A glimpse into the life of Elle McNamara, also known as Bambi Does Beauty

WHEN it comes to skincare influencers, Elle McNamara is at the top of her game.

Known for her social media handle Bambi Does Beauty, the TikTok star caused a stir when she revealed she was still living with her parents. Here we look at Elle’s story.

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Elle McNamara was born in August 1990 in Buxton, Derbyshire.

She is a social media influencer who goes by the name Bambi Does Beauty online.

Elle regularly shares videos about skin care, makeup and hair.

Not only does she post about all things beauty, he also gives advice on what she wishes she had known in her twenties.

Thanks to her candid approach to skin care and also to everyday life, Elle has a whopping 713,000 followers on Instagram and 410,000 fans on TikTok (statistics correct as of November 2024).

Best beauty hack

In September 2024, Elle posted a clip titled “Four Things I Did to Age Backward,” showing off what she looked like a few years ago versus now.

In the previous photos, her skin had hyperpigmentation, making it look dull and dry, and she had a few wrinkles on her forehead.

In the new photo, her skin looked radiant and plump, without any trace of wrinkles thanks to her four skincare hacks.

Step one:

The first step she revealed was tossing your makeup wipes in the trash.

She said she stopped using them because they were “so drying, which emphasizes fine lines.”

Instead, she recommended using a cleansing balm that is much gentler on the skin.

Step two

Next she talked about the importance of keeping your skin hydrated.

Elle told her followers: “Mist, mist and more mist. Hydrating mists stop the dehydration lines you’d mistake for wrinkles.”

Step three

Elle recommended using retinol twice a week to promote the growth of new cells in the skin.

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However, keep in mind that retinol can be potent and cause irritation, especially when using it for the first time.

It is recommended to introduce retinol into your skin care routine gradually, starting with a lower concentration and gradually increasing the frequency as your skin adapts.

Step four

The beauty expert advised against using cheap SPF creams on your face.

Ella said: “I’ve stopped buying the cheapest face and body SPFs at the end of the aisle and using them on my face – they are often heavier and can clog the pores of the facial skin!”

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Lives with the parents

In April 2024, Elle divided fans when she revealed that she was still living with her parents at the age of 33.

She made the confession during a short clip called “Things I Do That People Find Weird at My Age.”

Elle then revealed that she still lives at home with her mother and admitted that her 62 and 72-year-old parents are her “best friends.”

The influencer also said that she had been single for fourteen years and had no ambitions to have children.

She also told fans that she will never date again apps or “goes out” with people.

Elle added, “The older I get, the more introverted I become.”

Furthermore, she revealed that she never learned to drive and never drank alcohol because she hates the taste.

The clip went viral with more than 174,000 likes and more than 5,000 comments.

However, her admission left people stunned, with one person writing: “Learning to drive is a necessity and given your parents’ age you should do it for them.”

Another commented: “All the things you don’t do… what do you do?”

“You’re becoming more introverted because you’re not doing anything,” wrote a third.

Meanwhile, a fourth said: “Try to do more things.”

“That rolling thing is such a detriment to you and everyone around you,” claimed a fifth.