Checking Out with Michelle Battersby: Tech CEO’s must-haves and favourite products
The 34-year-old has spilled on her chat with Kanye West and reveals the surprising thing the rapper wanted to talk about.
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At just 34 years old, Aussie entrepreneur Michelle Battersby has already launched Bumble in Australia, founded her own company (Sunroom) and become president of one of the fastest growing apps for mothers (Peanut).
Now based in LA, Michelle has had her fair share of celebrity run-ins. Including the time she rejected the future Mr Taylor Swift.
“A few years ago I was at a concert, when this guy came up to me and started hitting on me but there’s only so long you can chat to a random dude who looks like he might be someone,” she told news.com.au checkout.
“The way he spoke was so weird and I just kind of palmed him off. And then a few months later he (Travis Kelce) was dating Taylor Swift and I’m like, (joking) ‘okay, that can be my claim’.”
The tech entrepreneur also had an insane encounter with Kanye West recently, where the rapper only wanted to talk about one specific item in her hands.
“I was at dinner and Ye (Kanye) was there. He was very shy and introverted and he was asking me about my Octabuddy, the sticky thing on the back of my phone. That’s what he was most interested in.”
Here Michelle reveals all, from must-have mum products to the biggest mistake men make on dating apps.
“We did some research and as a dude, you are more likely to get a match if you have a puppy in one of your photos. So grab a puppy and get rid of the fish photos and mirror selfies,” she said.
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE?
“My skincare routine is very basic. I use two products and they’re both popping off in the US at the moment. I use Jan Marini, the Intervention Serum and the C-Esta Serum.”
Jan Marini Age Intervention Duality, $171.04 at Amazon Australia
Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream, $188.13 at Amazon Australia
“For cleanser, I use Cetaphil and CeraVe.”
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $16.99 (down from $29.99) at Amazon Australia
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Face Wash, $19.19 (down from $23.99) at Amazon Australia
“Then I use the (Estee Lauder) Advanced Night Repair.”
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, from $79 at Myer
“I also love the Clinique Moisture Surge. That’s an amazing product, when you put it on it feels like your face is drinking water.”
Clinique Moisture Surge, $62 at Adore Beauty
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG?
“I mix my Advanced Night Repair moisturiser with the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, that’s always my base.”
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, $76 at Charlotte Tilbury
“And I love the Charlotte Tilbury wands.”
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, $60 at Charlotte Tilbury
“My current concealer is Yves Saint Laurent.”
Touche Éclat Illuminating Highlighter Pen, $80 at Yves Saint Laurent
“And I’ve been using a Tarte mascara.”
tartelette™ XL tubing mascara, $42 at Tarte Cosmetics
“Also brow gel is a must – I love the Benefit brow gel.”
Benefit 24 Hour Eyebrow Setter, $28 at Myer
“I love the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip liner, I actually have it in my bag right now.”
Pillow Talk, $42 at Charlotte Tilbury
“And a really good hack, which I think helps with the glowiness, is the Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray. It really helps with the dewy look.”
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, $60 at Charlotte Tilbury
WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER ONE PRODUCT FOR NEW MUMS?
“The Peanut app – it has everything from menopause, pregnancy, tracking, friend finding. I feel like it’s been a lifeline for so many women who use it and is a place where you can go to find connection, friendship, and support.”
Peanut App (free to download and use)
“And my breast pump. I had (an) oversupply and I returned to work pretty quickly, so I need to be pumping efficiently and there’s just nothing as powerful as the Spectra.”
Spectra S1 Plus Double Electric Breast Pump, $353.12 at Amazon Australia
WHAT TRAVEL ESSENTIALS ARE IN YOUR CARRY-ON?
“I think staying hydrated is the key. I’ll drink more water than I’ve ever drunk in my life on a flight, so I’m always bringing a huge bottle of water with me.”
Large Motivational Water Bottle, $16.36 at Amazon Australia
“I also do a sheet mask when travelling. It’s always the Estee Lauder Advanced Night repair, it’s amazing.”
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Powerfoil Mask from $169 at Myer
“And then there’s the Clinique Moisture Surge Spray, I use it throughout the whole flight.”
Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray, $55 at Adore Beauty
“And I love to journal, it’s really kept me stable this year to be honest. I actually hope no one reads them - I should burn them now that I think about it.”
Celestial Journal, $20.99 at Amazon Australia
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