Beabadoobee: ​“The best mascara remover? Tears”

If you’re looking for a 10-step skincare and wellness routine applied with Patrick Bateman precision, we suggest you click off this article right now. No, really – we dare you. Because although Beabadoobee is indie’s No.1 It Girl, she’s certainly not the type to be faffing around with sheet masks and jade rollers before bed. She’d rather be smoking a spliff.

Who can blame her? This year alone, the 23-year-old joined her personal idol Taylor Swift on tour, played headline gigs across Europe, started work on her third album, fell in love (see: smitten single Glue Song) and adopted two painfully cute kittens, Miso and Kimchi. And by the end of the month, Bea will be back on the road, hitting up Scandinavia before flying across the pond for the US leg of her tour, which includes two sold out dates in New York. There’s no wonder she’s not fussed with facials and all that. Bea’s too busy cementing her spot as indie rock’s next big thing.

It’s not like she needs an over-complicated beauty routine, anyway. The Londoner has already perfected the art of effortless cool with her take on contemporary grunge, influenced by her love for killer frontwomen such as Karen O and Japanese street-style bible FRUiTS. Fresh-faced freckles, smudged eyeliner and swipe of sheer cherry lipstick do the trick when Bea’s looking to ramp things up a bit, but most of the time, you’ll find her embracing a barely-there beat that enhances her natural glow.

Still, giving the impression of effortlessness is an art within itself. So while Bea may not be hopping on the skincare fads, she does have a few minimum-effort tricks up her sleeve to keep her stage-ready while on tour.

The first thing I eat or drink when I wake up is…

Drink water and eat anything that’s nearby because I need to take my vitamins with food. I like oatmeal, or cereal is always good.

My morning skincare regimen looks like…

I don’t usually have any particular beauty routine in the morning. The night before, I moisturise, wash my face and cleanse, but in the morning it’s just me starting the day.

The soundtrack to my morning routine is…

Taylor Swift, of course. I went on tour with her earlier this year.

My go-to beauty hack for when I’ve pulled an all-nighter is…

Sleep with my eye makeup on because it generally looks really great the next day. I do it all the time, but I know it’s not good for you.

The product I’ll reach for when I’ve got a pimple is…

To be honest, concealer. Then I try to wash my face and be clean with it.

My favourite brand of sunscreen is…

Whatever’s going! I don’t have a brand to name, but I need someone to recommend me one. I like to use an SPF of at least 30 when I’m in the sun.

My holy grail skincare product is…

My new moisturiser by Augustinus Bader. Absolute favourite.

Because…

It’s been recommended by so many great make-up artists. It’s also the reason why my skin is OK and feels so healthy.

My best kept beauty secret is…

Don’t wash your face too much – seriously!

My favourite feature is my…

My lips.

Because…

I like how they look with lipstick on.

My first beauty-related memory is…

Watching my mum do her make up every morning. Shout out mum!

The best tactic for getting rid of stubborn waterproof mascara is…

Never take it off – or cry. Just cry it off.

My favourite budget find is…

This lip gloss that I can’t remember the name of. But it’s so cheap and moisturising. It tints pink and I got it from my local fave eyelash lady.

The face mask that never lets me down is…

Don’t use them! I’m down for recs…

My signature scent is…

My favourite scent was recommended by a dancer – it’s called Brazilian Crush.

TikTok made me buy it…

The Clinique tint red lipstick gloss thing. So good.

My top tips for having a good hair day are…

Always brush your hair before bed, especially with extensions – I have some in right now.

A hair product I can’t go without is…

Believe it or not, I don’t really use them, I keep it natural. I think that’s best.

My evening skincare routine looks like…

Wash your face and put moisturiser on. Guess what I use… it’s Augustinus Bader.

The secret to a good night’s kip is…

Besides a good dollop of Augustinus Bader, it would be a spliff.