Beauty Shelfie: Leonora Bamford, Founder of My Baba
Leonora Bamford, founder of parenting blog My Baba , talks us through the products that have earned pride of place on her bathroom shelf…
'My mother has naturally lovely skin and doesn't wear much makeup - that's probably why I don't either. She's more into the importance of good hair and says 'if your hair looks good, then you feel good'. I think she's right.
As a child, she didn't like me playing with her makeup but when I was about 13, my brother's girlfriend bought me a Lancôme set at Duty Free. I was over the moon. British Airways sells the same set 20 years on and it still makes me smile when I see it.
Marilyn Monroe definitely had an impact on me growing up, and I used to draw a beauty spot on any chance I got. A flash of red lip like hers always makes you feel sexy if you don't have much time. I'm always in a hurry and a quick touch of Clinique's Chubby Stick in Two Ton Tomato, £17 , instantly makes me feel brighter.
I'm always trying new baby products for the blog and Naif Massage Oil, £12 , is fab! On Sunday evening we turn the bathroom in to a spa and all have a back massage. I also love sinking into a deep bath after a long day and no one makes better bath salts than my mother. Her homemade Lavender Milk Bath Salts are the dream.
I change my cleansing routine every few months but one of my favourites is Sisley Buff and Wash Facial Gel, £72 at John Lewis . Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream, £70 at Selfridges , is brilliant cream if you're tired and need a bit of pizzazz.
My favourite makeup artist Emma O'Byrne introduced me to Erborian Cc Crème HD, £36 at SpaceNK - it's a wonder product and you instantly glow when you put it on. I wash my hair most days and I love the new Bamford Botanic Shampoo and Conditioner, £16 each at Bamford . I use it on the children too and it smells delicious.
If I ever have a headache Aromatherapy Associates Support Lavender Pure Essential Oil, £15 at Look Fantastic , is amazing. I rub it on to my temples and pulse points.
