Girls Aloud's Beauty Secrets
They’ve been our favourite girl band for over six years now – and have grown from pop princesses to GLAMOUR goddesses. We take a peek inside their beauty bags and find out just how they stay looking so gorgeous.
They've been our favourite girl band for over six years now - and have grown from pop princesses to GLAMOUR goddesses. We take a peek inside their beauty bags and find out just how they stay looking so gorgeous.
By Rebecca Cox
They’ve been our favourite girl band for over six years now – and have grown from pop princesses to GLAMOUR goddesses. We take a peek inside their beauty bags and find out just how they stay looking so gorgeous.
She’s in the news pages nearly every day, and with her hectic music and television schedule, she always has to stay looking her best. But what products does Cheryl Cole swear by to make sure she’s always glam?
Bobbi Brown Galaxy Long Wear Cream Shadow £15.66
How does Cheryl keep those eyes looking smoky and mysterious? With a touch of Bobbi Brown’s famous long wear cream shadow. It stays put and doesn’t crease, meaning Mrs Cole can flutter through her days with smoke-perfect lids.
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Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi £29
“I love all Elemis products” says Cheryl Cole – and she particularly loves this gorgeous moisture melt. Apply to damp skin or massage into hands and feet for super-soft, girl-group-gorgeous skin.
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Carmex £2.44
Recently voted as the sexiest woman in the world – at least we now know how Cheryl keeps her lips looking at their most kissable... and surprise surprise, it’s hero beauty product Carmex! Banish chapped lips and for a yummy scent opt for cherry flavour... mmmmm!
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Eylure Lashes £5
Cheryl’s design collaboration with Eylure means she always has a set of lashes that are the perfect fit for a night on the town. “I went for full on Saturday night glitz and glam,” says Cheryl. And now we can all look like her too!
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Rodial Skinny Beach Sticks £48
A golden glow and gorgeous figure all year round for Mrs Cole – and could this be the reason? Cheryl is reportedly a big fan of Rodial’s Skinny Beach range, and that’s good enough for us – we will certainly be giving it a go before hitting the beach this summer!
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Tigi Bed Head Spoil Me £11.85
How does Cheryl keep those gorgeous locks in check? She reportedly loves this smoothing treatment from Bed Head – just smooth on before you style and voila – pop-tastic locks to dance the night away.
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The lovely Kimberley always looks gorgeous – but how does she do it?
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream £75
“I just love to absolutely thicken my face with moisturiser” says Kimberley, and her cream of choice is the wonderful Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Apply daily before bed-time for fresh, soft and ever-young skin.
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New id I-flick £17
How does Kimberley get that wide-eyed slightly-smoky look? All the girls are reported to love this i-flick from new id cosmetics – with a kohl liner one end and a liquid liner the other, any look you want is at your fingertips.
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Johnson’s 3 in 1 Wipes £2.90
Keeping skin clean and fresh is important when you’re under the spotlight so often – and to cleanse in a hurry, these Johnson’s wipes are perfect for the job. So whether it’s because you’re as busy as a pop star or you just need to cleanse on the go – keep a pack handy!
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Nivea Crème £1.46
This bargain pot of cream is also a favourite of Kimberley’s – who names it as a holiday essential. It’s great for all kinds of dry skin emergencies – don’t leave home without it!
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Not only does Nadine have to look gorgeous when she’s with the rest of the girls – she also has to mingle in with the bronzed bodies in LA. How does she do it?
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula £3.50
This bargain-beauty favourite is a favourite of Nadine’s. Not only does it leave skin deeply moisturised and soft – it also smells delicious. “It makes the whole house smell like chocolate” says Nadine.
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Johnson’s Holiday Skin £4.88
Everyday’s a holiday when in LA – so being perfectly bronzed is a must. Johnson’s holiday skin has been helping us build up a gradual and healthy looking tan for years, and the girls are said to be huge fans.
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Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes £18.50
This unique mascara is perfect for defining lashes for a full and blacker than black look. Smoky girl-band eyes are just a stroke away.
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Scholl Party Feet £4.99
Nadine lists her biggest beauty secret as high heels. And for pain-free trotting in heels of all shapes and sizes – she always has some Party Feet ready to stop that horrid tingly pain. Sensible!
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Beauty inspiration for red-heads everywhere, the gorgeous Nicola is working the pale and interesting look better than ever... how does she do it?
Givenchy Mister Light £20
This highlighting pen is a godsend for brightening complexions – and when you’re working the pale look the way Nicola does best, a bit of highlighting goes a long way. Radiance is just a sweep away.
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Eylure Lashes, £5
In her design collaboration with Eylure, Nicola went for a “feminine and demure” look. So if you want to have long full lashes that look completely au natural, steal Nicola’s newest beauty secret.
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Baby Oil £2.09
Nicola says her biggest beauty secret is shaving her legs with... baby oil?! She says it is absolutely the best thing for avoiding cuts and having super-silky smooth legs. Give it a try!
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S Factor Dream Drops £16.30
To keep her famous hair looking radiant and shiny, Nicola smoothes on a little of this fabulous Dream Drops formula and shines, shines, shines through the day (and night). Picture perfect.
For stockists call: 0844 844 0944
The ever-changing style of Sarah gives us endless inspiration – take a peep inside her beauty bag!
La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation SPF15 £98
Flawless finish every time – it’s no wonder Sarah turns to this amazing foundation to stay looking at her most gorgeous no matter how many cameras are on her. A real luxury formula that is worth an investment.
Available at selected department stores
The Body Shop Body Butter £4.85
This hero product is a favourite all over the country – and Sarah loves it. Soft and smooth skin guaranteed, and with the huge range of scents, there’s one for everyone. We love the classic coconut. Delicious!
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Mac Splashproof Mascara £10.77
Eye make-up fanatic Sarah puts a lot of importance on her mascara. “I like waterproof mascara – it holds the lashes. I’ve tried nearly every mascara there is,” says Sarah. So when she recommends Mac Splashproof as the best there is – we will listen!
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Tigi Bead Head Dumb Blonde £9.95
Sarah loves this Tigi smoothing product. And so do we – perfect for blonde locks, it adds smoothness and shine without weighing hair down. There’s nothing dumb about that!
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