The vanity diaries SHAY MITCHELL
THE ACTOR ON THE BEAUTY BENEFITS OF HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE BED (YES, REALLY)
THE FIRST THING THAT PASSES MY LIPS IN THE DAY IS ... Warm water with lemon. THE LAST THING THAT PASSES MY LIPS AT NIGHT...
Tequila… just kidding! It’s tea.
MY MAKE-UP ROUTINE…
Takes me from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the look. I love Patrick Ta’s Silky Lip Crèmes, and I always finish with a spritz of Cacharel Yes I Am.
THE CRAZIEST THING I’VE DONE IN
THE NAME OF BEAUTY IS… Hanging off the side of the bed or couch when I’m really tired to get my blood flowing. It adds colour to your cheeks, too.
I DEAL WITH STRESS BY… Going to the gym or boxing, as an alternative to therapy.
MY GREATEST BEAUTY DISCOVERY IS…
Coconut oil. It’s good for moisturising skin, chapped lips, cuticles. I’m not tied to any brand, but I make sure it’s organic virgin oil.
MY MOOD IS… Happy! Especially when I’m around people I love. I can get down if I’m away from my family for too long.
THE WEIRDEST THING IN MY FRIDGE
IS… A bunch of huge aloe vera leaves. Most people joke about me having them, but the gel can help with digestion and heartburn, it lowers your blood sugar and (everyone’s favourite topic) it’s a laxative!
MY BODY IS… Amazing. My relationship with my body has evolved, especially after having my baby daughter last year. I have so much more love and respect for it. MY BIGGEST BEAUTY INDULGENCE IS… Regular spa treatments, especially facials. Lymphatic massages by Flavia Lanini in Hollywood are the best. TELL US A BEAUTY SECRET...
Use cold spoons to get rid of puffy lids and bags under the eyes.
MY WORST BEAUTY HABIT IS... Not getting enough sleep or water. I think it’s part of the ‘new mum effect’. Beauty is as much about what we put into our bodies. Another sin is forgetting to take off my make-up. I’m so tired I just forget about it.
THE BEST BEAUTY ADVICE I’VE EVER
RECEIVED WAS… Less is more, and no make-up can compete with what inner confidence can do.
MY LAST BEAUTY TREATMENT
WAS… A facial by Shani Darden. We have such a blast. Her Skin Care Texture Reform Serum has transformed my skin. Shay Mitchell is the spokesperson for Cacharel Parfums