Lily Allen's Beauty Secrets
She's back this month with hot new number 1 single, The Fear, and an already critically acclaimed new album - and there's no doubt in GLAMOUR.com's beauty-obsessed mind that she's looking better than ever! So to celebrate the return of everyone's favourite outspoken fashionista and beauty icon (we still fondly remember that neon liner, Lil), we thought we'd delve into the beauty bag of Miss Lily Allen to reveal which products make her Smile...
PA PhotosAfter a cracking summer assault on the music charts, not to mention the festival scene, there's no doubt in GLAMOUR.com's mind that Lily is back and looking better than ever. So to celebrate everyone's favourite outspoken fashionista and beauty icon (we still fondly remember that neon liner, Lil), we delve into the beauty bag of Miss Allen to reveal which products make her Smile...
By Jessica David
Barry M Dazzle Dust
Lily’s been rocking the ‘Bat For Lashes’ look on stage this summer and we can’t get enough of her ‘70s, glam rock, sparkly blue eyeshadows. Is Barry M the secret to Lily’s show-stopping new look? It’s what we’ll be using to copy her!
£4.50, www.barrym.com
Clarins Lip Balm
Lily’s clearly a fan of lipstick and no stranger to strong shades, so it comes as no surprise that she should want the perfect canvas on which to paint her ruby reds and lollipop pinks. Miss Allen trusts her pout to this moisture-rich balm from Clarins – choc-a-block with lip-loving ingredients such as shea butter, wild mango and olive extracts, and vitamin E.£14.69, uk.clarins.com
Chanel Rouge Allure in New York Red
It comes as no surprise that Lily’s love of Chanel extends to her make-up bag too - get her look with this FABULOUS and long-lasting red shade£19, www.chanel.com
Essie Nail Polish
Lily loves to slick her nails in the hottest shades of this cute-as-candy polish – her favourites include Licorice (the deepest, darkest black), Long Stem Roses (the brightest of reds) and Bahama Mama (a fun plum).£8.50, www.hqhair.com
Liz Earle
Lily is a huge fan of this British beauty giant, and uses a myriad of Liz’s award-winning products throughout her skincare regime. Her favourites include the cult classic Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser (£12), Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion (£9) and the beauty-boosting Brightening Treatment Mask (£11.75).
NARS Laguna Bronzer
This powder bronzer with a delicate golden shimmer is Lily’s must-have compact – “my skin is very pale naturally, so I use this to give me a bit of instant colour. It’s an essential at this time of year,” she says.*Source: Daily Mirror
£21, www.narscosmetics.co.uk*
Clarins Extra Comfort Toning Lotion
Is this the secret to Lily’s infamous flawless complexion? A sweet melange of yummy yet skin-savvy ingredients such as sweet almond and marshmallow, this ultra-gentle, light gel leaves skin pure, fresh and as comforted as if by a blanket.£15.17, uk.clarins.com
Ecriture De Chanel Liquid Eyeliner in Noir
One of Lily’s most essential make-up must-haves - and the key product to achieving her look - is a slick black liner. “I like to try out different looks and at the moment I’m focusing more on defining my eyes, rather than using colour. This liquid liner is so easy to apply and it looks sexy,” she says of this ultra long-lasting and über-desirable liquid liner pen.
Source: Daily Mirror
£20.55, www.boots.com
MAC Blushcreme
Luxuriously soft and creamy, this yummy blush is the secret to Lily’s lovely rosy flush. It leaves a vibrant, dewy finish that lasts and lasts, whether you’re hitting the London party scene or doing a spot of Portobello shopping.
£13.70, www.maccosmetics.co.uk
James Brown London Straightening Balm
Hairdresser du jour and the hottest hands in the UK, James Brown seems to finger the tresses of all of London’s elite! He uses his Straightening Balm on Lily’s locks to maintain that gorgeous, poker-straight mane.
£5.86, www.boots.com
Lord & Berry Smudge-Proof Liner
A make-up artist introduced Lil to this liner at a shoot and she loved it so much, she took it home in four shades.£5.95, <A href="http://www.asos.com" target="_blank">www.asos.com</a>
