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It's Kell, the belle
The Sun 29 Dec 2008
SINCE winning her double Olympic Gold at the Athens Games in 2004, life has been a whirlwind for Dame Kelly Holmes. As part of her role as the National School Sport Champion, a Government-backed scheme to encourage children to take part in sport at school, Dame Kelly spends lots of time on playing fields – but always manages to look great. Here she lets us into her top beauty secrets and also gives us her tips on keeping in shape.
What is your favourite hair product?
I love the smell of L’Oreal tecni.art Hair Mix Supreme Smooth. Not only does it smell great but it makes my hair really shiny (£12.60, for stockists call 0800 072 6699).
What is your favourite body product?
Michael Kors Glimmer Body Crème because it gives a lovely shimmer to my skin (£39.15, for stockists call 0870 034 2566).
What would be your must-have desert island product?
I would definitely need my YSL Lisse Expert Anti-Wrinkle Cream (£55, for stockists call 01444 255700).
What is your favourite splash-out product?
YSL Temps Majeur Masque. It is expensive but makes my skin feel so good (£80, for stockists call 01444 255700).
What is your favourite make-up item?
It has to be my Famous by Sue Moxley Red Carpet Lip Kit.
My lips can feel dry but this kit has all I need to make them soft and glossy (£16, available from Superdrug).
What is your top beauty tip for readers?
You can’t beat drinking lots of water. My skin seems parched if I don’t drink enough.
What is your favourite salon treatment?
I love a manicure. Not a pedicure though — I don’t like my feet being touched.
How do you stay looking so good?
As National School Sport Champion I spend a lot of my time with children in schools playing sport and running around with them.
It keeps me fit although I do go to the gym sometimes too.
What is your favourite item for the credit crunch?
It has to be a pot of Nivea Cream.
It just has so many uses (from £1.85 for 50ml, for stockists call 0845 644 8556).
What is your favourite fragrance?
Michael Kors Women. It smells so lovely and everyone comments when I wear it (£34.26, for stockists call 0870 034 2566).
Photo of Dame Kelly attending BBC Sport Personality of the year (top of the page) – Dress courtesy of Jasper Conran and jewellery by Boodles.