Ever wondered how British model Emma Louise Connolly locks down that barely-there make-up look? Well, wonder no more. Emma sat down with Grazia's Beauty Editor Annie to discuss her beauty must-haves, including a fairly nifty brow trick (involving a key product from Emma's husband Oliver Proudlock's washbag) that we'll all be copying from now on, as well as a £3.99 lip liner that she recently posted on Instagram and has loved for years and years. You can even shop all the products at the end.
Emma hails from Scotland, and has headed up campaigns with the likes of Maybelline, Garnier, Puma, Calzedonia, Nasty Gal, the list goes on. Needless to say this lady's style is a wonder to behold, but it's her beauty know-how that we're interested in right now.
Watch the video below for a detailed insight into Emma's everyday skincare and make-up routine, and read on to find out what can instantly boost her mood, why she's been getting into gymnastics, and what she consider her top three tips for maintaining a great relationship.
Watch: Getting Ready With Emma Louise Connolly
Emma's Perfect Evening In
'On the couch in my pyjamas with a bucket of red wine. I have friends who love sitting with face masks on but I don't actually enjoy pampering that much. I would prefer to be eating. I love to cook, and I love to eat what I cook! I love to cook for friends and then I just love to chill on the couch and watch mind-numbing TV.'
The Travel Factor
'I guess traveling is one of the biggest obstacles I come across in my career. I love it but it lessens the time I have at home with friends and family, makes making plans tricky, and I'm also very conscious of my carbon footprint. I'm collaborating with a friend of mine at the moment to offset my carbon footprint. We're looking at buying a field and aiming to plant a tree per flight I take, which is great.'
The Big Beauty Game
'The beauty industry is a massive money machine in the world of social media. So many young people are striving to be beauty bloggers, or trying to gather together huge make-up kits, or wanting to lock down amazing make-up looks, which is fine, make-up is often a real art form, but at the same time it can end up taking someone so far away from what they look like naturally. For me, beauty exists in the natural state. I think sometimes people get a bit carried away with the idea that beauty comes via make-up as opposed to what their mama gave them.'
A New Form Of Fitness
'I recently started training with a PT, which has been a whirlwind! Wow. Getting down the stairs and on the toilet after the first week was an experience. I had to just throw myself into the situation. I usually like pilates and yoga, but I love finding different ways to train too. Now I'm training three times a week with Will McLaren (@will_mclaren_coach) my amazing trainer. I do a lot of calisthenics and gymnastics training. I'm not doing banana flips or anything but it involves a lot of rings, handstands, bars. It looks easy but I'm using muscles I never knew I had'.
The Instant Mood-Booster
'Washing my face. I love a clean face. I use SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleanser Gel, £37, it's a bit minty and tingly. Sometimes after I've used it I stick my head out of the window to get the full effect. I love a lymphatic drainage massage too, reflexology, and anything at Paul Edmonds Salon Knightsbridge, which is my second home.'
Emma's Three Tips For A Great Relationship
'Honesty, trust, and a good laugh'. Enough said.
Shop: Emma's Favourite Skincare And Make-Up Buys
Emma Louise Connolly Beauty Make-Up Skincare
Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint, £20
'Glossier perfecting skin tin in G9. I bought this and the concealer after seeing it on an IG ad and I LOVE it.'
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner, £3.99
'Maybelline velvet beige lip liner (I've loved this for years and years) and Maybelline brow precise)'
Gucci Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière Gel Face Gloss,
'I use this on my lips and face as highlight. I LOVE it.'
Milk Makeup Mini Lip + Cheek, £16.50
'This is the dreamy Milk Makeup blush. No surprise it's sold out.' You can still find the mini versions on Cult Beauty (hurrah)!
SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense Serum, £85
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum, £150
Clinique Moisture Surge SPF25 Sheertint Hydrator, £30
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup SPF15, £25.20
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Clay Definer, £25.90
Darphin Nourishing Stain, £25
L'Occitane Delicious Multi-Balm, £20
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, £29
Hourglass Veil Powder Brush, £58
Benefit Benetint Lip And Cheek Stain, £25.50
'I use Benetint on my lips and cheeks,' said Emma Louise Connolly on her Instagram Stories, 'I find it's the most natural pinky flush and I've just always stuck to it.' Emma also made reference to the product's staying power, 'it lasts forever.'
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