Cara Delevingne’s Wellness & Makeup Tips
The British model, actor and style icon is the latest L’Oréal Paris “muse.”
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF L’ORÉAL PARIS?
“L’Oréal is definitely one of the first brands I can remember being aware of. When I was five years old, I would walk around pretending I was Claudia Schiffer, and the one thing I really remember is the smell of Elnett, because my granny loved [that hairspray] so much. She would be very proud [to know that I’m a L’Oréal ambassador now].”
WHAT DOES THIS COLLABORATION MEAN TO YOU?
“When people ask me about my ideal party [guest list], it would be, like, literally the L’Oréal Paris women, which is pretty amazing. And I also love the age range [of the brand’s spokespeople]— from late 20s to 80s. These women are completely individual but also share something in common.”
YOU’RE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE LOOKS AT THE MET GALA YEAR AFTER YEAR. HOW DOES MAKEUP ALLOW YOU TO EXPRESS YOURSELF?
“I’m someone who really values well-done makeup that’s very simple. But then I also love a bold statement, which I did at the Met Gala. Fashion is fun, and being able to do makeup that’s really understated and natural-looking is as much of a skill as it is to [be able to] create this kind of new, avant-garde crazy look. I don’t know if I have any specific favourites because, honestly, I try to have fun with it every time.”
WHAT DOES YOUR EVERYDAY BEAUTY ROUTINE LOOK LIKE?
“I really love to experiment with different skincare [products]—I like to try everything. The one thing I always use is the Revitalift serum because it’s super moisturizing. Depending on what city I’m in, my skin is usually very dry, and that [serum has a lasting effect], which is very helpful. I always have tweezers and a facial spray [in my makeup bag]—I just love how it makes my makeup dewy again. I also have a tube of Lash Paradise mascara. I really love the brush, and the way it’s, like, winged out is great for [preventing] clumps.”
“I miss the days when I would get ready with my friends and play with makeup and just take, like, two hours because I’d take it off, put it back on and do different looks.””
WHAT’S YOUR BEST BEAUTY TIP?
“I just always want my eyes to shine the brightest, so I like using eye drops and applying a light eyeliner along the lower waterline to brighten my gaze. Then maybe I’ll add a little shimmer just on the inner corner of each eye to add an extra hint of light.”
YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN VERY OPEN ABOUT THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE PSORIASIS. OVER THE YEARS, WHAT HAS MADE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE TO YOUR SKIN HEALTH?
“I think looking after myself has made a very big difference. It’s about de-stressing in some way and not [putting] too much stress on the body and [mind]. I’m not a doctor, but for me, the thing that helps the most is understanding what’s going on emotionally. I also love Ayurvedic medicine, which talks a lot about fire in the system—usually with skin-irritation issues—and opting for a non-inflammatory diet and staying away from nightshades. But again, at the end of the day, skin is the biggest organ, and you have to love it either way.”
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?
“I think I prioritize what my heart wants. I don’t think I prioritize happiness, because I can’t be happy all the time. [That state] just doesn’t exist. Your actions go up and down. Luckily enough, I have a job that I adore and [that allows me] to create. And for me, creating is the opposite of anxiety. The biggest lesson I think anyone can [learn] is that every single person is creative. Even if you don’t do it as a job, there are always things you can do to express yourself. And to me, that is amazing.”
HOW DO YOU VIEW YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE IN THE FUTURE?
“I don’t feel like I stopped modelling to start acting; it’s just that it’s one of the things I am able to do and still do. I think I can continue to work with brands that I really align with and [take on] roles that I believe in. I try not to have any expectations or too big goals because I like to remain present. I used to have all these dreams, and I think it’s great to have dreams, and I love being able to just fantasize about stuff, [but] at the same time, I try to just appreciate where I’m at.”
