Amber Atherton, jewellery designer and founder of MyFlashTrash.com
What products would we find in your makeup bag?
“Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser (the light coverage is perfect for freckles), Paul and Joe blusher for peachy cheeks, a Vintage Cosmetic Company Eye Lash Curler, Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant teamed with Elizabeth Arden Prevage moisturiser. I also love Bobbi Brown eyeliner, Chanel’s red lipstick, NARS bronzer in Laguna, MAC Lipglass in Fulfilled (it tastes like cookies!), Coqui Coqui fragrance, Benefit’s Bum Deal body scrub, and Bliss Body Butter. Kerastase hair products go with me everywhere and I always pick up Bourjois mascara at Boots every month.”
What’s your beauty MO?
“I like to keep my look natural so people can focus on my jewellery.”
How do you glam it up?
“I always attempt to do elaborate updos with plaits and pins and hairspray, but fail miserably at so I’ll probably just do a high ponytail and a mulberry red lip!”
Are there any beauty tricks you swear by?
“Put oil on your hair the next time you’re in the sauna to revive dry hair. If you have an important event don’t wear mascara the day before so your lashes are in better condition. And my grandmother used to stain her lips with beetroot. It gives you a very natural red lip.”
What are your go-to beauty destinations in London?
“Daniel Mikhael has a wonderful art-deco salon by Hyde Park that has such a lovely atmosphere. I also love Aveda’s salon and my friend Teresa Tarmey’s salon on Redchurch Street, which is like a chic little loft for everything from massages to laser hair removal. I like to shop at Liberty, House of Fraser, and Space NK, although to be honest I buy most of my beauty products in a rush at the airport!”
Who are your own personal beauty inspirations?
“I really admire friends like Greta Bellamacina, Edie Campbell, and Tallulah Harlech. They wear little to no makeup and just exude confidence!”
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