Aussie Model Jesinta Franklin spills on her relationship with Buddy Franklin and beauty secrets
Jesinta Franklin details the “scary” thing her retired AFL superstar husband, Buddy Franklin, does during the night.
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It’s not every day we get to sit down with celebrities in the comfort of their own homes – and as it turns out, being in their own space brings out a whole new level of candour.
“He’s a sleep yeller!” Jesinta Franklin laughs, revealing a surprising detail about her husband, retired AFL superstar Buddy Franklin. “The other night he shouted, ‘GET THE BALL, TAKE IT!’ I was like, ‘Are you okay?!’ It’s so scary.”
We caught up with the former Miss Universe Australia at the recent Your Reformer event, held at her stunning $8.75 million Gold Coast mansion, where she opened up about everything from her current obsession to an unglamorous beauty hack and the one item she never leaves home without.
WHAT WAS YOUR LATEST SPLURGE?
“These little terracotta pomegranates from Santa Maria Novella. They exude this fragrance for over six months, so it’s way more economical than a candle. I know it’s a lot of money, but when you think that you get constant aroma from it for six to nine months or even twelve months …”
Santa Maria Novella Melograno in Scented Terracotta, $112 at Myer
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVEWEAR?
“I live in activewear. I love a good long, high-waisted tight. And then a crop with an oversized tee or an oversized shirt. Your Reformer have their own activewear, which is beautiful. I love all the tonal colours.”
Ribbed Seamless Leggings, $89 at Your Reformer
Essential Crop, $59 at Your Reformer
In My Pilates Era Tee, $59 at Your Reformer
“A good chunky sneaker, I love the ASIC Gel Kayano’s, they’re the best.”
Asics Gel-Kayano 31, $279.99 at The Iconic
“ … high socks …”
Adidas Trefoil Ankle Socks 3-Pack, $25 at The Iconic
“ … and a cap as well.”
Balance, Sculpt, Focus Cap, $39 at Your Reformer
“Lorna Jane do the best supportive crops, especially if you’re doing something with a bit more higher intensity.”
Lotus Crop True Comfort Sports Bra, $85 at Lorna Jane
“And I really like the functionality and the practicality of the Apple Watch.”
Apple Watch SE, $299 at Amazon Australia
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE?
“I keep it quite simple with my skincare routine. I don’t over cleanse or over exfoliate. I don’t get heaps of treatments basically because I’m lazy but I do use an oil cleanser.”
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil, $42 at Adore Beauty
“If I do feel like I need an exfoliation, I love the rice brand from Dermalogica. It’s a good exfoliation but not abrasive on your skin.”
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 74g, $112 at Adore Beauty
“I have fallen in love with this vitamin C, it’s changed my skin. I’m obsessed with it, I use it morning and night.”
“ … and then at night I use a Lancome thicker moisturiser over that.”
Lancôme Genifique Night Cream, $190 at Sephora
“Buddy is a Kiehl’s guy. He loves the Kiehl’s everyday cream.”
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream 50ml, $62.99 at Amazon Australia
WHAT’S THE BEST AFFORDABLE BEAUTY ITEM IN YOUR CUPBOARD?
“I’ve got an Olay cleanser that I love. It’s cheap, it’s cheerful,”
Olay Regenerist Revitalising Cream Cleanser, $7.99 (down from $15.99) at Amazon Australia
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG?
“So I’m very simple with my glam. If I’m off duty, I cannot go past the Armani Luminous Silk. That is just my absolute chef’s kiss. I feel like it’s really buildable and I like when your skin looks like skin, you can still see the texture and the tone and all of that.”
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $96 (down from $120) at Adore Beauty
“And then I love the Hourglass eyebrow pencil.”
Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil, $114.70 at Amazon Australia
“For mascaras I just use the Lancome Hypnos Mascara.”
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara 01 Noir, $71 at Adore Beauty
“I love the Chanel Cream. It’s an iconic makeup product. Foolproof. You can use it all the time.”
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, $91 at Myer
“I am a lip liner gal. Make Up For Ever have the best shades of nude and I just smudge it in. Not that I’m promoting lip injections, but it’s like an instant plumper.”
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil, $28 (down from $35) at The Iconic
WHAT’S YOUR BEST ‘UNSEXY’ HACK?
“I love a bit of dermaplaning … especially when I get a few chin hairs.”
Dermaplaning Tool (9 piece), $17.97 at Amazon Australia
“Actually it’s shaving in general, I really should wax or laser. But because I’ve always had photo shoots, it’s just easier to shave. And laser just feels like a big commitment.
Gillette Venus Deluxe Sensitive Razor, $14 (down from $20) at Amazon Australia
ONE THING YOU’LL NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT?
“Oh my gosh, I’m really into reading at the moment. I got a Kobo because you can tap into your local library and you can rent digital books.”
Kobo Clara Colour 6”, $269 at Amazon Australia
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