COVID-19 has taken many things from us, and curling up on the couch each night to watch our favourite interior designer and judge of The Block, Shaynna Blaze, has been one of them.
Thankfully, the filming of the hit renovation show has now been resumed and the next season confirmed to air on August 23, 2020. But while we wait to virtually snoop through the room reveals each Sunday, Shaynna has shared with beautyheaven an inside look of another kind: her beauty routine.
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Much like her interior style, Shaynna keeps her beauty simple and sophisticated. And, in true Shaynna fashion, she doesn’t shy away from a fun yet functional detail, revealing a red lipstick as her makeup must-have: “it works perfectly on a good day for extra sass or brightens you up on a bad day”.
When it comes to picking paint for walls or in this case, paint for her nails, Shaynna knows exactly what she likes and won’t be convinced otherwise. “Nude or black – nothing in between!” she tells us.
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When it comes to her skin care, Shaynna admits she wasn’t always savvy, “the Australian sun did play havoc with a burnt nose every year,” she says. “It wasn’t until I hit my early 20s that staying out of the sun and using SPF was a reality”.
Fast forward from Shaynna’s first regimen, consisting of “soap, water and basic moisturiser”, and she’s now learnt the value of consistency when it comes to the daily ritual. “You need to make it part of your daily routine, and you can’t do it for a couple of weeks and expect the results you imagine,” she says. It really is part of your daily life, like brushing your teeth”.
When it comes to her night time routine, “I always cleanse twice, as for me the first cleanse removes the day’s makeup and the second provides a thorough cleanse. I use the Neostrata Skin Active Exfoliating Wash ($54.99); I love that it effectively removes oil and makeup without over-drying my skin. It’s great for a deep cleanse.”
Next, “I follow with Neostrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy ($74.99), I find this is my saviour if I’m fighting signs of fatigue. It deflates any puffiness whilst delivering all of its anti-ageing goodness. I then add the Neostrata Skin Active Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum ($74.99), followed by the Neostrata Skin Active Cellular Restoration ($74.99) and finally the Neostrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream ($74.99, all products available at Priceline). I take the time to massage the products into my skin; I love the ritual of applying skincare in the evening as I know it can work its magic while I sleep!”
Image credit: @shaynnablaze
And while Shaynna credits what she uses for her radiant complexion, the how also plays an important role. In techniques learnt from many beauty treatments along the way, Shaynna explains, “I have always used an upward massage stroke on my throat, chin and cheeks. I pat my eye cream instead of dragging it across the eye area and if I have time I pat all over with the tips of my fingers”.
As for getting older? Shaynna says she’s honoured. “I think getting older is a privilege, not everyone gets to do it. You can get older and still feel young by taking care of yourself inside and out, and not sweating the small stuff”.
Ageing is a privilege and it’s good to have a positive attitude, Neostrata seems to be her favourite brand.
I;m going to have to check out that show – sounds great fun. I can’t beleive I’ve never seen it before!
I agree, it is such a blessing to get older.
Love Shaynna on Selling Houses Australia, wish she’d makeover my place!
We should embrace every year and be grateful for every birthday.
Exactly! Reaching more and more years is a privilege. Lucky those of us who get to live more years, thank you universe! With time passing (and cells with their shortening telomeres ) there is nothing to discuss. You can not play with time and nature. But can influence and control your health. Eat good stuff (for human metabolism) and have a plenty of fresh air outdoors. Do some things you love and walk. Life is so simple.
I always say the same thing, that growing old is a privilege. Nevertheless, I’ve been more diligent about wearing sunscreen and taking good care of my skin.
Shaynna Blaze looks great for her age and it’s good that she cleansers twice and indeed it does make your skin glow with the use of a Serum as well. By using Neostrata Skincare Product Range.
I watch it on Foxtel, there are a lot of repeats of it on at the moment but I still enjoy watching it. Love how they totally transform a house.
She has a great attitude to aging.
I agree with her
Her skin does look very sun-damaged. I haven’t tried Neostrata before. Having a regular skincare regime is good advice.
Shaynna is just lovely she looks great for her age and I love how grounded she is.
She is also super talented!
Take care of yourself as much as you can, smile and act youthful
I don’t think so, it’s just a few wrinkles and I think she looks beautiful
I’m right with her on the red lippy & black nail polish, but I won’t abide with nudes! I really like her positive attitude.
I find it curious that she applies her eye cream before her serum.
I Googled her because I’ve never heard of her, & she’s 57! I think she looks pretty good for her age.
She didn’t get sun-smart until her 20s: it’s in youth that the sun damage that causes ageing occurs. I’m 53, & back in the 70s, nobody was sun-smart.
I think Shaynna is an amazing interior designer and I love how she can change a space so effortlessly. To me, reading her beauty routine and the products she uses just sounds like an advertisement for Neostrata.
I so agree that getting older is a privilege. I have a friend who is always saying that getting old is a bitch. I always respond with “Well it sure beats the alternative”
No idea who she is but this reads like an ad for Neostrata.
She’s got a great skincare regime!
I like that she was happy to let us know what she uses, and also her opinion on ageing
Good to know!
I saw images of her own house on real estate, probably a couple of years ago now. Beautifully decorated. She is so talented. I’ve not tried Neostrata but I’ve heard good things about it.
I’ve seen Shaynna on The Block, and she always looks lovely. I haven’t tried Neostrata products.
I agree… Not everyone gets to make it to old age…
Some good thoughts on accepting ageing here
Shaynna looks lovely.
I haven’t heard of the Neostrata brand before.
Frankly, it sounded a bit like a promo for Neostrata.
Wow, a woman embracing her age in Aussie Media. You don’t see that everyday.
I haven’t heard of the brand Neostrata.
It does sound like an advertisement for Neostrata.
I do think that she is a very talented interior designer.
I agree that getting older is a privilege.
I can’t wait to try the neutragena rapid oil
aha that explains it – we don’t have foxtel. I know what you mean about repeats – I can watch some taped stuff over again too. When we get foxtel I will be looking for this program!
Thanks for sharing some of Shaynna’s beauty secrets.
Regular skin care routine will helps lot to be youthful.
Love to watch the home reno shows!
Lol I also did wonder if this was sponsored by Neostrata! Would love to try this brand once my stash is under control
Have been wanting to try Neostrata for awhile but it’s a bit expensive for me
Natural beauty. Looking amazing for 57! I’ve tried a few Neostrata products. I loved their high spf moisturiser. Think I was introduced to this brand from BH.
I enjoy watching The Block. I also have seen Shaynna on Selling Houses which is a great show.
she looks great
I always cleanse twice at night too – when I’ve had make-up on