H E A LT H & B E AU T Y
Alesha Dixon Britain’s Got Talent judge and face of Impulse Sweet Smile bodyspray. Q: Describe your daily beauty routine... A: It’s minimal - shower, moisturising cream, a bit of mascara, bit of lip gloss, top knot in my hair and I’m good to go. A spritz of Impulse is great for a fragrance boost when I’m on the move all day. It’s very different when I’m working - it can take two hours but when I’m getting ready myself it’s more like 20 minutes flat. Q: What are your must-have skincare products? A: At the moment, I’m using Sisley. It’s a real treat but you only get one face and one thing I’m not ashamed to admit I spend a bit of money on is face cream. On my body I either use cocoa butter or coconut oil to keep my skin soft. Q: What are your essential cosmetics? A: I love Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream - it’s a classic. It doesn’t matter how many lip balms I try I always end up going back to that. MAC Zoom Lash mascara is brilliant. Q: What’s the one beauty product you can’t live without? A: My number one is coconut oil. It’s just really natural and a real multi-tasking product for skin and hair. Q: What’s your favourite feature to accentuate if you’re glamming up? A: I love nails - I even co-ordinate my polish to my outfit! When my stylist recommends things for me to wear, she’ll add a little note recommending what nail colour to wear. Attention to detail really makes a difference. Q: What’s your best bit of beauty advice? A: I think water is your best friend. If you drink at least two litres a day it just helps keep your skin looking really lovely. I swear by it, and green tea as well. I also use ice under my eyes to reduce puffiness. Q: How do you like to pamper yourself? A: I like to put a treatment on my hair. Again, I’d probably use my trusty coconut oil or Moroccanoil. After Britain’s Got Talent, I had so many things done to my nails, they were so weak, so I try to do a mini treatment on my nails most nights.
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