Vida Glow’s Anna Lahey shares ‘revolting’ beauty hack she swears by
Beauty mogul Anna Lahey reveals exactly what she puts on her face, plus the ‘revolting’ hack she does daily.
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As if launching multimillion dollar beauty empire Vida Glow at just 25, raising four kids, and splitting her time between Sydney and LA wasn’t impressive enough, entrepreneur Anna Lahey has now set her sights on the haircare industry – this time, teaming up with superstar bestie Rita Ora.
We caught up with the Typebea co-founder to talk all things hair, makeup, and the one “revolting” beauty hack she swears by.
WHAT’S IN YOUR MAKE UP BAG?
“I love the IT Cosmetics CC cream in a medium,” Anna says. “It’s so easy to apply and it has 50 SPF.”
Always read the label and follow directions for us. Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50, $65.60 (down from $82) at Adore Beauty
“I love Hourglass’ Unlocked Mascara
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extension Black Mascara, $81.11 (down from $85.08) at Amazon Australia
“Hourglass also does an amazing powdered blush.”
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection, $48 at Sephora
“Rare Beauty are doing a really nice liquid blush, it’s so good.”
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $45 at Sephora
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE?
“I love the Augustinus Bader Rich Cream,” Anna gushes. “I feel like that’s a real indulgence.”
The Rich Cream 50ml, $480 at Augustinus Bader
“I love the vitamin C serum by Medik8.”
Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum 30ml, $86 at Adore Beauty
“The new Ultra Viollete SPF is really good!”
Always read the label and follow directions for us. Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided.
Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Fragrance Free SKINSCREEN™ 75ml, $39 (down from $52) at Ultra Violette
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE AFFORDABLE BEAUTY BUY?
“Lucas’ Paw Paw Cream. It’s classic, I just love it.”
Lucas’ Papaw Lip Balm Applicator 15g, $5.50 (down from $7.50) from Woolworths
WHAT’S THE ONE ITEM YOU’D NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT?
“The Charlotte Tilbury powder because I’m quite oily.”
Airbrush Flawless Finish (2 / Medium), $73 at Charlotte Tilbury
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE HAIR PRODUCT RIGHT NOW?
“We were looking for uncomplicated products that have clean formulations and powerful ingredients. So if you want to have that sleek, gorgeous, no frizz look, then the S1 is the product for you … it also protects from heat up to 230 degrees.”
Typebea S. 1 Ultimate Styling Serum, $40 at Sephora
WHAT ARE YOUR CARRY-ON ESSENTIALS?
“A slip silk turban because I just love when I get off the plane and my hair still looks good.”
Slip Pure Silk Turban, $100 at Sephora
Burappoi Wooden Massage Comb, $11.99 at Amazon Australia
WHAT’S YOUR BEST UNSEXY BEAUTY HACK?
“Okay, so this is a bit TMI (too much information), but period undies, the Modibodi ones. They’re seamless and so comfortable – I needed those when I was a teenager.”
Allure Hi Waist Brief Moderate Night Sky Blue, $38.99 at Modibodi
And last, but not least: “I tongue scrape in the morning. It’s so revolting but you’re like, ‘how could I have lived all these years without scraping?’”
Y-Kelin Dual Sides Tongue Scraper, $5.27 at Amazon Australia
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