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While expertly applied make-up and lighting play a role in creating a beautiful finish on a cover star’s skin, a flawless canvas certainly helps. Irina Shayk, a radiant beauty on the cover of British Vogue’s March issue, is a case in point: she is possessed of luminous skin that’s the product of excellent genes and a holistic lifestyle. Here, she shares her skincare secrets with Vogue.
After waking
“The morning allows for a great start to the day if you spend it in the right way, so I do have a morning ritual. I don’t like to be in a rush, so usually I take some time for myself. When I wake up I have a glass of water with squeezed lemon juice. After this, I take a shower, and use a cube of ice to wake up and refresh my skin – a trick I learned from my mom. I then use a moisturiser and a sun block, and put on my favourite perfume. I also like going to the gym in the morning – it’s a great start to the day and gives me a boost of energy.”
During the day
“Usually I don’t wear make-up during the day, or if I do, [I] use a tiny bit of concealer for the under-eye area. I make sure I drink a lot of water and never use heavy creams in the summer.”
Bedtime routine
“In the evening I pay special attention to thoroughly cleaning my skin and always use a collagen mask or moisturiser before I go to bed. Lip balm is another product I use a lot – anywhere I go, I have it in my purse.”
Skincare on the fly
“I always make sure I moisturise my skin a lot when I travel, as the air on a plane is really dry. To revive my skin after long-distance flights, I use special masks, like Mimi Luzon’s Sparkling Champagne Mask – it moisturises and refreshes the skin and gives it a healthy glow. When I travel for work, I always see my beauty queen, Mimi Luzon, and do 24-carat gold mask treatments for extra glow.”
Best beauty secrets
“As I work with a lot of great make-up artists, I love to observe their work and ask a zillion questions. I’ve got some great tips from them, like using regular hairspray to fix my eyebrows with the help of a toothbrush, or using my eye cream as a lip balm for a moisturised, natural look.
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