Natural beauty: Ada Nicodemou
13 Jul 2009 09:28 AM |
Posted by Editor
We love a bit of inside goss from a TV starlet, so it was a pleasure to grab a few precious minutes with Ada Nicodemou, a.k.a Leah Patterson-Baker on Home and Away, and the face of new mineral make-up brand Nude by Nature. Nicodemou tells us why she loves mineral make-up, her bedside table essentials and why undiluted tea tree oil is so not a good idea.
What the most interesting beauty product you own?
Nude by Nature mineral make-up as it’s all natural and good for skin.
The best beauty tip I’ve ever heard is…
Always wash your face at the end of the night. The one night you don’t, you’ll wake up with huge spots the next morning.
Name a worst-ever beauty blunder.
I tried to treat spots on my face with tea tree oil but didn’t realise it had to be diluted first…I ended up burning my face!
Who’s your beauty icon and why?
There are a few! Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron and Jennifer Aniston to name a few. They’re always so effortlessly beautiful and natural, as though it’s taken no time at all to get ready.
What’s on your bedside table?
A book, cuticle cream, hand moisturiser and a good lip balm.
What’s the last beauty item you bought?
I just bought a new eyelash curler. I love the look when I use one.
What’s your usual beauty routine?
I cleanse, use a light moisturiser when I need to, eye cream. I exfoliate twice a week, try to get regular facials, eat well, drink loads of water, exercise as much as I can and finish by wearing Nude by Nature mineral make-up to let my skin breathe.
What must-have beauty product would you not leave home without?
Lip balm and perfume – every chick needs these in your handbag for touch-ups!
If you were shipwrecked on a desert island what three beauty products would you want with you?
The entire Nude by Nature range, especially the Mineral Bronzer and Finishing Mineral Veil.
If you weren’t an actress you’d be…
A Real Estate Agent, Financial Planner, running some sort of business or a Life Coach …there are so many things!
Why mineral make-up?
My skin was going through a terrible stage of really breaking out, and I didn’t know why. At work I can’t really control how much make-up is put on my face, so in my downtime, I wanted to cover my flaws but in a way that would allow my skin to breathe. I decided to look into the natural side of make-up and discovered Nude by Nature.
Image credit: news.yahoo.com.au
Member Comments
(89)
Posted by:
Hely
(Australia)
What a great face for their product. I have heard some good things about Nude By Nature but unfortunately they only make three shades and as I have extremely pale skin their colour definatley won't work for me.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 9:46am)
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Snazzie
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have been hearing so many good things lately about mineral makeup. I tried it once quite a few years ago and found it a bit cakey . . but perhaps the modern ones are better. Ada looks great and certainly seems to love the Nude by Nature so perhaps it's time to give the mineral makeup another go!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 9:46am)
Posted by:
melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
This was a great article although I laugh when I read this kind of an interview where they just mention the brand they are getting paid by, hehe, I have yet to try Nude by Nature but I am sure it would be wonderful and Ada is a great face for the products :)
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:00am)
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Beauty Bee
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have seen Ada on Home and Away and her skin quite often has blemishes on it. I hope that the mineral makeup is helping her with this. There is nothing more frustrating that bad skin and I guess heavy makeup for filming wouldn't help either.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:16am)
Posted by:
Naazmij
(Australia)
I have not tried nude by nature but I really hate the add that they have on tv so i am not sure about it. I have just bought some Inika mineral foundation as well so I don't really need it
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:16am)
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Naazmij
(Australia)
I have not tried nude by nature but I really hate the add that they have on tv so i am not sure about it. I have just bought some Inika mineral foundation as well so I don't really need it
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:16am)
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Beauty Bee
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have just had a look at the Nude by Nature website and they don't list their ingredients. This frustrates me I wish companies would be upfront and list their ingredients if you have nothing to hide why don't they?
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:19am)
Posted by:
sugarx
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Nude by Nature sounds wonderful!!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:20am)
Posted by:
Kaity007
(Australia)
I agree, sugarr, I want to try it!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:23am)
Posted by:
Melmullens
(Australia)
I love this product so much. I work in a pharmacy & this is such a popular product. It is the best mineral make-up i've tried. And to Helybelly you should try the light shade. I use the dark shade & I find it perfect for me & I'm not dark at all. Definetely value for money.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:30am)
Posted by:
HMad
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I've not tried this brand either but it does sound great for people with sensitive or blemish-prone skin.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 10:36am)
Posted by:
Sawa
(Australia)
I don't know about anybody else, but I've become sick and tired of celebs plugging products in every interview. For once I'd like to see an honest interview where the product they're being paid to hock doesn't get mentioned. Sorry to sound a little harsh but is there anyone that is just themselves in the celebrity world...
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 11:12am)
Posted by:
Lisa1m
(Australia)
great stuff there.. :)
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 11:48am)
Posted by:
baycie
(Australia)
Nude by nature sounds lovelu=y!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 11:57am)
Posted by:
JL
(Member since 2008, Australia)
She is such a pretty girl. She should branch out and get out of that teenage soap opera and do something real that shows off her talent and beauty for the better.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 12:21pm)
Posted by:
PerfectProductPrincess87
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I remember Ada when I was a little girl and I used to watch the kids programs on ABC after school. Ada was on a show called Heartbreak High and she looks just as great - young and gorgeous - now as she did back then.
Whatever she is doing, she's doing it right!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 1:14pm)
Posted by:
lgauci
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I too remember ada from heartbreak high.A true beauty and I agree mineral make up is natrual.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 1:23pm)
Posted by:
captaincheeky
(Australia)
That pic of ava is so gorge! *sigh*
i'd like to try this nude by nature company...!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 2:11pm)
Posted by:
Niq2
(Australia)
great products! i can't wait to try mineral make up!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 2:29pm)
Posted by:
Stay C
(Australia)
I tried it at my chemist but didn't like it, I don't like the look of powder mineral foundations on my face, one day I might find one that works for me.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 2:30pm)
Posted by:
Mv09
(Australia)
i love this, her face looks flawless
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 2:41pm)
Posted by:
smg1516
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Just saw her on TV talking about her charity work, what an amazing woman.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 3:09pm)
Posted by:
Belleful
(Australia)
I had the same thing happen to my skin when l used tea tree oil. Ouch.
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 3:10pm)
Posted by:
Elle09
(Member since 2008, Australia)
What a lovely person!!
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 4:06pm)
Posted by:
Sunkizt
(Australia)
Gotta love Ada! Would consider the range.. am more of a liquid mineral foundation fan though..
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July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 4:14pm)
Comment on this article
Posted by: Hely (Australia)
What a great face for their product. I have heard some good things about Nude By Nature but unfortunately they only make three shades and as I have extremely pale skin their colour definatley won't work for me.
Posted on: July 13, 2009 (Jul 13, 2009 9:46am)