On holiday, I went without make-up. It was freeing... but I felt a little naked without it
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish cleanser,
Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser,
Liz Earle Superskin Eye Cream,
Liz Earle Superskin™ Face Serum,
Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 tinted moisturiser, AUTOGRAPH Luxe Multi Bronzer,
Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel,
MAC Pro Longwear Eye Liner,
Max Factor Volume Infusion Mascara, Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Stick, It’s interesting to see my estimated annual spend – although I think it depends on how often you replace products. For example, I only buy my Liz Earle skincare twice a year.
I didn’t always spend money on beauty. I had acne when I was a teenager, and I think I almost gave up on my skin for a while. I wasn’t as interested in skincare and beauty at that stage.
I also didn’t have the money to spend on make-up the way people seem to now. I think it has to do with today’s media and marketing, and the hype surrounding beauty – we just didn’t have that. When I think back I can remember brands like Helena Rubinstein and Lancome being posh makes, but growing up not many of us could afford that.
But now, whatever I do, my lipstick has to go on and I rarely go without make-up. I was on holiday in Costa Rica recently and that was one of the first times I didn’t wear make-up every day, mostly because no one else was wearing any. It was very freeing actually – but I still felt a bit naked without it. However, I think I actually spend a lot more money on my hair than I do on make-up and skincare.
It’s around £90 every two months!”