Three amazing 40-plus women are at the helm of some of SA’s most-watched news and current-affairs shows. Our March cover stars, Claire Mawisa, Francis Herd and Uveka Rangappa, chat to woman&home about the highs and lows of life in the limelight, and the women they look to for inspiration. Read the article in our March 2019 issue. Here, they share their top beauty tips and top three things they need in their wardrobe all year round.
Beauty…
What are your top beauty tips?
Claire says…
Invest in a really great nude lipstick – pick a shade that suits your skin tone and that you can wear with just about anything. I’m also a huge fan of the mineral oil liquid paraffin, because I’m constantly fighting with dry skin. You can buy pure liquid paraffin at most pharmacies and it’s really affordable.
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Francis says…
I also struggle with dry skin, so hydration is vital. The creams I love are Clarins’ HydraQuench, Nimue Moisturiser Plus and Multi Night Plus and I’m trying out the new Kalahari Range. This probably isn’t a secret, but I don’t step out of my house without an SPF 40 sun cream on my skin. We all know that sun causes huge damage, so as well as my regular day cream, I add on an extra layer of sun protection. Beyond that, sleep is my other beauty booster – 8 hours if possible!
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Uveka says…
I really believe that drinking lots of water and eating clean makes all the difference. It’s helped me in recent months, because my skin takes a hammering with TV make-up every day. And I’d happily live on broccoli for a few weeks to save up and buy excellent quality skincare – it’s worth it in the end. The Anesi Beauté range is fantastic and, because I savour every drop, it lasts a while.
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Fashion…
And, the top 3 things you need in your wardrobe all year round?
Francis says…
Stunning jeans that fit perfectly will never get old – I love brands like Guess and True Religion.
A pair of glitzy sandals, for a summer night event. I’d usually pick these over high heels to pair with a long flowing dress.
A belted coat. In winter I like to layer. For years, I’ve worn the same big belted coat that goes with any outfit – it’s attracted a fair share of compliments.
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Uveka says…
Make sure you have a bra for every occasion – black, nude, strapless and even a few pairs of those stick-on nipple caps. Then, the three basics have to be a comfortable black dress, skirt and pair of trousers. Throw in seamless underwear and you’re good to go.
Claire says…
I’m a huge fan of shift dresses – midi-length and preferably in a great print. Then, you can’t go wrong with a trusty pair of white sneakers. I wear them on-set with jeans and a blazer or pair them with a floaty dress for a weekend of wine-tasting. Finally, I love a beautiful printed silk scarf. They’re so versatile and just add an extra flair to any outfit.
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Grab a copy of our March issue now to hear more from these fabulous women.
Compiled by Features Writer Stephanie van der Plank
