Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith stuns in pregnancy pics
Steph Claire Smith has wowed fans with a series of “stunning” pregnancy pics in the lead up to baby number 2.
These products are hand-picked by our team to help make shopping easier. We may receive payments from third parties for sharing this content and when you purchase through links in this article. Product prices and offer details are not assured, and should be confirmed independently with the retailer. Learn more
Steph Claire Smith wears many hats – she’s an influencer with over 1.5 million followers across her socials, podcast host, co-founder of successful fitness brand Kic, wife and soon-to-be mum of two.
The 31-year-old recently shared some snaps of her 36-week baby bump, with fans flooding the comments to call her “stunning” and “beautiful.”
We caught up with the Melbourne-based entrepreneur to chat through her latest obsessions – from go-to activewear and budget-friendly beauty hacks to the iconic skincare product she’s sworn by for a decade.
WHAT’S YOUR BEST ‘MUM HACK’ PURCHASE?
“One of the products that I’ve used basically every day since my son has been on solids, is the Subo bottle. You can put oats in there, smoothies or any kind of half liquid. It’s no mess, hands free for me and he loves it.”
Subo Food Bottle, $25.59 (down from $31.99) at BabyBunting
WHAT’S CURRENTLY ON YOUR WISHLIST?
“I’m trying to find my new daily bag. One that fits my drink bottle, my laptop, and everything in between … but needs to still look cool with everything I wear.”
The Brighton Neoprene Tote Bag, $69.96 (down from $99.95) at The Iconic
Everyday Small Tote, $135 from July
WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO ACTIVEWEAR?
“I love wearing STAX.”
STAX RC3 Square Crop, $64.95 at The Iconic
STAX RC3 Full Length Tights NANDEX™, $99.95 at The Iconic
“My favourite runners are the New Balance, 1080 v14s. They honestly feel like running on clouds.”
Fresh Foam X 1080 v14, $270 at New Balance
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE HEADPHONES TO WORK OUT IN?
“I exercise in my AirPods, but I also really love going for runs with nothing in my ears. I really like to listen to the sounds around me when I’m on my walks or runs. People think that it’s torturous but I like it.”
Apple AirPods 4, $208 (down from $219) at Amazon Australia
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG?
“I keep my makeup routine pretty simple, it’s got to be quick and easy. So it’s just Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter as my really light daily foundation.”
Hollywood Flawless Filter, $70 at Charlotte Tilbury
“My favourite lip balm is Tatcha, it’s in a little tub and it’s so good.”
The Kissu Lip Mask, $29 at Tatcha
“I’ll brush my eyebrows up with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow gel … the best.”
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, $47 at Sephora
“ … and then just some blush, which is actually by Outside Beauty. It’s a beautiful lip to cheek pot and that’s my daily look.”
Lip to Cheek, $22.50 (down from $45) at Outside Beauty and Skincare
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE?
“I try to keep my skincare routine pretty basic. One of my favourite cleansers is by Liberty Bell. It’s a really nice gentle cleanser.”
Liberty Belle HEARTFELT® Gentle Rose Cream Cleanser, $70 at Adore Beauty
“My favourite exfoliator is a rice powder that you just pour out and add a bit of water.”
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, $112 at Adore Beauty
“I continuously find myself going back to the Clinique Moisture Surge, it’s been in my skincare routine for 10 years.”
Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $62 at Adore Beauty
WHAT’S YOUR BEST UNSEXY BEAUTY HACK?
“The Conserving Beauty Pimple Patches. You only leave them on for like 10 – 15 minutes. But the active ingredients actually heals your skin and works on the pimple. They’re like no pimple patch I’ve ever used before. I’m fully converted.”
Dissolving Zit Strips, $28 at Conserving Beauty
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE AFFORDABLE BEAUTY BUY?
“Dove’s original body wash. I feel like I grew up using it and it’s just familiar smells and everything … it’s the cheapest product I use.”
Dove Triple Moisturising Body Wash, $7.64 (down from $17) Amazon Australia
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE YOU USING ON YOUR HAIR?
“I love Eleven’s Deep Clean Shampoo. It’s for really dirty hair. I sweat a lot so that’s my favourite shampoo.”
ELEVEN Australia Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo, $31.95 at Adore Beauty
“ … and then I just use the GHD heat protectant if I’m going to be doing my hair with anything hot.”
GHD Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray, $36.80 (down from $46) at GHD
“I love the GHD Duet Blowdry. It’s like a blow dry brush in one so I can get my hair looking smooth and amazing in 15 minutes. It’s so good.”
GHD Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush, $446.25 (down from $595) at GHD
WHAT ARE YOU READING AT THE MOMENT?
“Zoe Foster-Blake’s Things Will Calm Down Soon. It’s such an incredible story. She’s done a really good job at encapsulating all the different challenges you can face as a founder.”
Things Will Calm Down Soon by Zoe Foster Blake, $23.55 (down from $32.99) at Amazon Australia
THREE THINGS YOU’D TAKE TO A DESERT ISLAND?
“A lip balm because my lips are just notoriously dry.”
Blistex Ultra Lip Balm, $3.69 at Amazon Australia
“I would take something to draw like pencils because I feel like I’d want to be creative in some way.”
More Coverage
Derwent Academy Colouring Pencils, $13.48 at Amazon Australia
“ … and photos of my family.”
Sign up to the news.com.au checkout shopping newsletter so you never miss another shopping tip, trend or sale.
‘Life-changing’ advice millions swear by
Dubbed a “thought leader” by Oprah Winfrey, Gabby Bernstein’s advice has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide.
‘Amazing’ brand finally lands down under
A hit beauty brand has landed down under but is it worth the hype? We tested a range of products and the results left us “amazed”.
‘Miracle’ buy that ‘transformed my hair’
Rita Ora and Anna Lahey’s celebrity hair brand has gone viral on TikTok but does it live up the hype?
‘Holy grail’ buy that sells every four seconds
The best-selling French beauty product is adored worldwide, with shoppers raving about its “glowing” and “nourishing” benefits.