On shopping for beauty supplies…Michelle: I go to Wal-Mart and Shoppers Drug Mart. I pick up the Rosebud Salve at Urban Outfitters.
Irina: Sephora is awesome! You can get everything you need there. I also go to Shoppers.
On loving the skin they’re in…
Michelle: I drink lots of water.
Irina: Lots of water, no smoking and loads of veggies.
A SIMPLE PLAN
Model Michelle has exchanged her hectic pace for a more laid back lifestyle so she makes magic with minimal makeup.
• Rosebud Salve “I use it on my nails, on my cheeks and lips. It’s amazing!”
• Rimmel Recover Foundation “I use this almost like a moisturizer. Rub it all over your face for a healthy glow.”
• M.A.C Blot Powder “Over foundation, usually under my eyes.”
• Purell Hand Sanitizer “Great when you’re in grungy subways.”
• Aveeno Positively Lip “I also use this under my eyes… great as a moisturizer.”
• Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Conditioner “The only conditioner that makes it easy to get a brush through my hair.”
• Solar Oil for cuticles “I got this as a freebie from a Jill Stuart show.”
• Johnson’s Baby Wipes “The most gentle for removing makeup.”
• Visine Clear Blu “For my eyes in the winter.”
• Maybelline Lash Stylist
• Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Cream
High Maintenance
During the Spring 2007 shows, Irina walked 15 runways between New York (Diane von Furstenburg & Heatherette) and Toronto (Pink Tartan). For this model on the move, her beauty must-haves are:
• Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser
• Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
• Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Facial Toner
• Body Shop Body butters
• Banana Boat After Sun Lotion
• Dove Moisture Body Wash
• Philosophy Dark Shadows Eye Cream
• Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream
• Redken Body Full Shampoo & Clear Moisture conditioner
• Cake Beauty Satin Sugar “It’s just something that really works for me!”
MAKEUP
• M.A.C Concealer NC25
• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
• Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
• M.A.C Triple Mascara
• Clinique Blush
• Clear Eyes Redness Relief
Flashbulb Fabulous
“You need to have confidence in front of the camera and know you are beautiful. It really shows in the pictures!” Michelle Valencourt
model photos: courtesy of Elite Model management
