Lake Como, white bikini

Katie Holmes, 47, spent a holiday on Lake Como with boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky, 39, and the swimsuit photos did the rest.

The abs got the attention

The former Dawson's Creek star wore a tiny white bikini that showed off defined abs and a sun-kissed tan.

“showcased her enviably toned figure in a tiny white bikini”

Then came the face questions

It wasn't only the body. Her skin at 47 set off the usual round of questions about what she does and does not have done.

A doctor's read: less is more

Dr Ross Perry of Cosmedics calls her a case study in restraint, saying she could pass for a decade younger.

“a great example of the increasingly popular 'less is more' approach when it comes to aesthetics”

Balance beats intensity

Perry's read is that she works out with a trainer and eats well, on top of good genes. Effort plus luck, not one magic thing.

“Katie already has good genes, but by leading a healthy lifestyle this will also help her look much younger than her years.”

Four times a week

She reportedly trains around four times a week and deliberately keeps the routine varied rather than locking into one method.

Cardio, strength, low impact

The mix covers cardio, strength work and lower-impact sessions, building lean muscle while keeping flexibility and mobility.

Boxing and push-ups

She boxes, including classes at Rumble, and adds functional strength training, Pilates and plain old push-ups.

Strong, not bulky

Pairing resistance work with cardio builds a defined shape without chasing size, which is the look the photos show.

Yoga and dance too

Yoga and dance keep her flexible and add a calmer, more mindful side to training that a gym circuit doesn't give.

Move all day, not for hours

Brisk walks, hikes and dancing count. Staying naturally active beats grinding out long sessions.

Sustainable as you age

Regular movement instead of punishing exercise is easier to keep up, and that matters more with every decade.

“This focus on regular movement, rather than excessive exercise, offers a more sustainable approach to fitness”

Green juice and fish

Mornings start with green juice or a protein-heavy smoothie. Meals lean on fresh salads and fish.

Nachos are allowed

She has talked openly about ice cream sundaes and nachos. The approach is moderation, not cutting things out.

A light touch of Botox

Perry thinks carefully placed wrinkle-relaxing injections have softened forehead and eye lines without freezing the face.

“The key would be restraint here, heavy treatment can leave the face looking stiff, whereas a conservative approach is designed to preserve expression.”

Skin quality over lines

He points to laser or light rejuvenation, microneedling, peels and collagen-stimulating work aimed at texture, pigment and glow.

“These treatments don't necessarily change the shape of the face, they aim to make the skin look healthier and more even.”

A little cheek filler

Because she is very slim, Perry suspects small amounts of filler in the mid cheek to stop the area looking hollow.

It doesn't look done

The overall effect reads natural. Perry says sun protection, good skincare and conservative treatments get most people close.

“Katie's appearance doesn't look obviously 'done'”

CC cream, blush, satin lip

Beauty expert Laura Kay reads her base as something like a CC cream, with soft pink blush and a creamy satin lip.

The eyes are the spend

Brows defined with hair-like strokes open up her face. Black liner on the upper lash line and a smudge of brown shadow finish it.

“It's polished, but it still looks effortless”