Alli Simpson

Words by : Bec Doyle @becdoyle_ | June 15 2021

For Aussie model and actress Alli Simpson growing up in the public eye had its perks and downfalls. Moving to LA at a young and impressionable age, Alli’s early teens were spent on the road touring with her brother Cody, thrust into the fast paced and exciting world of the entertainment industry. Her close family and core values aided Alli in navigating what can at times be a harsh industry. Alli has stayed true to herself and is happier than ever living and working in Australia, after a decade of living in LA. In what was supposed to be a temporary move, work brought Alli back to her roots in Australia in 2019, and the timing could not have been better. With the pandemic just around the corner Alli felt lucky to be home with her family during the crazy times of 2020. Now in a relationship with Real Estate Agent, Mitchell Lambert and buying and renovating their first home together, Alli couldn't be happier, living just a short walk away from her family on the Gold Coast.

Photographer: Glenn Nutley @thecontentcollective Make-up & Hair Stylist : Michael Brennan @michael_brennan Wardrobe Stylist : Natalie Jacobson @natjacobson_

With lots of exciting projects on the horizon including her first feature film “Death Link” set for release later this year, Alli remains grounded and strives to use her presence on social media to be a positive role model. Growing up in LA and in the spotlight, constantly having her hair and make up done, a full face of makeup and perfectly styled hair was a daily occurrence, which led to her feelings of inadequacy. Once masking her insecurities with make-up, she now see’s beauty as having confidence and a strong sense of self, and make-up as more of a tool to enhance natural beauty, rather than mask it. “I felt like I was always wearing makeup and wearing a lot of it, coming back here, and just getting older, I realize I feel a lot better when I'm wearing less,” Alli says. Exuding natural beauty, and living a healthy active life, the gorgeous model and actress believes beauty starts from within.

Alli Simpson

Photo by Glenn Nutley

With gorgeous skin and enviable looks Alli shared some of her go-to products and beauty secrets with us, just in time for summer!

Q. What is beauty to you?

A. True beauty to me comes from the inside-out. Coming from personal experience with this I always look and feel more beautiful on the days I am feeling happy on the inside. As I have always been attracted to other individuals that exude confidence, and I find that always comes from a sense of comfortability in oneself. My favourite quote when it comes to beauty is by Audrey Hepburn and that's; "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

Alli wears Chanel Earrings, Necklace by La Bribe & La Blonde, Rings By Rosark. Sisley Paris Rose Infusion Creme. Ultraceuticals Ultra Hydrating facial mist, Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Georgio Armani Power Fabric Concealer, Cheeks : Sisley Photo-Blush Twist “01 Petal”, Lips : Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss “Enchanting Kiss” Mascara : Iconic London Triple Threat, Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise “Copper Sunrise”, Eyebrows: Amy jean Micro stoke pencil “Blonde 01”

Q. When do you feel most beautiful?

A. I feel the most beautiful doing things that I love. Coming out of the ocean after a surf or a swim. Running to epic music on the treadmill. Getting dressed up and going to dinner with the girls. Surrounding myself with people who I’m closest with and love me for me! This is a genuine conclusion I have come to since moving back home to the Gold Coast, from my past 10 years growing up in Los Angeles. It’s a sense of grounding. I used to think I felt the most beautiful when I was saturated in makeup, hair extensions, fancy clothes etc. but as I’ve grown older I found that I was probably using more makeup than I should have, as I felt I was masking my insecurities. So I always feel the most beautiful now when I’m internally happy and feeling my healthiest.

Q. You’re a beauty ambassador for Garbo & Kelly, what do you love about the brand, and what are your go-to products?

A. I swear by Garbo & Kelly’s brow products! Especially the cool blonde brow powder & brush. My brow game leveled up as soon as I started using it. My ultimate fav product is the Masked of Illumination Kit. The best highlight palette ever. My 3 fav & go-to lip kit colours are Encore, Obsession & London. So chic.

Alli wears Hat by Lack of Colour, Chanel Earrings, Cuffs by Roseark. Charlotte Tilbury Latex Love “Berry Nude”, Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette of pops, Georgio Armani Neo Nude A-Blush no.31.

Q. Are sustainable/ cruelty free/ vegan products important to you?

A. Absolutely! That’s why I love Garbo & Kelly so much.

Q. What beauty product could you not live without?

A. I’d say waterproof mascara! Amazing for the beach & chill lifestyle I’m living at the moment.

Q. You often do your own makeup for shoots and red carpet events, have you always loved makeup? Are you self taught?

A. Growing up in sport in Australia I wasn’t much of a makeup girl when I was young but in my last few years in entertainment I’ve fallen in love with makeup! I often do my own & have learned 100 and more tips and tricks from my two favorite makeup artists Glenn Nutley & Natalie Malchev. I’ve always been comfortable doing my own now because I am in complete control & I know what suits my face. I now have my best friends wanting me to do their makeup for a night out!

Q. What is your daily beauty and make up routine?

A. On a daily I usually stick to a really light foundation or even a tinted moisturizer & focus on lip balms, blush & highlighter. To keep it really glossy, glowy, dewy and natural.

Q. What’s your favorite go-to makeup look for Summer?

A. Lots of bronze highlights and liquid blush across the nose and cheek bones and glossy baby pink lips! For a healthy summer glow.

Alli wears Necklace by Lucyfolk. Mac Cosmetics Power Kiss lipstick “Honey Love”Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick

Q. What's a trend you’ve been loving and wearing recently?

A. Two trends I’m in love with lately are stained lips & dewy skin. So not super defined and heavy just a light lip oil with pigment that just stains them with natural colour. Dewy skin meaning just a light coverage but not matte. So super glowy and wet looking. Keeps you looking healthy and natural.

Q. Have you had any makeup/beauty blunders?

A. I've been pretty lucky to not have any makeup/beauty blunders over the years except for maybe wearing a little too much sometimes.

Q. Who is your ultimate beauty icon?

A. My ultimate beauty icon has and always will be my mum Angie! She has taught me so much over the years about beauty, fashion, grace, class & makeup. She inspires me everyday! ■

Alli wears Necklace by Laura Lombardi. Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Georgio Armani Power Fabric Concealer, Pat Mc Grath Loose Powder, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Liner and Lipstick, Amy Jean Micro stoke pencil in “Blonde 01”, Ardelle Demi Wispies lashes, Marc Jacob Velvet Noir Majour Volume Mascara, Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad “Golden Mink”

Hair (All Looks): Firstly Maximasta Thickening spray was applied to roots and mid lengths on damp hair Imperial Blowout Styling Creme applied to mid lengths and ends. Royal Blowout heat styling spray was applied to assist in the hair drying faster and creating the ultimate blowout using Dyson Pro Hair Dryer. When fully dry Dry Texturising Spray was applied to roots and mid lengths to create movement and texture. Supershine Moisturizing Creme was applied to create the ultimate shine and finish. For the first two looks the hair was kept straight and smooth . Movement was created for the second two looks using Hot Tools Curling wand 25mm