Anyone who saw 2012’s Britain’s Got Talent knows that judge Alesha Dixon (right) has the luminous look down to a fine art. For the new series, which starts next Saturday, she’s planning on a more pared-down style with a few tricks we couldn’t resist hijacking for ourselves.
‘I’ve learnt to play up my skin by pairing it with a simple eye and nude lip,’ she says. Avon Ideal Flawless Cream to Powder Foundation (£12, avon.uk.com) is her Holy Grail for a demi-matt finish.
'Then she’ll apply Avon SuperShock Eyeliner Pencil (£6), shape her lips with Mac Lip Pencil in Spice (£11.50, maccosmetics.co.uk) and slick on Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick Satin in Pout (£7).
'At the end of the night she uses coconut oil to remove her make-up, pats on Sisley Confort Extrême Lèvres lip balm (£41, tel: 020 7591 6380) and sinks into a little something Simon bought her.
‘Simon is so obsessed with Weleda Citrus Refreshing Bath Milk [£10.95, weleda.co.uk] that he bought bottles for me, Amanda Holden and David Walliams,’ she laughs.
Alesha is Avon’s Beauty and Empowerment Ambassador Avon SuperShock Eyeliner Pencil Mac Lip Pencil in SpiceAvon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick Satin in Pout
Avon Ideal Flawless Cream to Powder Foundation Sisley Confort Extreme Levres Weleda Citrus Refreshing Bath Milk
Summer’s new wave Calvin Klein Backstage New York Ready to Wear. Spring/Summer 2013.
The new season’s ubiquitous beachy waves have been slicked into shape, referencing the artfully tousled style at Calvin Klein S/S 13. To re-create, rub Aerin’s shimmering bronze Beach Cream (£40, harrods.com from May) through the lengths of your hair for a polished finish that leaves crispy sea-salt tresses flailing in its wake.
Cindy's skin secrets... Quick fix vit kitWhen Cindy Crawford (right) and Madonna need an instant skin boost, they go intravenous.
Pumping vitamins directly into the bloodstream via a drip, the new Baby Face Infusion by Nosh Detox gives lacklustre skin a kick-start that no cream can achieve alone (£299, theinfusionclinic.co.uk).
Nouveau richApril showers dampening your mood? Treat yourself to a ceramic pot of Dr Dulcamara Art Nouveau Hand Cream in lavender or rose. Plus you can personalise the pots with gold-leaf lettering at 50p a letter (£30, potsandpotions.co.uk).
Jo Malone London addicts take note… Popping up this month, Charlotte’s Corner is a beauty and homeware installation curated by the brand’s new style editor Charlotte Stockdale (at Selfridges London, Selfridges Manchester Exchange and selfridges.com). We’ve got the Scented Scatter Cushion (above, £90) on our shopping lists. Imbued with the iconic Red Roses Cologne, it’s perfect for sofas with real style kudos.Tweet your questions to @YOUMAGBella and we’ll answer the best. Or you can contact Bella at bella.blissett@you.co.uk
