Beauty box

Published on Friday 3 July 2009 13:29

HOLLYWOOD make-up artist Kyra Panchenko is the woman responsible for making Kim Cattrall's legs look fabulous in Sex and the City, not to mention polishing up the pins of Uma Thurman, Kirsten Dunst and Amy Adams. She has teamed up with Alex Alvarez, the founder of RioBlush, to help the rest of us turn our tree stumps into legendary limbs too. See www.citygirlbeauty.co.uk.

Do you have a beauty tip? Drink lots of water, be sure to take plenty of Omega 3 and exfoliate your face and body.

What are your best and worst features? People tell me my eyes are my best feature. My milky white complexion and transparent skin are my least favourite.

Biggest beauty disaster? When I was a teenager, I tried to wax my under-arms with sticky tape. It was the most painful experience I had, short of having my baby. It took me hours to get it off and most of the hair was still there.

Would you ever consider having cosmetic surgery? Yes, but nothing drastic like a face lift, just a tweak here and there. I want to mature naturally like Helen Mirren or Meryl Streep.

What's in your bathroom cabinet?

Too much to mention. Some of my favourite products are Dr Hauschka rosemary bath, Aveda energising body cleanser, Bobbi Brown beach body oil and Mac Select tint with an SPF of 15.

Quick wipes or a three-step regime?

For sure, a three-step regime.

How long do you take to get ready in the morning? If I don't wash my hair, 20 minutes, including getting dressed and doing my make-up.

What's your favourite item of clothing? Jeans and sneakers.

Do you prefer a real or bottled tan?

Real, but I only go to the beach a few times a year.

Are you brand loyal? Yes, for a few things but I love trying new products.

Who is your fashion/beauty idol? Milla Jovovich.

What is your fantasy beauty treatment? Having a massage on the beach, listening to the ocean under a beautiful white cabana.

If there was one thing you could change about your face/body what would it be? My legs have always been my biggest struggle when dieting. I've always wanted thinner legs.