Oti Mabuse’s £1.50 Superdrug buy is ‘hooked’ on for the ‘smoothest’ skin
BEFORE entering the I’m a Celebrity jungle, Oti Mabuse revealed the affordable beauty purchase she’s also ‘addicted’ to.
So if your skin is feeling a bit dull, don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
According to the 34-year-old South African dancer and TV presenter, if you want the ‘smoothest’ skin, you should stock up on a €1.50 shower gel from Superdrug.
Oti, who recently revealed her real name is actually Otlile, explained that the beauty buy will leave your skin feeling ‘hydrated’ for hours.
The star, who rocketed her way to stardom on Strictly Come Dancing and left viewers in tears on I’m a Celeb when she opened up about her family tragedy, previously revealed her skincare secret to Good cleaning.
The Dancing On Ice judge, who welcomed her first child with husband Marius Iepure at the end of 2023 and has become the new face and body of Sanexrevealed: “I use their moisturizing shower gel every day and it makes me feel so good.”
She explained: “My skin feels hydrated when I get 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 feeling like my skin is happy and healthy.”
But while Oti is excited about the cheap purchases on the high street, skin care wasn’t always at the top of her to-do list.
She explained that her healthy skin regimen has evolved as she has gotten older, as she admitted: “When I was in my 20s, I didn’t have a skin regimen.
“I slept with my makeup on and went out with it next day.
“Then, when I was 30, I looked in the mirror and thought, ‘Oh my God, I have to take care of my skin.’ It was tired and very dry.”
But now Oti is religious about double cleansing and following a daily skin care regimen, as she confessed: “It’s not to try to be younger, it’s to feel good.
Top 40 beauty tips passed down through generations
1. Never go to bed with makeup on
2. Moisturize daily
3. Do not puncture the areas to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to avoid tired skin
5. When it comes to makeup, less is more
6. Cut your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don’t forget to moisturize your neck and décolleté
8. Drink a large glass of water every morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Do not use too much heat on your hair to avoid damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Place cucumbers on the eyes to reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that suits your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. After cleansing, wash your face with cold water to close the pores.
16. Rinse hair with cold water to increase shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, regardless of the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce bags under the eyes
19. Use Vaseline to tame brows and moisturize lips
20. Test skin care products on a small area of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend more 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 applying the cream 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 it 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 a day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Thoroughly 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 face mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips with your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
“I learned that when I feel good, I look good.”
In addition to her Sanex shower gel, Oti revealed her favorite purchases 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 Avon’s £10 Hydramatic Matte Lipstick, as she beamed: “These lipsticks are amazing. They have a bit of hydration in the middle and the colors really work if your skin is darker.
“They do incredibly dark orange and pink, and they have a brown shade that is similar to my lip color when I go 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 shade 15.5.
She said: ‘I have all of Charlotte Tilbury’s 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 costs £29.
The mum-of-one, who is currently make-up free on the hit ITV show, revealed: “I love tonal eye colours. Huda’s are really good because they match my skin tone, and are natural and neutral. I don’t like putting glitter on my eyes.
“The make-up I wore on Strictly Come Dancing was great, but it wouldn’t be the look I would personally wear.”