Gabby Allen's Beauty Regimen: Affordable Finds and Premium Skincare
Former Love Island contestant and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins champion Gabby Allen has generously shared her personal beauty arsenal, offering insights into the products that maintain her radiant appearance. During a recent interview on a dreary January morning, Allen's luminous complexion immediately caught attention, prompting discussion about her skincare and makeup preferences.
The Foundation of Radiance: Tinted Moisturiser and Skincare Staples
"It's the Fenty tinted moisturiser," Allen confessed when questioned about her glowing skin. "I don't normally go for a dewy look, but it does make me look alive when I don't feel it." Currently available for £22.50 at Sephora, reduced from £32, this skin-quenching formula contains SPF protection and promises to enhance hydration, improve elasticity, and minimize pores and dark spots. Allen confirms the product delivers on these claims, providing her with a beautiful, natural glow.
Available in ten different shades, Allen particularly appreciates the moisturiser during winter months when skin tends to appear dull. "I've just got that on now and a little bit of concealer," she explained. "I love it because it's just quite glowy. It's great now if you don't want to have loads of makeup on, but also in the summer. It's something I think is a very good, all-seasonal product."
While many users praise this moisturiser's effects, some find it excessively dewy, resulting in a greasy appearance. For those seeking alternatives, the Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen at £34 offers similar pore-smoothing, blemish-blurring benefits with SPF protection in a lightweight, less dewy formulation.
Skincare Sophistication: Investing in Youthful Skin
Allen emphasizes that creating a smooth, natural-looking makeup base requires proper skincare preparation. Her routine features established brands known for delivering smooth, youthful, and luminous results. "I love the Medik8 stuff, I just think it's so nice," she revealed. "I use the Daily Radiance Vitamin C cream, £60, the Obagi eye gel [the Obagi Clinical Vitamin C Eye Brightener, £46.20] as well as the Medik8 Crystal retinal (£45), which I just think is great."
Reflecting on her skincare dedication, the 34-year-old laughed, "I just feel like I'm trying so much to not age." Medik8 products are scientifically formulated to address visible signs of ageing, hydration issues, and inflammation. Enthusiastic users report significant improvements, with one praising the retinal cream: "Excellent products. I've noticed a huge difference in my overall skin hydration and now have a much more youthful appearance of my skin." Another echoed: "The face cream feels soft and gentle on my skin and due to the retinol is helping my skin feel supple and glowing."
The primary drawback remains cost, with one person noting: "It is great, but too expensive." For budget-conscious alternatives, The Inkey List's Advanced 0.2% Retinal Serum provides retinal benefits for just £15.
Makeup Minimalism: Classic Choices with Maximum Impact
Allen's makeup approach is refreshingly straightforward, focusing on mascara, lip gloss, and blusher alongside her tinted moisturiser. "I love a NYX lip gloss. They're affordable and I just love them," she shared. "They have so many different colours but I wear the brown coloured one." While she didn't specify the exact shade, the Butter Lip Gloss in Butterscotch at £5.99 offers a similar gorgeous brown tone.
Regarding her frequently complimented lashes, Allen swears by a £12.99 high street favourite familiar to beauty enthusiasts: Maybelline's Mascara Lash Sensational Sky High. "I always get compliments on my eyelashes on all my stories," she mused. "It's the Maybelline Sky High. Unreal. So good and, once again, affordable. I literally go through them. What I like is it's buildable. So, right now, because I've got hardly any makeup on, it's nice cause it gives you a fresh look, but then I'll just build it across the day."
She elaborated on her application strategy: "If I was going out tonight on a date or something, I'd just whack on a bit of blusher and build up my lashes." While some users report clumping and flaking issues with this viral mascara, Allen enthusiastically endorses its performance.
Colourful Experimentation: Beyond Basic Black
The 33-year-old isn't afraid to experiment with coloured mascaras either. "I like to wear the burgundy one because I've got blue eyes and apparently that makes them stand out," she disclosed. "I wear that on the bottom lashes sometimes. I'm also partial to brown mascara. I never used to be but Samie Elishi on my All Stars last year... I remember saying to her 'have you got brown mascara on?' She was like 'yeah' and then I went out and bought some afterwards."
Allen's beauty philosophy balances premium skincare investments with affordable makeup discoveries, creating an accessible yet effective regimen that maintains her television-ready appearance while accommodating everyday wear.
