Alice Ripman, the beauty director at InStyle magazine, originally started work at Smash Hits, shadowing makeup artists on their shoots. She knew the world of magazines was for her & spent the early years of her career at More, Company & New Woman before spending the last seven years at InStyle.
i n s i d e a l i c e ' s h a n d b a g . . .
Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache Hand Creme (£13) - I love having something to smell when I'm suffering from writers block, and this smells good enough to eat! I like to think it stops me from eating all the macaroons and cupcakes that arrive in our office but sadly that’s not the case.
L'oreal Caresse Lipstick (£7.99) - This collection just landed on my desk and is so beautiful. This shade (Lovely Rose) is the perfect soft pink with no shimmer or glitter. The colour is very subtle so you can apply it without a mirror as you run into a meeting - always helpful!
Byredo La Tulipe Eau De Parfum (£130) - I discovered this perfume wandering through Liberty one day. Someone sprayed it and it completely stopped me in my tracks. Fresh and light, with slightly sweet dry down, after 10 years and over 1,000 sprays I’ve finally found my signature scent.
Essie Nail Varnish in Sexy Divide (£8.50) - This must be on my nails for 50 weeks of the year! I’ve bought my favourite colour, Sexy Divide, in bulk in case they ever discontinue it.
Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream (£19) - This is such a beautiful hand cream and isn't sticky or sickly-smelling. The PR for Clarins taught me to add a few drops of their Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil into it for really dry emergencies and it works wonders.
a l i c e ' s b e a u t y s e c r e t s . . .
My beauty icon… I think Nicole Richie always looks great, as does Miranda Kerr. It's the worst kept secret that I am obsessed with Whitney Port too. And I'd like to age like Cindy Crawford please. Being face-to-face with Jessica Alba was quite breathtaking, she’s a true beauty. My formative beauty moment… I remember my mum taking me to The Body Shop to buy some clear mascara as a treat. I obviously wasn't ready for black! We used to go there to get bath bombs, fruit-shaped soap and bubble bath. We were obsessed with Rimmel's Heather Shimmer at school and we all smelt of Impulse. Oh the glamour! Eavesdropped from an MUA… Bobbi Brown taught me to lightly pat face serum over my foundation for an instant dewy glow and it really works. Balm, lipstick or gloss… Balm - chapped lips drive me crackers and no lip colour will look nice if your lips are flaky. My default face… I use Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator as a primer, then Stila Illuminating Foundation and Convertible Color. Benefit’s new Sun Beam is amazing too – a summer glow in a bottle. I also use Benefit They're Real Mascara. Then Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Eye Shadow in Permanent Taupe, Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Fling and Clarins lip and eye balm on my lips. Always in my bathroom… L’Oréal Professionel Mythic Oil, Skinceuticals Skin Care (especially the Hydrating B5 Gel and Equalizing Toner) and Sisley Soapless Foaming Cleanser. My beauty shame… Maybe being too bossy with my sister-in-laws about regular manicures and pedicures! I'm also terrible at getting my hair cut. I hate it, more than a trip to the dentist. I probably go twice a year, which should probably be increased. My fantasy trolley dash… I'd have to say Sephora in NYC. It’s exciting as there isn't one in the UK and they house some great brands as well as their own. They do a multi-tasking cream which can be used on your face, body, hands, nails and hair and I swear by it. rachel xo
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