Nikki Phillips knows beauty. The gorgeous model, TV media personality and blogger has worked with many of the best makeup artists in the country, and does her own makeup with enough flair as to make any girl envious. In this week’s Beauty Bubble, Michael Brown sat down with Nikki to chat about her favourite beauty tricks and the products she just loves.
Nikki Phillips starts with skincare, but keeps her routine very simple – adapting to her specific skin concerns on any given day. ‘I’m actually a firm believer in less is best for me,’ she says. ‘That’s the key, is to find what’s best for your skin.’
The ‘less is best’ mantra continues through to Nikki’s off-duty beauty look. ‘My job has so much put on my face, three different makeup looks a day, so when I’m at home I literally take it off with makeup wipes and that’s about it. It would literally be a really good moisturiser, and that’s what works best for my skin.’
Too add a pop of colour, Nikki turns to her trusty lipstick. ‘My look on the go is quite simple, I’m all about a lip. A bold lip can really transform a look, and give a lot of colour to your face.’
‘I’ve always been a firm believer that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ says Nikki Phillips. ‘I think it comes from inside… I think confidence is a big thing for beauty, I don’t think it’s a visual thing on the outside, I think it really does come from the inside.’
But there’s one last stop before Nikki leaves the house – a spritz of fragrance. Her current favourite is Roses de Chloé (‘I’m so obsessed, it’s so feminine!’), but Nikki Phillips doesn’t like to commit to a signature scent, saying, ‘It’s like having the same hair colour for the rest of your life, I can’t do it.’ Roses De Chloé ($80 – $140) is available at Myer, David Jones, selected perfumeries and pharmacies.
Steal the Nikki Phillips look in three simple steps:
Who wouldn’t want to look like Nikki Phillips? ‘I feel like you can really create a beautiful look with these three products and not look bare,’ says Nikki, so try these three simple tips to get her look at home.
1. The key to Nikki Phillips’ look is lips, and she always carries either a Chanel or Face of Australia lipstick, saying, ‘They both last really long, and are beautiful colours… both of them I love.’ Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($50) is available at Chanel Beauty Boutiques.
2. Next, Nikki Phillips’ adds mascara or false lashes. ‘A lash is amazing, it does the same thing as a lip and I think it’s a really beautiful look.’
Rescu. Recommends: CK One Volumizing Mascara ($30). This innovative mascara uses Lycra technology to give you lashes that look incredible whilst feeling soft and natural to the touch. Available exclusively at selected Myer stores and nationally online at myer.com.au
3. Finally, Nikki completes her look with bronzer. Her favourite is Face of Australia Pressed Bronzer ($11.95). ‘I actually cheat and I use this on my eyelids,’ she says. ‘I use it on my cheek, I use it all over my face.’ Face of Australia is available at Priceline Pharmacy, Kmart, Big W, and selected pharmacies nationwide.
For more beauty tips from Nikki Phillips, check out the video below:
