My Exclusive Interview with Tahan Lew

Tahan Lew is a beautiful and glamorous Australian model and television personality, widely recognised for Big Brother 2013, where she became one of the most loved and talked about female housemates, defying the odds to make it all the way to the final 3.  

Tahan 

Stoic, funny and engaging personality aside, while watching the show it was hard to deny Tahan's striking exotic blend of Malaysian and Aboriginal beauty. 

I recently had the pleasure of styling Tahan's makeup for the V8 Supercar Gala Awards and I was absolutely flawed by her charming nature and youthful natural beauty - she was a real joy to work with.  

Here, Tahan took the time to share her beauty routine, tips and favourite beauty products with our Beautiful Girl Makeup blog readers. Enjoy...

‪Laura:  Describe your makeup style?
‪Tahan:  I would say my make up style during the week for causal outings and work is very natural! I only use a bit a of MAC concealer with a bit of bronzer to blend in with my natural tan. Bit of pink blush (light), light eyeliner and then Blistex with lip liner lightly rubbed in. I cheat a lot for casual outings and that normally takes 10 mins if that. For night outs or special occasions I like the fake lashes look dark eye in terms of eyeliners around the eye light eye shadow pink blush and dark lip. I love a maroon lip colour with my complexion.

Tahan at V8 Supercars Gala Awards  -  Makeup by Laura Vazquez

‪Laura:  If you are going out for the day what would be your makeup routine?
Tahan:  I first wash my face, tone and moisturise. I always use a primer and then do the same as the above re concealer, eyeliner light bronzer to blend with my skin tone. Light blush and Blistex with a pinch of colour for the natural look. 
 
‪Laura:  What is your night time skin care routine?
Tahan:  I wash my face, tone and moisturise
 

‪Laura:  What is your favourite nail polish colour?
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Tahan: I love a deep maroon to match my lip colour or a clean French tip :)
 
Laura:   What are some of your favourite makeup brands?
Tahan:  MACL'Oreal Pairs
Revlon
Maybelline
Veil - Hourglass 
Nars 
CK lip liner
cicconecosmetics - lipsticks 
 
Laura:   What top 5 makeup products do you need in your makeup bag?
Tahan:  MAC Concealer
MAC mineralised skin finish natural powder
CK liner - russet 
Eyeliner 
Revlon - blush 
 
‪Laura:  What is your no 1 beauty secret/ tip?
Tahan:  Always cleanse your face, primer and always wash your make up off before you go to bed!
  
‪Laura:  Lastly, what makes you feel beautiful?
Tahan: I feel beautiful when I have clean fresh skin always after a nice facial and when my skin is clear mark and pimple free!  

Thanks Tahan, some really great insights that I am sure our readers will appreciate.

About the author: Laura Vazquez, the owner of Beautiful Girl Makeup (Bgirl Makeup), is a successful actress/presenter, professional makeup artist, spokesperson and beauty blogger.  For more information, contact Beautiful Girl Makeup here.