They are on our TV screens every weeknight, with multiple costume changes and often hours spent in the hair and make-up chair. So it’s no wonder Shortland Street‘s leading ladies have picked up plenty of handy beauty tips over the years. We sat down with the cast for a sneak peak inside their make-up bags.
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Jacquie Nairn (plays Wendy Cooper)
What’s your beauty secret?
I discovered Ashleigh Scott facials recently. They’re incredible and my skin feels gorgeous afterwards. I have a Lush facial scrub that smells like caramel and I love and I’m always diligent about avoiding direct sunlight on my face.
What will we find in your beach bag this summer?
Sunscreen and a hat!
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Jacquie Nairn’s beauty secrets
What five beauty products can’t you live without?
Almond oil to remove make-up gently. Lush facial scrub and cleanser, Lucas Pawpaw balm, waterproof mascara, and Mac Studio Fix Compact Foundation.
What’s your favourite budget beauty buy?
Almond oil. It’s cheap and removes make-up, plus it’s a great after-shower moisturiser if your skin really needs a pick-me-up.
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Angela Bloomfield
Angela Bloomfield (plays Rachel McKenna)
What’s your beauty secret?
It’s not much of a secret, but it does work. Wear sunscreen and look after your skin. By look after, I mean, cleanse, tone and moisturise and invest in a good eye cream. The skin around your eyes is more sensitive and therefore needs a different cream.
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Angela Bloomfield’s beauty secrets
What are five beauty products you can’t live without?
My Dermalogica PreCleanse is a favourite – I love it so much I buy it for all my friends! I also can’t go past Lucas Pawpaw balm. It’s not just for your lips, I also use it on my daughter’s dry skin. I recently bought a Chanel concealer, which I use with mineral powder and mascara for a ‘no make-up’ look. And last but not least, my Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream. My skin loves it!
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Angela Bloomfield’s beauty secrets
What’s your favourite budget beauty buy?
I can’t go past a toothbrush and toothpaste! Let’s face it, beauty isn’t just about your skin, it’s about your confidence and sense of self. You can’t go past a great smile.
Who is your beauty icon?
Jessica Alba or Halle Berry.
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Lynette Forday
Lynette Forday (plays Grace Kwan)
What are your beauty essentials?
Sunblock and good skincare products which contain vitamin C and vitamin A. Also, lip gloss, mascara, and most importantly a girlfriend who’s there to make you laugh and listen to you cry.
What will we find in your beach bag this summer?
A good sunscreen, a big silly hat, and lots of water.
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Lynette Forday’s beauty secrets
What’s your favourite budget beauty buy?
Covergirl do some great mascaras. Also, Pam’s facial wipes are great for taking make-up off when you’re tired. They’re cheap as chips and very gentle on the skin.
What is your top beauty secret?
Have a great make-up artist! If that’s not possible, then stay out of the sun and if that’s not possible, then lather on the sunblock.
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Ria Vandervis
Ria Vandervis (plays Harper Whitely)
Who is your beauty icon?
Zooey Deschanel.
What’s your favourite budget beauty buy?
I love Skinfoods products, especially their exfoliating cleanser. They are such great value and kind to your skin.
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Ria Vandervis’ beauty secrets
What five products can’t you live without?
Trilogy Rosehip Oil and their Daily Defense Moisturiser with SPF15. Also, Mac BB Cream Primer, Mac Cream Blusher, and Dermalogica Sheer Tint with SPF20.
What’s your top beauty tip?
Drink lots of water every day and cleanse your face before bed.
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Sophie McIntosh
Sophie McIntosh (plays Honour Aleni)
What will we find in your beach bag this summer?
My favourite all over sunscreen is Dermalogica’s Solar Defense Booster. I also really like Nivea’s Light Feel Daily Face Veil and Mac’s Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist when I’m at the beach.
Dermalogica Pre Cleanse
Sophie McIntosh’s beauty secrets
What are your beauty essentials?
I love the whole Dermalogica skincare range! I use their Daily Microfoliant, Special Cleansing Gel, Multi-Active Toner, and Intensive Eye Repair everyday. Mac’s Mineralize Skinfinish is also one of my favs!
What’s your top beauty tip?
I always make sure I cleanse, tone and moisturise every morning and night.
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Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kerry-Lee Dewing (plays Kylie Brown)
What are the five products you can’t live without?
In summer it would be Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, Surmanti Body Mousse, De Lorenzo Instant Satur8 Instant Hydrating Foam, Environ C-Quence Toner, and Environ C-Quence Eye Gel.
Who is your celebrity beauty icon?
Charlize Theron and Jennifer Lopez.
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Kerry-Lee Dewing’s beauty secrets
What’s your favourite supermarket beauty buy?
Simple eye make-up remover.
What’s your number one beauty tip?
It’s hardly a secret, but drink plenty of water, eat clean and stay active.
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