimes a little more. But it always works for me.