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THE FEELGOOD PAGE

A beautiful,

filtered life

OLIVIA CULPO, 25, who won the Miss Universe pageant in 2012, tells us
that social media isn’t real life, but “the highlight reel of someone’s life”.
With 2.3 mil followers on Instagram, she would know. The beauty and
fashion influencer was in town recently to launch local skincare brand
Skin Inc’s new Oxy-Recharge Bubble Mask.

8 DAYS: You are many things — model, beauty genetics, of course, is a big factor. The way you sleep
queen, actress, beauty and fashion influencer, also matters. Avoid UV damage and use good skincare
cellist, TV presenter and humanitarian. Which is and have a good diet. And good sex! I think love and sex
your favourite label/title and why? does a lot for your skin.
OLIVIA CULPO: I think the most fun thing about my job Being in the spotlight comes with its share of
is being able to do everything. I really can’t just pick one. negativity. Does it affect you?
I love breaking boundaries and doing things that are new A lot of people thought I wasn’t fit to be Miss Universe
and exciting. ’cos I was the shortest ever [at 1.7m tall]. Also, I was the
How did you come to be involved with Skin Inc, a first American in 18 years. It was hurtful then, ’cos some
Singaporean beauty brand? people didn’t think I deserved it. But I think all I can do is
I love LED light therapy and when I found out Skin Inc be grateful for the opportunity, which I really am. Whatever
had a portable LED light, the Tri-Light, I fell in love with you do, there’s always going to be a little bit of flak.
the brand. Besides that, I love the Oxy-Recharge Bubble Do you feel pressure to look perfect 100 per cent
Mask, ’cos it’s great for exfoliating, adding of the time? Your 2.3mil Instagram
oxygen to the skin, and helping it glow. followers love your picture-perfect
You’re also known for being able to do outfits and on-point makeup.
your make-up without a mirror, right I think it’s valuable to let people know you
down to lip liner and smoky eyes. take breaks and how you really get through
Is there a trick to that or is it just things. Every now and then, I’ll try to let people
practice? know when I’m taking an Instagram break or I
I think it’s practice. And won’t say anything and take a few days to be by
muscle memory. I think Living in a bubble, myself. It’d be unrealistic to feel like you have to
bubble: The Oxy-
some people just have a Recharge Bubble Mask be perfect all the time, because nobody is.
better sense of their face. ($76) by Skin Inc, a What’s the longest you’ve been away?
(Laughs) They call it your three-in-one mask which Probably four days. My boyfriend [NFL football
third eye or something. recharges and detoxes star Danny Amendola] doesn’t do social media
skin in one minute, is
But practise looking in the one of Olivia’s at all, so that’s helpful.
mirror, then practise looking favourites. Four days is like an eternity in social
away. It’s definitely useful! I media.
can do my make-up on planes, elevators, Yeah I know. (Laughs)
walking, driving, all the time! Some celebs post #nomakeup selfies or
What’s the secret to great skin? Is it good photos with skin breakouts, to show that
they’re not always perfect. Do you?
sleep, good diet, good products, good genes
PHOTO: EALBERT HO or good sex? or no make-up. They preferred no make-up!
Yesterday, I posted a photo without make-up and
did a poll asking people if they preferred make-up
Oh my gosh, I think it’s a bit of everything!
Definitely good sleep, lots of hydration, and
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