Actress Christa B. Allen Reveals What's in Her Makeup Bag
When busy actress Christa B. Allen isn't playing Charlotte Grayson on Revenge, she's primping in her car or banishing dark circles despite a 7AM call time. Her on-the-go essentials are as pretty as they are portable! In addition to her basic makeup bag staples, Christa also likes to kick up her routine a few notches when she hangs out with friends.
"The makeup my character Charlotte wears is quite natural, and when we design her eye makeup, it tends to be smoked out but simple," explains Christa. "When I go out, I do starker eyeliner or brighter lips. I'm bolder than Charlotte is when it comes to makeup."
Check out Christa's top product picks!
1/6The Revenge star spills on which products she won't leave home without.
Photo: courtesy of Sephora2/6Lip Balm
"It’s so useful. I just have to have soft lips no matter what. It’s the one thing I don’t leave the house without. You can even use it on your cuticles in an emergency!"
Smith’s Rosebud Salve, $6. Sephora.com.
Photo: courtesy of Jurlique3/6Powder
"There’s nothing like powdering your face and getting to smell roses. Once I discovered it, it became my favorite treat!"
Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder, $36. Jurlique.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom4/6Illuminating Pen
"It’s perfect for my under-eye area. You can wear it alone or on top of foundation and it makes you look instantly awake—even when work starts at 7AM.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch, $40. Nordstrom.com.
Photo: courtesy of Soap.com5/6Floss
"I’m addicted to flossing my teeth and I carry these picks with me everywhere. In Los Angeles, I’m always stuck in traffic, so I actually do it in the car. I try not to make a habit of doing it in public, but it happens. And my windows are tinted!"
Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks with Textureslide, $4. Soap.com.
Photo: courtesy of Clarisonic6/6Skincare Tool
"Wherever I go, even just staying at a friends house overnight, I have to have my Clarisonic! I’ve bought them for all my close friends and family. Everyone should have one. It’s the greatest beauty weapon. I thought it was all hype, but then I got one as a gift and now I use it all the time!"
Clarisonic Aria, $199. Clarisonic.com.
