How do Hollywood gals stay looking so fabulous? Here we reveal some stunning stars’ handy at-home tricks for keeping up appearances …
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh beauty who literally glows when she steps out on the red carpet. She goes back to basics when it comes to caring for her skin. She told People.com last year, “My mother always told me that no matter how late it is, you take your make-up off.” We’ve all been guilty of waking up with caked foundation and panda eyes, but cleansing and moisturising before bedtime is really important to allow your skin to breathe and regenerate during the night.
And when it comes to her hair, Catherine’s shiny dark locks are kept in good nick thanks to a clever post-swimming trick – she brushes conditioner through it so it stays super-moist and doesn’t dry out. Catherine also recommends getting regular haircuts to avoid split ends.
Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow always looks elegant and stylish, whether she’s attending a premiere or strolling the streets of London. She’s said to treat her body well, but it’s her inner self-confidence that really shines through. She once told US mag, Glamour, “Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” Slick on some berry red lip colour for an instant confidence boost!
When it comes to keeping her tootsies looking smooth for appearances in peep-toe heels, Victoria Beckham has an easy DIY trick: “I put really thick foot lotion on with socks before I go to sleep.” Likewise her hands – Posh slathers on hand cream and pops on gloves before bed. The warmth from wearing the socks and gloves allows the cream to really sink into the skin, making it soften while you slumber. A surprisingly simple trick from a girl with expensive taste …
Kate Winslet is a star whose womanly curves and confident attitude are admired by women the world over. She hasn’t succumbed to the Hollywood pressure to be stick-thin, but knows the importance of keeping her body healthy and in shape. Her secret is Pilates, done at home in front of an instructional DVD. “I have a mat and little hand weights and I do a stomach thing and a bum thing. It's very simple – you barely break into a sweat," she recently told UK newspaper, The Daily Mail. “It’s my way of exercising in a time-efficient way.”
What’s the best celeb beauty, health or fitness tip you’ve heard (that us mere mortals can actually afford), and how does it up your self-esteem?
