‘He Had Something Done to His Face’: Users ‘Did Not Recognize’ Ricky Martin, 52, After His Public Appearance

Ricky Martin stepped away from the classic black suit, but it was his facial appearance that truly captured fans’ attention, stirring up a buzz online.

At the LACMA Art + Film Gala, Martin wore a sleek sandy taupe suit by Bottega Veneta, paired with a black turtleneck and coordinating black shoes. He was styled by Douglas VanLaningham.

Ricky Martin’s ensemble stood out as he posed alongside other celebrities. While he looked dashing in his suit, fans couldn’t help but focus on his facial appearance.

Online users had a lot to say about Martin’s facial features, with reactions that ranged from surprised to admiring. One viewer remarked, “He looks like AI now. Such a shame that celebs destroy their faces like this.”

Another wondered aloud, “Why are all these celebrities ruining their good looks, what happened to Ricky’s handsome face…..😮.” Some fans were taken aback, with one stating, “Nope nope it looks to me like he had something done to his face 👎.” Another fan agreed that his face had changed, “Yes!! Exactly, I did not recognize him.”

In contrast, others were thrilled by his fresh look, with a fan cheering, “Wow you look great and much younger!!! 😍” One admirer gushed, “Handsome as ever. I like it without beard, it looks younger. Beautiful !!!! Ricky [sic].”

Others loved how great he looks in his 50s, with one commenting, “This is crazy, he’s just unbelievably handsome… 👀 Like at ANY age!” Another fan chimed in, “Handsome as always but you definitely need the beard back🤠” Another person complimented him, “You are definitely the most gorgeous Man alive…..no duda mi Rey❤️❤️.”

Martin has been open about his simpler approach to anti-aging in his 50s. While promoting his comedy series “Palm Royale” in May 2024, Martin revealed that he had shaved for an entire year. He took this step to portray the charming attendant, Robert, inspired by Carol Burnett.

This transformation contributed to his youthful, fresh-faced appearance. When asked about his secret to a younger appearance, he replied, “Old melanin and good living. I can drink a lot of water. No drugs or alcohol. Maybe that’s what it is.”

Martin delved deeper into how he takes care of his face and body, recalling the struggles he faced with his skin during puberty. He explained that adding makeup to his skin issues made things worse, leading him to eventually start a self-care routine.

Now, he relies on several tools to maintain his complexion, such as drinking alkaline water, using eye pads, applying antioxidant moisturizer, and gliding ice cubes over his skin to boost circulation. For his hair, he finishes his routine with a spritz of Blind Barber sea salt spray.

Martin also added a matcha-infused ampoule from Kumiko to his routine. This is a skincare brand he’s partnered with. The actor believes self-care is all about self-love, and adds that taking care of oneself is, indeed, sexy.

Meditation has also helped Martin stay rooted in himself. He used to feel overwhelmed by the events in his life but when he discovered meditation during a trip to India years ago, it helped him find peace.

Today, even as he prioritizes parenting, he still carves out time for himself, waking up early and using the Headspace app to center himself. He noted, ” I wish I could be in lotus position for three hours a day. But 15, 20 minutes, half an hour… it really makes a difference.”

Through his dedication to self-care, Martin not only maintains his youthful appearance but also embraces a philosophy of self-love. He also proves that taking the time to care for oneself can be both rejuvenating and empowering.