Isla Fisher marked a significant milestone by turning 50 this Tuesday, stepping boldly into what she calls her SOFTies era—Single, Over Fifty, and Thriving. Having been a steady presence in the entertainment industry since joining the cast of Home and Away at just 18, Fisher now embraces this new chapter with renewed confidence. This turning point arrives in the wake of her separation from longtime husband Sacha Baron Cohen, with whom she shares three children.
As she navigates life on her own terms, Fisher aligns herself with other iconic women such as Jane Fonda, Sharon Stone, and Trinny Woodall, who all celebrate flourishing singlehood after fifty. The actress’s enduring youthful appearance has long caught attention, prompting curiosity about the tips she follows to maintain her radiant look at this stage.
How Isla Maintains Her Signature Youthful Glow
Isla Fisher prioritizes skin hydration above all in preserving her youthful glow, an essential practice for her globe-trotting lifestyle. She follows two key rituals that she insists make a notable difference. In an interview with New Beauty, she revealed,
“I love these eye masks by Charlotte Tilbury, the Immediate Eye Revival Patches,”
which she uses especially after drinking the night before, as they tighten pores and reduce puffiness around her eyes.
She also ensures to drink plenty of water while flying, despite usually indulging in a glass of champagne or Prosecco to ease her nerves during takeoff due to turbulence. This hydration habit is central to her skincare routine and overall freshness during travel.
Isla’s skincare approach was further highlighted through her Instagram posts, where she excitedly unboxed products gifted by her friend and skincare expert Naomi Watts. Among these items was a Gua sha facial tool, valued at approximately $80 (£58), used for lymphatic drainage and promoting a healthy complexion.
Additional highlights include a bottle of Saya argon body oil retailing for around $50 (£36.50) and Ayu scented perfume oil costing about $60 (£43.80), both of which she incorporates into her wellness regimen.
Investing in Luxurious Wellness Retreats to Rejuvenate
Fisher also invests in her wellbeing through luxurious retreats, recently spending seven nights at Buchinger Wilhelmi, a renowned clinic located at Lake Constance in Germany known for therapeutic fasting and integrative medicine. She shared glimpses of her experience on Instagram, describing it as
“the most incredible way to spend the new year.”
She detailed the clinic’s approach:
“Therapeutic fasting, integrative medicine, inspiring treatments for the spirit and soul. Every kind of therapy cocooned in warmth and care—the kindest hands.”
Fisher reflected on the emotional release the retreat facilitated, saying,
“Everything you repress just comes out, all at once.”
The retreats at Buchinger Wilhelmi offer various packages starting around AUD$5,649 (£2,895) for a standard room and extending up to AUD$32,035 (£16,423) for a week-long stay in a luxury suite. Although Fisher’s exact package choice remains undisclosed, evidence suggests she opted for the “Time Out” package, designed for full recuperation and regeneration through customized activities, medical consultations, therapeutic programs, and organic gourmet meals tailored to health needs.
Embracing Aging with Humor and Self-Love
Isla’s approach to aging is marked by acceptance and humor, especially in relation to her body. She practices yoga five days a week but deliberately avoids focusing excessively on her physical appearance. When speaking to PEOPLE, she shared,
“I don’t even own a scale. I have two young daughters and I wouldn’t want them to see me weighing myself all the time. I don’t think it sends the right message.”
The actress takes pride in the changes motherhood has brought, expressing her favorite body part as her tummy because
“it’s still my favourite because it reminds me of my greatest achievement: my babies!”
Her candidness extends to light-hearted jokes about the natural shifts in her body, including comments about how her breasts have changed position over time.
During a recent girls’ trip over the May bank holiday weekend, Fisher posted photos in a colorful bikini and remarked on Instagram,
“My girls are out, they aren’t where they used to be.. but then neither am I!”
and humorously added,
“I may not get an Oscar, but I could be nominated for a SAG award.”
Reinventing Life After Separation and Focusing on Emotional Wellness
Following her split from Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla has channelled her energy into self-care and emotional healing. She spoke to ELLE about the challenge and reward of rebuilding her life from an emotional foundation, saying,
“Trying to create a new life from a grassroots level, at least emotionally, has been challenging, but deeply rewarding.”
She described enjoying quieter moments, preferring relaxing baths with Netflix over lavish parties.
Fisher credited the Jungian method of therapy for helping her process her emotions healthily after the split. This approach focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts, dreams, and symbols for self-understanding and integration. She elaborated to The Australian,
“This is totally personal and I say this with the caveat as it worked for me, but the concept of processing stuff and taking your time, thinking about it again and again, you don’t really feel better that way.”
Despite emotional ups and downs, Isla remained active in her career and personal growth by saying “yes” to new opportunities. She has been busy on film sets and reengaging creatively after a self-described parental pause. Reflecting on this phase, she explained,
“It’s amazing to me that at this point in my life I’ve got this opportunity, in a positive way, to reinvent what the last act of my life is now from the ground up.”
Her passion for work and creativity continues to bring her joy as she moves forward.
