Alli Simpson wants you to know she’s not a bitch – she’s just human.
The singer, radio host and I’m a Celebrity and The Masked Singer star opened up about a common misconception that follows her online. “I’ve had comments where people think I’m a bitch because I wasn’t showing my full personality or may have been going through something difficult. I just want people to know that I’m human, I’m anxious, I freak out before jobs. We’ve got to stop being judgmental.”
In our chat with Cody Simpson’s younger sister, she also revealed the advice her brother has been dishing out lately. “He’s been telling me to stay away from sh**ty guys, make better decisions and to know my worth.”
And while she’s keen to find love – even declaring she’d “absolutely” be The Bachelorette if given the chance – there’s one reality show she’ll never touch: Married At First Sight. “A big no to MAFS. I’m not a dramatic enough person. I hate confrontation. I could never scream at someone across the table.”
Here, Alli reveals her must-have makeup items, her best unsexy beauty hack and the one surprising thing in her bathroom.
What are three items you never leave the house without?
“I am a big micellar water girl. I travel with it, literally everywhere I go. It’s the only thing that really gets off on my eyeliner and mascara and I love it.”
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, $15 (down from $27.99) at Amazon Australia
“My Tatcha Kissu lip mask. It’s so nice, I use it morning and night.”
The Kissu Lip Mask, $29 at Tatcha
“My little liquid IV sachets. They taste delicious and they’re so easy to just throw in your handbag.”
Liquid I.V. Hydration (30 Sachets) $47 (down from $49.99) at Amazon Australia
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
What’s the cheapest and best beauty product you own?
“L’Oreal concealer because I have tried every concealer under the sun from the most expensive ones to the cheapest ones. It’s affordable and like a serum concealer, so it doesn’t get creasy and it has really good coverage.”
L’Oreal Paris True Match, $17.99 (down from $29.99) at Amazon Australia
What’s one thing we’d be surprised to find in your bathroom?
“I just got these really cool little lights that you stick around the shower. They’re colour changeable and you can customise it on your phone, so it can be any colour, any shade.”
Rechargeable Magnetic Submersible Led Lights, $37.39 (down from $43.99) at Amazon Australia
What products are in your makeup bag right now?
“My everyday go-to foundation that I swear by is the YSL All Hours foundation in luminous matte and I’m colour MW2. It’s so good, I love it. Obsessed. Enough coverage while still looking kind of natural.”
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation, $110 at Myer
“Mascara-wise, hands down, the L’Oreal Panorama Mascara is so, so good. It’s just as good as ones you pay $80 for. I have it in chocolate brown, black and burgundy.”
L’Oréal Paris Panorama Mascara Black, $32.99 at Priceline
“For blush and contour, I use this Make Up For Ever HD Skin Face Essentials Palette, and it has blush, contour, and concealer all in one. It’s disgusting because I’ve used it to absolute death, but I take this everywhere with me.”
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Palette, $145 at Adore Beauty
“For my everyday lip combo, I use the lip liner Whirl by MAC and this new lipstick is called Thanks It’s Mac, it’s a beautiful pinky nude.”
Lustreglass Lipstick in Thanks It’s MAC, $40 at MAC
“And Dior Lip Oil in 01.”
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil, $67 at Dior
What are your go-to skincare products?
“I am so hopeless with skincare. I am definitely trying to be better this year, but I swear by this Charlotte Tilbury magic cream. I use it every day, morning and night, under my makeup. I love it.”
Charlotte’s Magic Cream, $155 at Charlotte Tilbury
“If I ever break out, I grab my Paula’s Choice Exfoliant and put it on a little cotton pad or just dab it onto where I feel the pimple coming. When I wake up, the pimple is gone. It’s working some crazy magic, I love it.”
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $54 at Paula’s Choice
What is your best unsexy beauty hack?
“An LED mask, I do it for around 10 minutes a day.”
CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2, $679.99 at CurrentBody
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