Beauty is a serious issue for Games girls

With the Olympic Games in full swing, we caught up with two prospective golden girls hoping to grab glory for hosts ‘Team GB’.

Kerri-Anne Payne (Swimmer, age 24)

Being a water baby, how does the pool affect your skin?

My beauty regime is quite easy. Because I’m a swimmer the chlorine can really make my skin dry so afterwards I shower, exfoliate my face and then moisturise. When I get home it’s more moisturiser and a slick of mascara - then I feel a little bit more girly again.

How do you like to pamper yourself?

I love to paint my nails when watching TV. Being in the pool all day isn’t glamorous so it’s nice to treat myself. Dior nail polish in Blue Label is my current favourite but I have to keep my nails short to avoid scratching other swimmers in the pool.

Do you have a favourite make-up trick?

I would never go for false lashes but if you wiggle a mascara brush from the root of your lashes up to the top you can plump your eyelashes.

I apply a few coats of Max Factor’s False Lash Effect Gold Edition Mascara for real ‘wow’ impact.

Victoria Pendleton (Track cyclist, age 31)

What’s your make-up mantra?

A: It’s always been important to me to look good when I’m racing. I even like to have painted nails when I ride. Looking good helps you feel more confident so I’ll wear a little mascara, tinted moisturiser and lip balm. I always reapply before getting up on the podium!

Which areas really suffer for sport?

Training under a helmet every day means my hair is prone to frizz! I leave in a hydrating smoothing product after washing like Pantene’s Smooth & Sleek 24h Frizz Fighter.

How do you prepare for a night out?

My hair is crammed into a helmet pretty much every day so when I’m glamming up, I love to make my hair stand out.