The £1.50 Superdrug buy Oti Mabuse is ‘addicted’ to and used every day for the ‘smoothest’ skin ahead of I’m a Celeb
PRIOR to entering the I’m a Celebrity jungle, Oti Mabuse revealed the affordable beauty buy she is ‘addicted’ too.
So if your skin is feeling a bit lacklustre, don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
According to the South African dancer and TV presenter, 34, if you want the ‘smoothest’ skin, you’ll need to stock up on a £1.50 shower gel from Superdrug.
Oti, who recently revealed that her real name is actually Otlile, explained that the beauty buy will leave your skin feeling ‘moisturised’ for hours.
The star, who shimmied her way to stardom on Strictly Come Dancing and left viewers in tears on I’m a Celeb as she opened up about her family tragedy, previously revealed her skincare secret to Good Housekeeping.
The Dancing On Ice judge, who welcomed her first baby with husband Marius Iepure at the end of 2023 and has become the new face and body of Sanex, revealed: “I use their Moisturising Shower Gel every day, and it makes me feel so good.”
She explained: “My skin feels moisturised when I come out of the shower and the smoothness lasts for hours.
“I’m addicted to that feeling of soft skin.
“I love going about my day and feeling my skin is happy and healthy.”
But whilst Oti raves about the cheap high-street buy, skincare hasn’t always been at the top of her to-do-list.
She explained that her healthy skin regime has evolved as she has gotten older, as she admitted: “When I was in my 20s, I didn’t have a skin regime.
“I would sleep with my make-up, and go out wearing it the next day.
“Then in my 30s I looked in the mirror and was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I need to care for my skin.’ It was tired and very dry.”
But now, Oti is religious about double cleansing and following a daily skincare regime, as she confessed: “It’s not to try to be younger, it’s to feel good.
Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don’t pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don’t forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts
29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles
30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair
31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
“I’ve learned that when I feel good, then I look good too.”
In addition to her Sanex shower gel, Oti revealed her favourite buys that are always in her beauty bag.
It’s not to try to be younger, it’s to feel good
Oti Mabuse
She swears by the £10 Hydramatic Matte Lipstick from Avon, as she beamed: “These lipsticks are amazing. They’ve got a bit of hydration in the middle, and the colours really work when your skin is a darker tone.
“They do incredible dark orange and pinks, and they’ve got a brown shade that looks like my lip tone If I’m going for the nude look.”
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Not only this, but she also loves the £34 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation, which she wears in the shade 15.5.
She shared: “I’ve got all the Charlotte Tilbury stuff. I use the foundation, the contour, the eyeliner, the mascara. I love it all.”
But that’s not all, as she’s also a lover of the Huda Beauty Matte Obsessions Warm Eyeshadow Palette, which is £29.
The mum-of-one, who is currently make-up free on the hit ITV show, revealed: “I like tonal eye colours. Huda’s are really good because they suit my skin colour, and are natural and neutral. I don’t like putting glitter on my eyes.
“The makeup I wore on Strictly Come Dancing was amazing, but it wouldn’t be the look I would personally wear.”