My Beauty Secrets, by Nikki Reed
For my guest edit spot on GLAMOUR.com I thought I'd let you in on some of my beauty secrets… Plus, I picked out some of my favourite products from the beauty cupboard.
Sandra WaiblIf I was having a pampering night in, I’d put my ridiculous white headband on that lifts all my hair out of my face. Then, first thing’s first, I shave my legs. That’s a special occasion, I’m not the kind of girl that shaves every morning in the shower – I have a special designated bath time, a date with my razor!
Sandra WaiblMy mom’s a hairstylist and she’s always told me ‘don’t over-wash your hair – the less you wash it the better’ so I wash my hair maybe once or twice a week, so I use a lot of dry shampoo.
Sandra WaiblWith skin, I use the Clarisonic (£120) – I do a good scrub first. Then I do a super-hydrating mask, and let that sit for 10 minutes. I also love to put towels in the microwave (am I going to get in trouble for saying that?) for 30 seconds and then I lie with them on my face.
Sandra WaiblBecause of the make-up I have to wear all the time, it feels like when I wash my face I never get the make-up out of my skin, so when I’m alone and I don’t have to work, it’s my favourite thing to get every ounce of it off.
Sandra WaiblTo finish, I load on a lot of oils. I literally use olive oil on my face. I take olive oil from my kitchen and put it on my face. I promise you can do that.
Sandra WaiblAlso, I saw I have some wrinkles coming. I’m going to be 25 soon, I’m like, ‘what’s going on, so this is happening now?’ so I’ve started putting a little eye cream on too.
Sandra WaiblI never wear perfume. My mom never wore it when I was growing up; she only wore oils, like patchouli oil or gardenia oil, so I’ve always used oils too.
Sandra WaiblI’m really simple when it comes to make-up. I like to look like I’m not wearing any make-up. I don’t like it when girls do a full face when they’re going out to lunch.
Sandra WaiblI really just use concealer. I really think it’s important to let young girls know that they do not have to wear a full face of foundation. I love bareMinerals, I love their brushes too.
Sandra WaiblI do a lot of oils, argon oil, and then a little concealer around my eyes, nose and chin. The thing I focus on the most is my eyebrows. I’ve never let anyone pluck or wax my eyebrows except myself.
Sandra WaiblA strong natural brow is important I think. I use a little clear eyebrow gel. I use a little bit of Shiseido Cream Eye Colour in Brown (£20.50) for the top of my lid, a little mascara and then I call it a day.
Sandra WaiblI don’t like sparkles, even though that’s the trend; I haven’t gotten into it yet. I also use Clinique Men’s Tanning Cream (£16.50) for my blush because it stays on all day.
Sandra WaiblIf a product says that it’s made organically with all-natural ingredients, I’m more inclined to go with that because I think there are so many things that nature provides for us.
Sandra WaiblSo that’s where I stand on all things beauty.
PS. I love a scented candle when I take a bath. I’m one of those people.
Twilight - Breaking Dawn 2 is released in cinemas on 16 NovemberHere are my picks from the GLAMOUR.com beauty cupboard…
My Beauty Cupboard Picks...
Aveda Restructuring Conditioner, £21.50,
www.aveda.co.uk
BareMinerals SPF15 Foundation, £24,
www.bareminerals.co.uk
BareMinerals Flawless Face Brush, £19, www.bareminerals.co.uk
Charles Worthington Miracle Repair Elixir Oil, £14.99, www.boots.com
Espa Pink Hair & Scalp Mud, £31, www.espaonline.com
Urban Decay Naked Palette, £36, www.debenhams.com
Percy & Reed Dry Shampoo & Dry Conditioner, £4 each, www.spacenk.com
Sanctuary Spa Active Reverse Lipid Recovery Facial Oil, £22, www.boots.com
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, £60 for 6, www.harrods.com
