Blogger, 26
Portrait : Adele Chan using the Nikon Df
Text: Adele Chan
Makeup and hair : Andrea Chong
It’s pretty amazing how much of a loyal following Andrea has amassed in the past few years; some might even say she’s living the millennial dream. Travelling to write about travel (she just got back from Egypt); dressing up in a new outfit every picture to show the world her style (she has a capsule collection with The Closet Lover coming out 20th May); and along the way, encouraging a generation of girls to follow their own dreams. If you’ve ever doubted the viability of blogging as a career, well, it is now; and Andrea is one of those who have managed to push it forward.
It’s obvious that this girl gets sponsored by brands — and beauty brands included; so I’ve asked her to tell us which products she really uses — the ones she loves. She tells me that her beauty look is simple and fuss-free; she doesn’t like to wear a lot of eyeshadow colours (it took her some time to learn how to blend), and in that regard, she doesn’t consider her makeup style very adventurous. Andrea is the quintessential girl-next-door; the one whose favourite part of the beauty regime is removing makeup. Here she is.
SKINCARE
1. Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
2. Bioderma Hydrabio Micellar Water
3. Origins Three Part Harmony Tri-Phase Essence Lotion
4. La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator
5. M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix + Hydrating Mist
6. KOSE Sekkisei White UV Milk
7. M.A.C Lightful C + Coral Grass Vibrancy Eye Cream
8. Dior Hydra Life Creme
9. Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Gel Cream
10. Origins Plantscription Youth-Renewing Sheet Mask
MAKEUP
1. Marc Jacobs Beauty Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer in Invisible
2. Urban Decay All Nighter Full Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral
3. Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover in Light Beige
4. Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Grapefruit
5. M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC35
6. La Mer The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation in 31
7. Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings Eyebrow Shaping Kit in 04 Medium
8. NYX Cosmetics Ombre Blush in Strictly Chic OB02
9. YSL Volupté Tint-In-Balm in Call Me Rose
10. Smashbox #Shapematters Palette
11. M.A.C CremeSheen Lipstick in Pretty Boy
12. Maybelline Volum’ Express Magnum Mascara in Black
13. Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette
14. Burberry Cat Eye Liner in Jet Black
HAIR
1. Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Colour Enhancing Treatment
2. Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash Colour Enhancing Shampoo
3. Ouai Texturising Hair Spray
BODY
What is the one beauty item you cannot live without?
Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Gel Cream! It withstands harsh conditions and the coldest of temperatures whereas some moisturisers can leave the skin feeling dry still. This one has oxygenating properties to help the skin breathe and combat pollution, so it’s best suited for girls who live in cities.
What’s your signature scent?
Narciso Rodriguez For Her. I’ve been using this since I was 17. I wore it every day in university, so when my friends smell it, they know I’m there.
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