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Cillian Murphy's face has been point of intrigue almost as much as his Oscars win for Oppenheimer.
At the 96th Annual Academy Awards, the 47-year-old actor walked away with the Best Actor award, beating out Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers, Bradley Cooper for Maestro, Colman Domingo for Rustin and Jeffery Wright for American Fiction.
While fans have suspected that Cillian may have gotten plastic surgery or botox, he has never addressed those claims. Now, The Mirror exclusively lifts the lid on how he has gotten such smooth skin. The actor uses a product called LYMA, touted by some of the biggest male celebrities including Saltburn star Barry Keoghan and White Lotus star Lucas Gage.
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(AFP via Getty Images)LYMA Founder Lucy Goff told The Mirror US exclusively that the cosmetic device has played a role has played a role in maintaining his renowned "snatch cheekbones" and clear skin. He reportedly had his most recent treatment just before the BAFTAs.
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"Cillian has the most incredible skin, and enviable snatched cheekbones. As a massage tool, the LYMA Laser can help with contouring but what is important to Cillian's grooming team is skin prep and the overall health and quality of his skin, and that is where the LYMA Laser really comes into its own," she explained.
She also shared that men are "investing more in their grooming routine" now more than ever and shared that LYMA has played a big role in that.
"We know men are investing more in their grooming routine and believe that it's the fact that the LYMA Laser is so easy to use which is making it such a success. The tool can be used with no complex routines or need to be an expert in using facial devices, it really can be picked up and used with no training," she explained.
LYMA is a comestic tool that specializes in transforming skin from the base layer up, smoothing scars, fading wrinkles and erasing lines.
With more technology like this Dr. Graeme E. Glass PhD, Plastic, Craniofacial and Aesthetic surgeon, Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, has recognised an increasing trend of men going for cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments. However, there is a demand for in at-home treatments like LYMA for celebrities who want to be more discrete.
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(Getty Images for US-Ireland Alli)"More and more men are opting for cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments, however many more men still want a skincare routine they can do in the privacy of their home," he explained.
He continued: "The LYMA Laser is the most exciting and innovative product to have been developed for the purpose of skin rejuvenation in recent years. Quite distinct from other light-based therapies on the market, this product captures the efficacy of a laser therapy previously only available in the clinic setting and safely delivers it into the hands of the consumer for use at home."
The LYMA Laser is available to purchase at LYMA.Life for £1,999.
The Oppenheimer star has also opened up about how he had to follow an extreme diet to get his gaunt look for the 2023 biopic. The actor only ate one almond a day, according to his co-star Emily Blunt.
Speaking in an interview with Extra, he co-star Emily Blunt said, "He had such a monumental undertaking. And he could only eat, like, an almond every day. He was so emaciated."
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He opened up to The New York Times about how important it was for him to physically commit to the role, explaining, "I love acting with my body, and Oppenheimer had a very distinct physicality and silhouette, which I wanted to get right. I had to lose quite a bit of weight, and we worked with the costume and tailoring; he was very slim, almost emaciated, existed on martinis and cigarettes."
This comes as Cillian had a victorious run on the awards show circuit. He won a Golden Globe, SAG Award, BAFTA and Oscar for his role in the Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer. The film overall had an impressive performance at the Oscars, winning seven out of the 13 categories it was nominated for.