Let the beauty favourites of these tastemakers inspire you to make your own list of essentials.
Compiled by Amy Starr, with additional words by Elle McClure
When it comes to beauty products, often tried and true is best – so we pressed two tastemakers to share the foolproof go-tos they use (and finish) time and time again. Here, globetrotter Rey Vakili and Gritty Pretty founder Eleanor Pendleton divulge the skin saviours, makeup MVPs and nifty tools you’ll find in their beauty cabinets. If you’re wanting to give your own a refresh, look no further.
Via Instagram @elanorpendleton
Eleanor Pendleton
The founder of Gritty Pretty shows us the cult products that take up residency on her top shelf.
GLOW-MAKER:
Weleda Skin Food dabbed onto cheeks.
NAIL POLISH:
O.P.I Nail Lacquer in Samoan Sand.
SKIN TOOL:
FOREO Luna 3.
BROWS:
Tom Ford Brow Perfecting Pencil.
SIGNATURE HAIR STYLE:
Tousled waves.
SIGNATURE MAKE-UP LOOK:
Natural, bronzed and dewy.
SELF-CARE RITUAL:
An at-home leave-on mask or sheet mask is the easiest way to make ‘me time’. A glass of red wine is optional, but preferred.
DESERT ISLAND BEAUTY:
M. A. C Mineralize Skin Finish.
BODY PRODUCT:
Clarins Body Tonic Treatment Oil.
BEAUTY INDULGENCE:
La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation SPF15 – it looks incredible!
Best Tip
For extra glow, mix a little liquid illuminator or face oil into your foundation, such as Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil 30ml.
Last thing before leaving home:
Apply lip balm.
Rey Vakili
The globetrotter and former assistant to Anna Wintour knows what she likes – and how to use it.
BEAUTY ICON:
All-time – Audrey Hepburn. Modern-day – Gwyneth Paltrow and Alicia Vikander.
HANDBAG ESSENTIAL:
La Mer Lip Volumizer.
BEAUTY INDULGENCE:
La Mer The Concentrate 50ml. It leaves my skin feeling like silk.
LIPSTICK:
YSL RougeVolupté Shine in Rose Nu.
MASCARA:
Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Volume Mascara for day. Lancôme Hypnôse Drama for night.
HAIR TOOL:
Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener. And I love Mason Pearson brushes.
SUPPLEMENT:
Vida Glow Original Marine Collagen Powder.
HAIR ESSENTIAL:
Hair Rituel by Sisley Precious Hair Care Oil.
MOISTURISER:
La Mer Crème de la Mer 60ml.
SELF-CARE RITUAL:
Cooking. It’s therapeutic and I enjoy entertaining.
FOOLPROOF CONFIDENCE BOOSTER:
Self-affirmations and lipstick!
Best Tip
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.
